Erik Horstmann Joins Cherry Bekaert as Managing Partner of Charlotte Practice

CHARLOTTE, NC – Regarded as one of the top public accounting firms in the nation, Cherry Bekaert LLP (“the Firm”) would like to welcome Erik Horstmann as Managing Partner of the Firm’s practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this capacity, he will oversee client relationships to ensure a coordinated and seamless service experience throughout the Charlotte market.

With an emphasis in the manufacturing & distribution and technology sector, Horstmann will specialize in guiding closely held and private equity-owned businesses to meet their growth objectives. His practice will focus on providing assurance and strategic management consulting services to middle market organizations.

“It’s a pleasure to have Erik join our growing Charlotte practice,” remarked Kip Plowman, Managing Partner of Cherry Bekaert’s Strategic Markets. “Erik is well known in the Charlotte market and his 20-plus years of public accounting experience will allow Cherry Bekaert to expand our reach in working with the leading middle market enterprises in the metro area.”

Horstmann received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting at Wake Forest University. A Certified Public Accountant in North Carolina and South Carolina, he is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants and South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.