In my role as the North American Sector Leader for the Professional Services Practice of RSM US, I am responsible for one of RSMs top industry sectors across all of our service lines of Consulting, Tax and Audit. I am responsible for setting and executing on the firm’s professional services strategy nationally, as well as to understand, forecast and communicate economic, business and technology trends shaping middle market professional service firms.As a partner in RSM's Professional Services + practice, I assist professional service firms with finding solutions to the issues facing their firms. I have over 20 years serving clients in the business and professional service industry, working with firms of all sizes. I have previously advised clients in the areas of strategy alignment, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting, succession planning, growth consulting, compliance auditing, and other basis of accounting.In my role at RSM, I help middle market leaders’ move forward with confidence. Let me know how RSM or I can help you and your company. Contact me at Michael.Gerlach@rsmus.com.