February 14, 2022 KatzAbosch is pleased to announce the addition of Karen Warthen, SPHR, SHRM-SCP to their outsourcing company, BlueStone Services. In her role as Managing Director of the human resource service practice, Ms. Warthen is responsible for leading the entity’s HR outsourcing solutions with small to midsize organizations based in the Maryland – D.C. area. Karen Warthen, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, BlueStone Services Managing Director of Human Resource Service Practice Ms. Warthen brings to BlueStone Services over 20 years of experience in providing HR outsourcing and consulting services for clients in a variety of industries. Ms. Warthen provides knowledge to drive business goals through HR efficiency, compliance, and talent management. She partners well with small to mid-sized organization’s management teams by delivering a balance of strategic and tactical support, allowing maximization of an organization’s HR budget. Ms. Warthen’s depth of experience and knowledge of the HR process brings a much-needed level of structure to an organization so teams can focus on what they do best. Commenting on the appointment, Mark Cissell, President and CEO of KatzAbosch, stated: “Karen brings to KatzAbsoch’s sister company, BlueStone Services broad, practical experience with a variety of organizations, and an in-depth expertise with HR regulations and processes. She is highly respected in her field, and we look forward to working with Karen in developing our HR outsourcing strategic goals with BlueStone Services for the marketplace and its customers.” “I have long admired KatzAbosch and am excited to join its sister company, BlueStone Services at such an important time in the firm’s history,” said Karen Warthen. “The BlueStone team brings a strong combination of experience and innovation to the market, and I look forward to furthering the Company’s position as a leading outsourcing solution in the community.” About KatzAbosch Founded in 1969, KatzAbosch is one of the largest CPA and business consulting organizations in the region. Our mission is to provide the highest quality accounting, tax, financial and management consulting services to our clients. We understand the needs and challenges of our clients. Our commitment to clients is to Create, Grow and Protect asset value. KatzAbosch is consistently named a Best Accounting Firm to Work For in Accounting Today and one of the Top Workplaces in The Baltimore Sun. The firm is also ranked among the Top 15 Largest Accounting Firms in the Baltimore Area by the Baltimore Business Journal. About BlueStone Services BlueStone Services was created to provide a one-stop solution for your outsourcing needs. Our team of dedicated CPAs and professionals can empower your Accounting, Payroll, and HR operations. The team will work closely with you to figure out the right mix of services that is cost-effective and can scale with your growth and operational objectives. We work with small to midsize organizations and high-net-worth individuals throughout the Maryland region and internationally. More at: www.BlueStoneSvc.com For more information, contact: Sara Lanns, Marketing Director, 410.307.6388 or slanns@www.katzabosch.com