Klenda Austerman Partner Jeff Peier was recognized in the Wichita Eagle this week for his 30 years of dedicated service to the Wichita Multiple Sclerosis Society. A link to the article can be found here. In addition to the MS Society, Mr. Peier also does charity work for the Wichita Aero Club, the Fort Hays State University Foundation, and Doc’s Friends, where he helps restore a historic B-29 Superfortress. If you would like to contact …
Everyone knows that one of the primary goals of any business is to generate profits. The typical business cannot afford to operate “in the red” for long periods, if at all. Though statistics vary, in general, roughly fifty percent (50%) of small businesses fail in their first five years of operation.[1] At the end of ten years, that number increases to between 80% and 96%.[2] Regardless of the exact statistics, it is clear that to …
Val Wachtel Mike Biggs, Jeff Peier, Ron Beal, Bruce Zuercher Gary Austerman
Last December the country was captivated by a devastating tale of a husband and his expecting wife from Texas. Erick Muñoz found his wife Marlise lifeless in their home and rushed her to the hospital. Once there, the doctors told Erick his wife had likely suffered a pulmonary embolism. They also informed him Marlise was expecting a child, and was fourteen weeks pregnant. Prior to that conversation with the hospital, Marlise’s pregnancy was unknown to …
This week our firm celebrates an annual tradition as we host our festive Thanksgiving luncheon. We gather together each year for a pot luck meal of sorts, reserving time away from our busy schedules to reflect on and give thanks for our fortunes. It is this time that we are especially reminded of the many people who help us succeed and make our work life enjoyable throughout the year. With heartfelt sincerity we pass along …
On September 14th 2013 Klenda Austerman LLC sponsored a great local event—The Wild Wind XC (Cross Country) Festival. The purpose of the Wild Wind XC Festival is to “provide a first-rate cross country race for aspiring and established athletes, while at the same time introducing young children to the sport of running.” The organizers detail they feel that “a friendly, festive, energetic environment forms the best backdrop to accomplish these goals.” We were on hand …
Klenda Austerman partner Jeffrey D. Peier was recently elected Vice Chair of the Fort Hays State University Foundation for the 2013-14 fiscal year at the Foundation’s annual meeting held on August 24. Jeff also serves as Chair of the Foundation’s Investment Committee and is a member of the Executive Committee. Jeff holds two undergraduate degrees from Fort Hays State University [economics (B.A ‘80) and finance (B.S ‘80)].
This summer Americans learned that the National Security Agency over the past several years has collected data on citizen’s internet searches and telephone calls. With the cooperation of numerous telecommunications companies, the NSA monitored millions of Americans and gathered information including call metadata and call logs. Widespread debate ensued over privacy rights and the reasonableness of the NSA’s intrusion, if any, upon those rights. Though the NSA focused its information collection efforts on the …
Springtime is a season for renewal, and this spring, Klenda Austerman renewed its commitment to several worthy causes impacting Wichita and the surrounding community. Attorneys, staff, and their families dedicated some time away from the office to raise money for local scholarship programs, promote disease prevention and education, and support youth mentoring efforts in Sedgwick County. Bright and early on April 6, 2013, a group from the firm participated in the 2nd Annual President’s Run …
