Brian Hickman

As a CPA and partner at BKD LLP, one of the 10 largest CPA and advisory firms in the United States, Hickman presents seminars on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and “other topics for national and state health care associations and private organizations.”

Hickman works primarily with long-term care facilities providing auditing and consulting services.

He also contributes articles for BKD’s Health Care News newsletter and is co-chair of BKD’s firmwide Long-term Care Center of Excellence.

Hickman said his father has been influential in his career by being a role model with “his work ethic, commitment to excellence and confidence without arrogance.”

Hickman said he is dedicated to his position as a leader at BKD and in the community and hopes to continue to grow his client base.

When he needs advice for a difficult decision, Hickman turns to John Wanamaker, the partner-in-charge at BKD. “He has been a trusted adviser throughout my entire career,” Hickman said.

For much of his career Hickman has served on the executive committee of the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Foundation, a nonprofit organization associated with the National Park Service.

Hickman also serves on the Southern Missouri advisory committee of BKD Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports local charitable organizations, and is a leader in his church.

“I have worked with many community leaders ... to help support Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield and the local community,” he said.

Born: 1966

What book do you currently have open? “The Five People You Meet in Heaven,” by Mitch Albom

Quote to live by: Treat others as you want to be treated – The Golden Rule

What do you feel is your most important accomplishment to date? Outside of being married and currently raising two little girls, being elected to partner at BKD.[[In-content Ad]]