Binelo was nominated by Coral Gables Commissioner Frank C. Quesada to remain on the board; his term began June 2013 and will run through May 31, 2015.

1. MBAF’S Alexander E. Binelo Reappointed To Coral Gables Economic Development Board
MIAMI – October 2, 2013 –AlexanderE. Binelo, CPA and director in the Audit Department of
Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC(MBAF), has been reappointedto the Economic Development
Board for the City of Coral Gables. Binelo was nominated by Coral Gables Commissioner Frank C.
Quesada to remain on the board; his term began June 2013 and will run through May 31, 2015.
The Economic Development Board plays an instrumental role in developing programs to attract
new businesses and developers to the City of Coral Gables. The board works hand-in-hand with
the Coral Gables Economic Sustainability Department in making recommendations to the City
Commission regarding development issues and formulating and executing the department’s goals.
“Alex’s reappointment to the Economic Development Board is a testament to the dedication and
hard work he has put into serving the City,” said Tony Argiz, chairman and CEO of MBAF. “At
MBAF, we encourage all of our employees to play a role in their local communities and serve civic
and charitable organizations with the same vigor and commitment they bring to their clients.”
Binelo is MBAF’s Healthcare Audit practice leader and has many years of experience auditing
healthcare organizations, including Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), hospitals, and
durable medical equipment companies, amongst others. In addition, Binelo has extensive work
experience in the audits of various retail, sports and entertainment and wholesale/distribution
organizations.
He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Florida Institute of
Certified Public Accountants. He is also a board member of Family Resource Center of South
Florida, an audit committee member of the United Way of Miami-Dade and a healthcare committee
member of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. Binelo attended Florida International
University where he earned a Bachelor of Accounting degree and a Master of Science in Taxation
degree.
About MBAF
Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC (MBAF) is ranked nationally as a Top 40 accounting and
advisory firm by Accounting Today. MBAF was named one of the 2013 Top Five Best of the Best
firms in the country by INSIDE Public Accounting, chosen for demonstrating long-term consistency
and exceptional performance, regardless of outside factors. More than 400 highly-qualified
principals and employees serve domestic and international clients across a broad range of
industries and practices in more than 44 countries and all 50 states from offices in Miami, New
York, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Valhalla (Westchester, NY) and
India.
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