RKL eSolutions, a provider of ERP software and IT consulting based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is acquiring Wisconsin-based Chortek LLP's Sage practice, including Sage 100, Sage 50 and Sage BusinessWorks, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
RKL eSolutions is the technology arm of RKL LLP, a Top 60 Firm with offices in Pennsylvania and other states. The acquisition enhances RKL eSolutions' existing Sage practice by adding an extensive range of product expertise to the expanded client base.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. RKL LLP employs 611 people, over 100 of whom work for RKL eSolutions. Firm-wide there are over 50 partners. Four team members are joining RKL eSolutions from Chortek, including Steve Krueger, principal in charge of the business software consulting practice.
"RKL eSolutions continues to grow and strengthen its Sage consulting team to assist growing companies in managing core business functions," said RKL eSolutions president Joe Noll in a statement. "For many years, we have built a strong and respected working relationship with Steve Krueger and his team. We are thrilled to welcome them as they join forces with our Sage practice, enhancing our collaborative journey even further."
Krueger has over 35 years of experience and expertise in ERP software and specializes in manufacturing and distribution companies, helping them with system selection, Sage 100 review and recommendations, and consulting for Sage 100 and related products. He will join RKL eSolutions, along with team members Sue Wolf, Debby Hanson and Debra Scheider.
"As the Sage Software Consulting practice leader at Chortek for over nine years, I'm enthusiastic about the transition to RKL eSolutions," Krueger said in a statement. "This move represents an exciting opportunity for our clients and our team. Joining RKL eSolutions ensures a continued commitment to delivering top-notch service and support to our valued Sage clients. I'm confident that this transition will not only maintain but elevate the level of expertise and dedication our clients have come to expect."
RKL eSolutions is not acquiring all of Chortek, only its Sage practice. Customers of the firm's other accounting and consulting practices will still receive those services from them.
"We're excited to announce the transition of our Sage Software Consulting practice to RKL eSolutions," said Chortek managing partner Mark Albrecht in a statement. "This decision was made with our clients' best interests at heart. We are confident RKL eSolutions will provide our Sage clients with continued excellence in service and support, enhanced expertise, and expanded resources. This transition allows us to focus even more deeply on our core strengths while ensuring our clients' needs are met with the highest standards of expertise and care. We are grateful for the clients and team members that have built this practice and look forward to their continued success with RKL eSolutions."
In 2021, RKL LLP expanded its presence in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley region by adding
