Blue & Co. expands into Texas with acquisition of D & Co.

Core Insights - Blue & Co., a US-based accounting and advisory firm, has acquired Texas-based D & Co., effective February 1, 2026, enhancing its service offerings in healthcare reimbursement consulting [1] - The acquisition will integrate D & Co. into Blue & Co., allowing it to maintain operations in Lubbock, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Waco [1] Employee Integration - The transaction will bring over 40 employees from D & Co. into Blue & Co., expanding capabilities in healthcare reimbursement, hospital and clinical consulting, healthcare audits, projections, and financial advisory services [2] - Key leaders from D & Co. will join Blue & Co. as directors, including Brent Fuller, Tommy Davis, Steven Thummel, Andrew Castillo, Shonna Cannaday, and Aaron Milligan [2] Leadership Expertise - Brent Fuller has over 30 years of experience in Medicare reimbursement, advising various healthcare providers [3] - Tommy Davis has more than 25 years in accounting and consulting, primarily focused on healthcare [3] - Steven Thummel has over 23 years in healthcare auditing for hospitals and long-term care facilities [3] - Andrew Castillo has upwards of 22 years in audit and consulting across multiple sectors, including healthcare [4] - Shonna Cannaday offers over 20 years of accounting experience, with 19 years in healthcare reimbursement [4] - Aaron Milligan has spent more than 19 years at D & Co., specializing in financial audits and reporting [4] Strategic Fit and Vision - Blue & Co. managing director Brad Shaw emphasized a long-standing relationship with D & Co. and the shared belief in prioritizing people and delivering high-quality service [5] - D & Co. Partner Tommy Davis highlighted that the acquisition will enhance service offerings while maintaining an exceptional work culture for their teams [5]