(KENNESAW, GA., June 15, 2011) – CCH Trust Services has appointed Patrick Alyward as General Manager of Trust US, a comprehensive, easy-to-use tax compliance system for bank trust departments and other wealth management organizations that prepare and electronically file trust tax returns. In this position, Alyward is responsible for the overall Trust US product strategy, sales and development. Trust US is offered by CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business, a leading provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and services.

As the leader in tax, accounting and legal expertise since 1913, CCH understands trust management and trust tax preparation. Trust US utilizes tested and proven tax compliance software used by thousands of tax professionals to prepare millions of tax returns.

“I’m truly excited to join CCH, and proud to be part of such a longtime leader in the tax and accounting industry,” said Alyward. “My team and I are dedicated to producing a cost-effective trust tax software solution that provides flexibility, customization and enhanced productivity. But most importantly, our commitment is to superior client service.”
With a career spanning nearly 20 years, Alyward has extensive knowledge and experience in the trust banking industry. As Executive Vice President and Director of Client Services for PNC Bank, he led trust activities for the eighth-largest bank in the United States, including administration, compliance and taxation.

For more information, visit www.cchtrustus.com or call 1-888-242-1115.

About CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business

CCH Trust Services is part of CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business, a leading global provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and services. It has served tax, accounting and business professionals since 1913. Among its market-leading solutions are The ProSystem fx® Suite, CorpSystem®, CCH® IntelliConnect®, Accounting Research Manager® and the U.S. Master Tax Guide®. CCH is based in Riverwoods, Ill. Wolters Kluwer (www.wolterskluwer.com) is a market-leading global information services company. Wolters Kluwer is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. Its shares are quoted on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices.