EXHIBIT 16 DORAN PECK, C.P.A., P.C. October 9, 1997 Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20549 RE: Pierce International, Inc. SEC File #33-17679-D Gentlemen: We have read and agree with Item 9 of Form 10-K of Pierce International, Inc., dated June 30, 1997. Very truly yours, DORAN PECK, C.P.A., P.C. Denver, Colorado October 9, 1997