Our People

Karin Teles
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
253-572-9922 ext. 114

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Professional Passion: To guide and assist the firm, its shareholders and employees in achieving success.

Experience: Over 25 years in public accounting, including 3 years in client service.

Education: Central Washington University and Peninsula Community College.

Memberships and Activities: WSCPA, AICPA, The CPA Firm Management Association (CPAFMA), former President and Board Member Executive Women International Tacoma Chapter.

WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW:

Personal Mission Statement: Choose happiness because life is what you make of it. I surround myself with people who bring out the best in me and I strive to bring out the best in others.

Passions after 5pm: Spending time with my husband Brendan and our four-legged family members, Mini, Lucy, and Willow… and being an advocate for the welfare of animals.

You’ll never catch me: Turning down a glass of wine, especially in the midst of great conversation.

The bottom line: I strive to approach every day with good attitude and the genuine desire to learn something new and make a positive impact.