Professional Staff
Patrick began his
professional career in 1974 working for a regional CPA firm
in the Seattle area. In 1978, he founded Rhodes &
Associates. He attained a Bachelor
of Science degree in Accounting from the University of
Idaho, and went forward to receive his MBA from Pacific
Lutheran University. He also went to Boise State were he
studied Engineering. Patrick is a former Captain with the
United States Army and a Vietnam Veteran.
His
experience and expertise includes mergers, acquisitions,
sales of business and investment interests, multi-state and
international transactions and business ventures, start-up
companies, business succession, estate planning, and
investment advisory services. He also has extensive
expertise in real estate, construction, professional and
brokerage services, technology, manufacturing, distribution,
medical services, finance, litigation support and
not-for-profits. Patrick is an Investment Advisor Representative. He has been an active participant in
various civic and service organizations for a number of
years and is currently on the Board of Directors of the
Federal Way Chamber of Commerce.
Eva joined Patrick Rhodes & Associates, PLLC in 1989 and is a
partner. Eva graduated with honors from the University of
Washington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business
Administration with a concentration in accounting in 1984.
Prior to Patrick Rhodes, Eva worked for one of the big
international accounting firms as an auditor and also worked
in private industry in a variety of accounting positions.
She specializes in financial accounting and reporting, tax
planning and compliance, and succession planning for closely
held businesses. She has extensive experience and expertise
in the professional services, not-for-profit, distribution,
manufacturing, real estate, and construction industries.
Melani joined Patrick Rhodes
& Associates, PLLC in 1991 and is a partner. Melani graduated from the
University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Accounting in 1991. She has vast experience and expertise
in retirement plan design, audit and administration,
financial statement attestation, and income tax work for
individuals, partnerships, corporations, and not-for-profit
organizations. She has extensive experience and expertise in a variety of
medical practices services, construction, real estate, and
manufacturing industries. Melani is also licensed to sell life and disability
insurance.
Melani is treasurer and past
president of Gig Harbor Kiwanis Club, as well as a member of
the Safe Cities Board of Directors in Federal Way. ..
Ed joined Patrick Rhodes & Associates, PLLC in 1993 and is a
partner. Ed graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with
a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration in
1993. He has extensive experience and expertise in the
construction, real estate development, brokerage and
professional services, manufacturing, and distribution
industries. He also has experience in the private sector as
a Controller for a local construction company. He
specializes in financial accounting and reporting in
addition to individual, partnership, and corporate taxes...
Ken is a partner at Patrick Rhodes & Associates, PLLC and has been
with the firm since 2000. His practice includes working
primarily with closely-held businesses and executives. He
serves a broad base of industries providing tax planning,
consulting, and compliance needs. He has extensive
experience in financial statement engagements, tax planning
and compliance. Ken received his Bachelor of Science degree
from Central Washington University (Ellensburg). He also
serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Pediatric
Interim Care Center in Kent Washington...
Nellie began her career with Patrick Rhodes & Associates, PLLC in
1998 after graduating from Green River Community College
with an Associate in Applied Arts degree in Accounting.
Nellie also has an Accounting Degree from Riga, Latvia. She
is a native of Ukraine and speaks fluent Russian/Ukrainian.
She specializes in income tax preparation for individuals,
partnerships, and corporations. In addition she has
experience in financial accounting, preparing payroll and
business tax returns, and monthly bookkeeping.
Stephanie
graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor
of Arts in Business Administration in 2001 with a
concentration in accounting. Prior to joining Patrick
Rhodes & Associates, PLLC in 2003, Stephanie worked for one
of the big national accounting firms as a tax accountant and
also worked in private industry. She specializes in tax
planning and tax compliance for individuals, partnerships,
and corporations, in addition to financial accounting and
reporting.
She has
experience in the manufacturing, real estate, distribution,
and construction industries.
Justin
began his professional career with Patrick Rhodes &
Associates, PLLC in 2005, after graduating from the
University of San Diego. He graduated with a degree in
Business Administration and achieved highest honors.
He specializes in financial
accounting and reporting, which involves the planning and
execution of audits, reviews, and compilations. He also
specializes in individual, partnership, and corporate income
taxes, and provides tax planning and consultation services..
Greg
graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor
of Arts in Business Administration in 1987 with a
concentration in accounting. In addition, he holds a
Graduate Certificate in Taxation from Golden Gate
University. He has prior experience in both private
industry and public accounting and also operated his own
accounting firm for a number of years. He specializes in
individual, partnership, and corporate taxes and tax
planning. He has experience in the engineering, legal,
construction, mortgage, and import-export industries. Greg
joined Patrick Rhodes & Associates, PLLC in 2006.
Ty began
his professional career with Patrick Rhodes & Associates,
PLLC in 2007, after graduating from Central Washington
University. He graduated with a Bachelors of Science in
Accounting. He specializes in individual, trust, partnership
and corporate income taxes.
John
joined Patrick Rhodes & Associates, PLLC, in 2008.
John graduated from Western Washington University in 1986 a
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration with a
concentration in accounting. Prior to joining the Firm, he
worked in Logistics Management for a privately-held company.
John passed his CPA examination in 2008.
Kristin joined Patrick Rhodes &
Associates, PLLC in 2009. Prior to joining PRA, she worked seven years at a
local accounting firm and four years in private industry. She has experience in
financial accounting and reporting as well as preparation of corporate, partnership,
individual, trust and exempt tax returns. Kristin also has experience in the not-for-profit,
professional services, retail, distribution and manufacturing industries. She is a graduate of
Central Washington University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
In her spare time, Kristin participates in the meetings and
activities of her local Kiwanis International Club.
Janis began her professional career at Patrick Rhodes & Associates, PLLC in 2008.
She attended Tacoma Community College with a concentration
in Accounting. Janis worked for Weyerhaeuser for
twelve years and Clerget Management Company for two years
prior to joining Patrick Rhodes & Associates, PLLC.
She has extensive experience in financial accounting,
preparing payroll, business tax returns and bookkeeping.
Jenna Quantz ( jquantz@rhodescpa.com)
Jenna
began her professional career at Patrick Rhodes &
Associates, PLLC, in 2009. She graduated from Central
Washington University with a Bachelor of Science in
Accounting and a minor in Law and Justice, specializing in
legal studies.
Joshua
graduated from the University of Portland in 2007 with a
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, with a
concentration in Accounting and Finance. Prior to
joining Patrick Rhodes & Associates, PLLC, in 2010,
Joshua worked in public accounting as an auditor in Oregon. He
specializes in audit and attest services and financial
statement accounting. He also has experience in
governmental accounting as well as preparation of corporate,
partnership and individual tax returns.
Stefan Koleff ( skoleff@rhodescpa.com)
Stefan graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio
in 1997 with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a
concentration in accounting, after serving in the United
States Army. Stefan was a part of Patrick Rhodes &
Associates, PLLC from 2002 – 2005. He has returned to the
Firm in 2010 after a five-year period in San Antonio.
Stefan has held a variety of positions in public accounting
since 1996 and specializes in individual, partnership and
corporate taxation. He has experience in real estate
development, professional service firms, closely-held
businesses, and succession planning. In addition, Stefan
is involved in financial accounting and reporting, and
business consulting.
Guy Pfingsten ( guyp@rhodescpa.com)
Guy joined Patrick Rhodes & Associates, PLLC in 2010. Guy
graduated from University of Washington in 2007 with a
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration with a
concentration in Accounting. Prior to joining the Firm, Guy
has worked in real estate financing and valuation services,
manufacturing, and public accounting. He has experience in
financial accounting, attestation services, and individual
and business tax return preparation.
Robert Luman, CPA (
rluman@rhodescpa.com)
Bob graduated from Texas A&M University in 1999 with a
Bachelors of Business Administration concentrated in
accounting and finance. Prior to joining Patrick
Rhodes & Associates, PLLC in 2010, Bob worked for 11 years
in public accounting with national and regional firms.
He specializes in attestation engagements which include the
planning and execution of financial statement audits,
reviews, and compilations. He has experience in a
number of different industries including Hi-tech, financial
services, and manufacturing and distribution.
Jo Lynn
joined Patrick Rhodes & Associates in 2007 and is the
Office Manager. She began her professional career in
commercial banking. Her positions have included credit
analyst, commercial loan officer and most recently,
controller/payroll manager for a manufacturing company. She
manages Patrick Rhodes & Associates’ office and performs the
office bookkeeping duties.
Heather is one of the Firm's
administrative assistants, which includes handling many of
the Firm's administrative duties. In addition, she also does
some light bookkeeping for clients. She
started with Patrick Rhodes in November of 2002. Prior to
working for Patrick Rhodes & Associates, Heather worked as
an administrative assistant for an employment agency.
Stephanie
is Patrick Rhodes' executive assistant and property manager. She
began her career with Patrick Rhodes & Associates, PLLC, in
1999 after graduating from Pierce Community College with an
Associates in Applied Arts degree. She specializes in the
Firm's various administrative and bookkeeping duties as well
as manages real estate in the area, including all
accounting, maintenance and tenant agreements and matters.
Shirley joined Patrick Rhodes & Associates, PLLC, in 2010 and
is the office receptionist.
She has worked as
receptionist and in the customer service field for over 10
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