PARTNERS
Eva joined 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 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 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 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...
Rhodes & Associates,
PLLC, Founder and Consultant
Patrick began his professional career in 1974 working for a
regional CPA firm in the Seattle area. In 1978, he
founded Rhodes & Associates and continues to provide
consulting on an as-needed basis. 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 and estate
planning. 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. 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.
Professional Staff
Nellie began her career with 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 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 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
Masters Degree 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 Rhodes & Associates, PLLC in 2006.
John
joined 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 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 Rhodes & Associates, PLLC in 2008.
She attended Tacoma Community College with a concentration
in Accounting. Janis worked for Weyerhaeuser for
twelve years and a management company for two years
prior to joining Rhodes & Associates, PLLC.
She prepares income taxes for individuals, partnerships and
corporations. In addition, she has experience in
financial accounting, preparing payroll, business payroll
tax returns and monthly bookkeeping.
Jenna Quantz ( jquantz@rhodescpa.com)
Jenna
began her professional career at 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 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.
Guy Pfingsten, CPA ( guyp@rhodescpa.com)
Guy joined 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.
Sherry Daffin (
sdaffin@rhodescpa.com)
Sherry joined the Rhodes & Associates,
PLLC, team in 2011, bringing 10 years prior public
accounting experience with her. She graduated from Central
Washington University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in
Accounting. She specializes in individual, partnership, and
corporate taxes, as well as QuickBooks consulting. She has
experience in various industries including service,
construction, legal, manufacturing, restaurants and retail.
Jolene James (
jjames@rhodescpa.com)
Jolene joined the Rhodes & Associates,
PLLC, team in 2011, bringing 4 years prior public accounting
experience with her. She graduated from the University
of Washington in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.
She is a licensed CPA with experience in financial
accounting and reporting; preparation of corporate,
partnership and individual tax returns; preparation of
business payroll tax returns; as well as QuickBooks
consulting and monthly bookkeeping. She has experience
in various industries including service, construction, legal
and retail.
Administrative Staff
Stephanie
Buss, Executive Assistant to Patrick Rhodes (sbuss@rhodescpa.com)
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