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Education:

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Belmont University

Doctor of Jurisprudence Law from the Willamette University College of Law

Meet John

As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) backed by a law degree, John leads REDW’s tax practice in the firm’s Oregon office, advising individuals, corporations, trusts & estates, retirement plans, and tax-exempt organizations on smart tax strategies and compliance with complex tax rules and regulations.

Prior to joining REDW, John advanced steadily through the ranks from intern in 1986 to partner and, ultimately, in 2022, Chairman of the Board at Grove, Mueller & Swank, P.C. (GMS). In late 2023, GMS joined forces with REDW to better serve their combined clients, particularly those in the Pacific Northwest.

Professional Qualifications and Memberships

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in Oregon, John is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA). He is also a member of the Oregon State Bar.

John currently serves as Vice Chair of the OSCPA’s Board of Directors and is a member of its Estate Planning Committee, as well as the Oregon Department of Revenue/OSB Tax/OSCPA Liaison Committee. John is also a current member of the Governor’s Council of Revenue Forecast Advisors, which assists Oregon’s State Economist in developing tax revenue projections.