An early escapee from the rigid world of large international accounting firms, Mike’s passion for the outdoors is fueled by his fascination of the amazing accomplishments of the Spanish bicycle racer Miguel Indurain and the Russian climber Anatoli Boukreev. On many occasions Mike straddles his two wheeler for a pedal-commute from home in Orinda to the Danville office. While building a strong body to complement his focused mind, it is his hope to stimulate such a fitness craze throughout the San Ramon Valley, that traffic jams on 68O become a distant memory.
Mike’s fascination with problems has lead him to become a Certified Fraud Specialist and spend much of his time on litigation engagements including contract claims, forensic accounting and business valuations. He is a contributing author of The Construction Project, a page-turner in CPA circles and is contemplating a training manual for desk dwelling business persons desiring to pursue skiing, mountaineering, surfing, and other so called extreme activities whenever they find time to bust out of the executive suite.
Mike can be reached at (925)820-1821 to discuss business issues or receive instruction on duck diving a long board.
Mike began his accounting career at JHS in 1985
Partner at JHS since 1989
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,
California State University, Long Beach
Certified Public Accountant, Certificate # 32909E
Certified Fraud Specialist, Certificate # 491
Prior Experience
Touche Ross & Company, Los Angeles
Westinghouse Broadcasting & Cable, Regional Controller
Professional Organizations:
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants,
California Society of Certified Public Accountants,
Associated General Contractors of America, Board of Directors,
East Bay Division,
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Surety Claims Institute
National Bond Claims Association
California Land Title Association
Contributing Author
The Construction Project, ABA Publishing
Community Involement
Surety Association of Northern California, Past President
Sleepy Hollow Swim and Tennis Club, Past President
Orinda Baseball Association, Board of Directors