John A. Omlin, CPA
johno@ogacpa.com

"I know that tomorrow's success depends on the plans we make today. My background makes it easy for me to relate to our clients because we speak the same "language" and we share common goals and dreams.

Confident and determined.

"I'm driven to give my best as a leader and as a team player. For over 20 years, clients have counted on me to aggressively go to the hoop to find winning solutions for their tough problems. As a small business owner myself, I understand the feelings of excitement, fun, despair, happiness, fear, failure and success that all happen in a normal day's work. As a manager, I know how important it is to surround yourself with a competent team."

Imaginative thinker.

John is not the stereotypical accountant. His creative thinking, combined with experience and up-to-date knowledge, gives his clients and the community organizations he serves more options than "straight-line" thinking. John finds it exciting to come up with original ideas that help others achieve higher levels of success and satisfaction.

Better Business Bureau of the Inland Northwest
 $nbsp;1998-2000 Chairman of the Board
Bishop's Finance Council, Catholic Diocese of Spokane
Past President, North Spokane Exchange Club
Past Treasurer, numerous non-profit groups

A life of service.

John believes that success is not an end in itself. "It is made important by what it contributes to others-whether that be our clients, employees, families, or community." John invests his talents responsibly and with integrity for the benefit of others.

Education/experience

B.B.A., Accounting, Magna Cum Laude
  Gonzaga University
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants
National Federation of Independent Businesses

Interests/activities

Staff Appreciation Award for 20 Years of Outstanding Dedication to Employees and Family Values
  Den Leader, 5 years, Cub Scouts Pack 258

Principals

Joyce Gunning, CPA
John Omlin, CPA

Staff

Heidi E. Pallardy, CPA
Colleen Wasson
Marni Strautman
Karen McIntyre
Anne Harris
Abie Cooper
Marcy D. Cook, CPA
Linda R. Carter, CPA
Susan M. Bordwell, CPA

Omlin, Gunning & Associates, P.S.
9515 N. Division, Suite 200
Spokane, WA 99218
(509)467-2000