We believe in the value of relationships. We view every client relationship as a partnership, and truly believe that our success is a result of our clients' success.

We are committed to providing close, personal attention to our clients. We take pride in the assurance that the personal assistance we offer comes from years of advanced training, technical experience, and financial acumen. Our continual investment of time and resources in professional continuing education, state-of-the-art computer technology and extensive business relationships is indicative of our commitment to excellence.

Our firm was founded in 1979 in Longview, Washington. In 1998, we opened a second office in Vancouver, Washington. Our team of 22 members includes seven certified public accountants and eight tax and accounting professionals. Our firm is licensed in Washington and Oregon, and all of our certified public accountants hold valid CPA certificates.

George H. Opsahl, Jr., CPA, BA University of Washington, the founder, and his wife Carole live in Longview. They have two sons and are active in the community. George began his career with Price Waterhouse & Co. in Seattle, Washington, as an auditor and tax accountant in 1971, and received his certification in 1973. After seven years, he left that firm as a tax manager to become a partner in a local Seattle firm, moving back to Southwest Washington in 1979. In addition to his skills in accounting, taxation, estate planning, and business planning, George has completed training as a Business Development Specialist, a service which he feels will prove valuable to our clients in growing their businesses. George enjoys cycling, having successfully completed Cycle Oregon three times, as well as the annual STP.

Terry H. Shepp, CPA, BBA Magna Cum Laude, Texas A & I University, has been with the firm since 1991 and became a shareholder in 1998. She received her certification in 1968 and has worked with a national accounting firm in Texas and with local accounting firms in Alabama and Oregon prior to moving to Washington. Terry and her husband Bill have two sons, living with their families in Atlanta, Georgia. She and her family have also lived in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Richard R. Moffett, CPA, BA Business Administration, Washington State University, Certificate of Accounting, Washington State University Vancouver, has been with the firm since 1999. He worked as a cost accountant and an office manager before returning to college to continue his education and acquire his certification. Rich lives in Longview, WA and enjoys working out and listening to and playing music. Over the years he has been a member of various local bands specializing in classic rock music.

Lucie R. Camfield, CPA, MBA Portland State University, rejoined our firm in 2006, after a three-year absence. Her work experience includes ten years of office management and private industry accounting. She has worked in those roles at an automobile dealership, an equipment rental firm, and an environmental testing laboratory. She received her certification in 1987 and has over ten years of public accounting experience. Lucie has two daughters, one in Castle Rock, Washington, and one in Canberra, Australia, with their families.

Debbie Ralston, EA, AA Accounting/Business Management, supervises our individual tax preparation department and has been with the firm since 1995. She previously worked at a local credit union and as a bookkeeper for a local company. Debbie and her husband Jerry have a son and a daughter.

James R. Gates, EA, AAS Accounting, joined the firm in early 2003. Jim has previously worked for local industries and also has helped his wife Shelby operate a custom fishing rod business for over 20 years. Jim and Shelby live in Woodland and have a son and a daughter, both grown. Jim enjoys music, fishing, and along with his family, many of the outdoor activities here in Southwest Washington and at other locations in the Pacific Northwest.

Teri Elworthy, CPA, BS Business Administration, Accounting, Portland State University, joined the firm in early 2006. She has worked in public accounting since 1998, and is also licensed in the State of Oregon. Teri previously worked in the medical field before returning to college to continue her education. Teri lives in Vancouver and enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, and spending time with her family.