Jim is a Certified Public Accountant and has been licensed by the State of California since 1977. He held the position of sales tax auditor with the California State Board of Equalization for two and one-half years before joining the firm of Fuhler, Baker & Company in 1974. In 1990, he became a partner in the firm. His responsibilities include the management of the accounting, auditing, tax and consultation services provided to clients of the firm. The firm specializes in performing these services to members of the construction industry. Jim is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.