Melvin W. Ashland, CPA, PFS Managing Partner – Ashland Partners & Co. LLP Certified Public Accountant Personal Financial Specialist - 1986 (541) 857-8800 - office (503) 213-7245 - FAX Email Melvin

Education

Graduate of Luther College, Decorah, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting

US Army
Two year tour of duty in Monterey, California

Memberships

Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Prior Experience

In 1992, he founded Ashland Accounting, LLP (predecessor to Ashland Partners & Company LLP) to provide compliance and verification services to the investment management industry.

Mel joined the Audit Division of Arthur Andersen and Company in the San Francisco office in 1969. From 1975 to 1989, he was a founding partner in the regional CPA firm Ashland and Richardson.

From 1983 to 1991, Mel served as an appointed trustee to the Kern County Employees’ Retirement System in California . During his tenure, he served six years as Chair of the Finance (Investment) Committee. Throughout the years of working with consultants, money managers, custodial banks, administrative staff, and other trustees, Mel gained a broad view of the investment community.

Location/Hobbies

Mel is based in Southern Oregon and enjoys his family, farm and John Deere Tractors.