BIOS
Scott Hunt, CPA
Tax Partner
Scott has a Master’s Degree in Taxation and over 30 years of experience as a CPA. Scott specializes in providing tax planning, consulting and compliance services to closely held businesses and successful individuals in a broad range of industries. Scott’s background
and personal interests drew him to the real estate development and property management industries – where he developed a particular expertise. A significant portion of his current practice entails serving real estate developers, investors, and related businesses.
Scott and his wife Kelly live at Three Tree Point in Burien. He enjoys boating, fishing, and other outdoor recreation activities with friends and family. A native of Eastern Washington, Scott has resided in the Seattle area for nearly 40 years.
Expertise:
Real Estate Investment and Development, Property Management, Construction, Services, Hospitality, Wholesale
Professional Experience:
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CPA in Seattle area for over 30 years
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Senior Tax Manager in large local and regional accounting firms
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Active oversight of family real estate holdings
Education:
BA, Business Administration, University of Washington
Master’s Degree in Taxation, Golden Gate University
Mark Canton, CPA
Partner
Mark specializes in real estate taxation, as well as audits, reviews, and compilations of financial statements for:
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Inventory or equipment-based businesses
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Technology companies
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Commercial maritime operations
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Real estate developers, owners, and related businesses
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Mergers & acquisitions
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Construction
Mark’s expertise has also resulted in consulting services, such as the following:
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Mergers & acquisitions
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Internal control reviews
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Real estate transactions
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Cash, income tax, and contractual bases of accounting
Professional Experience:
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Certified Public Accountant
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Board, audit committee, and volunteer involvement:
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Rotary International
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Construction Millennials of America
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Boy Scouts of America
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Habitat for Humanity
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Coyote Point Yacht Club
Education:
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BA, Business Administration (Accounting & Finance), California State University, Chico
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Eagle Scout
Mark is an avid sailor and traveler, and enjoys studying finance and real estate.
David Pagryzinski, CPA, EA
Tax Partner
David has a decade of experience as a tax professional and finds it rewarding to work with his clients to solve their tax issues. He's managed teams in both tax compliance and resolution as well as designed tax software for CPA firms across the country. His understanding of tax law, communication skills, and technological expertise make him a valuable asset for business owners and high net worth individuals navigating the often complex world of taxation.
In his free time, David enjoys traveling, craft breweries, and hiking with his wife Arielle, daughter Naomi, and dog Kirk. He is a proud Michigan State alum and diehard fan of his alma mater’s football and basketball teams.
Expertise:
Professional Services, Tourism, Real Estate, Tech & Cryptocurrency, Individual/Family, Estates
Professional Experience:
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CPA licensed in Washington and Michigan
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EA, Federally-authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS
Education:
BA, Accounting (Entrepreneurship Specialization), Michigan State University
AA, Pre-Business Administration, Delta College
Ben has a Master's Degree in Taxation and over 10 years of experience as a CPA. Ben specializes in providing proactive tax planning and consulting services to individuals and closely-held businesses across a wide range of industries. He has developed an expertise in the construction industry, where he is actively involved in professional organizations and has given multiple presentations on Tax Reform to industry leaders.
Ben and his wife Alissa live in West Seattle with their three children. Ben was raised in West Seattle, is an active member of the local community, and is proud to call this community his home. He enjoys both snow and water skiing, attending concerts and sporting events, and coaching his kids' basketball teams at the YMCA.
Expertise:
Construction, Real Estate, Cost Segregation, Individuals, Distribution and Manufacturing
Professional Experience:
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CPA in Seattle area for over 10 years
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Senior Tax Manager at a large regional accounting firm
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Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), Puget Sound Chapter Education Committee Member
Education:
BA, Business Administration, University of Washington
Masters of Professional Accounting (Taxation)
Ben Moor, CPA
Tax Partner
Roen Ako, CPA
Tax Manager
Roen joined Hunt Jackson with over 10 years of public accounting experience. After obtaining her Bachelor’s degree, she laid her career foundation with three years of financial statement audit experience with a mid-tier firm before making her move to taxation. She has worked at small local public accounting firms in the Greater Seattle area with a healthy mix of tax compliance and tax planning mostly for small business owners within various industries and high net worth individuals.
Before moving to Seattle for college, Roen was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Currently, she lives in West Seattle with her wife, daughter, Bernese Mountain dog (Kai) and Golden Retriever (Koa). In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, playing golf, attending winery and brewery events, and is an avid home brewer.
Expertise:
Small Business & Individual Taxation
Professional Experience:
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Licensed CPA in Washington for over 10 years
Education:
BA, Accounting, Seattle University
Queenie is a tax lawyer licensed in Washington and New York. With a career spanning over seven years, she has dedicated her time to serve closely-held businesses, alongside an additional four years of experience in international tax matters catering to multinational corporations at a Big 4 firm. Her primary focus revolves around international tax compliance and planning, adeptly navigating IRS examinations, and resolving variance tax controversies. She is also an active member of the American Bar Association where she served as vice chair of the tax section diversity committee.
Queenie and her husband recently relocated to Seattle from New York with their beloved yorkies, Johnnie and Lola. In her spare time, Queenie loves cooking and exploring new restaurants.
Expertise:
International Tax, IRS Examination Representation, Tax Controversy, Small Businesses
Professional Experience:
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Attorney licensed in Washington and New York
Education:
LLM, Tax, New York University (in progress)
JD, Yeshiva University - Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
MS, Taxation & Accounting, Keller Graduate School of Management
BS, International Business, Clarkson University
Queenie Wu, JD
Tax Manager
Robert Silva, CPA
Tax Manager
Bob has a diverse working history as an accountant for more than 35 years. He has worked for small accounting firms that emphasize tax return preparation, as well as CPA firms that prepare tax returns and perform regulatory audits. For a number of years, Bob worked in the tax software industry as a tax analyst, senior developer, and later, as head of the firm's quality assurance team for tax software. He has also served as a consultant to a very large software company's tax preparation software project.
Bob volunteered for 25 years as a docent at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. His many and varied interests, when not working on taxation issues, include his interest in aviation history, other specialty areas of history (Ancient, Medieval, and American), the plays of William Shakespeare, and music.
Expertise:
Individual income tax preparation and planning
Estate and trust income tax preparation
Professional Experience:
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CPA in Washington for more than 30 years
Education:
BA, Business Administration (Accounting), University of Washington
BA, History, University of Washington
Tenae Lew, CPA
Senior
Tenae has over a decade of accounting experience, focusing on start-ups and small businesses in the personal services and real estate industries. Tenae completed her CPA licensure at the end of 2021, and holds a Bachelors Degree in Finance and a Certificate of Accountancy from the University of Washington, as well as an Associates Degree in Accounting.
Born and raised in the greater Seattle area, Tenae cannot imagine living anywhere else. In her free time, she likes to watercolor and avidly participate in the Seattle partner dancing scene. She can be found dancing blues, west coast swing, tango, and a variety of other genres. Tenae also organizes and DJ's for local national dance events, bringing a piece of the PNW wherever she goes.
Expertise:
Small Businesses, S Corporations, Real Estate Buy & Holds and Flips, Professional Services, Marketplace Facilitators
Professional Experience:
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CPA licensed in Washington
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QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Education:
BS, Business Administration (Finance), University of Washington
Certificate, Accounting, University of Washington
AA, Accounting, Edmonds College
Manider Bassi
Senior
Upon obtaining her Psychology Degree from the University of Washington and subsequently her Accounting degree from Central Washington University, Manider interned at a local public accounting firm before joining as a Associate. She is currently studying for the CPA Exam.
Born in San Jose, California, Manider spent much of her youth in the Bay area until relocating with her family to the suburbs of beautiful Seattle. Leaving sun for the occasional rain cloud was made easier by all the great hiking and biking trails and the community like feel of the Northwest. When not hiking or biking, Manider enjoys reading, trying new cuisines, and spending time with her family and friends.
Expertise:
Manider is a Senior with the firm and working towards passing the CPA exam.
Professional Experience:
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Member of Washington Society of Public Accountants
Education:
BS, Psychology, University of Washington
BS, Accounting, Central Washington University, Des Moines
Cheryl graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with an MBA degree concentrated in accounting, and Bachelor degree with a major in accounting and a minor in international business. Prior to joining Hunt Jackson, she worked at a start-up accounting company in Florida. She is currently working towards completing her CPA certification.
Cheryl was born in Canada, raised in Hong Kong, and has been in the United States since high school. In her free time, Cheryl enjoys traveling, hiking, camping, and skiing/snowboarding with her significant other and her beagle lab mix dog, Fade.
Expertise:
Cheryl is a Senior with the firm and working towards passing the CPA exam.
Professional Experience:
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Xero Accounting Software (certified)
Education:
MBA, Accounting, Rochester Institute of Technology
BS, Accounting (major) & International Business (minor), Rochester Institute of Technology
Cheryl Chiu
Senior
Alex joined Hunt Jackson in 2023. She has experience at both a large public accounting firm and a local firm, focusing on taxation. She is excited to continue developing more personal relationships within the community at Hunt Jackson as she works towards becoming a CPA.
Having grown up in the Seattle area, Alex enjoys rainy day adventures with her dogs and fiancé. When she's not out exploring, she enjoys browsing the local bookstore and curling up with a novel.
Expertise:
Individual Income Tax, Estates, Cost Segregation
Professional Experience:
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Alex is a Senior with the firm and working towards passing the CPA exam.
Education:
BA, Business Administration (Accounting & Marketing), Washington State University
Masters of Science in Taxation, Gonzaga University
Alex Amirfaiz
Senior
Linh joined Hunt Jackson in December 2022. Prior to Hunt Jackson, Linh interned at a local CPA firm with a focus on taxation. She enrolled at the University of Washington for her Masters in Accounting and is expected to finish in January 2024. She is also actively studying for the CPA exam.
Born and raised in Vietnam, Linh moved to Seattle to pursue a career in accounting and has been in the United States since high school. She currently lives in West Seattle with her husband. In her free time she enjoys going on hikes, exploring new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with her loved ones. She is also passionate about volunteering and mentoring the youth at her church.
Expertise:
Linh is an Associate with the firm and working towards passing the CPA exam.
Professional Experience:
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Real Estate Broker
Education:
BS, Accounting, University of Washington
MS, Accounting, University of Washington (expected March 2024)
Linh Quach
Senior
Kirk comes into the office from time to time to ensure the security of the firm. He's so good at what he does, he can often be found napping on the job, begging for treats, or running to see what surprises are coming off the printer.
When he's not in the office, Kirk likes to spend his free time chasing crows, herding bunnies, stalking squirrels, and laying in the sun.
Expertise:
Kirk is adept at sleeping, playing, and barking.
Professional Experience:
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Certified Puppy Accountant
Education:
Obedience Class Graduate, 2014