Membership Snapshot
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Chapter Members | 68 |
| CGFM Certified | 33 |
| Federal Agencies | 6+ |
| Washington State Coverage | Statewide |
Our Community
Our chapter includes professionals from:
- Federal Government Agencies
- GAO, HHS OIG, VA, Coast Guard, Navy, EPA
- Washington State Agencies
- Auditor’s Office, Employment Security, Department of Revenue, Corrections
- County Government
- King County, Snohomish County, and counties across Washington
- Municipal Government
- Cities and municipalities throughout the Puget Sound region
- Ports & Transit Authorities
- Port of Seattle and regional transit agencies
- Public School Systems
- K-12 school districts across Washington State
- Higher Education Institutions
- Universities and colleges in the Pacific Northwest
- Private-Sector Firms
- Accounting and consulting firms supporting public financial management
Key Organizations Represented:
- King County Government
- Snohomish County Government
- Washington State Auditor’s Office
- Washington State Department of Revenue
- Washington State Department of Corrections
- Washington State Employment Security
- Government Accountability Office (GAO)
- HHS Office of Inspector General
- U.S. Veterans Affairs
- U.S. Coast Guard
- U.S. Navy
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Port of Seattle
- Regional transit and port authorities
- Leading accounting and consulting firms
Geographic Reach
The AGA Seattle Chapter serves a diverse geographic region:
- Greater Seattle
- The vibrant heart of the Pacific Northwest
- Puget Sound Region
- Including King County, Snohomish County, and surrounding areas
- Washington State
- Statewide representation from state agencies and local governments
- Federal Presence
- Multiple federal agencies with regional offices
- Multi-Sector Community
- Government at all levels, education, transportation and the private sector
Our broad geographic reach and diverse membership create unique networking opportunities and shared learning across the entire state.
Chapter Leadership
| Name | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Alec E. Chandler, CGFM | Chapter President & Treasurer | alec.e.chandler@gmail.com |
| Ms. Sally Stopher, CGFM | Secretary | sally_stopher@comcast.net |
| Mr. Samuel Lord, CGFM | National Council of Chapters Representative | sam.lord@oig.hhs.gov |
| Ms. Mary A. Hardy, CGFM | CGFM/Professional Certification | hardym@gao.gov |
| Mr. Parker W. House, CGFM | Early Career | parkerhousebaseball6@gmail.com |
| Mr. Robert K. Ludwig, CGFM | Meetings & Events | ludwig.kyle20@gmail.com |
| Mr. Samuel Lord, CGFM | Webmaster | sam.lord@oig.hhs.gov |
