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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 Email
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