Geffen Mesher, one of Portland’s largest locally owned accounting and business consulting firms, is pleased to announce Preston Byrd became a shareholder effective January 1, 2015.

Preston specializes in tax and business strategy in our dealer services group. He has gained a unique set of skills and experience from spending 17 years in public accounting and 4 years serving as a controller for a multi-location auto dealership. He has developed significant expertise working on internal controls to minimize fraud, uncovering and quantifying fraud, and assisting with the prosecution.

“When we hired Preston in 2010 after he relocated from Texas, his client service approach and automotive industry expertise was a great match for our firm,” says Michael Rompa, Managing Shareholder at Geffen Mesher. “He has built strong relationships with clients and colleagues, and we are pleased he is now a shareholder in our firm.”