Leader Spotlight: Jonathan Grover

What made you want to serve on the Board?
Sherri made me do it. Kidding. Real answer: I accepted the committee’s nomination, as OSCPA is the most critical advocate in the state of Oregon to promote and protect the value of the CPA designation and equip CPAs to excel in their career path. Supporting this mission is what inspires me to serve. Also, having the chance to represent the CPAs serving in local government is a responsibility I proudly carry as I contribute to discussions and decision-making on the Board.

What is the most important message OSCPA leaders can share with colleagues?
The OSCPA will serve as your career-long partner, and resource you in wherever your path leads. CPAs can use their license in so many different and exciting ways, and the OSCPA is equipped to help you succeed in very specific niches and industries. The OSCPA is proactive in evolving at the same pace as the industry.

What was your first job and what did you learn from it? 
The first job I ever had was a one-day assignment at Nordstrom, ironically, doing an inventory count. I didn’t realize it would be something so related to the career field I ended up going into until years later. From that, I learned not to discount any gained experience as irrelevant. You never know how the skills and abilities developed will be used in the future.

What was the last book/series/podcast you enjoyed? 
I recently listened to Breaking Free From Broke by George Kamel. I’m a personal finance junkie and enjoyed this recent book from the Ramsey Solutions collection.

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