CPA - Key Persons


Bryan P. Egly

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGEMENT TEAM
  • Tax Manager
  • Tax Manager at Rekdal Hopkins Howard
Bryan is a tax manager at Rekdal Hopkins Howard. He has been with the firm for 7 years, and was one of the first staff members hired on after graduating from Gonzaga University. He has a wide variety of tax experience that includes tax planning and compliance for corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates and high net worth individuals. Bryan has significant experience working with clients in retail dealer services, real estate and professional service niches. He also specializes in advising clients on the tax implications of different employee stock option plans. Bryan understands the intricacies of tax regulations and their relationships to his clients. He values the importance of client service and is always willing to go the extra mile. Education Bryan received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from Gonzaga University.

Matthew J. LePley - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGEMENT TEAM
  • Principal
  • Shareholder
Matt is a principal in the firm, and has practiced in the areas of taxation and accounting since 2000, with a primary focus on serving high net worth individuals, executives, company founders, family groups, and family offices. Matt follows a Personal CFO model of service through discovery and planning within all aspects of a client's financial world: investment, risk management, taxes, and estate planning - often working in tight collaboration with other client advisors. Matt brings empathy, genuine care, responsiveness, and a desire to deliver solutions and value in all of his relationships. It is through a detailed process of understanding client needs and a human connection that allows Matt to develop a high degree of trust among his clients. Matt brings a balance of technical skills, experience, and personal values to inform sound judgement, advice and decision-making in the interest of clients. Matt has significant experience with complex tax planning and compliance related to individuals, trusts, and estates. He has worked with real estate developers and investors, and with start-up companies from initial formation through subsequent funding rounds. He has consulted through buy-sell transactions and represented individuals through IRS audits. He has participated in complex estate and gift planning, and assisted company executives with stock option planning. Education Matt received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Accounting Concentration) from the University of Washington, and a Masters in Professional Accounting (Tax Concentration) from the University of Washington.

Michael L. Hopkins - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGEMENT TEAM
  • Shareholder
Mike is a shareholder of the firm, and has over 19 years of experience working with closely held businesses and their owners. His passion is leading a highly-talented team to ensure that the firm's clients reach their financial business goals. He provides our clients with technical knowledge and experience in taxation, business assurance services and consulting. Mike has significant expertise in retail dealer services, and works with clients in a variety of industries. He focuses on tax planning, financial statement analysis, cost segregation, startup consulting, structuring of buy/sells, operational reviews, expense analysis and control, buy-here/pay-here consulting, related finance company structuring, cash controls, and sales and B&O consulting. Education Mike received his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Western Washington University.

Parrish D. Lockwood - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGEMENT TEAM
  • Shareholder
Parrish is a shareholder of the firm with over 20 years of experience serving a variety of middle market businesses and their owners. He has a passion for people and for providing exceptional client service as a business, financial and tax advisor. Parrish understands that business owners today are faced with many challenges. From business risk to regulatory requirements, Parrish sees himself as a partner with his clients and is a proactive problem solver. Parrish has significant experience working with clients in construction, real estate, manufacturing, commercial fishing and processing and professional service niches. He specializes in federal and multi-state income tax, WA B&O and sales taxes, and tax planning, structuring and analysis of buy/sell transactions, e-commerce, start-ups, trader taxation mark-to-market elections, and entity structuring. He also has experience helping small business clients with accounting, payroll and employment tax issues. Education Parrish received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Washington, Seattle.

Randy A. Howard

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGEMENT TEAM
  • Shareholder, CPA, MS - TAX
Randy is a shareholder who leads the firm's tax practice. He brings almost 20 years of experience in federal and state

Richard A. Rekdal

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGEMENT TEAM
  • Managing Shareholder