Our Leadership

Our Leadership

At Seattle Accounting Professionals, we are devoted to helping you with your tax and accounting needs. Our team is passionate about using their knowledge and experience to help you reach your specific goals. We are honored and feel privileged to assist you!

 

 
 

Tom Baker

President

Tom Baker is an experienced executive known for helping mid-market companies improve efficiency and boost profitability. With a background in operations, finance, and business development, Tom has led teams across telecommunications, tax and accounting, and hospitality. He’s passionate about building strong, productive teams and finding practical ways to drive growth and streamline operations. Tom holds an MBA from the University of Washington and a BA in Physics from the University of Virginia, where he also played on two NCAA National Championship soccer teams.

 
 

 
 

Eric Kauppila, CPA, MS Tax

President Emeritus

Eric is a Seattle native and graduate of the University of Washington’s business school with an emphasis in accounting. Eric’s family and friends were always asking him questions about taxes and finances so Eric decided to obtain a masters degree in taxation from San Francisco’s Golden Gate University. Armed with this education and his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate from the State of Washington, Eric now helps individuals and small businesses with their taxes, accounting needs, financial planning, and IRS audits at Seattle Accounting Professionals, LLC.

 
 

 
 
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Donovan Fisk, CPA

Manager

Donovan graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a BA in accounting and shortly thereafter received his CPA license. He has practicing since 2012 and would be happy to help you with any of your tax and accounting needs. 

 
 

 
 

Chelsey Bicknell

Client Service Manager

Chelsey leaves the numbers to the tax professionals so she can help with everything that is customer care and administration. She strives to provide the best possible client experience from start to finish, and hopes to have the opportunity to assist you soon.