Delap LLP

🎉 Happy National Intern Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate our amazing team of 20 summer interns. Your hard work, fresh perspectives, and enthusiasm embody our core values of engagement, teamwork, and adaptability. Thank you for bringing your best every day and contributing to our success! Emma Wagner Alexander Alberte Trevor Jones Carson Stamback Madi Franco Sophia vanderSommen Caitlin Hillman Miki Dunham Laurel Quinn Jase Derry Joshua Chang Ethan Bullock Lana Davis Jordhen Wangchuk Chris Sanford Andrew Czernik Grace Gordon Trejan Flennaugh Grace Hutson Max Johnson #nationalinternday #thankyouinterns #internappreciation

Last week, we came together for our annual Firm Retreat! It was an incredible day of team building, reconnecting, celebrating our achievements, and strategizing for the exciting year ahead. We're proud to have such an inspiring and forward-thinking team! Thank you to our retreat vendors for helping make our event a truly wonderful day! Chehalem Cultural Center, RED HILLS MARKET, LLC, GHOST HILL CELLARS LLC, Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe, Chehalem Glenn Golf Course, Koi Fusion, Wooden Heart Kitchen, Vine Gogh Artist Bar and Studio, and Travellin' Taphouse. #godelap #teambuilding #accountantlife

Congratulations to Elizabeth Roach, CFP®!

🎉 Join us in congratulating David Kelso on his promotion to Director of IT! Outstanding work, David! #promotions #delapcareers #congratulations

Our recent teambuilding experience at Tree To Tree Adventure Park was a resounding success! The day was filled with collaboration and camaraderie as we navigated the ropes course, tackled aerial obstacles, and soared through the ziplines.

Say hello to Delap summer interns max johnson and Grace Hutson of Portland State University, and Joshua Chang, Ethan Bullock, and Lana Davis of George Fox University. Ethan and Lana's internships will focus on Delap Wealth Advisory LLC. Max says, "Throughout all of my interactions with Delap employees I felt very supported. I could tell from the start that this was a company that would take the time to ensure I succeeded. Delap let me know right from the start that all interns are assigned a buddy to help them adjust and succeed during this new experience. I know that there will be a lot for me to learn this summer, but I am reassured knowing that I will have a supportive team behind me." Max's two favorite outdoor activities are disc golf and hiking. His favorite disc golf course is North Bonneville, and his favorite hike is the Manitou Incline in Colorado Springs — only one mile but straight up. 🥏🥾 Grace says, "Deciding to #GoDelap was easy after seeing their collaborative culture, strong work-life balance, and commitment to professional growth through mentorship and building relationships. Every interaction I had while going through the interview process confirmed for me that Delap was the perfect place to build my career and grow as a professional!" Grace's current favorite hobby is playing pickleball. She also enjoys taking long walks outdoors while listening to podcasts or country music 🏓🎵 Josh says, "I decided to #GoDelap after attending one of the information nights held at George Fox led by Matthew D. T. Hilton. I had been encouraged to go by one of Delap’s former partners, Adam M. Puckett, and was even promised pizza. So along with some bribery, I felt that Delap’s close-knit community including their summer program was a great fit for me to learn and grow." Josh loves playing and watching soccer — especially his favorite team Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League ⚽ Ethan says, "Delap stood out to me for their core values (teamwork, adaptability, and engagement), which show me the firm's drive to succeed and push one another. The moment that solidified Delap as the firm I wanted to intern for was when I asked the lead DWA partner Jared Siegel, in my interview what some of the near future goals for the firm were. His response: To win!" Ethan is on the football team at George Fox and enjoys watching sports. His favorite teams are the Oregon State Beavers, Los Angeles Rams, Portland Trail Blazers, and Cincinnati Reds 🏈 Lana says, "I decided to #GoDelap because of the core values, people, and location. I have always been a part of some sort of team since I can remember, so having that be a core value really stood out to me. I knew I wanted to join the team after meeting Elizabeth Roach in the interview process. She was so kind and spoke so highly of the firm." A fun fact about Lana: She loves to paint 🎨 She also plays lacrosse at George Fox 🥍 Welcome Max, Grace, Josh, Ethan, and Lana! We're so happy to have you!

Delap LLP has once again been included on the Portland Business Journal's 2024 list of Healthiest Employers in Oregon. We're proud that our firm has ranked #9 among companies with 100-499 employees. This is the fifth time Delap has taken part in the Healthiest Employers of Oregon assessment, and we're honored that our wellness programs have been recognized this way. Thank you to all the Delapers who participate in our mental and physical health initiatives! Here's our blog post about the award. If you would like to learn more about our unique Delap Culture, please reach out directly! https://lnkd.in/gsTCkAaa

Please welcome four interns who are joining us this summer: Trejan Flennaugh of Loyola Marymount University, Madi Franco of University of Portland, Jase Derry of University of Arizona, and Carson Stamback of University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Tre says, “Last summer I was able to make connections with a lot of Delapers and got the sense that they genuinely wanted to invest in me and help me grow as an accountant. This year I hope to build on those relationships both personally and professionally and continue to gain experience in the industry.” Tre is very passionate about sports – especially basketball – and music. He even got to go to the Grammys this year. 🏀🎤🎵 Madi says, “I decided to #GoDelap because of the community it offers. Everyone I’ve met at the firm has been kind, welcoming, and genuine. Their positive and supportive environment is something I am excited to be a part of. One of the things that stood out to me was their commitment to creating a team. I became a part of the team six months ago, and I have been invited to their team functions ever since then.” A fun fact about Madi: She loves marine biology! As a sophomore in high school, she helped her chemistry teacher start a marine biology course and got to take the class her senior year. "One of my favorite activities is tidepooling," she says. "I always look for my favorite animal, a nudibranch!" 🌊🦀🦪 🐚 Jase says, "I decided to #GoDelap again this summer because of the outstanding culture that Delap has established for its employees. Throughout my internship program last summer, I felt like I could reach out and talk to anybody within the firm to ask questions, get advice, or just chat about life. The people I interacted with on a daily basis made me look forward to coming to work each day and I gained valuable life experiences." A fun fact about Jase: He buys, collects, and sells sports cards. "I am a huge fan of football and basketball, and my collection allows me to get more immersed in the world of sports while also teaching me valuable lessons about conducting a business and keeping track of financials," he says. 🏈 🏀 Carson says, "I decided to #GoDelap again because of the work environment. The people I was able to work with allowed me to have a great experience and gain a lot of knowledge. On the first day of working at Delap, I felt welcome into their community, and I know I wouldn't be able to replicate this anywhere else." Carson's latest hobby has been playing golf with friends and family. 🏌️ ⛳ Tre, Madi, Jase, and Carson – we’re thrilled to have you join us! Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration University of Portland Pamplin School of Business #delapinternship #accountinginternship #accountingstudents

Say hi to four interns joining us this summer from Linfield University: New interns Mikayla Dunham and Laurel Quinn, and returning interns Caitlin Hillman and Sophia vanderSommen! Mikayla says, “After hearing how highly past and current interns, as well as professors around campus, spoke of Delap, I knew I had to attend the Meet the Firms event on campus. A key moment for me in choosing to #GoDelap was speaking to Matthew D. T. Hilton at this event and again during my interview. Matthew was outgoing and engaging, I knew from that moment that Delap not only had the resources to develop my education but great people to learn from as well!” Mikayla loves to go camping with her family. If you ever roll through a campground on the Oregon Coast and see more than 20 people gathered around a campfire, chances are it's her family. 🏕️🔥 Laurel says, "I decided to #GoDelap because everyone I met from Delap was so kind and welcoming, and I was excited to experience both Tax and Audit during my internship. One moment that stands out to me was during the meet-and-greet time before the second round of interviews at the Delap office. When we were eating breakfast and chatting with current Delapers, I felt like I was already a part of the firm." Laurel's grandparents own a homestead in Alaska, and she visits them every year. She loves seeing the beautiful scenery and wildlife – she even saw the Northern Lights once during the winter. ⛰️🦌 Caitlin says, "I decided to #GoDelap again because of the overall experience I had last summer. Through both my tax and audit rotations, I was able to work with my buddy and get a better understanding of both service lines. I also really enjoyed the partner 1:1 meetings, which allowed me to learn not only about Delap, but who the partners are as people! I am so excited to be back in the office and have a summer of connecting, learning, and growing with Delap!" In addition to her internship this summer, Caitlin will travel to Holyoke, Massachusetts to visit family and celebrate graduating from college. "I used to spend every summer there growing up, and I am so excited to visit again!" she says. ✈️ 🧳 Sophia says, “I decided to #GoDelap again because of the amazing connections I made with people at Delap this past year. Joe Seifert is a huge reason I have decided to come back to Delap; he has been a huge supporter of my softball team and went the extra length last summer to make me feel like I belonged at Delap. I am excited for this summer because I learned so much during my last internship. I'm excited to see what the case study audit sessions are like; I think that will be a great learning experience for me." Sophia is a proud Linfield softball player. The team had an undefeated season in conference, going 44-0 and recently traveled to Marshall, Texas for the NCAA Division III National Championship. 🥎🏆 Welcome, Mikayla, Laurel, Caitlin, and Sophia! We’re happy to have you with us! #accountinginternship

A big congratulations are due to Casey Devine CPA, CEPA (Certified Exit Planning Advisor) for successfully achieving Mindshop Accreditation! This prestigious recognition is a testament to Casey's dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence in strategic planning and client service. Learn more about her achievement: https://lnkd.in/g2w8fFnq