PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Charles L. Just has over 28 years experience in the accounting
and financial field. Over this time span he has held the following
positions:
1984 to present
Smith & Just, PS, Certified Public Accountants, Seattle,
Washington - Mr. Just is vice president of the firm and heads the accounting and
small business services group. He focuses on tax and financial planning for
closely-held businesses. He also oversees financial statement preparation,
compilation and review and federal and state tax compliance for businesses.
1982 to 1988
Just Fish, Inc., - Founded and served as Vice President and
Director of this seafood distribution and processing company. In 1988 the
company was listed as one of the 500 fastest growing small companies in the
country as published by INC Magazine.
1982 to 1985
CMC International, Inc., Bellevue, Washington - Chief Financial
Officer. Mr. Just was instrumental in taking this microcomputer peripheral
manufacturer public in 1983 through the issuance of shares and subsequent
trading on the NASDAQ securities market. He served as director of the firm until
its merger with Votrax International, Inc., in December, 1985.
1975 to 1982
Deloitte & Touche, Certified Public Accountants, Los
Angeles, California and Seattle, Washington - audit manager, specializing in
small business services.
Education:
Masters of Science (Taxation), Golden Gate University, 1995
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, University of Illinois,
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, 1975
Professional Certification:
Original Certificate to practice as a certified public
accountant issued by the state of Illinois, September,1975. Currently certified
to practice in the state of Washington.
Member, Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, Tax Division, American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants