David D. Hawthorne
Dave Hawthorne - Certified Public Accountant, President
Dave is the president and owner of Hawthorne & Co. CPAs. He joined the firm in November 1981 as a staff accountant, was admitted as a shareholder in 1987 and acquired the firm in 1991. Prior to joining the firm he worked with Washington State Department of Revenue as a Revenue Auditor.
Dave has a wide variety of experience in accounting, management and tax services dealing with closely held companies, individuals, estates, trusts, and not-for-profit organizations. Work experience includes auditing, accounting, business advisory and tax services for businesses, and tax, retirement, and estate planning for individuals.
Dave has been a frequent volunteer speaker for Boeing Educational Services teaching retirement and tax planning strategies. He has been a featured guest several times on “Minding Your Business” on KVI 570 AM, and has spoken to a variety of business, community and civic groups on estate, trust, retirement and tax planning issues.
Dave is a native of Seattle living in Normandy Park with wife, Kim, and their family. He enjoys family activities, golf and classic cars.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in Accounting and Marketing, Washington State University
Community Involvement
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants (WSCPA)
- PCPS – AICPA Alliance for CPA Firms
- Estate Planning Council of South King County, Charter Member
- Highline Medical Center Foundation – Past President, Treasurer
- Rotary Club of Burien White Center – Past President, Treasurer, Scholarship Chairman
- Epsilon Gamma Foundation – President
- WSU Foundation Planned Giving Advisory Board – Member
- Matt Griffin Highline YMCA – Past Board Chair, Community Capital Campaign Chair
- Highline School District – Budget Advisory Committee,
Work-Based Learning Advisory Board - Normandy Park Swim Club – Board Member, Swim Team Coordinator
- Highline Citizens for Schools – Treasurer
- SW King County Chamber of Commerce – Board of Directors
- Burien Jaycees – Charter Member
- Boy Scout – Committee Chair Troop 392, Pack 363
- South Highline National Little League – Assistant Majors Coach, Volunteer Umpire
- 1990 Highline School District Vocational Education Employer of the Year
- 1993 Chamber of Commerce Small Businessperson of the Year
(nominated for a second time in 1999) - 2011, 2012, 2013 Seattle Magazine Five Star Wealth Manager
