LAKE OSWEGO, ORE., AUGUST 17, 2023— Aldrich is pleased to welcome Josh Axelrod as the Chief Operating Officer, leading all internal operations to achieve our goals for growth and scalability to best serve our clients and people. Josh brings expansive engineering, technology, security, and operations knowledge to invent and simplify new ways of working. 

“Aldrich is a gathering of bright minds, caring hearts, and trusted experience with a reputation for success that inspires confidence in our future,” shared Josh Axelrod, Chief Operating Officer. “I am looking forward to scaling our business to match our clients and the needs of our people while seeking outcomes greater than the sum of our achievements to date. I am thrilled to join the firm and to play a part in delighting the world with the future of Aldrich.” Learn more about Josh’s journey to Aldrich below: 

“We could not be more thrilled to have Josh join the Aldrich team,” remarked John Lauseng, CEO + Partner. “His technical background brings a valuable and unique perspective that will shape the way we impact our people and client experiences. Most importantly, Josh leads with heart and has a passion for identifying opportunities to boldly advance our firm and innovate to realize our vision.” 

Prior to joining Aldrich, Josh served as a Chief Technology Officer for a large technology company and was a Partner at a big four accounting firm. Josh earned a Bachelor of Science in nuclear engineering from Oregon State University and an MBA from Marylhurst University. He is a member of the ISACA and ISC2, as well as a board member for iUrban Teen and the Oregon State University College of Business. 

Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors through hunting, fishing, hiking and dirt biking. 

The Aldrich Group of Companies includes a Top 100 Accounting Firm nationally providing tax, advisory, and consulting services to businesses and individuals. Working closely with businesses, business owners, and individuals, The Aldrich Group of Companies manages financial, wealth, tax, technology, benefits, and business transition strategies. We serve clients with deep industry expertise in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, nonprofit, telecommunications, utilities, professional services, food processing, agribusiness, real estate, and a variety of privately held companies and individual clients. The Aldrich Group includes the following professional services firms: Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP, Aldrich Wealth LP, and Aldrich Capital LP.