LAKE OSWEGO, ORE., MAY 23, 2024— Aldrich is honored to announce that Eric Seifert, Partner + Director of Outsourced Accounting Services (CAS), was named a 40 Under 40 award winner by the Portland Business Journal. This list represents forty of the region’s most influential professionals, selected from nearly 300 nominees. 

“I am honored and humbled to receive this recognition from the Portland Business Journal, among such an esteemed group of honorees,” said Eric Seifert, CPA, MAcc. “My career has been shaped by the chance to grow and the trust to embark on new ventures. I am extremely grateful for the support and mentorship I have received and work to help others access the same opportunities.” 

“We are thrilled for Eric to receive this distinction and celebration of his career,” said John Lauseng, CEO + Partner. “Eric embodies the entrepreneurial spirit that is crucial to Aldrich’s culture. His commitment to innovation is evident in everything he does, from founding CAS, shaping the future of accounting education, and championing his team to reach their full potential.” 

Invested in the advancement of small business in his community, Eric serves as the Treasurer and on the Board of the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce. He also participates in the University of Oregon’s Partnering Firms Discussions to ensure accounting education matches the needs of the evolving CPA profession. 

Eric received his master’s degree in Accounting and his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business. In 2013, Eric was recognized as a Top 3 Scorer in Oregon on the Unified CPA Exam and with the University of Oregon’s MAcc Most Outstanding Student award. Outside of work, Eric enjoys spending time with family and cheering on the Oregon Ducks as a season ticket holder. 

The Aldrich Group of Companies provides financial, wealth, tax, and business transition strategies and services to clients. With offices across the West Coast of the U.S., Aldrich has worked closely with businesses, business owners, and individuals for more than 50 years to understand and help deliver on their growth goals. Aldrich includes one of the U.S’s Top 100 Accounting Firms, which provides tax, advisory, and consulting services to businesses and individuals, with deep expertise across an array of industries. Aldrich includes the following professional services firms:  Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP , Aldrich Wealth LP, and Aldrich Capital LP.