Pat Cahill

What is your role at Lewis Group?
I prepare tax returns, assist with bookkeeping, offer sage advice from an old man, and play Grandpa to my playmates here at Lewis Group.
Give me a creative title for your role.
Houdini, because I disappear when the going gets tough.
What do you love most about your job?
The people I work with.
Tell me about your hobbies. What do you like to do when you are not working?
I bowl, and spend a bit of money on bowling, but I also golf, and spend even more money there. I figure that if I spend enough money, I might get good at something, or not.
What is your favorite quote or saying or word of advice?
You never get a second chance to make a first impression!
How did you start working for Lewis Group?
I was working for a tax preparation company and kept getting emails from a recruiter. I ignored them for several weeks, and finally decided to call them to get them to leave me alone. She convinced me that I should talk to Chris. I did, and other than there being too much Crimson in the office, it would be near perfect.
Give me a special ability or trait you have that helps you do your job.
I’m old and I know things.
What is your office pseudonym or nickname?
Grandpa (Thanks, Zach)
If I weren’t so damn good at my job, I’d probably be a …?
Circus Clown
If we held an office talent show, I would wow everyone with my …?
Ability to keep quiet!
Tell me about a fictional character you admire, and why.
Yoda-Because he, too, is old and knows things.
Describe yourself in three words.
Real, Loyal, and humble.
Your stuck inside and have to binge watch a TV show, which one do you pick?
Boston Legal
If you have a theme song for your Iife, what wouId it be?
Don’t Let the Old Man In
Other Team Members
Chris Lewis, CPA
Chief Visionary Officer
Scott Bargaehr, CPA
Utility Player
Tom Harris, CPA
Tax Therapist
Morgan LaCamp, CPA
Tax Wizard
David Sandvig, CPA
Client Advisor
Jasmin Banal
Guardian of the Books
Audra Clark
The Tax Sidekick
Sheena Fernan
The Accountant That Counts
Zachary German
Zach-of-all-trades
Kim Goetz
Administrator of Bookkeeping & Good Taste
Jennifer Harris
Oregon Office Manager
Emma MacLachlan
Balance Bender
Nick Marino
Swiss Army Knife
Divina Nabata
She-who-must-prepare
Julie Sardone, EA
Chaos Coordinator
Nicki Spike
Boss Lady
Renee Wilken
Phone Queen