Lee Osborne recently began his third term as Chairman of the City of La Quinta’s Redevelopment Agency, the fifth largest RDA in California.

Adam Ochoa has obtained the certification of FCPA, forensic CPA. He was also recently installed as Chairman of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations!

Pedro Rincon has been elected to a second term as President of Carreon Foundation, which grants scholarships to college-bound graduates of local high schools. He was also named to the Audit Committee of the City of La Quinta. Well done!

Kudos to Elisa Schwartz for graduating from Leadership Coachella Valley, joining fellow PSO CPAs Pedro Rincon and Adam Ochoa as LCV Alumni.

Congratulations to Bryanna, our receptionist, on the birth of her son, Jaxon. Welcome back!

In her new position, Reyes oversees the accounting procedures of the firm, including: accounts payable and receivable, company financials, payroll and human resources.

Reyes, who has over ten years’ accounting experience, was previously a staff auditor for El Paseo Bank in Palm Desert. Her responsibilities included, among other areas, human resources and payroll administration.

“Ashley’s capabilities in human resources and accounting became evident soon after joining us, which made her a natural choice for this position,” said Adam Ochoa, CPA, a partner in PSO.

Rachel Sadler brings 17 years of experience to the firm. Her keen understanding of the Coachella Valley marketplace makes her an asset to the wide array of firm clients.

Sonya Melendez also has several years of experience, most recently as the controller of a hotel management firm. Her expertise in the hospitality industry is valuable to the various clients in related fields.

“In order to provide our clients with the best service, it is extremely important that we continue to add high-quality staff to our team,” says Lee Osborne, CPA, also a partner in PSO.

Peterson Slater & Osborne was founded nearly 50 years ago and has earned a solid reputation based on integrity, professionalism, and community involvement. PSO’s staff of 16, including eight certified public accountants, offers a variety of business and individual services, including litigation support, fraud detection, business valuation, finance consulting, and IRS representation and attestation.