About
Mr. Lee earned his degree in Economics from Sogang University in Korea. He graduated with honors which secured him a position in then sought-after company called KILC, the Korea Industrial Leasing Company. He was with the company for 15 years serving as credit manager as well as international branch manager. Mr. Lee eventually went on to serve as CFO of IFELC, the International Far Eastern Leasing Co., which was a joint venture between leading banks from three different countries including the Nippon Credit Bank(NCB) of Japan, the Korea Development Bank(KDB), and the China Construction Bank(CCB).
America always had a fond place in Mr. Lee’s heart. He says business trips to New York City had left an unforgettable impression on him. He was deeply influenced by the American way of life and its mindsets. So when the time came, he decided to take his wife and children and move to America to start a new life! Determined to embark on a new journey at the age of 40, Mr. Lee turned to what he knows best. In just over 6 months, he passed all 4 sections of the CPA exam at first sitting. Mr. Lee feels proud of that accomplishment. And after that, thanks to loyal following of clients who recognized Mr. Lee’s dedication to his work, he’s been doing what he does best for the last 20 years!
Away from work Mr. Lee likes to spend time playing golf, hiking, and listening to music. He is also an avid reader with especially deep interest in history. He has quite a collection of books and music himself!
Claire Lee
B.A. in accounting at University of Washington
Jae Lee
B.A. in electrical engineering at University of Washington, CPA