About Us

Shahar is a tax and accounting expert with over 15 years
of experience in the field, He is an Entrepreneur and known
as the “tax guru” in the west coast.

Shahar moved to Seattle from Israel and founded GPL tax and accounting, where he still serves as the chairman of board. Along the years, he served thousands of business owners and perfected the S-Corp management process. Shahar has MBA from Seattle University, and owns several S Corps himself. In his free time he enjoys sports event and spending time with his wife and 3 kids.

Shahar’s super-powers: Personal Charisma and a loud voice!

Uri is a growth marketer, with over 12 years of experience in the start-up industry. He ran marketing and demand generation at several Seattle startup as well as at Amazon Alexa.

Before founding Formations, he ran marketing at Mindspace, an Israeli global coworking company, where he got to know and learn the self-employed market closely. Uri graduated with honors from the University of Washington and holds an MBA in Marketing. Uri is married with 3 children and he is a huge Seahawk fan!

Uri’s super-power: Separating the important from the trivial

Jack, a native of the Seattle area, has been working with software since he was a teenager and believes that technology is in his blood.

He built his first company when he was only 18 years old and sold it at 20. Over the last 15 years he has been involved in Digital Marketing technology, E-Commerce, and Business Process Automation projects building his technological knowledge and team-building expertise. Jack is even more passionate about building teams than building products!

Jack’s super-power: Problem Solving

After living in Seattle for over 11 years, Brian is in the process of moving full time to Portland, Oregon. He has studied Business Administration at San Diego City College and currently studies Accounting at South Seattle College.

Brian is an experienced Tax Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the accounting industry and educating professionals new to taxation. He is skilled in solving complicated tax reports and in risk management. Brian spends most of his free time working in his garden and enjoying the outdoors. He recently started to travel the world and have been to New Zealand, London, Sri Lanka, India, Israel, and Costa Rica and in less than 18 months! Brian’s personal mantra is “Per Aspera Ad Astra.”  It is Latin for through hardships to the stars.”

Brian’s super-power: The power of disco!

Adi brings over 20 years of experience in marketing, business, and relationship development.

She moved to the USA from Israel, lived in Boston, and finally settled in the Seattle area. Adi has MBA in business management and marketing, and BA in persuasive communication, trends, and technologies in media. When she’s not working, Adi enjoys hiking with her husband and daughters

Adi’s super-power: Multitasking

Chance is an experienced Operations Manager with a demonstrated history of working to develop a strong core within an operation.

If you want the job done; Chance is your man!
Chance was born in Texas, grew up in Louisiana, studied at the University of Louisiana in Monroe and moved to the North West. On his free time, he is a gamer.

Chance’s super-power: Monster Slaying

After graduating with honors from Northeastern University in Boston with a BSc. in Computer Science and Biology, Marley returned to her hometown, Seattle.

In her free time, Marley enjoys playing ultimate frisbee and learning about alternative agriculture.

Marley’s super-power: Shatterproof Optimism

Aaron has worked as an accountant for over 10 years and has certified on numerous fintech platforms.

He has specialized in maximizing efficiency through leveraging cloud-based apps while maintaining compliance to regulations for city, state, and federal agencies. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, gaming, and yelling at the TV.

Aaron’s super-power:  The All-father. He’s our accounting SME!

Taylor was born and raised in the Greater Seattle Area.  Graduated from Central Washington University with a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Physiology.

Straight out of college, she primarily focused on coaching/training clients to their health & wellness goals and transitioned into sales management a little over 3 years ago.  In her spare time, Taylor loves to go mountain biking, and wine tasting!

Taylor’s super-power:  The power of observation

Isaac moved to Seattle in 2015, happily trading sunshine for water, trees and volcanoes.

He has been working sales in the last decade. Isaac holds a double bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Relations and Affairs from the University of Colorado Boulder.
On his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar, and Thai food

Isaac’s super-power: The power of listening

Born and raised in Boston, Ken lived in 4 different states, until settling in Kirkland WA.

Ken has a rich experience in sales, specifically in the finance industry. On his free time, he enjoys barbecue on the beach with his family, drinking cocktails with friends, and golfing.

Ken’s super-power: Sarcasm

Chi Chi grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, moved to Atlanta and later relocated to the North West.

She has an undergrad Accounting degree from Chadron State College. Chi-Chi loves to learn and pursues knowledge of all things as a hobby. She is currently on track to take the Washington state CPA exams and Enrolled Agent exams. Chi Chi brings her accounting experience, great spirit and attitude to our team.

Chi Chi’s super-power:  The Power of Manifestation