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Hartwell Bressler
CPA
That light was on the front end of the freight train named “IBM PC”, the eventual demise to many mini and mainframe computers and old-style programming. To avoid being train fodder, he joined Metcalf Hodges, got back into accounting, found he liked it, and went on to earn his CPA certificate.
While he absolutely refuses to write programming code anymore, he continues to use his 30 plus years of experience in the IT arena to help solve technology issues for our clients. As one of the three shareholders of the firm, he enjoys many long-time client relationships.
When not at work Harte enjoys hiking, climbing, and relaxing with his wife Jan and their two married children and spouses, plus of course their granddaughter Stella and their grand dogs.
Outside work and family, Harte's passions are mountain climbing and volunteer work. He's climbed most of the major mountains in the Pacific Northwest and has been on numerous extended expeditions to the Alaska Range (Denali) and the Juneau Icefield. He volunteers his time as a member of the Governance Board of PeaceHealth St Joseph Hospital-Whatcom Region, the Supervisory Committee of Whatcom Educational Credit Union, and as the Treasurer of the Whatcom Land Trust.
Oh yes, he was a skydiver back in his college days. He gave up the sport after 275 jumps (and 1 malfunction) when he and his wife Jan decided to get married. Don't get the wrong idea, Jan had 77 jumps and they both gave it up in favor of a "down to earth" family life.
Harte’s career didn’t begin like most in the accounting profession. He originally earned a degree in Computer Science from Western Washington University, and then went to work as an application software writer and eventually co-owner of a computer service bureau in the mid 70s before seeing the “light”.
That light was on the front end of the freight train named “IBM PC”, the eventual demise to many mini and mainframe computers and old-style programming. To avoid being train fodder, he joined Metcalf Hodges, got back into accounting, found he liked it, and went on to earn his CPA certificate.
While he absolutely refuses to write programming code anymore, he continues to use his 30 plus years of experience in the IT arena to help solve technology issues for our clients. As one of the three shareholders of the firm, he enjoys many long-time client relationships.
When not at work Harte enjoys hiking, climbing, and relaxing with his wife Jan and their two married children and spouses, plus of course their granddaughter Stella and their grand dogs.
Outside work and family, Harte's passions are mountain climbing and volunteer work. He's climbed most of the major mountains in the Pacific Northwest and has been on numerous extended expeditions to the Alaska Range (Denali) and the Juneau Icefield. He volunteers his time as a member of the Governance Board of PeaceHealth St Joseph Hospital-Whatcom Region, the Supervisory Committee of Whatcom Educational Credit Union, and as the Treasurer of the Whatcom Land Trust.
Oh yes, he was a skydiver back in his college days. He gave up the sport after 275 jumps (and 1 malfunction) when he and his wife Jan decided to get married. Don't get the wrong idea, Jan had 77 jumps and they both gave it up in favor of a "down to earth" family life.
H appy to have such a wonderful and supportive family
A ware of the unique beauty and recreational opportunities we have in Whatcom County
R ewarded with having the BEST employees and clients to work with
T otally committed to the community
E nvironmentally conscious
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