Stephanie Artino joined Metcalf Hodges in 1999 and became the Firm’s newest principal and shareholder in 2008.  Stephanie is the 19th CPA to be an owner in the firm since its inception in 1964. She continues the legacy of high quality and integrity in the profession and in her contributions to Metcalf Hodges as a business enterprise.

Stephanie’s passion is for business advisory services where she helps small to medium sized (SME) businesses grow and assists their owners in reaching their personal and professional goals.  Metcalf Hodges is a member of the largest international association of CPA and Chartered Accounting firms called RAN ONE, which has been a significant resource to these business advisory services. 

Stephanie is also an experienced and skilled accountant in all aspects of public accounting services. The depth of the Metcalf Hodges “bench” allows her to focus her attention to the needs of the clients as they present themselves.

A transplant to Bellingham, Stephanie graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and minor in Business Administration.  In addition to her CPA license, she brings over 15 years of accounting experience to our team from both the public and private sectors.

Stephanie currently serves as treasurer for the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County and is a member of the Construction Financial Management Association, Bellingham/Whatcom County Chamber of Commerce and the Whatcom Referral Network. She is an Advisory Committee member for the Whatcom Young Professionals and Past-President of the Northwest Chapter of the Washington Society of CPAs. 

Stephanie has served on the Board of Directors and is a Past President for both the Mother Baby Center and the North Cascades Chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants. She also served as Chairperson for the Bellingham Technical College Advisory Committee for Business and Computer Information Systems.  In addition, she is a member of the Washington Society of CPAs.

Stephanie loves spending time with her 6-year old daughter Paige.  She also enjoys golfing, traveling, outdoor activities, exercising, reading and spending time with friends and family. She is also an official tri-athlete, having competed in the Lake Padden triathlon (recreational division, of course!) in June 2009.

S wimmer
T hinks big
E clectic taste in music
P ositive and optimistic, yet realistic when necessary
H as a love for romantic comedies (aka chick flicks)
A morning person
N ot a fan of heights
I s within walking distance of a golf course from home
E xcited about competing in Ski to Sea, canoe leg in 2010