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WHAT’S NEW
buzz | tidbits

NEW FACES AT KDP
Tera LePari and Matt Ruby recently joined KDP Certified Public
Accountants, LLP.
LePari is a Senior Associate with the
CFO Services team. Her blend of pub-
lic accounting and corporate accounting
experience gives her invaluable insights
that she leverages to her clients’ advan-
tage. She earned a Post Baccalaureate
Certificate in Accounting from Southern
Oregon University.
Tera LePari
Matt Ruby joins the KDP Audit Team.
He grew up in Claremont, California
and obtained his B.A. in economics from
Sonoma State in 2008. After graduating
from college, Matt spent several years
working in outdoor programs aimed at
helping troubled teens. In 2013, Matt
returned to California and obtained
an advanced degree in accounting
from U.C. San Diego. Matt moved to
Southern Oregon in 2015. Since mov- Matt Ruby
ing to Oregon, Matt has completed all
sections of his CPA exam and is looking forward to obtaining his CPA
license in the upcoming year.
www.kdpllp.com

DOGS FOR BETTER LIVES WELCOME ABOARD
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in Southern Oregon, Dogs for the AT DOUG MORSE
Deaf recently announced its new name and identity—Dogs for Better The Doug Morse Real Estate Group
Lives. “Our new name—Dogs for Better Lives—best encompasses recently hired Shannon Kirkpatrick, a
who we are now, while demonstrating the breadth of our programs, Licensed Real Estate Broker, who brings
reach, and impact. It enables us to grow strategically where and when a diverse set of skills to the business. Her
it makes the most sense. What won’t change is our commitment to bet- experience encompasses three years in resi-
tering the lives of our clients and dogs across the country, one person, dential lending, over two years in the Title
one dog at a time,” states Dogs for Better Lives President and CEO and Escrow field, and more than 20 years
Blake Matray. Shannon Kirkpatrick in the banking industry, which included
construction loan servicing, commercial
Dogs for Better Lives is currently experiencing some of the largest and residential loan assistants, as well as consumer lending and bank-
growth in its history. A new 18,852 square foot, 40-kennel training ing. Born and raised in the Rogue Valley, Shannon attended Southern
facility to accommodate the anticipated growth in the three primary Oregon University and San Juan College.
program areas is expected to be completed and operational in spring www.dougmorse.com
2018. When the facility is fully operational, it will bring as many as 10
new jobs to the Rogue Valley, further solidifying the nonprofit’s invest-
ment in Southern Oregon, while benefiting clients both locally and CARTWRIGHT’S EXPANDS
nationally. Cartwright’s Market has opened a new location at 745 Stewart Ave.
in Medford. The 30,000 square foot former Food Land is now a full
Having successfully placed more than 1,200 dogs nationally since 1977, service grocery store offering natural and organic groceries as well
Dogs for Better Lives champions the power of connection: between as a large selection of local items alongside a huge variety of specialty
individuals and a dog and ultimately their world. “The amazing differ- items. Staying true to their roots, there is an old-fashioned meat coun-
ence we make in homes, classrooms and other settings, professionally ter that offers fresh, local and organic, beef, chicken, pork, seafood,
training, and placing our assistance dogs is very rewarding for all of us house smoked meats, sausages, jerky and deli meats. The full service
at Dogs for Better Lives,” says Training Director John Drach. deli offers delicious sandwiches, house made salads, and specialty
www.dogsforbetterlives.org meats and cheeses. The produce department offers one of the largest

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