SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2021 9
first take
new cfo / online store
Aer most recently working in New
Hampshire, new WAC Chief Financial
Officer Michael O'Brien and his family
are glad to be back in Seattle, where
Michael was born and raised. A Pacific
Northwesterner through and through,
Michael grew up in Renton, attended
Western Washington University, and
earned his graduate degree at Seattle
University.
"It was definitely an adventure and
opportunity to see a lot of the history of
the New England states," Michael says of
his family's time in New Hampshire.
Michael makes the move back to
Seattle with wife Tracy and their three
kids, ages 11–15. In Seattle, Michael
previously served as CFO at several
well-known Washington companies,
including Pyramid Brewing and Jones
Soda. "ese companies share one
common trait—team members who love
what they do," he says. "at describes
me, as well."
While in New England, Michael most
missed Seahawks games, good teriyaki,
and, believe it or not, Seattle weather!
"e New Hampshire weather was fairly
extreme," he says. "Lots of snow, but very
tiny hills for skiing, and rain coming
down like it's angry."
Along with skiing, hiking, and
spending time with family and friends,
Michael is also an avid pinball player.
"Some may say I'm a 'pinball wizard,' but
I'll just stick with pretty decent," he says.
Michael replaces Paul Lowber, who
retired on August 6 following 18 years
as WAC CFO. "I'm honored to be a
part of providing the best private club
experience available," Michael says.
As CFO, Michael oversees the Club's
finances as well as the Accounting and
IT departments. "I am looking forward
to continuing the traditions of the WAC
with excellence, integrity and service,"
he says.
Welcome, Michael!
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Welcoming new
CFO Michael
O'Brien
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