Dick graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business/accounting from Seattle University and is a Certified Public Accountant and has achieved the following AICPA designations; Certified Information Technology Professional and Charted Global Management Accountant. Dick is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Washington Society of CPA’s, and Institute of Management Accountants.
Richard Caragol, CPA, CITP, CGMA
Senior Vice President | Controller | Property Management ServicesAbout
Mr. Caragol has over 35 years of experience in the accounting/finance arena, and over 15 years with Kidder Mathews. Dick is directly responsible for the property management accounting of the entire Kidder Mathews property management portfolio consisting of industrial, office, and retail properties. Dick manages a staff of over 35 individuals consisting of accounting managers, property accountants, and accounting clerks. Dick also participates in strategic planning and business development for the property management division.
Prior to joining Kidder Mathews, Dick spent eight years as chief financial officer for Northwest Racing Associates, L.P. (d.b.a. Emerald Downs); a thoroughbred racetrack in Auburn, Washington. In this role, Dick was responsible for all aspects of accounting, finance, and risk management for the organization. Previous to that, he spent four years as controller for Rainier Properties; a division of Diamond Parking, where he was responsible for the accounting, reporting, cash management, and property management accounting of a proprietary commercial real estate portfolio which generated in excess of $17 million per year.
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- City of Tacoma
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- National Development Council
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