REDW Advisors & CPAs, ranked a Top 100 CPA and advisory firm by INSIDE Public Accounting and Accounting Today in 2026, has named Kim Mathews, EA, LTC, Salem Office Leader. In her role, Mathews leads the firm’s Pacific Northwest office in Salem, Oregon, while continuing to serve as a principal in REDW’s Tax practice.
Mathews succeeds Lori K. Woodbury, CPA, CMA, who will continue to serve clients and support REDW’s Tax practice.
As Office Leader, Mathews will focus on expanding REDW’s relationships across Salem’s business, nonprofit and civic communities, developing emerging leaders, and connecting clients and referral partners with expertise from across the firm.
“Salem has become an important part of REDW’s growth since we expanded into the Pacific Northwest, and we’re building that future on our own terms by continuing to promote internally,” said Steve Cogan, CPA, Managing Principal of REDW. “Kim has the community relationships and commitment to our people to carry that momentum forward. Lori helped build this culture in our Salem team, and having her continued leadership through this transition is a real advantage to Kim, our team and our clients.”
Mathews brings 25 years of public accounting experience to the role. She began her career at RF Stefani, PC, in Portland before joining Grove, Mueller & Swank, P.C. (GMS) in Salem. She joined REDW when GMS merged with the firm in late 2023 and was named a principal in October 2025.
She steps into office leadership just one year after becoming a principal. She views her advancement as an example of the leadership paths available to tax professionals at REDW and credits support from firm leaders and colleagues, along with the firm’s investment in professional development, with preparing her for the role.
That investment includes REDW’s leadership enablement program and the Management Academy through Spiirall by LCvista, which prepares accounting professionals for broader leadership responsibilities through practical training in business development, change management and building trust. She applies that training as she develops new tax professionals, advises colleagues and serves clients, with an emphasis on listening and equipping people to solve problems independently.
“My goal as an advisor is for my advisee to surpass me,” Mathews said. “REDW has given me opportunities to build my own leadership skills, and I want to pass those opportunities on to others at the firm. I want our people to have the resources, encouragement and relationships they need to grow.”
Mathews is extending REDW’s leadership development efforts into the community through the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and its McLaran Leadership Foundation. Emerging professionals from the Salem office participate in monthly Chamber coffee meetings and attend speaker events alongside office leaders, building professional networks and exploring community service and board opportunities. She is also working to identify additional leadership opportunities within the foundation for REDW team members, with the goal of having at least one team member apply for admission to next year’s cohort of the Chamber’s two-year leadership program.
Woodbury previously served as Managing Partner over Business Operations at GMS and became REDW’s first Office Leader of the Pacific Northwest office in 2025. She will remain closely involved as Mathews assumes the role.
“Lori has been a collaborative partner throughout this transition and is always willing to answer questions and share what she knows,” Mathews said. “Her experience and support have been valuable as I step into this role.”
Mathews holds a Bachelor of Arts from Willamette University and is an Enrolled Agent and Oregon Licensed Tax Consultant.
About REDW Advisors & CPAs:
Founded in 1953, REDW is celebrating more than 70 years of trusted expertise and growth. From its Southwestern roots, REDW has grown to serve clients from offices in Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Salem and through U.S.-based remote teams and global partners. Over 350 professionals serve as vital business advisors and audit and tax professionals to a wide range of clients, both regionally and nationally, including mid-market businesses, nonprofits, construction and real estate, technology, healthcare, hospitality, professional service providers, and government, including Tribal Nations and their enterprises. The firm takes pride in attracting top talent from across the country who see REDW as a place to grow both personally and professionally. For more information, learn about REDW at redw.com/about, or connect on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/redw.
