Board Profile: Michael Lynch

Michael Lynch has lived in Southern Oregon since 2002, when he transferred from his Moss Adams office in Astoria and headed south. Currently, he and his wife, Susan, have five children and ten grandchildren who live all over the Pacific Northwest, in cities including Portland, Astoria, Salem, and Tacoma. Aside from SOREDI board involvement, Michael is on the Providence Community Health Foundation Board, the Medford Rotary Foundation Board, and is a Medford Rotary Member. When he does have free time though, he enjoys international travel, reading historical nonfiction, and fly-fishing (though actually catching fish is quite a different matter).

Fun Fact: Education is an important component of Michael’s profession; he has his Bachelor’s from OSU, his Post-Bac in Accounting from PSU, and a Master’s of Taxation from PSU.

Book Recommendations: The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama; Killer Angels by Michael Shaara

Movie Recommendations: Apollo 13; Shawshank Redemption

Why Should a Business Owner Move to Southern Oregon? There is a business-friendly environment and spirit in Southern Oregon, in addition to the proximity to the I-5 corridor—which is perfect for business opportunities. On top of that, Southern Oregon is a beautiful setting to work and live.