Expertise
The role of “trusted advisor” is one that Judy Conner does not take lightly. Specializing in estate planning, trust and fiduciary accounting and tax, she has proven her ability to counsel and guide her clients into planning for their golden years. As the current Director of Tax for Cordell, Neher & Company, PLLC she monitors and mentors our accountants through the ever-changing world of tax law and regulations, encouraging continuing education and cross training within the Firm.

As a deeply compassionate individual, Judy’s clients are all made to feel they are the most important relationship she has. Having obtained her CPA license in 1970, Judy has vast experience to guide her through almost any tax issue. Moving to Wenatchee from Moses Lake in 1970, she and her husband and partner, Irv Conner, joined Al Cordell to eventually form Cordell and Conner. With the merger of that firm in 1988 with Ringler, Neher & Blakney, the current Firm came into being.

Community
She currently sits as a Board member of Cashmere Valley Bank. Judy serves on the Board of Directors of the Central Washington Hospital Foundation and the Guild House having served as president of these organizations. She is a past president of Wenatchee Rotary, Wenatchee Valley College Foundation and the Business and Professional Women. She has enjoyed involvement in the Junior Wenatchee Hospital Guild, Grace Lutheran Church Council and on the advisory committees of Wenatchee Valley College, Wenatchee High School and the Wenatchee High School Foundation. She recently co-chaired, with her husband Irv, the successful two million dollar community fund raising drive for "Nurses for Tomorrow." Judy and her husband Irv were recently honored with the "AZ Wells Award" for community service. .

Judy is often called to present at a variety of seminars including estate-planning seminars, the Greater Wenatchee Community Foundation and at People’s Law, a public forum sponsored by the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association.

Being so busy with her business and community commitments, Judy steals time to spend with Irv and Molly, their faithful dog. She enjoys taking long weekends during the late spring, summer and fall to indulge in her crafts and hobbies.

Credentials
Having grown up in Central Washington, Judy graduated from CWU in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. She became a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Certificate of Educational Achievement in 1999. To enhance her consulting, Judy has also obtained her financial advisory licenses Series 7 and Series 66. She has maintained her membership in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a member of the Advisory Council and the Political Action Committee of the Washington Society of CPA’s, serving as past president of the Wenatchee Chapter. Judy remains active in the Estate Planning Council of North Central Washington and is an associate member of the American Bar Association.