Kenneth Macias
Biography

Keynote Address from Kenneth Macias Chairman California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce & Chairman of the Board, Macias Gini & O’Connell LLC Macias Gini & O’Connell was founded by Kenneth Macias in 1987, the firm began with a focus on serving governments and nonprofits in northern California. Ernest Gini joined the firm in 1991, and in 1992, the firm’s Los Angeles offices were established. Kevin O’Connell joined in 1996 to open a bay area location. In 2000, with the addition of national firm veteran Jan Rosati, the firm began building additional service lines in multiple industries and brought Jim Godsey on board to lead the growing Los Angeles practice. In 2002, the firm forged a strategic alliance with BDO Seidman LLP. As a result of continued growth, MGO opened its San Diego offices in 2005 and added a second bay area location in 2006. Also in 2006, the firm acquired Essary, Dal Porto & Lowe LLP to expand its tax and assurance resources in northern California. Today, MGO is a multi-dimensional service provider with a statewide client base in a wide variety of industries.

Education:
University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Doctorate in Public Administration, Auditing & Finance
California State University, Sacramento
Master of Science, Accountancy and Taxation
Golden Gate University, San Francisco
Master of Business Administration, Finance
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Accounting)
Awards and Service:
Treasurer, California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (elected 2006)
Chairman, Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (elected 2004)
California State University, Sacramento Distinguished Service Award (2004)
California State University, Sacramento College of Business Administration Alum of the Year (2004)
California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Businessman of the Year (2003)
Recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics by Hispanic Business magazine (2003)
California Center for Teaching Careers Hispanic Heritage Month Outstanding California Latino
Leader (2001)
Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Businessman of the Year (1992)