Doug Summers
(December 2011 to November 2014) – First Term

After graduating in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, Doug joined the Los Angeles office of the international accounting firm Peat Marwick Mitchell LLP. During his tenure there he specialized in tax compliance and consulting engagements in the firms Middle Market and High Net Worth individual practices.  In 1989 Doug transferred to the Sacramento office of what is now KPMG.  During this time he specialized in the tax issues of real estate developers, large retailers, personal financial planning and tax compliance of high net worth individuals as well as extensive experience with complex tax and planning in the estate, trust and generation skipping tax areas.  In 2005 Doug left KPMG as a Senior Tax Manager and joined Robertson and Woodford as a partner where he enjoys working closely with his clients on their tax and accounting compliance and consulting issues.

Doug is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of CPA's.  Doug currently serves as Treasurer of the Gold Country Estate Planning Council.  He also volunteers as a member of the Placer County Mountain Rescue Team.  Doug is the former treasurer of Auburn Daybreak Rotary and Northern California Lawyer Access, a nonprofit organization based in Nevada County.

When he is not in the office Doug enjoys, cycling, running, riding his tractor and anything else that keeps him outdoors and away from a computer monitor.