Keith Upkes

Keith is a Business Growth Coach and Advisory CFO with more than 30 years of experience in business and financial management. Keith has helped clients streamline their business achieving net profit increases of up to 500%. His Business Growth Coaching complemented by his experience as a CFO makes him a highly sought after coach as he helps companies achieve a high degree of efficiency resulting in higher profitability, better cash flow, and increased opportunity to serve their communities. A financial thought leader and speaker he has presented educational workshops for the local entrepreneurial community.
Keith is certified as a business growth coach by Gazelles International, a worldwide executive education and coaching firm for leaders of mid-sized firms. Prior to starting The Upkes Group in 2003, Keith was the Controller for Pac Paper, Inc., a Vancouver, Washington paper converter, for 6 years. Keith also served as the corporate Controller for 18 years at Beall Corporation, a Portland, Oregon manufacturer of heavy trailers.
His community service experience includes an active role in Rotary International where he most recently served as Assistant District Governor for Rotary District 5100. He is a current member of the Camas/Washougal Rotary Club and previously was a member of the Rotary Club of Vancouver where he was the President for 2009 - 2010.