Chapter Officers and Directors (Chapter Executive Committee)

We convey with sadness the passing of Jerry Gandara, Board Member, to the next life on November 9, 2011,

after battling with stomach cancer.  Jerry had been a long-time and active AGA member, a Silicon Valley Chapter President

and a Regional Vice President for AGA California Region.  We loss a good friend and great leader.

Jerry went to a Tour of Duty in Vietnam for 2 years as Commander of the Medical Services Corps. (US Navy).  In 1969, Jerry returned

from the duty and continued on in the military reserve with the rank of Captain.   He retired from federal service in 2009, but for about

20 years had been working with the U.S. Navy's Contract Management Agency as a contracting officer and attorney.  

Mission Statement

To serve government accountability professionals in the Silicon Valley, and surrounding areas,

by providing quality continuing education and networking opportunities to foster professional development and certification.

Vision Statement

To serve and create value to our members by:

1.      Providing quality educational opportunities

2.      Promoting professional networking

3.      Providing leadership opportunities - both local and national level

4.      Fostering professional development and certification through the CGFM program,

5.      Supporting accounting standards and research to advance government accountability

6.      Serving the community through our time and service

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