Kai Bottomley

(retirED shareholder)

Kai has been a part of the Hellam Varon team since 1989. Although he retired as of 2025, he continues to support the firm and its clients providing input, guidance and consulting to our staff and to his former client base, as needed. 

Kai epitomizes the service focus Hellam Varon has fostered since its inception. He has been a master at developing personal long-standing relationships with his clients and now works with staff to promote this same emphasis going forward. He believes in encouraging staff to interact directly with clients, a contributing factor to the successful growth of the firm over the years and a benefit to the staffs’ professional development…a win/win!  

Kai enjoys running and spending time with his wife, Penelope, and their son and daughter-in-law.  Like many others at the firm, he looks forward to travelling on family vacations and supporting our local sports teams. You may also find him nose down reading a good mystery novel or two!  

I like the people and the diversity of clients we have. We are very service oriented.”

Education

Pacific Lutheran University
BA in Business Administration, Accounting 

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant 

WSCPA Peer Review Program Reviewer 

Professional Associations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants 

Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants

Practice Emphasis

Accounting and Auditing, Tax, Closely Held Businesses, Individuals 

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