Char Davies

Char Davies has been involved with Kids Co. since the very beginning, back in 1989. At that time, Char was working with clients independently, consulting on accounting, software and computer- related issues. "Susan somehow got my name," recalls Char, referring to Kids Co. co-founder and President and CEO, Susan Brown. "Kids Co. was just getting off the ground. She had set up a basic bookkeeping system, and asked me to take a look at it, and also to make sure that proper business systems, procedures and controls were set up," Char continues.

Char went on to help found Jacobson Jarvis in 1991, a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm with the express purpose of being a sustaining resource to the not-for-profit community in the Pacific Northwest. By that time, Char and Susan had already formed a great relationship. "Susan and I had a great vibe working with each other. It was clear to me that she wanted to make an investment in doing the absolute right thing from the very outset of Kids Co.," says Char. So naturally, Kids Co. was one of Jacobson Jarvis' very first customers.

Kids Co. has since been a customer for many years. And while Char does not have children of his own, he maintains a deep sense of connection to Kids Co. and the important work of providing high-quality child care. "I very much appreciate the work being done, and how Susan and her team go about doing it. The dedication to children and families is amazing. In a sense, I have a vicarious connection to kids through Kids Co.," he laughs.

While Char has nurtured Kids Co. for years as a donor, through his work at Jacobson Jarvis, and his personal support and friendship with Susan, he has been active with a number of other nonprofit organizations. Currently, Char serves on the Board of Directors of Bailey-Boushay House - America's first skilled nursing facility that was planned, funded, built and staffed to meet the needs of people living with AIDS. He is also deeply supportive of Partners In Health, an international organization that is working on the ground in poor communities worldwide to combat disease and poverty. "I like to be a part of organizations that are doing the hard work, out in the field, succeeding in different and innovative ways," Char remarks.

Char is also very proud of the work of Jacobson Jarvis. "Our intent from day one was to support the local nonprofit community. Now in our sixteenth year, our commitment hasn't wavered." Char's commitment to Kids Co. has remained rock-solid as well. We are so grateful for his ongoing support of Kids Co. and other organizations doing great work in our community, and around the world. Thanks Char!