Professional/Education:

California State University, Fresno,
B.S., Business Administration, 1963.
University of San Francisco
Juris Doctor Degree, 1969.
Certified Public Accountant (inactive).

Specialties:

Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estate & Gift Taxation.

The years of leadership Gerald Lee Tahajian has given to his profession and his community have led him into arenas of responsibility and opportunity far beyond the experience of most of his peers.

His unusual qualities of leadership were recognized long before he launched his career. He was elected President of the Student Body at Fresno State University. He was also 1st runner-up for the Theta Chi Fraternity Colley Memorial Award presented to the most outstanding member in the nation.

Mr. Tahajian's selfless commitment to serve his clients and his community has propelled him to the top in many organizations:

• President of the Fresno County and City Chamber of Commerce
• Chairman of the Board of the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation
• President of the Fresno Downtown Club
• Treasurer and Vice President of the Central California Certified Development Corporation
• Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee of Valley Children's Hospital Board of Trustees
• President, California State University, Fresno School of Business Alumni and Friends Association
• Awarded prestigious Fresno State University Alumni Association ''Top Dog'' award in 2007