Martin Werbelow LLP: Timeline 1950s

From the day of its founding in 1952, Martin Werbelow has always been growth oriented. Over the years, the firm has continued to evolve and grow with the Pasadena community in which its success is so closely connected. The following timeline takes a look back at over 50 years of existence and some of the important milestones.

'90: Charles Kaiser, Jr.

'92: Steve Boyer (left)
with David Werbelow

'97: Acqusition

1990
The partners of the firm are visited by Charles Kaiser, Jr., Chairman of the AICPA to discuss issues that CPA firms will encounter in the 1990’s.

1991
The firm relocates from its Los Robles location to 11,000 square feet of space in the Gateway Plaza Building at 300 N. Lake, one of the newest and tallest buildings in Pasadena.

1992
The principals of Martin Werbelow and Co. elect Steve Boyer as Managing Partner. Steve takes over from David Werbelow who served in that capacity for 20 years. The firm also completes installation of its Novell network server which links the company’s 30 microcomputers.

1993
Dave Beringer begins a two-year term as Treasurer for the Pasadena Rotary Club.

1994
Steve Boyer serves a one-year term as President of the San Gabriel Country Club.

1995
Erich Rail is elected President of the Pasadena Sunrise Rotary Club and begins service of his 2-year term.

1996
After being with Martin Werbelow and Co. for 9 years, Erich Rail is admitted as a partner of the firm.

1997
The firm name is changed to Martin Werbelow LLP. B.E. McKinley & Associates, a Pasadena-based firm for more than 30 years is acquired by Martin Werbelow. Dave Beringer becomes President of the Board for Pacific Clinics. Later in the year, the founder of the firm, Wallace “Buzz” Martin, passes away at the age of 76.

1998
Steve Boyer is elected to a 2-year term as Chairman of the Western Association of Accounting Firms.

1999
The firm receives an unqualified opinion from the AICPA as part of the Peer Review program.

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Events of 1994
South Africa holds its first interracial national election and Nelson Mandela is elected President; Major League Baseball players go on strike in August.

'91: Firm relocates

'96: Erich Rail