Jim Chaston was the first certified public accountant to set up shop in Maricopa, more than a decade ago.
Name: Jim Chaston
Hometown: Orem, Utah
Maricopan since: 2003
Occupation: CPA
Family: Married with 3 children
Pet peeve: Dishonesty
Like most about Maricopa: The small-town feel
Like least about Maricopa: The city makes it too difficult for small businesses
Favorite …
Movie: The Blind Side
Musician: Fleetwood Mac
Team: Arizona Diamondbacks
Food: Ribeye
Drink: Dr. Pepper
Meal: Ribeye steak meal
Restaurant: Olive Garden
Website: www.ChastonCPA.com
Words to live by: You will be successful, when you help others be successful.
Anything else we should know? We are the City of Maricopa’s first CPA firm, and we truly enjoy serving this community.
Learn about more your Maricopa neighbors, or tell us about yourself at https://www.inmaricopa.com/community/getting-to-know/
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