After graduation, Gary took a full time position with Coopers and Lybrand in their Eugene, Oregon office. He has a diverse background both in public and private accounting. In addition to his experience in public accounting, Gary worked for the City of Eugene for two years as an analyst in the reporting and control division developing financial reporting models and he worked in private industry for six years managing an emerging business enterprise. The City of Eugene received the GOFA certificate of conformance for the years he worked on the annual reports.

Gary joined Isler in 1995 and has been a partner since 1997.Along with performing audit service, Gary has performed several non-traditional services, including computer consulting, construction cost analysis, and tax services. The industries Gary is currently serving include: Native American organizations, nonprofit organizations, and closely-held businesses.

Gary is a Paul Harris Fellow and member of Rotary International and is a member of the Eugene Emerald Rotary Club. Gary also serves as treasurer for the Junction City chapter of Habitat for Humanity. He is a member of the Oregon Society and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Gary's recent continuing education includes: governmental accounting and auditing; nonprofit accounting and auditing; and, the OSCPA governmental accounting and auditing conference held in Eugene.