Lane Tanabe

Mr. Tanabe is copresenting Workshop M2, “Managing the Risks of Hiring Independent Contractors,” on Monday. He is currently the chief financial officer at Absher Construction Company. His previous work experience, in addition to construction, includes time spent in industries from maritime transportation to health care.

He holds a master's degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and an MBA from Seattle University.

Mr. Tanabe's professional designations include CPA--Inactive, Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS), and Certified Construction Financial Professional (CCIFP). He is the current president of the South Sound Chapter of CFMA (Construction Financial Management Association).