Bothell’s GALLINA LLP has announced its merger with Renton firm Merrill Carlson, PLLC, effective July 1.

The merger of certified-public-accounting firms will introduce new leadership, including Kirk Merrill, Eldon Carlson and Chris Carlson. GALLINA LLP’s Novato, Calif.-based partner, Teresa Arrighi, has been announced as the regional managing partner of the Pacific Northwest Region and the newest member of the executive committee.

Larry Taylor, GALLINA LLP’s managing partner, expresses that “the business philosophies of the two firms are very similar. Both firms believe in developing close, and long-term, relationships with clients by providing specialized services focused on solving challenges and achieving business successes.” He continues that “GALLINA is well known as a leader in the West Coast with strong expertise in construction while Merrill Carlson is respected within the Puget Sound region business community.”

GALLINA LLP is scheduled to move its current office, located at 19125 North Creek Parkway, Suite 120, Bothell, into Merrill Carlson’s office at 15 S. Grady Way, Suite 433, Renton.