Doug was a co-founder of The Nichols Accounting Group, PC with Pete Nichols. The firm operates in the Treasure Valley of Idaho and Eastern Oregon. The firm has approximately 60 employees with offices in Ontario Oregon, Nampa Idaho and Boise Idaho. Over the past 42 years, Doug has concentrated his practice on small business and agricultural clients, dealing as a trusted advisor for his clients for decades. Doug's work often results in a team of advisors that work with the clients to improve their management efforts. This process involves professionals in other industries that bring specific knowledge to the advisor team for the clients. Doug retired from full time practice as of April 30, 2023. He continues to serve in a director capacity for the firm and provides a variety of consulting services to the firm as needed, including speaking engagements on technical and/or business topics.