2026 OSCPA Professional Issues Update (4 hours - morning) - 3 Tech & 1 [NT] - Beaverton

Mr. Pittioni received his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Portland State University, holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland and completed doctoral coursework in Public Administration and Policy at Portland State University. Prior to re-joining the Oregon Board of Accountancy in May 2022 as their Executive Director, his extensive regulatory experience includes serving for over four years as the Director of the Office of Health Professions at the State of Washington Department of Health, preceded by his service as Executive Director for the Oregon Board of Accountancy from 2012 to 2017. Mr. Pittioni also developed special expertise in behavioral health regulation as Director for the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers from 2008 to 2013 and as Director for the Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners. Mr. Pittioni has served on multiple NASBA committees and has successfully shepherded many bills and agency budgets through the Oregon Legislature.

(4/30/24)

Steve is the Chief Economist for Washington Trust Bank and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation with over 40 years of investment and economic experience. 

In Steve's role as the Chief Economist for Washington Trust Bank he participates in public speaking engagements, as well as authoring multiple communications, to keep clients and the public informed on economic conditions. Throughout Idaho, Oregon and Washington, Steve is a well-known speaker on economic conditions.

(2/18/26)