Shane Michael Gillen, Kay Ko

Shane Michael Gillen and Kay Ko have been hired by the certified public accounting firm of Kafoury, Armstrong & Co.

as staff accountants.

Gillen will specialize in gaming compliance.

He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and a minor in economics from Southern Oregon University.

Ko will assist with audits and tax preparation for governmental and nonprofit entities.

Ko previously worked as a joint venture accountant for International Game Technology in Reno.

Ko earned a master's degree in accountancy and bachelor's degrees in biochemistry and accounting from the University of Nevada, Reno.