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Christopher Dahlvig
Christopher Dahlvig
Associate Professor
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T.J. Day Hall 202
Chris Dahlvig joined the faculty of Linfield in 2018 where he teaches courses in accounting. Chris spent 20 years working in the not-for-profit sector in various accounting roles in a wide range of industries including higher education, outdoor ministry, healthcare, e-waste recycling and philanthropy. As controller for Inland Northwest Community Foundation, Chris accounted for more than $100M in assets which generated nearly $7M in grants annually for the region. Many of his career highlights include process improvements that led to significant time savings including the development of a payables process that reduced staff time by more than 98%.
Chris loves the Green Bay Packers and '80s techno-pop. His interests include running 5ks with his wife and reading books while drinking good coffee.
Education
- B.A., accounting, Whitworth University
- M.B.A., Northwest Christian University
- C.P.A.
Academic interests:
Chris teaches Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting II, Cost Accounting, and Government and Not For Profit Accounting. Chris spent 20 years working in the not-for-profit sector in various accounting roles in a wide range of industries including higher education, outdoor ministry, healthcare, e-waste recycling and philanthropy.