Griggs & Zito, LLC

Kris Zito is a Certified Public Accountant and entrepreneur with more than twenty years of experience in public accounting and business advisory services. He began his career in 2004 with Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co., P.C. in Billings, Montana, where he built a strong foundation in tax and financial services. In 2007, Kris joined Isler CPA in Eugene, Oregon, further expanding his expertise in accounting and advisory work.

Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Kris earned his CPA designation and went on to successfully establish and manage his own tax practice for a decade. He later merged with Emge & Whyte CPAs, where he spent five years strengthening his practice and broadening his client base. Today, Kris co-leads a firm with Tauna Griggs, CPA, combining their skills to deliver exceptional service and trusted guidance.

Kris specializes in tax preparation for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits, with a particular passion for supporting entrepreneurs. He provides comprehensive accounting, planning, and strategic advisory services, leveraging remote collaboration to serve clients nationwide. His approach is rooted in professionalism, accessibility, and a commitment to helping clients achieve financial clarity and long-term success.

In his free time, Kris is an avid outdoorsman. He enjoys cycling, running, fishing, camping, hiking, and often travels with his wife, three children, and granddaughter. Kris finds balance and inspiration in both family and nature, which continues to shape his outlook and energy in life and business.

Professional Designations and Memberships

• Certified Public Accountant, Oregon

• Oregon Society of CPAs

• AICPA – Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

Community Service

• Independent Environments, Inc., Board of Directors 

(2013-2021)

Tauna Griggs grew up in Eugene, Oregon, where her early years were shaped by gymnastics and national competitions, as well as family adventures in the scenic outdoors. Her lifelong love of nature and animals inspired her to earn a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from Oregon State University. Following a brief internship with the U.S. Forest Service, she pursued a career as a zookeeper, working at nationally recognized animal parks in Texas, Florida, and Oregon.

Seeking new challenges, Tauna returned to Eugene to join her father at Griggs and Associates, where she gained invaluable experience in accounting and client services. Over the next twelve years, she expanded her expertise through roles at Warren and Associates and Emge & Whyte before co-founding her own firm with Kris Zito.

Tauna credits her father for instilling the importance of cultivating long-term client relationships built on trust and respect. She has carried forward those values, finding genuine joy in serving the public. Today, she specializes in individual tax returns, estates, and trusts, offering clients not only technical expertise but also patience and clarity in explaining complex accounting and tax concepts. Her positive nature, diligence, and commitment to client success have earned her a reputation for excellence.

Outside of her professional life, Tauna enjoys living in the country, where she continues to care for animals, including her beloved cats and two elderly alpacas. She spends her free time hiking, traveling, and exploring nature with family and friends, staying true to the passions that have guided her throughout her life.

Professional Designations and Memberships

• Certified Public Accountant, Oregon

• Oregon Society of CPAs

• AICPA – Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

Community Service

• Head Start of Lane County, Board of Directors

• Cat Rescue & Adoption Network, Volunteer