Robert Kevane wins Public Service Award.

For a lifetime devoted to the betterment of his community, Robert "Bob" Kevane, CPA, is CalCPA's 2006 Public Service Award winner.

La Mesa-based Kevane has divided his professional time between a sole practitioner accounting firm and The Kevane Company, Inc., where he has been a Realtor and licensed real estate broker, since 1975. In addition, Kevane has worked in real estate development since 1966 and also owns and manages a number of apartment complexes in San Diego County.

Since 1992, Kevane has participated in CalCPA Government Relations Committee's Action Network, and has given several presentations at area high schools as part of CalCPA's student outreach program. He also has served on the AICPA's Government Relations Committee since 1992.

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But it's his dedication to the community that speaks to the spirit of this award.

Since 1969, Kevane has been a board member of the Saint Augustine High School Alumni Association, where he is treasurer. He serves on the school's Facilities Development Committee, and for the last two years has worked to raise funds for a new campus. He also has served the school on its board of trustees and as chair of the Campaign Cabinet-Endowment & Capital Development Program.

Kevane has been a foundation board member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of East County since 1995, serving as president (2001-03) and vice president (1999-01). Under Kevane's leadership, which totals about 25 hours a month, the club has significantly increased its liquid assets and expanded and improved several clubhouses.

"Bob's involvement and efforts should serve as an inspiration to all of us," says Florence Rust, chair of CalCPA's Awards & Recognition Committee. "Over the past 12 years, Bob has spent more than 50 percent of his time serving others through civic, church and nonprofit activities."

Kevane also is active with the San Diego Blood Bank, serving as president (2003-04), treasurer (2002) and as a member of the board of directors since 1998. He has also served on the organization's Finance, Executive Personnel, Legislative, Planning and Nominating committees.

Through his real estate career, Kevane has served on the Inclusionary Housing Working Group as a member of the City of San Diego & San Diego Housing Commission (2001-02); was on the City of San Diego's Affordable Housing Task Force, including four subcommittees (2002-03); and served as legislative chair of the San Diego County Apartment Association (2004), as well as volunteering on the association's Legislative Steering Committee since 1995. Kevane also has served in leadership roles for the San Diego Association of Realtors, the San Diego Voter Forum, the East County Construction Council, the San Diego County Coalition of Realtors and the California Association of Realtors.