Exhibit 23 - Consent of Experts G. BRAD BECKSTEAD - --------------------------- Certified Public Accountant 330 E. Warm Springs Las Vegas, NV 89119 702.528.1984 425.928.2877 (efax) January 2, 2002 To Whom It May Concern: The firm of G. Brad Beckstead, CPA, consents to the inclusion of my report of January 2, 2002, on the Financial Statements of Pinoak, Inc. for the period ended December 31, 2001, in any filings which are necessary now or in the near future to be filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. . Signed, /s/ G. Brad Beckstead - ----------------------- G. Brad Beckstead, CPA