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The Strategic Performance Management program forces your team to focus on the critical or key factors which make for success. It also requires managers to think long-term instead of being totally absorbed in the day-to-day aspects of a job.
John Shafer of Shafer Vineyards

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LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF FIRM?

We are currently looking to hire an experienced accountant. 

Check out our Managing Partner's perspective on doing things differently (Our Firm's WHY) and then forward your resume to Careers@bdcocpa.com.

 

Ryan Goldring is a student at Pacific Union College (PUC) in Angwin, California where he is working toward his Bachelor of Business Administration. His family recently relocated from California to Charlotte, North Carolina where Ryan now spends his summers. He says two things are most notable about his move to the South : southern hospitality and humidity. A born traveler, Ryan has an appreciation for diverse backgrounds, cultures, and languages which is part of the appeal of accounting. He sees accounting as the language of business and feels it is an important springboard to succeeding in business. He has previously worked in finance offices at PUC and in classrooms in Micronesia. 
Ryan GoldringThe Intern
Gregg is a graduate of Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California where he majored in religious studies. He has held a number of tax positions in the wine and high tech industries, and spent 5 years in the tax department of a Big 8 (at the time) accounting firm. When he is not working his way through the tax code, Gregg is most likely to be found contemplating Nietzsche or appreciating the view from his cabin in the mountains or from the flybridge on his boat on the Bay. Gregg is a CPA licensed by the California Board of Accountancy.. 
Gregg SwanMountain Man
Erica Riddle, CPA is a manager at Brotemarkle Davis & Co. specializing in assurance services, operational reviews and business consulting.  Erica also serves as the firm's wine industry analyst, spearheading the firm's efforts to provide and share key insights into the wine business with our customers.  Erica joined BDCo in 2013 with a Masters in Accounting from California State University, Sacramento and is certified in Strategic Performance Management. Prior to joining BDCo, she was the Labor Optimization Manager at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Although her office was located right next to a roller coaster, Erica says her favorite attraction at the park was the tigers she first got to know as cubs.  As a knitting hobbyist, Erica says the key to her success is patience and concentration, which also makes her a wizard at spreadsheets, programming, and all things accounting. She also holds the unprecedented distinction of being a candy maker and is a "third-generation Riddle Brittler". Erica is a CPA licensed by the California Board of Accountancy.
Erica RiddleExcelerator
Guy Carl has been a CPA with BDCo since 1992 and a partner since 2005. He specializes in helping small wineries with tax preparation and planning, financial statements, forecasting, and accounting software guidance. Guy enjoys helping business owners understand how their businesses work and perform, and empowering them to be more successful. Born and raised in the Napa Valley, Guy holds an accounting degree from St. Mary's College. He is a past-active member of the Napa Active 20-30 Club, an organization dedicated to helping children in the community. An avid outdoorsman, Guy can often be found alongside a mountain stream or floating on a lake with a fishing pole nearby. Guy is a CPA licensed by the California Board of Accountancy.
Guy CarlProfit Prophet, CFO
Chris Meineke specializes in wine industry accounting and has been with BDCo since 2006.  As the firms Audit Partner, he provides audit, review, valuation and CFO services, as well as inventory and financial analysis. He enjoys helping wineries understand how their business is performing and how to improve operations and value. He holds a BS in managerial economics and a BA in history from the University of California at Davis. He is a CPA and an ABV (Accredited in Buisness Valuation.) Chris is active in Napa Little League and serves on the board of the St. Helena Choral Society.  Chris is a CPA licensed by the California Board of Accountancy.
Chris MeinekeThe Thinker, Partner
Gabe Rotella is a graduate of Pacific Union College where he holds a BBA in Management and is working on his accounting degree. A former employee of the college, he has also spent many summers working in his family’s retail business in Vermont . He says accounting appeals to him because he can apply his talent at adding efficiencies and effectiveness to business processes. He is a sports fan (Go Patriots!) but on weekends you are likely to find him outdoors.
Gabe RotellaStraight Shooter
Patricia Walker is a CPA with over 20 years of experience in taxation. Patricia holds a masters degree in tax, and as the firm's Tax Partner, specializes in tax research, estate planning, compliance, and tax planning for high net worth individuals and their businesses.  She excels in working with attorneys and customers to evaluate, implement, and monitor estate plans.  Patricia graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.  In 2003, she completed her Masters in Taxation from Golden Gate University in San Francisco.  She is currently the treasurer of Napa Humane and is the immediate past-president of Soroptimist International of Napa, an organization that supports women and girls on both the local and international level. You can read Patricia's blog posts here.  Patricia is a CPA licensed by the California Board of Accountancy.
Patricia WalkerPuzzle Master, Partner
Janice Conte has a diverse background with experience ranging from high end hospitality to high volume real estate transactions to high stress escrow management.  She knows her way around a general ledger and knows how to keep her 4 grandchildren entertained. On top of that, she always has a smile on her face and is the first person you see when you enter our office and the first voice you hear when you give us a call.  When she is not spending time with her own family, Janice serves as a  Napa Court Appointed Special Advocate through CASA, which advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children who, through no fault of their own, have become dependents of the court.
Janice ConteQueen of Quite a Lot
Terry Hollenstain, CPA has worked in wine industry accounting since 1981 including a stint as Assistant Controller for a Sonoma County winery. She has experience in systems implementations, training of accounting personnel, audit and accounting, and taxation. A roll-up-your-sleeves sort of gal, Terry loves to help people learn about accounting and the financial management of their business. In her spare time, she is a Humane Society volunteer and is training her Schnauzer to be a Pet Therapy dog.  She holds a BA in English from Sonoma State University. Terry is a CPA licensed by the California Board of Accountancy.
Terry HollenstainArtisan
Dane Erbel is a graduate of Sonoma State University, in Rohnert Park, California.  Most recently a controller for a tech startup, he has prior experience in public accounting and industry in various tax positions. He recently passed the CPA exam in California and has relocated from Southern California to his native Northern California.  He is a welcome (and timely) addition to the BDCo tax team.  His interests outside of the office include model trains and downhill skiing at Lake Tahoe. He also enjoys jigsaw puzzles and the opportunity to engage the creative side of his brain.  Dane’s favorite Napa Valley experience is of course the Napa Valley Wine Train. Dane is a CPA licensed by the State of California.
Dane ErbelMogul Master
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