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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.

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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

After earning a BA in Accounting from Golden Gate University, Leigh Meyers applied her talents to both public accounting and industry. She is an Enrolled Agent (EA) which is a designation issued by the IRS for tax practitioners who pass their examination and meet other requirements for ongoing training. She has worked with attorneys and vineyard management companies in the Napa Valley and comes to the wine industry with great perspective and an inherited appreciation for farming. Leigh says she was drawn to accounting because of her math skills which have always come easy to her. She works on the tax team and enjoys "untangling messes". She is an equal opportunity animal lover and has two cats and two dogs. When she is not at work, you will find her bicycling around the Napa Valley in what we can only imagine are the most stylish of outfits.

Leigh MeyersTaxinista

Laura Crump is a graduate of the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama where she earned a B.S. in Accounting. Upon graduation, she was determined to cross an item off of her bucket list, and moved from her home in Birmingham, Alabama to California. She applied online for positions on the west coast and once hired, headed to her first job at a travel agency in Santa Rosa. She will be sharing her insights as a member of the audit and assurance team. She is a born adventurer and has traveled to Italy and most recently Costa Rica to see her favorite animal, the sloth. She is hoping to make a trip to Iceland in the near future. Laura is a CPA licensed by the California State Board of Accountancy.

Laura Hawkins CrumpMeraki-Maker

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

Mattie Eagle is a graduate of Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa where she majored in History and Studio Art. After graduation, travel, and several applications of her entrepreneurial talents, she went back to school at Western New Mexico University to gain the accounting credits that qualified her to become a CPA. She was raised in Minnesota and now lives in Silver City, New Mexico with her husband and two children. She is a full-time member of the BDCo tax team and is intrigued by the section 199A deduction and options for charitable giving presented in the 2018 Tax Law. Mattie loves supporting her customers as they take calculated risks, pursue the expansion of their passions, and become owners of their financial futures. An avid cyclist, Mattie is inspired by those who lead a “self-directed life” and enjoys applying her considerable talents to local sports, charitable organizations, and entrepreneurs who are seeking to build successful businesses. Mattie is a CPA licensed by the New Mexico Board of Accountancy.

Mattie EagleSilver Spinner

Ethan Harkleroad graduated from the University of San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy. Following graduation, he began his career at Ernst & Young San Diego providing Assurance services to public and private life science and medical device companies. Building on his experience in public accounting, Ethan transitioned to a role in operational reporting at Pacifica Enterprises, a dynamic real estate investment firm based out of Rancho Santa Fe. There, Ethan worked with the company’s directors identifying, designing, and automating Key Performance Indicators leading to actionable insights. Ethan was drawn to the Northern California wine country by his passion for wine and to BDCo by his interest in performance management. He looks forward to learning more about the wine industry through its tools, processes and transactions as a member of the audit team and through training in Mentor Plus Level 5 Advisory Services. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the state of California and serves on two community boards. Ethan enjoys water sports, particularly paddle boarding, and first applied his entrepreneurial instincts in a childhood lemonade stand.

Ethan HarkleroadThe Learner

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

Lisa Akrawi is a recent graduate of Walla Walla University where she earned a BBA with a concentration in accounting. She was drawn to accounting by her interest in numbers, organization, and balance. The child of a multi-cultural family, Lisa sees accounting as another specialized language to learn and apply. The symmetry of accounting also appeals to her overall sense of aesthetics which she applies in her many creative pursuits. As a former student at Pacific Union College, Lisa is happy to be back in the Napa Valley which she appreciates as the “perfect combination of city and country without being terribly suburban.” She is a frequent traveler and hopes to return to Venice, Italy for a chance to learn more about its unique experiences.

Lisa AkrawiVirtuoso

Kenneth Browne is a graduate of Pacific Union College in Angwin, California. After graduating with a BBA in 2014, he returned to the college to take on various full-time accounting roles. He has worked as a bookkeeper at a local winery and in his spare time volunteers to help low income families file their taxes. When he is not at the office, you are likely to find Kenneth watching football or experiencing the best of Napa Valley via local trails and dining establishments.

Kenneth BrownePolymath

Nathan Anulo, CPA specializes in both tax and audit assignments for various customers. He is known for taking on the most challenging assignments with a smile. Originally from Ethiopia, Nathan has been active in the St. Helena Hospital and Angwin Community Services and is a former treasurer of the Active 20-30 of Napa. He is a graduate of Pacific Union College in Angwin, California. Prior to joining the BDCo team, Nathan Anulo had 5 years of experience accounting for the hospitality industry in Napa Valley. His roles included accounting manager in the hospitality industry and treasurer of the Pacific Union College Preparatory School. Nathan and his wife are active foodies in constant search of the best dining (for the best price) in the Napa Valley. Nathan is a CPA licensed by the California Board of Accountancy.

Nathan AnuloCaptain Crunch

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What’s Really in your Glass? Transparency, Accountability & Wine Blockchain: Not just for nerds anymore! Doug Sleeter. It can help you trace that bottle of wine back to the source. https://wineeconomist.com/2019/11/12/transparency/ ...OK maybe it still is for nerds (but nerds with wine.)

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The RBS Chronicles: If Your Business serves Alcoholic Beverages YOU NEED TO READ THIS AND... This sounds like a big problem for @NapaValleyVintners and their teams! https://www.beveragelaw.com/booze-rules/2019/10/9/the-rbs-chronicles-if-your-business-serves-alcoholic-beverages-you-need-to-read-this-and-take-action11100237287329

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Don’t let your holiday song end with “13 lawyers litigating…” Revisiting the posts of holidays past. https://www.bdcocpa.com/resources/articles/89

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How To Get The Best Out Of Your Employees (It's Simpler Than You Think) On employee engagement - it sounds easy, doesn't it?> #2a391dd47595" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2019/10/30/how-to-get-the-best-out-of-your-employees-its-simpler-than-you-think/#2a391dd47595 2 R

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Photos from Brotemarkle, Davis & Co. LLP's post Team BDCo - volunteers and a rider at the ZD Wines CrushChallenge.https://www.crushchallenge.net/ 2 R
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Perspective » Magic in the Moments Celebrate each moment. https://blog.bdcocpa.com/2019/10/magic-in-the-moments/ 1 R

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California Businesses Confront an Uncertain Future as PG&E Says Power Outages Aren't Going Away Happy Tax Deadline Day and is darkness the "new normal"? https://fortune.com/2019/10/15/pge-california-bay-area-power-outages-businesses-prepared/

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When You Are Left Holding the Bag (and the Bad Debt) When is a bad debt really bad? When the IRS says so. https://www.bdcocpa.com/resources/articles/109

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Photos from Brotemarkle, Davis & Co. LLP's post Here's how accountants celebrate the successful completion of yet another tax deadline #BDCoCountryClub #GolfOffice #Pros 5 R

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Timeline Photos The annual BDCo fantasy football league has officially been kicked off this week! Our week one winner is the Queen of Quite A Lot herself! Janice Conte! She is rolling in the cash (and tax returns) this week, but will ... 5 R

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The BDCo team recently enjoyed a tour of the newly remodeled tasting room and wine at ZD Wines. Many thanks to the service professionals who made it such a memorable experience!
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Brotemarkle, Davis & Co. LLP updated their business hours.

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Grape growers urged to consider crop insurance Crop insurance is a must for Napa Valley wineries https://www.farmprogress.com/grapes/grape-growers-urged-consider-crop-insurance 2 R

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Photos from Brotemarkle, Davis & Co. LLP's post More news https://napavalleyregister.com/business/biz-buzz-brotemarkle-davis-co-announces-new-staff/article_307cd593-9ba4-50bc-a501-3bf2738afca9.html 7 R

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Biz Buzz: Sprauve earns Enrolled Agent designation In the news https://napavalleyregister.com/business/biz-buzz-sprauve-earns-enrolled-agent-designation/article_5451be7a-d203-5d4a-b4d2-79ca5a51846e.html 5 R

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Shafer Vineyards: A Family Winery | Video | Wine Spectator An excellent tribute to an incredible family who just happens to make great wine https://www.winespectator.com/video/play/id/MKoCI5aP/title/Shafer+Vineyards%3A+A+Family+Winery?utm_campaign=VTN030719&utm_source=Video-Theater-3-7-19&utm_medium=email 1 R

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How Wine Businesses Are Using Emerging Technologies | SevenFifty Daily Tech is changing the wine industry too! https://daily.sevenfifty.com/how-wine-businesses-are-using-emerging-technologies/ 1 R

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Giving thanks every day for life in this amazing part of the world. 1 R

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Brotemarkle, Davis & Co. LLP's cover photo Rainbow over HWY 29 and Provenance 3/6/19
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VOICES | Youth Center Our hearts go out to our friends at Shafer Vineyards and their family. John Shafer was a gentle and loving spirit and a pioneer. He inspired us all. Support one of his causes https://kmcreative.cmail20.com/t/i-l-nkdyujl-pykjldhkk-y/ 2 R

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The top frauds of 2018 Frauds and scams in 2018 https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/02/top-frauds-2018?utm_source=govdelivery 1 R
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Kith & Kin, Napa Valley’s Irish band, celebrates 30th anniversary Congratulations to Kathi Brotemarkle and the talented team at Kith & Kin for 30 years of entertainment success https://napavalleyregister.com/community/star/lifestyles/kith-kin-napa-valley-s-irish-band-celebrates-th-anniversary/article_ff569b70-615c-55f7-8508-447fb24ea959.html 2 R

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Articles - BDCo, Brotemarkle Davis & CO. LLP - An accounting and advisory firm with... Partnerships need to consider the impact of the recent tax law on their operating agreements. https://www.bdcocpa.com/resources/articles 1 R

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Enjoyed the opportunity to teach a class as part of the Certificate in Wine Industry Finance program at Sonoma State on Saturday. Next up is budgeting for 8 hours on 2/23. What else do you have to do on a ...

Certificate in Wine Industry Finance & Accounting

Program Overview This program gives an overview of the financial and accounting concepts that will enable you to make better business decisions and advance your career. Taught by wine industry professionals in the finance and accounting fields, each course is ... 2 R

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Brotemarkle, Davis & Co. LLP updated their status. We are looking forward to teaching classes at Sonoma State in February as part of the Wine Industry Finance program http://web.sonoma.edu/sbe/wine-business-institute/education/wine-industry-finance-and-accounting.html
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Behind wine brand Kendall-Jackson’s growing direct-to-consumer strategy - Digiday More metrics help wineries gain deeper insights into DTC (direct to consumer) results. WISE Academy, a Brotemarkle, Davis & Co. LLP partner, can help you drive consistent DTC results. https://digiday.com/marketing/behind-wine-brand-kendall-jacksons-growing-direct-consumer-strategy/ 4 R

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The 'anytime, anywhere' work revolution We are really trying to figure out the remote work thing in our firm. Enjoyed the podcast with Jennifer Lee Wilson and Renee Moelders https://www.accountingtoday.com/podcast/the-anytime-anywhere-work-revolution?utm_campaign=breaking-news-c-Dec%2018%202018&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&eid=abae09c2cd6ac3511b301c051a9dcfef
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