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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

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 is an Enrolled Agent, licensed by the Internal Revenue Service.

Leigh MeyersTaxinista

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

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

Jennifer Cox was looking to create more client "light bulb" moments when she made the move to our firm. As a resident of the area, she was already a fan of the Napa Valley views and quality of life but wanted more time to enjoy it. Jennifer grew up in Massachusetts but found her way to the Napa Valley thanks to her college sweetheart (now her husband). The two met at a small college on the coast of Maine and together made the transition back to the West Coast shortly after graduation. She started work in the wine industry as a brix tester before moving into finance roles and then returning to school at University of California, Davis where she received her Master’s in Professional Accountancy. She quickly earned her CPA license and then gained audit experience in different firms, most recently as a benefit plan audit specialist. When she is not at work or traveling, Jennifer can be found appreciating life on her family’s mountain vineyard and farm and finding peace in the early morning views of the valley over a cup of coffee. Jennifer is a CPA, licensed by the state of California.

Jennifer CoxArchitect of Audit

Rebekah Kramer, CPA is a manager at Brotemarkle Davis & Co. specializing in assurance services and business consulting. She is originally from Napa, California and is a Justin-Sienna High School alumnus. She is a graduate of Concordia University, Irvine where she majored in Business Administration with a dual emphasis in Marketing and Accounting. She spent three years working for a Southern California accounting firm before returning to the Napa Valley. While she may not find many opportunities to apply her SoCal yacht-counting expertise (she once had to count yachts docked in ports from San Diego to Newport), her diverse audit skills honed from working with customers in Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, and Real Estate are a big plus. Rebekah first stretched her entrepreneurial muscles when she founded a chapter of co-ed business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi, at Concordia. She hopes to apply what she learned not only to her role as an auditor but also to some day opening an animal shelter. When she is not busy auditing, you might find Rebekah exploring a new trail or revisiting one of her favorite national parks – Denali in Alaska. Rebekah is a CPA licensed by the California Board of Accountancy.

Rebekah KramerPilgrim of Precision

*Definition is here. When asked about her favorite part of her last job, Alex Castro was quick to respond "the view". An avid appreciator of both the beauties of nature and the essence of people, one of her favorite non-work activities is to head to the beach to watch the sunset. Alex is a Napa native with experience in the wine and sports training industries. Arriving for her first day of work in the middle of the Covid-19 stay at home order, Alex met the team online. Her upbeat energy and positive, infectious attitude are a great addition to our customer service team - both in person and online.

Alexandria CastroPhi-localist*

Dawn Marshall is a Napa native. She briefly left the Napa Valley for a sojourn to Miami, Florida but returned to Napa to begin her professional career. Her first job was in a florist, before moving to high-end hospitality, then winery accounting and for the past 17 years she has been serving in a number of different roles in city government, culminating in the role of Human Resources and Administrative Manager. She is a two time recipient of “Award of Financial Reporting” by the Government Finance Officers Association. When she’s not helping “humans with resources”, she is likely to be gardening, quilting, or arranging items in her home to be more aesthetically pleasing. Dawn is the mother of 3 children – 2 sons and a daughter who all seem to have inherited some of her creative abilities. As a young woman, Dawn went off to purchase her first automobile, a Renault, at a local Napa automobile dealer. While she was unsuccessful in securing her dream automobile, she ultimately walked away with a first date with her now husband of 29 years.

Dawn MarshallTeam Harmonizer

Craig Underhill is the firm's CEO. He has been a CPA for over 25 years and has been with BDCo since 1995. He uses his accounting and management experience to help wine and hospitality organizations manage their businesses strategically and effectively. He has studied strategic management, productivity and human behavior, and uses this expertise to help people, from executive management to hourly staff, be more successful. Craig excels at helping people ask questions that allow them to unlock their potential, solve problems and improve their performance. He is the board chair for Junior Achievement in Napa County and has led JA's expansion from 250 participants to over 4,000 annually. He holds a business administration degree from California State University, Chico and is certified in Strategic Performance Management. He is an active volunteer and trained handler for Aaron the Comfort Dog, a Napa celebrity. You can read Craig's blog posts here and hear him describe his vision for the firm here. Craig is a CPA licensed by the California Board of Accountancy.

Craig UnderhillEmperor of Enlightenment, CEO

Geni Whitehouse is a consulting team member with BDCo. She is the author of How to Make a Boring Subject Interesting: 52 ways even a nerd can be heard, which is available on Amazon.com. Geni has been named one of the 25 most powerful women in accounting by CPA Practice Advisor, one of the Top 100 Influencers by Accounting Today magazine, and one of the Top 25 Thoughtleaders in Accounting. Her primary area of focus is expanding BDCo's strategic management services. Geni is an instructor at the WISE Academy,where she teaches accounting concepts to winery staff and is a former board member of the Napa/Sonoma Chapter of Women for WineSense where she served as Education Director. She was a member of TEDxNapaValley.org and spoke at their event in September of 2011. You can read Geni's blog posts here. Geni is a CPA licensed by the Georgia State Board of Accountancy.

Geni WhitehouseCountess of Communication

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