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    Losses and gains

    August 4, 2011 – 11:20 am

    On looking back and moving forward, by Terry Hollenstain.

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    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.
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    Gregg Swann, CPA 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.. 
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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.
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    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.
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    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. 
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    Laura Hawkins 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. 
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    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.  
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    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.
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    Dave Brotemarkle has been a CPA for over 25 years and is the firm's founder and former managing partner. Now that he is retired, Dave has more time to apply his tax and accounting experience to both business and life issues. Dave has served as President of the St. Helena Rotary Club, and as Chairman of the St. Helena Rotary Winter Ball, and is a past chairman of the St. Helena Chamber of Commerce. He has also served on the boards of the St. Helena Boys and Girls Club, St. Helena Public Schools Foundation, St. Helena Hospital, St. Helena Community Center and St. Helena Elementary School Parents Group. Dave holds an accounting degree from California State University, Long Beach. When Dave is not travelling the world and trying to keep up with his talented wife and two daughters, you might still find him in the office during busy season.  You can read Dave's blog posts here. Dave is a CPA licensed by the California Board of Accountancy.
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