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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.

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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.

Ethan HarkleroadThe Learner

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

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

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

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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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..

Gregg SwanMountain Man

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

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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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. From 2016-2012, Geni has been named one of the 25 most powerful women in accounting by CPA Practice Advisor and in 2018 was named one of the Top 100 Influencers by Accounting Today magazine. 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.

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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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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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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 Likes

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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 Likes

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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 Likes

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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 Likes

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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 Likes

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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 ...

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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 Likes

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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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