Experience
I spent many years in computer support until an industry downturn sent me back to school to earn a long-delayed four-year degree. Because computer support offered a high degree of career flexibility, I pursued a degree with similar flexibility and graduated from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a dual concentration in accounting and finance.
The flexibility of my degree led me to roles in public accounting, private accounting and a ten-year career with the IRS as a Revenue Agent and Appeals Officer. I also spent about four years as a solo CPA specializing in helping taxpayers resolve their tax issues with federal and state tax authorities, as well as advising small businesses on how to protect themselves from fraud. I’ve merged my practice with DBM in order to offer my specialized services to even more clients who need tax representation or forensic accounting services.
Education/Certifications
- Santa Rosa Junior College, Associate of Arts, Computer Science, graduated with honors
- Sonoma State University, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, graduated cum laude and with distinction
- Certified Public Accountant, California
- Certified Fraud Examiner, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Certified Taxpayer Representative, Tax Resolution Academy and Tax Rep Network
Hobbies/Interests
In my personal time, I love to spend time with family, hike, cook delicious food, follow SF Giants baseball and keep up with the latest in books and film. I’m also involved with a local Rotary club, serving as fundraising chair in 2023-2024 and club president in 2025-26.
