Gary Wahl, CPA

Gary Wahl, CPA began work as an accountant in 1974, before receiving his license as a CPA in 1976. Along with income tax services, his areas of concentration are in the agricultural arena, estate planning, and business consultation.

He is currently associated with California Society of CPA’S and is a board of director of the Friends of Stanislaus County Fair Foundation.

Gary is an active member in the Turlock Rotary Club and the Turlock Chamber of Commerce. He is also very active in revitalization activities in downtown Turlock.

Mr. Wahl received an AA from Merced College in 1971. He also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from CSU, Stanislaus.

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Michael Willemse, CPA

Michael Willemse, CPA began to work for the firm's predecessor as an accountant in 1988. He received his CPA license in 1991 and went on to become a founding partner of Wahl, Willemse & Wilson, LLP, CPAs in 1997.

In 1986, Michael received his Bachelor of Science Degree in accounting from CSU, Stanislaus. He completed his Masters in taxation at Golden Gate University in 1998.

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Amy Wilson, CPA

Amy received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from CSU, Stanislaus in 2002. She has over fifteen years of public accounting experience, and was licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in California in April 2005. Amy joined the partnership as an owner in 2006.

Amy is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). She is also involved with the Turlock Downtown Property Owners Assocation.

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Randee Jorritsma, Office Administrator

Randee has served as the Office Administrator of Wahl, Willemse & Wilson, LLP since August, 2008. Randee joined the partnership as an owner in 2015.

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Amanda Alvarez, Staff Accountant

Amanda joined the firm in 2015 as a staff accountant. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from CSU Stanislaus. She is currently working towards obtaining her CPA license.

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Sonia Alves-Vitorino, Staff Accountant

Sonia joined the firm in 2017 as a staff accountant. She graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting. She has 11 years’ experience in the accounting industry with a concentration in payroll and bookkeeping services as well as taxes.

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Alexis Arsenio, Administrative Assistant

Alexis holds a Bachelors of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from Brandman University. She currently works as a part time administrative assistant and has been with the firm since 2011.

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Brandon Bayne, Staff Accountant

Brandon holds a Master of Professional Accountancy from the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. He became a licensed CPA and joined the firm in 2021.

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Jessica DeBoard, Assistant to Amy Wilson

Jessica currently serves as an administrative assistant. She joined the firm in July 2015.

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Patty Delgadillo, Administrative Assistant

Patty currently works as an administrative assistant. She joined the firm in 2021.

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Nicole Goertzen, Staff Accountant

Nicole holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from CSU Stanislaus. She has been employed in the accounting field since 2008.

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Shannon Hayes, CPA

Shannon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting and Management Information Systems from CSU, Chico.  She has worked in public accounting since 2003 and is a licensed CPA.

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Gabriela Houck, Administrative Assistant

Gabi joined the firm in June 2018.

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Christina Kelley, Administrative Assistant

Christi currently works as an administrative assistant. She has worked in the accounting industry for 8 years. Christi joined the firm in 2017.

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Bethany Kimbrell, Administrative Assistant

Bethany currently works as an administrative assistant. She joined the firm in 2017.

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Natalie Maciel, Administrative Assistant

Natalie currently works at an administrative assistant. She joined the firm in June 2015.

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Jessica Mayfield – Staff Accountant

Jessica joined the firm in 2021.  She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health Administration from CSU Fresno.  She has worked in the accounting field for the past ten years.

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Elicia Padlo Pitau, CPA, CVA

Best of 209 Winner in 2016 - Best CPA
Elicia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with concentrations in accounting and finance from CSU, Stanislaus. She has worked in the accounting field since 2010 and was licensed as a California Certified Public Accountant in 2014. Elicia earned her Certified Valuation Analyst credential in 2016. She is also a Notary Public. Elicia was awarded Best CPA in the entire 209 area code in 2016! She is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. Elicia is currently a Board of Director for the Cal CPA San Joaquin Chapter as well as for Turlock Community Theatre.

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Ashley Pereira, Administrative Assistant

Ashley currently works as an administrative assistant. She joined the firm in 2021.

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Erica Risen, CPA

Erica holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from CSU Fresno. She began working in the public accounting field in 2003 and was licensed as a CPA in August 2011. Erica is an active member of the San Joaquin Chapter of CalCPA.

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Kristy Souza, Administrative Supervisor

Kristy currently serves as an administrative supervisor. She has been with the firm since 2010.

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Christine Stiles, CPA

Chrissy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from CSU Stanislaus. She began working in the public accounting field in 2000 and was licensed as a CPA in June 2007. Chrissy is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the California Society of CPA’s (CalCPA). She is also an active member and Past President of the San Joaquin Chapter of CalCPA.

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Chase Torba, Staff Accountant

Chase holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from CSU Stanislaus. Chase has worked in the public accounting field since 2014 and plans on obtaining his CPA license.

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Monica Toste, Staff Accountant

Monica received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Business from CSU Fresno in 2014. She has worked in the accounting industry for 7 years and joined the firm in 2021.

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Angelica Velasquez, Staff Accountant

Angelica holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from CSU Stanislaus. She started her career in public accounting in 2016.

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