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| John Lavorato and Pam Darling |
The history of LAVORATO & DARLING, INC. is built upon a tradition of service, technical expertise, and innovative thinking to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. The experience and academic credentials of our partners and staff provide our clients with the expertise of larger firms, while our commitment to superior customer service offers a personal, one-on-one approach.
We invite you to meet our staff;
John Lavorato, CPA, Firm Principal
John graduated from San Jose State University in 1973 with degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting. After working in private industry and passing the CPA exam, John joined the firm in 1978. In 1982, John became a shareholder. His education and training have allowed him to acquire a great deal of expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements. In addition, he has acquired a large knowledge base in taxation in all areas to include individual, corporate, partnership, estate and trust taxation. On a personal level, he enjoys coaching youth baseball, which he has done on a regular basis for fifteen years. John also is an active member of the Salinas Kiwanis Club and the Sons of Italy.
Contact John at john_lavorato@landdcpas.com
Pamela E. Darling, CPA, Firm Principal
Pamela Darling has been with the firm since September 1984. Pam received her bachelors degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1975 in liberal arts. After joining the firm in 1984 she returned to school taking accounting courses at San Jose State University. Pam passed the CPA exam in 1988 and became a firm principal in 1991. While at Bailin, Lavorato and Darling, Inc., Pam has had experience in many different areas of the accounting profession to include all aspects of taxation, accounting and financial statement preparation. In addition, she has developed a niche in the business valuation and litigation support area. Pam is a Quickbooks advisor and very knowledgeable in the firm's own accounting software package. Pam has been very active in the community serving on the Salinas Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Salinas Valley Business Women's Board and as past president, Castroville Rotary Club Board and as past president, the League of Women Voters Board of Directors, the Steinbeck Federal Credit Union Supervisory Committee and as a volunteer in many other community activities. Pam has recently taken up golf for relaxation and enjoys quilting in her spare time.
Contact Pam at pamela@landdcpas.com
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| Cliff, Gabe, Diana and Diane, Staff Accountants |
Cliff Markham, Staff Accountant
Mr. Markham graduated from California State University, Chico, with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration - accounting major in May 1975. Mr. Markham passed the CPA exam in 1983. He joined Bailin, Lavorato & Darling, Inc., in October 1996. He has over 25 years experience having worked in the public and private accounting fields since July 1975. Additionally, Mr. Markham has taught accounting courses at the junior college level. "I believe that one of the most important choices for the public to make in today's world is to choose a qualified tax professional and advisor. Among the criteria in making this choice are the degree of professionalism, ethical standards and knowledge of the subject area. We are here to help you."
Contact Cliff at cliff@landdcpas.com
Gabriel Rodriguez, Staff Accountant
Gabriel Rodriguez is a lifelong resident of the Salinas Valley and a graduate of Alisal High School. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a concentration in Accounting from San Jose State University. In 1996, he accepted a postion with Bailin, Lavorato & Darling, Inc. where he has developed skills in all areas of accounting including taxation, financial auditing and business consultation. Gabriel recently passed the CPA examination. Among his personal interests are mountain biking, motorcycling, watching professional sports and enjoying time with his family.
Contact Gabe at gabe@landdcpas.com
Diane Arquilla, Staff Accountant
Diane has been with the firm since November 1999. A San Francisco Bay area native, she is an alumni of San Jose State University with a degree in liberal arts. Prior to joining the firm, Diane worked as a tax preparer for a tax attorney/CPA. Her varied work experience also includes many years in high tech marketing communications in both Silicon Valley and the Seattle area. In her spare time, Diane enjoys such domestic activities as cooking, reading and cross-stitch.
Contact Diane at darquilla@landdcpas.com
Diana Lavorato, Staff Accountant
Diana graduated from San Jose State University in the spring of 2001 with a Bachelors of Science in Business, concentration in accounting. She is a Salinas native and attended Salinas High School and Hartnell Junior College. Diana started work with the firm in May 2001. She is friendly, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Her current professional goal is to pass the CPA exam and become licensed as a certified public accountant. Diana currently is serving on the Pony Baseball League Board of Directors and on the Salinas Valley Business Women's Network Board of Directors as treasurer. For fun, Diana coaches youth athletics in her spare time.
Contact Diana at dlavorato@landdcpas.com
Nina Garza, Staff Accountant
Nina started with the firm in December 2002. Nina has a very interesting background in that she received the equivalent of a masters degree in mathematics from Rostov-on-Don State University in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Currently, she is majoring in accounting at Golden Gate University in Monterey. She has a diverse background having worked in the banking industry and as a computer programmer. Nina comes very highly recommended by her former employers and we look forward to her being part of our staff for many years to come.
Contact Nina at ninagarza@landdcpas.com
Sandra Harguindeguy, Staff Accountant, Executive Administrative Assistant
Sandra joined the firm in December 2005 when the firm purchased the practice of Susan Turner, CPA in Salinas. Sandra worked as Susan Turner's "right-hand" woman for four years. Her experience with Quickbooks and accounting is quickly becoming an invaluable asset to the firm. Sandra was born and raised in the City of Salinas. We are delighted to have her join our group.Contact Sandra at sandra@landdcpas.com
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