ZAINER RINEHART CLARKE Our Firm

Our Firm

Our Professionals

Beth Samit, CPA,Manager
Gina Knowlton, CPA,Manager
Jennifer Burt, CPA,Manager
Kerri Berry, CPA,Manager
Michelle Crebs, CPA,Manager
Susan Martin, CPA,Manager
Katie Auslen, CPA,Staff Accountant
Elizabeth Shaw,Staff Accountant
Hetal Patel,Staff Accountant
Betsy Grebe,Staff Accountant
Lisa Schaumberg,Staff Accountant
Trevor Hurst,Staff Accountant
Andy Vedder,Staff Accountant
Leah Martin,Staff Accountant - Intern

Beth Samit, CPA

Manager

3510 Unocal Place, Suite 350
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

1344 Adams Street
St. Helena, CA 95474

TEL: 707•525•1163 ext 159; 707•963•9910
FAX: 707•525•0331
EMAIL: bsamit@zrccpas.com

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Gina Knowlton, CPA

Manager

3510 Unocal Place Suite 350
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

TEL: 707•525•1163 ext. 137
FAX: 707•525•0331
EMAIL: gknowlton@zrccpas.com

Gina is a CPA licensed in California. She has been practicing in public accounting since graduating from Sonoma State University in 2002. She grew up in Sebastopol and has lived in Sonoma County her entire life.

Gina is a member of various professional organizations including the American Institute of CPA’s and California Society of CPA’s.. She acts as a supporting team member for her senior associates in addition to taking a leading role in various tax, accounting and consulting engagements.

“Working at ZRC has allowed me to participate more fully in a variety of services we provide for clients, but my strong interest in auditing and accounting is where my real passion lies. Everyday I enjoy the challenges I face learning something new as I am continually developing my expertise in this arena with the strong guidance of others within ZRC”

“In my personal life I enjoy travel, swimming, running, hiking, and spending time with my family including my daughter, Alexa and the newest addition to our family - baby Adrianna.”

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Jennifer Burt, CPA

Manager

3510 Unocal Place, Suite 350
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

TEL: 707•525•1163 ext 131
FAX: 707•525•0331
EMAIL: jburt@zrccpas.com

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Kerri Berry, CPA

Manager

3510 Unocal Place, Suite 350
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

TEL: 707•525•1163 ext. 145
FAX: 707•525•0331
EMAIL: kberry@zrccpas.com

Kerri is a CPA licensed in California. She has been practicing in public accounting since graduating from Sonoma State University in 2004. She grew up in Cloverdale and has lived in Northern California her entire life.

Kerri is a member of various professional organizations including the American Institute of CPA’s and California Society of CPA’s. She is also the Treasurer of School Garden Network of Sonoma County.

“I enjoy working closely with clients on a variety of issues, and feeling like I can make a difference. The accounting world provides opportunity to continuously learn and apply new knowledge to ongoing situations. I like helping clients find the best answer whether in tax or accounting and auditing.

"In my personal life I enjoy spending time with my husband Andy and two children, Claire and Dylan.”

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Michelle Crebs, CPA

Manager

3510 Unocal Place, Suite 350
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

1344 Adams Street
St. Helena, CA 95474

TEL: 707•525•1163; 707•963•9910
FAX: 707•525•0331
EMAIL: mcrebs@zrccpas.com

Michelle graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 2003 and began her career in public accounting with KPMG in San Francisco where she spent five years in the audit department. Michelle continued her career with Brown Holder Alfaro & Co. and joined ZRC in 2012. Michelle is a CPA licensed in California.

Michelle is a member of various professional organizations including the American Institute of CPA’s and California Society of CPA’s. She is also a member of the St. Helena Women’s Social Club. Michelle specializes in financial statement audits and reviews and in recent years has focused her work in the wine industry.

“I am very fortunate to live and work in St. Helena where I can combine my passion for wine with my accounting career. I have enjoyed getting to know our outstanding client group and I’m proud to be able to provide quality services to help our clients grow and improve.”
“Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, cooking, and participating in various outdoor activities.”

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