Join us to celebrate the Bakersfield Chapter's installation of the Board of Directors!

The CalCPA Bakersfield Chapter is excited to invite you to our First Board Meeting and Installation Reception for the 2025-26 fiscal year! This special event will mark the installation of our new officers, honor our newest licensees and celebrate our esteemed 40-year Members for their dedication and remarkable contributions to the profession.

Join us for an evening of celebration and recognition. We will officially welcome our new leadership and show appreciation for the achievements of those who have reached significant career milestones. It’s an excellent opportunity to connect with colleagues, celebrate accomplishments, and look ahead to the exciting opportunities the year has to offer.

Enjoy an evening of networking, delicious food, and festivities as we gather to celebrate the continued success of our chapter and members. Let’s come together to honor those who have helped shape our community and to kick off another successful year for CalCPA Bakersfield!

Event Timeline:

CalCPA Bakersfield Board of Directors Board Meeting - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Installation Dinner Event - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

CalCPA Bakersfield Chapter 2025-2026 Board of Directors

OFFICERS

President Fernando Fermin, Axume & Associates CPAs, AAC

Vice President and Secretary OPEN

Treasurer Bre Young, Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock

Past President Di Wu, CSU Bakersfield

DIRECTORS

Dale Bender, Dale W Bender CPA

Sergio Carrillo, Wayne Long & Co

Cassi Ferreira, Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock

Matthew Phillips, Williams Adams & Company CPA

Kent Swartzberg, CBIZ

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

ABC Mixer, Valerie Adams, Williams Adams & Company CPAs

Student Night, Ramon Rivera, Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock; Danhira Millan, Barbich Hooper King Dill Hoffman

CSUB Advisor, Jooanne Choi, CSU Bakersfield

UAA Student Representative Leonal Avalos, CSU Bakersfield; Citalli Moreno Cisneros, CSU Bakersfield