vanderbiltEach person on our team brings unique talents and experience to the mix. Our culture encourages us to freely share ideas and opinions, allowing us to innovate and develop better ways to serve you.
Ask any team member and they’ll tell you that our mission statement is to become your most trusted advisor. We believe in what we do and we stand behind it all the way
Jan is a woman of vision. She has been a trusted advisor on the Monterey Peninsula for over 30 years. Her public accounting experience includes tax planning and consultation for individuals, businesses and trusts, and the preparation of individual, business, nonprofit, and pension/profit sharing tax returns.
Jan earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in finance with an emphasis in financial planning from Golden Gate University.
Jan’s passions extend beyond the office and into every facet of her life. Outside our four walls, you’ll find Jan an adventurer and a dog lover. Her outdoor passions include kayaking, hiking, whitewater rafting, and skiing. She loves to travel, the farther afield the better, and particularly enjoys learning some of the local language in advance of a trip.
Jan is dedicated to our community, and honored to serve on the Boards of the Monterey Peninsula College Foundation, the Community Foundation for Monterey County, and the CPE Forum of the Central Coast.
Carmine is a long time VCPA team member and has been working in the field of tax and accounting for the last 10 years. In that time, he has obtained valuable experience in the preparation of individual, trust, and business tax returns along with becoming proficient with accounting and general ledger skills. He graduated Cum Laude with distinction from California State University, Monterey Bay and has since earned a master’s degree from Golden Gate University in the field of taxation. Carmine has served on the Ambassador Committee for the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and is currently the Treasurer for the Carmel Public Library Foundation.
Carmine and his wife are avid travelers who love to explore new and exotic lands. In 2021 they welcomed their newest travel companion: Dante Lepiane into the world. Together this trio has already embarked on a few jaunts and have made lasting memories.
Tom has been involved in public accounting for over 40 years. He has worked with a variety of large and small clients, providing tax planning as well as preparation of individual, business, and trust returns. He holds a wealth of knowledge about tax matters, and has published tax articles in local publications.
He earned a B.S. degree in business with an emphasis in accounting from San Jose State University.
Tom enjoys participating in a many activities, including motorcycle riding, scuba diving, hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, light mechanics, listening to live music, and growing the grapes which are featured in his homemade wines.
Monica has spent her career dedicated to the accounting profession. Her early years were spent in the corporate world. While working with the outside auditors and tax accountants, she realized her real desire to become a CPA. For more than 30 years, she has been working in public accounting, providing tax planning, preparation and representation, accounting, auditing, and consulting services to individuals, not-for-profit organizations, businesses, trusts and estates. Monica earned a B.A. degree in Management (Accounting) from Sonoma State University.
When Monica’s not working, you can be sure to find her enjoying family, a round of golf, playing with her dogs at the beach, swimming, or traveling to parts unknown. She always is exploring new foods, wines, cultures, and customs.
Piper has the honor of being employee # 1 at Vanderbilt CPAs and was an integral part of opening the doors and building our dynamic team. She completed her A.A. at Monterey Peninsula Jr. College and went on to earn her B.A. in Economics with emphasis in Accounting from UC Santa Cruz. Piper has worked in the accounting field for more than two decades and is a full charge bookkeeper with focus on financial analysis, budget and audit preparation, and bill pay. She also serves as Board Secretary for the Doris Day & Terry Melcher Foundation.
When Piper isn’t working you will find her on the farm enjoying time outdoors while caring for her horses, dogs, and cats. She loves relaxing with a good book, game nights with friends and family as well as adventuring with her husband.
Daniel joined the VCPA team as a part-time intern while finishing his Accounting Degree at CSU Monterey Bay and just before the 2022 tax season began. He comes to us with not only a background in bookkeeping but with FOUR associate degrees! Now, as a full-time team member taking on the role of Staff Accountant, a graduate of CSUMB and after surviving his first tax season, he is setting his sights on becoming a CPA!
When Daniel isn’t studying or working, you can find him venturing outdoors, playing sports, spending time with family and friends, listening to music, expanding his wine palate, and traveling to new places, Europe being high on the “Must Visit” list.
We did a little dance when we found out that Angie would be coming to work with us. It doesn’t take long to realize that she is quick-witted and loves to laugh. She has 20 years of administrative experience and is well versed in the world of tax and accounting. Angie hasn’t missed a beat since joining our team. Her fun personality has already brought lots of smiles not only to us, but our clients as well.
Angie loves spending time with family and friends around good food, bourbon, music and art, and travel adventures with her husband and son.
Marissa comes to us from the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii but isn’t a stranger to the bay. She grew up in Santa Cruz and after 21 years away is excited to call the Monterey Bay area home once again! Most of her life she has served in nonprofit organizations from the “all hands on deck” startup to administrative and development roles and is now looking forward to learning the ins-and-outs of the tax world!
Marissa loves to read and do puzzles and really appreciates her quiet time alone but there is never a dull moment in her world! She has a daughter in college and a husband that’s her second child! Oh, and a sweet puppy named Sookie! Marissa comes from a big family and there is always somewhere to be! She is a fan of long peaceful walks as well as traveling to new places. Her happy place is being at home with her family, a great movie, and an even better glass of wine! Cheers!
Stiggy has been with us since 2017 and has since grown into a multi-functional member of this team. From shredding papers to greeting clients and keeping stress levels down during the busy season Stiggy has proven that even the smallest, furriest team members can make a great impact on the team. Stiggy has been featured in Carmel Magazine’s Working Dogs section and continues to work on his modeling career in his free time.
Stiggy enjoys snuggling with his family on the couch after a romp on Asilomar beach or walk around town. He also enjoys getting together with his furry friends and causing mischief around Pacific Grove and Carmel. When he is not with family and friends you can catch him relaxing under Angie’s desk taking a break from the stress of the day.