With Grimbleby Coleman since 1994

As a bookkeeper with the Accounting Services Department, Dorothy enjoys getting to know each client and assisting them with their bookkeeping questions.

But when she’s not making debits and credits line up, she’s likely to be found keeping her dogs in line—Guide Dogs, that is. Dorothy is currently raising and socializing her 15^th puppy for the charitable organization, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.

Dorothy’s favorite number is 4. “Because it is the number of people in my family.”

With Grimbleby Coleman since 1996

Lisa is a senior manager, training coordinator, and business valuation specialist at Grimbleby Coleman. A graduate of CSU Stanislaus, Lisa is also a member of the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts.

Lisa is busy with many activities, including the United Samaritans Foundation (she’s the treasurer) and Toastmasters (she’s an Area Governor). Based on her outside activities, it’s no surprise that what she enjoys most about working with clients is “helping them understand complex accounting issues.”

Her heroes are Eleanor Roosevelt, Lance Armstrong, and Thomas Jefferson—for their strength, tenacity, and ideals.

Lisa is definitely all about the outdoors. She hikes and plays golf in the summer, and snow skis in the winter.

Lisa’s favorite number is … “All of them. That's why I'm an accountant.”

With Grimbleby Coleman since 2008

On a typical Saturday in June, you can find Lisa tending to her flower garden. In October, she might be getting ready for Halloween. In January—catching up on all the movies she missed in June.

With Grimbleby Coleman since 2006

Guillermina is a staff accountant and prepares business and individual tax returns as well as financial statements. She also assists clients with general accounting questions. She has a BS in Accounting, is a Notary Public, and is fluent in Spanish.

Guillermina enjoys working with clients, “helping them with any accounting questions or concerns they may have, giving them peace of mind and helping them comply with federal and state regulations.”

Outside life at Grimbleby Coleman, Guillermina participates in the Relay for Life, and she tutors at CSU Stanislaus.

Guillermina’s most admired person is her mother. “She is not famous to the world, but she is famous to me. She is a very wise woman that has raised twelve kids. She's been there for me and all my brothers and sisters. She understands we are all different and loves us for what we are.”

Where will you find Guillermina in June? Not surprisingly, “at my parents' house having some carne asada.” In October, she’s “at home, cleaning up and spending time with my kids.” In January, it’s back to the office. Maybe she’ll bring some of that carne asada to work one day …

Her favorite number is 7. “It gives me good luck.”

With Grimbleby Coleman since 2005

As a Client Service Manager Adriane is dedicated to taking care of clients’ needs in the best possible way. A graduate of CSU Stanislaus, Adriane especially loves a challenge and welcomes the opportunity to answer questions and solve problems for clients.

Outside of work, Adriane is involved with the Emerging Professionals Group (EPG), an organization associated with the CalCPA Society. She also tutors students at CSU Stanislaus.

For downtime, Adriane enjoys going to South Lake Tahoe in the summer and winter, and the movies in the fall.

Adriane’s favorite number is 13. “It was my high school track uniform number and I did so well that year that I insisted on the same uniform year after year. I guess it has stuck with me.”

With Grimbleby Coleman since 1989

Nancy wears several hats. She is a client service manager for several clients, a member of the senior management team, and the accounting services department manager. That might seem like a lot, but Nancy’s been in public accounting for 31 years—20 of them with Grimbleby Coleman—so she knows what she’s doing!

After 20 years, she still enjoys “getting to know clients, understanding the business they are in, learning about the daily challenges they face and helping them find solutions.”

Born and raised in Modesto, Nancy participates in the Relay For Life and Modesto City-County Airport's Airport Day. She also likes to help her husband in the daily activities of his business of aerial advertising.

Nancy admires Maya Angelou because she has a “great outlook on life and is such an inspiration to other people.”

Nancy’s favorite number is 3. “Can't really tell you why, just has always been that way.”

With Grimbleby Coleman since 2008

Renee came to Grimbleby Coleman with the rest of the crew from Dunker & Aced. She brought with her a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and a broad range of experience in all aspects of the accounting process, including preparation of individual, trust, corporation and partnership returns.

What does Renee like about working with clients? “I enjoy the interaction with clients, and analyzing their business activity.”

On a typical Saturday in June, you’ll probably find Renee camping with her family and friends.

Renee’s favorite number is 23. “This represents the day my Mom, Dad and I were born.”

With Grimbleby Coleman since 2006

Deborah serves in the tax department at Grimbleby Coleman, processing various types of tax returns. She also coordinates the firm’s bankruptcy clients. She holds an economics degree from UC Santa Barbara and enjoys meeting new people and interacting with them on a personal level as well as a professional one. She says “I like helping people understand the meaning behind the numbers.”

On a typical Saturday in June, you’ll find Deborah playing with her kids in the pool. In October, she might be cheering them on at a soccer game. And in January, she’ll be in the office.

Deborah’s favorite number is 3. “I have 3 daughters, I am one of 3 siblings and we have 3 dogs.”

With Grimbleby Coleman since 2009

Karen is a full-charge bookkeeper who is also going full-force ahead with her education. Karen holds an A.S. degree in business administration, and plans to continue her educational pursuits.  She constantly takes classes to learn and grow.  At Grimbleby Coleman, she is responsible for preparing financial statements and processing payroll.

Karen volunteers locally in her children’s school activities and sporting events. In the summer months, you’ll most likely find her enjoying a swim or a baseball game. In the fall, she heads to the mall for early Christmas shopping. And in January, she says, “I will definitely be working.”

Karen’s favorite number is 5. “It has always been my favorite number and it is the day of the month in which I was born.”

With Grimbleby Coleman since 2002

In her role as Administrative Coordinator, Evelyn oversees workload management and assists the Firm Administrator and Office Manager with efficient office operations.

In her spare time Evelyn likes to read, travel, sew and knit.  She is also in the process of taking classes to further her education.

Evelyn’s favorite number is 42. “The answer to life, the universe and everything.” 

With Grimbleby Coleman since 2008

Kenny came to Grimbleby Coleman (via the merger with Dunker and Aced) with 38 years of experience under his belt. He graduated from CSU Stanislaus in 1970 and has been working in accounting ever since.

Even after all these years, Kenny likes working with clients because he enjoys “personal interaction ... helping them to understand an issue or plan for an event.”

Kenny admires both Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee for their leadership. He also is inspired by Mahatma Ghandi because “he showed the world that great change can be accomplished through peaceful means.”

On Saturdays, Kenny is at home, playing with his grandson, Sam, working in his yard, and enjoying his favorite TV shows.

With Grimbleby Coleman since 2007

Terri provides administrative support to the partners, professional staff and clients at Grimbleby Coleman.  She’s cross-trained in all aspects of Administration and can easily step into each roll, joking that if this were a football team, she’d “be a special-teams player.”

She has great admiration for Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mary Wollstonecraft, “because they both had the strength to stand up for their convictions and communicate them, even against great adversity”.  Her personal mentors are Mom and Dad—high school sweethearts who “taught me to work hard, love deeply and that family means everything”.  “Now I’m blessed to work for a company and wonderful people who celebrate these same qualities.”

After having a life-long love of German Shepherd dogs, she now volunteers her time assisting German Shepherd Rescue efforts throughout the valley and Bay Area.

On a typical Saturday in June, you’ll find Terri working in her garden and “relaxing in the hot tub.”  In October, she’ll be “curled up by the fire.” And in January, “shopping for every cute flat and kitten heel I can get for busy season.”