Monico received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics with an emphasis in accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara and his masters degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University . He is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, IT Section member.

Monico currently serves as the Treasurer of the Santa Barbara County Flower & Nursery Growers Association. His outside interests include golf, softball, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Matthew A. Morgan is a tax partner with Damitz, Brooks, Nightingale, Turner & Morrisset and has been with the firm since 2007 when he began his career as a tax season intern. Matthew concentrates his consulting and compliance work to tax matters affecting closely-held and family-owned businesses and high net worth individuals. Matthew’s primary industry area of expertise lies in real estate syndications and management, small to mid-size manufacturing and distribution, and professional service.

Matthew received his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance from Liverpool John Moores University (United Kingdom), receiving the ‘Most Outstanding Accounting Graduate’ award. Matthew has also obtained a Masters degree in Taxation with high honors from Golden Gate University. Matthew is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). In 2014, the Pacific Coast Business Times selected Matthew as one of their ’40 Under 40′ winners; an annual list of up-and-coming business leaders under the age of 40.

Matthew serves as the Treasurer of the Santa Barbara Soccer Club and is on the Board of Directors for The Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce. Matthew loves to spend his free time enjoying and exploring beautiful Santa Barbara, playing in soccer games during the weekend, and trips to the beach with his family.

Chip has extensive tax experience and concentrates his consulting and compliance work to tax matters affecting partnerships, trusts and estates, and high net worth individuals. He has served as trustee and executor on numerous estates and has been extensively involved with trust administration.

Chip received his Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame. In addition, He is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA) and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Locally, Chip is past chair of the Santa Barbara Zoo where he served on the Board of Directors for 13 years. He is a former board member of Cottage Hospital where he served for 10 years. He has also served on the boards of SB Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, SB Botanic Gardens, Work Inc and Valley Club of Montecito. Nationally, he served on the Executive Committee of Allinial Global which is an association of regional firms in North America.

Chip’s hobbies include surfing, golf, remodeling / building homes, and spending time with his wife, Betsy. They have two grown children and two grandchildren. Being one of ten children, he finds himself traveling to weddings of his many nephews and nieces.

Jim received his bachelors of arts in Economics and Business (with honors) from Westmont College. He is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Jim is actively involved in benefiting the Santa Barbara community by teaching courses on tax and accounting at Westmont College and serving on the Board of Directors for the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.

In his free time, Jim enjoys spending time with his wife and two children and staying active though golf, cycling and basketball.

Chris received a Bachelor of the Arts in Economics and Accounting (magna cum laude) from Claremont McKenna College. He is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center. He has both developed and instructed technical professional development programs for both staff and clients on various financial reporting and internal control related topics. In addition he has been a contributor to the Wiley not-for-profit accounting guide.

Chris has been an active participant in a number of community service endeavors including the United Way, Meals on Wheels, and Fast Pitch Santa Barbara.  He serves as a board member and treasurer of the Santa Barbara Symphony and as a board member and president of C.A.R.E.4Paws.  Chris is also an advisory board member for Claremont McKenna College’s Financial Economics Institute and the Athletics Department.

In his free time Chris is a passionate sports fan and enjoys competing in endurance sports as a cyclist.

Catherine H. Macaulay, CPA, is a tax and accounting partner with Damitz, Brooks, Nightingale, Turner & Morrisset.  She joined the firm in 1999 after working with a sole proprietor CPA firm in Santa Barbara for several years.  Cathy works with family groups including individuals and their corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and trusts for both their accounting and tax needs.  She has final responsibility for all Non-Profit Organization filings for both public charities and private foundations, and works closely with numerous boards and executive staff by educating them on reporting requirements. Cathy is responsible for all probate accountings (trusts, estates and conservatorships) and has forensic accounting experience with her work used in settlement mediation hearings and court proceedings. In addition, she actively provides knowledge and support to her clients through participating in numerous educational opportunities.

Cathy received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics with an Accounting emphasis, from University of California, Santa Barbara.  She is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and ProVisors network of business professionals and advisors.

Cathy has been active in many local, non-profit organizations and volunteers at numerous fundraisers for various organizations. Most notably, Cathy is Treasurer of the Volentine Family Foundation, and a member of the Board of Directors of Coastal Housing Partnership.  She also serves as a member of the Finance Committee for the Dream Foundation and the Endowment Committee for Women’s Economic Ventures.  She is a former member of the Volunteer Leadership Team of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival where she was responsible for management of the Metro 4 Theatres film venue.

Her free time is filled with road trips to the National Parks, hiking the Santa Barbara front country, reading, watching movies and enjoying life with her family.

Carol received her Bachelor of Arts (summa cum laude) from Azusa Pacific University and a Master of Science in taxation from Golden Gate University.  She is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Carol and her husband live in Goleta, California, where they raised their son, are active in their local church, and enjoy the challenges of training their Tibetan spaniel. In her spare time, Carol enjoys color and home decor, playing bridge, reading, and all things French.

• Levi Hayden, CPA – Tax Supervisor
• Beth Westby, CPA, MBT – Tax Senior
• Jacob Sannon, CPA, MAcc – Tax Senior
• Kyle Guthrie, CPA – Tax Senior
• Lauren Holstein, CPA – Tax Senior
• Shea Burns, CPA – Tax Senior
• Jessica Dove, CPA – Audit Senior
• Kevin Ingraham, CPA – Audit Senior
• Miriam Perez Revuelta – Audit Senior
• Alex Pedroza – Tax Associate
• Crystal Whitehead – Tax Associate
• Michael Toth – Tax Associate
• Michelle Todarello – Tax Associate

• Vivian Goena, SHRM-SCP – Director of Administration & Human Resources
• Robert Moore – Project Manager
• Cristina Battistone – Paraprofessional
• Marie Dunham – Paraprofessional
• Tena Holmes – Paraprofessional
• Jamie Vacca, N.P. – Administrative Assistant
• Jennifer Manalis – Administrative Assistant