It is part of our mission to be committed to constructive community involvement in the cities and towns which we serve. We are privileged and fortunate to serve our clients in the active and vibrant city of Napa.
Napa is located 50 miles north of San Francisco in the beautiful Napa Valley. This world-renowned valley runs through more than 30 miles of agricultural land speckled with hundreds of wineries and thousands of other businesses which support the vitality of an active community. Whether it's food, wine, beautiful scenery, relaxation or culture that you desire, the city of Napa has it all - including the pleasing year-round climate for which California is famous.
The Napa office is conveniently located near all Napa Valley transportation arteries and the many recreational and cultural amenities in the region. The Napa office’s practice reflects the diverse nature of the city’s vibrant economy, including construction, real estate, law, medicine, manufacturing, distribution, hospitality, and, of course, wine production and grape growing.
Napa Partners
James E. Tidgewell
Jim graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. On graduation Price Waterhouse & Co in Southern California employed him. Jim served in the US Army from 1968 to 1970, including a tour in Vietnam as First Lieutenant. After returning to civilian life, Jim continued to work for Price Waterhouse & Co until 1975, when he joined G&J Seiberlich & Co LLP in their Calistoga office. Jim became a partner in the firm in 1976 and shortly thereafter assumed the duties of managing the Napa office for the firm. He and his wife, Jan, have three children: Casey, Christy and Andy.
Jim is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. He has served as director of North Bay Bancorp since 1988 and currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Queen of the Valley Hospital. Jim is a past president of The Queen of the Valley Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees and the Napa Active 20-30 Club. Jim currently is a member of the Napa Rotary Club and is a member of the Silverado Country Club where he enjoys playing golf.
Jim's professional emphasis is in tax and retirement planning for medical professionals and high net worth individuals, retail and other professional service companies.
E-mail: jim@gjscollp.com
Greg A. Bennett
Greg graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 1979 with a Bachelor's degree in Modern Society and Social Thought. After graduating, Greg worked for Richardson, Haynie & Co, Certified Public Accountants, in Walnut Creek and Oakland, California. He joined the firm in 1983, working in the Napa and St. Helena offices. Greg became partner in 1987. Greg and his wife, Susan live in Napa and have four children, including twins.
Professional memberships include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. Greg is a director of the Bank of Napa, a member and past president of the Napa Sunrise Rotary Club, executive board member and treasurer of If Given A Chance Foundation, trustee and treasurer for the Queen of the Valley Hospital Foundation, and board member of Tulocay Cemetery Association. Greg is a past Board member and treasurer of the Napa Valley Unified Education Foundation, the Napa Valley Symphony Association, the Napa Youth Soccer League, the Napa Active 20-30 Club and Leadership Napa Valley.
Greg's professional emphasis is in estate, gift and trust taxation and planning, as well as accounting and taxation for the construction and real estate industries, legal and professional service firms, and other small businesses indigenous to the Napa Valley. Greg is the firm's managing partner.
E-mail: greg@gjscollp.com
Wendell R. Coats
Wendell (Dell) R. Coats was born in Rawlins, Wyoming. After graduating from Jeffrey City High School, he attended the University of Wyoming. Dell enlisted in the Army and served for six years, ending his tour of duty at the Presidio of San Francisco. Dell graduated from Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, in 1996 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Dell and his wife, Ruth, have three children.
He joined the firm in 1996, working in the Napa office. Dell became partner on June 1, 2003. Dell's professional emphasis is in accounting and financial reporting for construction, professional service companies and non-profit organizations.
Professional memberships include the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts, the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and member of finance and audit committees of various non-profits in the Napa Valley. Dell is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Napa and President of the Board of Directors at COPE Family Resource Center.
E-mail: dell@gjscollp.com
