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Joan has been a CPA for over 30 years and works in the areas of corporate, partnership and individual taxes and business planning. She also works in the specialized area of homeowners associations. Joan went to work with Dan Jeffers in 1996, but started in public accounting with Matson and Isom in 1979. Her work in the tax field began there when she transferred to the tax department after getting her audit hours. She worked for MIAC for 11 years then for a medical group for one year, before realizing that public accounting was where she belonged. After nine years with John Powell, CPA, Joan went to work with Dan, because of his emphasis on estate and trust work. Her goal for her clients is to provide a well-rounded tax service, including the accounting process, tax returns, business planning and estate planning

Joan has a number of interests including reading, singing, running and karate. If you mention football to her, you may have your ear bent for awhile about her son, who coaches Football at Butte College. Her daughter works at Stoner, Jeffers & Assoc. and has her own wedding planning business. Joan has served as board president for North Valley Community Foundation and is the current treasurer of Soroptimist International of Chico. For fun, she is learning Italian and plans to take a vacation in Italy sometime soon. She loves her job. Joan can be reached at joan_stoner@joanstonercpa.com.

Jenni Merrell has been a CPA since 2000. She earned her Bachelor of Science with emphasis in Accounting and Management Information Systems at CSU, Chico in 1998. After graduating she began work at Matson & Isom Accountancy Corporation where she specialized in school audits and individual taxation. In 2001, Jenni transitioned to private accounting and worked for a local non-profit organization. After a year she decided it was time to start a family and took a leave to stay home with her children. In 2008, she realized it was time to return to public accounting and joined Stoner, Jeffers & Associates where she has focused on individual and non-profit tax preparation.

Jenni has two daughters, ages 5 and 7. She is the Treasurer for the Sierra View Elementary PTA. She also teaches preschool classes for CARD. She enjoys reading, movies and crafts. Jenni can be reached at jenni_merrell@joanstonercpa.com.

Jennifer joined Stoner and Associates in December, 2011. Jennifer grew up in Chico from age 10 and graduated from Pleasant Valley High School. She attended Butte College for a few years but ultimately gained her bookkeeping/accounting knowledge through her 10 years of work experience in various industries. It is her intention to go back to school and obtain a degree in accounting. Jennifer enjoys running and has completed 2 marathons along with several local races of varying distances. She also trains in Muay Thai Kickboxing & Jiu-Jitsu at Standalone Mixed Martial Arts Academy. Jennifer loves volunteering. She has previously been a member of Soroptimist International of Chico, serving on the board and as a committee co-chair. You will frequently find her helping out at many of the local running events. In her spare time Jennifer likes to read, bicycle, spend time with friends and family and travel. She is outgoing and always like to stay busy. Jennifer can be reached at: jennifer_mojica@joanstonercpa.com

Tracy joined Stoner and Associates in May 2003. She provides accounting and payroll services and knows the complicated rules of payroll well. Joan originally met Tracy through the Quickbooks class at Butte College, Tracy is the office specialist in Quickbooks accounting. She also prepares individual and business income tax returns.

Tracy’s goal is to finish her AA at Butte College in accounting and continue on to CSU Chico. She is originally from Santa Rosa and has 3 very active boys along with one bull terrier. She also helps Soroptimist International of Chico out with the Home, Garden & Antique Show in her spare time.

Tracy says that Stoner & Associates is the best place she has ever worked! Tracy can be reached at tracy_donner@joanstonercpa.com.

Sara has worked for the firm since 2008. Sara is a Chicoan – born and raised. She graduated from Butte College in 2000 with her Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts. She also attended Chico State and Sonoma State University. Sara is an avid runner who runs marathons and many local races. She believes in a healthy lifestyle and enjoys helping others create their own healthy lifestyle. She loves spending time with her dog, Angel. Sara is an independent business owner - Amway Global distributor and 25th Hour Consulting, professional assistants. Sara’s business is helping others achieve their goals and dreams, such as financial independence, healthier lifestyle, and building more self-confidence in dealing with other people. Her specialties are Nutrilite: Health and Fitness. Integrity and honesty are values Sara looks for in people she associates with; she thinks it is important to have people around her who are positive, motivated and ambitious. She likes to get things done and enjoys the rest and relaxation when it’s well-deserved. She always makes time for those most important to her, her family, friends, and her dog. Sara can be reached at Sara.25thHour@gmail.com.

Sassari was our office dog. She was a Springer Spaniel, Labrador, Chow mix. She enjoyed running with Joan in Upper Bidwell Park. She loved people food, even broccoli. She was a joy to have at the office. Sassari loved treats them and enjoyed when clients brought treats to our office. Rest in peace, Sassari. April 28, 2011.

Angel visits the office from time to time. She is a Boxer mix from the Butte Humane Society and is now 13 years old. Besides meeting you at the door, she is on high-alert for squirrels entering the courtyard. She loves treats, too.