Our Staff

Robert C. Haff, CPA

Robert Haff, CPA, joined the firm in May 2004 and became a partner in 2006. He graduated from the University of Phoenix in 1987. Bob’s experience includes owning and operating small businesses in the Bay Area and Tuolumne County which provided invaluable insights into the accounting needs of small businesses. Bob’s specialties include audit, review and compilation of financial statements for both non-profit and for-profit business entities, consulting with owners of small businesses and tax planning for individuals and various business entities. When Bob is not in the office, you can find him working on his farm.

Jimmie F. Nixon, CPA

Jimmie Nixon, CPA, was born and raised in the Central Valley. He graduated with a degree in Accounting from Fresno Pacific University in 2003. He worked for Tuolumne County’s Human Services Agency for 8+ years as their Senior Accountant and Chief Financial Officer. He joined the firm in January 2013 and became a partner in 2017. You can find him in his free time playing basketball with his two sons or having a tea party with his daughter.

Helen Whitear, our Administrative Assistant, has been with us since 2015. She is in charge of the front office, handles the firm’s office management, organization, and assists with the firm’s accounting. Born and raised in Sonora she is a graduate from Chico State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. She enjoys British history, traveling, cooking, and being the mother of her two daughters.

Jessica Schummer, Staff Accountant, is a proud Tuolumne County native who attended Columbia Junior College. She has been with the firm since 2017. Jessica enjoys time with family and friends, her assortment of animals, and goes fishing as often as possible.