Bregante + Company Ushers in New Leadership

SAN FRANCISCO (Jan. 7, 2019) – Bregante + Company LLP (Bregante), a full-service accounting and business consulting firm with offices in San Francisco, Novato and Pleasanton, has elected David Crouch as firm managing partner and Jennifer Ruth as San Francisco office managing partner. Crouch is also taking on the role of Pleasanton office managing partner, where he is based.

“I’m honored that my colleagues have put their faith in my leadership, and I’m excited to take on this new role, steering the firm into its next phase of business growth, working with a new ‘generation’ of professionals and leveraging technology to expand our footprint,” said Crouch. “With Jeff [Belingheri] at the helm over the past 22 years, Bregante + Company has cemented its position as a go-to accounting firm in the Greater Bay Area, and I look forward to building on that success, furthering our reputation as trusted business partners for every aspect of the financial decision-making process.”

Succeeding Belingheri, who has served as Bregante’s managing partner since 1996 and retains his role as Novato office managing partner, Crouch has more than a decade of accounting experience, focused on business counsel, attestation, tax compliance and planning services in a range of industry sectors, including: real estate, cannabis, retail/wholesale, manufacturing, management service, equipment leasing, motorsports and nonprofits. He is a CPA and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. Crouch is a graduate of California State University, East Bay and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration - accounting.

In the San Francisco office, Ruth works with a wide variety of clients, including real estate investors and management firms, as well as other closely held businesses and nonprofits that require a combination of financial accounting, attest and tax services. She serves as the in-charge accountant on many of the firm’s attest engagements and sits on the internal audit committee. A CPA since 2002, Ruth is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She is also a graduate of California State University, East Bay with a bachelor’s degree in business administration - accounting.

“Like the clients we serve, we must remain forward thinking and nimble to provide the sophisticated service we are known for in an ever-evolving landscape,” said Belingheri, the firm’s outgoing managing partner. “The energy, passion and fresh perspectives that David and Jennifer bring forth will allow us to elevate in ways that benefit our clients and the firm in many ways. I am very excited about this next chapter in our firm’s history.”

About Bregante + Company LLP

Bregante + Company LLP serves clients throughout the greater Bay Area, with offices in San Francisco, Novato, and Pleasanton and a team of 50 talented accountants and support staff. Founded in 1976, the firm’s clients include closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals and nonprofit organizations. More information, visit www.bcocpa.com or Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin.