Team
Tara Tobin
Tara Tobin is a partner at Williams Adams & Company, CPAs, and she has been with the company for over 9 years. She is responsible for the firm’s preparation of financial statements, such as compilations and reviews, as well as for the quality control program. She specializes in real estate, construction, and non-profits. She is a Certified Public Accountant and is currently pursuing her Master of Science in taxation from Golden Gate University. She graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor of Science in business administration, concentration in marketing and a minor in psychology. She later earned her concentration in accounting from California State University, Bakersfield. Tara and her husband Anthony have two dogs, Logan and Hank, and they enjoy spending time with their three beautiful nieces, traveling the world, going to the gym, and reading. Tara is also the treasurer for League of Dreams, a local non-profit that helps physically and mentally handicapped children play sports.
Kristin Monsibais
Kristin Monsibais, CPA, MST
Partner
Phone: (661) 633-9122 ext 205
Email: kmonsibais@williamsadams.com
Kristin Monsibais is a partner at Williams Adams & Company, CPAs and has been with the company for over 17 years. She is a Certified Public Accountant and is currently pursuing her Master of Science in taxation from Golden Gate University. Kristin graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. She oversees the tax department with expertise in farming, construction, equipment rental, and oil & gas. She is originally from Ventura, but has called Bakersfield home for the last 25 years. She and her husband have two children and they enjoy getting out of town to the coast, watching their daughter Isabella play soccer, and finding homes for homeless animals. Kristin has served on the Boys & Girls Club of Kern County’s board for over 8 years. She has served as the Treasurer, Vice President, and is currently serving as President.
Valerie Adams
Valerie Adams is a partner at Williams Adams & Company, CPAs. She is a Certified Public Accountant and holds her Master of Science in taxation from Golden Gate University. Valerie also graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, concentration in accounting, from California State University, Bakersfield. She has been with the company for over 25 years and provides consulting, tax, and financial statement services to clients. She specializes in the oilfield service, medical, and construction industries. She and her husband Tim have been married for 25 years and have three children, four grandchildren, and one Jack Russell Terrier named Dolly Madison Adams. During her free time, she enjoys running, swimming, hiking, and spending time at her second home in Pismo Beach. Valerie is also an officer and board member of the local CalCPA Chapter, a founding member of Women Leaders in Business, and is a member of the California State University, Bakersfield Accounting Advisory Board.
Rick Williams
Rick Williams is the president of Williams Adams & Company, CPAs. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds his Master of Science in taxation from Golden Gate University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, concentration in accounting, from California State University, Bakersfield. He specializes in oil & gas, farming, and real estate taxation. Originally from Oklahoma, Rick has been practicing as a CPA in California for over forty years. He prides himself on his directing and mentoring roles within the company. When he’s not at work, he enjoys spending time with his beautiful family: wife Jena, four daughters, three granddaughters and handsome grandson; as well as caring for his horses, water skiing, and snow skiing. Rick has also participated in several nonprofits throughout his career.