Our Team

Tobbie is a Partner in charge of Bowman’s Audit Department and a member of the Tax Department. She also oversees Bowman’s quality control program. In addition to her accounting and tax experience, she consults closely with numerous affordable housing management companies and owners, and has extensive auditing and tax experience in the affordable housing industry. Tobbie also provides tax and accounting services for construction contractors, manufacturers, nonprofit and for profit organizations, closely-held businesses, and individuals.

Tobbie was raised in a farming family, and grew up learning about business. She works with clients not only in accounting and tax matters, but is active in working with company executives in strategic planning, cash flow analysis, and budgeting.

She joined Bowman in 1993 after earning her MBA with a taxation option from California State University at Hayward. She holds a bachelor’s in Accounting degree from California State University, Fresno.

Unplugged:
Tobbie grew up in the San Joaquin Delta region. She and her husband Joe – who manages a family-owned agricultural manufacturing company – enjoy traveling, and entertaining at their home. A house full of friends is their perfect evening! Maddie and Fitz, their two children are growing up in a very active home – with the doors open to many friends and guests.

Affiliations:
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
California Society of Certified Public Accountants
California Council for Affordable Housing, Board President
Lodi District Grape Growers Association
Lodi District Grape Growers Scholarship Committee, Chairperson
Junior League of San Joaquin County, Sustainer Member