A Community Built on Expertise, Leadership & Contribution.
A Community Built on Expertise, Leadership & Contribution.
We organize our advisors into three distinct groups so you always know who’s who:
NBTBA was founded by passionate advisors from leading North Bay firms – Camas Advice, Carle Mackie Power & Ross, and Linkenheimer CPAs & Advisors.
Founders of North Bay Trusted Business Advice
Josh Sterling
CLU®, AEP®, CEPA®, CLTC®
Wealth Strategist
Helps business owners integrate advanced tax, legal, and financial strategies to build wealth, protect assets, and plan for future transitions.
Kelly McGlinchy
CPA & Business Advisor
Provides accounting, consulting, and assurance services to privately held companies, with deep expertise in the wine, retail, construction, and manufacturing industries.
Jeremy Little
Business & Employment Law Attorney
Advises business owners on contracts, employment practices, and litigation strategy, with a focus on protecting and growing closely held companies.
Anya Cunningham
CPA & Business Advisor
Specializes in tax planning, transition strategy, and business advisory services for small to mid-sized companies across manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and service industries.
These advisors are active contributors to NBTBA’s mission and educational events. In addition to our founders, they help shape the vision, plan future programming, and support our North Bay business owner community.
Leadership Circle
Bill Vick
Executive Coach & Strategic Connector
Leverages over 20 years of leadership experience to connect CEOs with the right resources, experts, and insights to solve challenges and make better decisions.
Andrea Christensen
CCIP®, CLIC®, WCIP®
Insurance Advisor
Brings decades of experience serving individuals, businesses, and nonprofits with tailored personal and commercial insurance solutions, combining deep community roots with a passion for education and advocacy.
Mariah Shields
Employee Benefits Advisor
Draws on deep, hands-on experience in every area of the benefits industry to help businesses design and manage effective, people-focused employee benefit strategies.
Ramsay Brown
MBA
Commercial Banker
Brings a strong foundation in finance and commercial banking, helping North Bay business owners access capital, manage growth, and make smart financial decisions with confidence.
Karen Alary
SPHR, SHRM-SCP
HR Consultant
Brings seasoned HR and leadership expertise, helping North Bay employers build high-performing teams, resolve complex people challenges, and strengthen culture with practical, compliant strategies.
Our Contributing Experts include speakers, panelists, and guest educators who bring clarity to the legal, tax, and financial challenges facing local businesses.
Contributing Experts
Philippe Bouissou
Ph.D.
Business Growth Strategist & Author
A former Apple executive and Silicon Valley venture capitalist, Philippe helps companies accelerate top-line growth through strategic alignment and data-driven decision-making.
Kari J. Brown
Employment Law Attorney
Advises employers on HR compliance, risk management, and litigation prevention with a focus on practical, proactive workplace solutions.
Samantha Pungprakearti
Employment Law Attorney
Guides employers through California labor law with a focus on wage-and-hour compliance, workplace investigations, and employee relations strategy.
Todd Bailey
MAcc, J.D.
Captive Insurance Consultant & Estate Planning Attorney
President of Fortress Risk Management, Todd specializes in captive insurance and estate planning for business owners and high-net-worth clients. He’s a nationally recognized expert in risk management strategy and tax-efficient wealth preservation.
More trusted advisors are joining us soon — check back to meet our newest contributors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions that Business Owners ask about NBTBA Experts.
