Meet the Staff
Michael J. White mike@michaeljwhite.com
Mike is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner. He graduated from the University of Washington, as a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He has over 35 years of experience working with clients helping to minimize their income taxes and to achieve financial peace of mind. Mike has been married since 1989 to his wonderful wife Gina and they have three beautiful children and 2 grandchildren. He likes to spend time with his family, ski, and play pickleball.
Michelle Bunyan michelle@michaeljwhite.com
Michelle has been a CTEC tax preparer since 1997. She joined us here at the office in 2008. She has vast experience in preparing individual as well as business tax returns, business bookkeeping and payroll management for various types of business entities. Michelle has been a licensed real estate agent since 2004. She has considerable experience with short sales, foreclosures and how they can impact your income. Michelle enjoys traveling to new destinations every summer with her daughter, as well as entertaining friends and family at home. Michelle has 3 dogs to fill her empty nest and spends time volunteering in our community.
Preston White preston@michaeljwhite.com
Preston graduated from California Lutheran University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He was on the Dean’s List every semester during college and has obtained his Certified Public Accounting license. He has worked behind the scenes of our office since 2014. During that time, he also worked in a top ten corporate public accounting firm. In 2017 he started preparing taxes in our office full time. He is committed to serving his clients with excellence to ensure financial satisfaction. He is passionate about the outdoors and loves to try new and adventurous things. He is following closely in his father’s footsteps.
Mason Weschta mason@michaeljwhite.com
Mason graduated from the University of California- Santa Barbara with a degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Actuarial Science. He has previously worked behind the scenes of our office. In his free time, Mason enjoys reading, gardening, and camping. Mason loves nature and traveling.
Candice Ramirez candice@michaeljwhite.com
Candice has been working behind the scenes in the tax industry since 1997. She joined our office in October of 2011. She is very knowledgeable and is always quick to offer a joke to keep us smiling. She has 3 beautiful children who help to keep her on her toes. She volunteers at her children’s school, is on the PTSA board, is a girl scout leader and team mom. She is a member of the community emergency response team. Being involved with many activities in the community and teaching her children to give back is what fills her heart.
Gina White
Gina has worked with us since 2001. She is responsible for coordinating and organizing our office to keep it functioning and at its best. She has three children and two precious grandsons who are the light of her life. She does a variety of activities such as skiing, hiking, and biking. She is an excellent cook and great at event planning. Traveling with her family and friends brings her joy.
Brooke Carbine brooke@michaeljwhite.com
Brooke has worked with us since 2021. She provides clerical and administrative support for our team and helps coordinate workflow to ensure the firm operates efficiently. It is her determination and no-nonsense attitude that helps the office run smoothly. She has 4 precious cats and is involved with the youth at her church. She spends her free time baking.
Camryn Carbine
Camryn has been working behind the scenes of our office since 2021. She has experience with all our office positions, but has a soft spot in her heart for emailing tax returns. Camryn is currently working toward her bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders at The University of California- Northridge. She spends her free time reading and teaching young kids at her church.
Lindsay Preissner bookkeeper@michaeljwhite.com
Lindsay is our staff bookkeeper that assists clients with accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll for various types of businesses in and around Simi Valley. She is an army veteran. Lindsay is happily married with 1 daughter; and enjoys gardening, cooking and reading.
Gary S. Molin – Retired
Gary officially retired in April of 2022. He enjoys spending time with his daughters and dog Daisy.
He continues to root for the LA Dodgers!