With 20 years of experience, Brooke Baird was promoted to a partner at Brown Armstrong in January 2024. She has had the opportunity to grow up with the firm, joining us as a staff accountant in 2004 right after graduating from Fresno State with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Accountancy Option. Brooke received her CPA license in 2007 and specializes in non-profits, retirements, and special districts. She takes pride in providing one-on-one, asset-value services to her clients.
Before taking on her partner role, Brooke was an audit manager for Brown Armstrong for over 12 years. She thrives on the challenges of public accounting and assisting with internal controls and standard implementations to ensure compliance.
Over the years, Brooke has participated in various committees for Brown Armstrong, including our training, quality, and marketing committees. She is also a member of the CalCPA and the American Institute of CPAs. Additionally, Brooke is proud to sit on the Board of Directors for Links for Life and is finishing her five-year term as President.
Brooke lives in Bakersfield with her husband, Lance, and their two sons. In her free time, she enjoys spending time and traveling with her family, enjoying the outdoors, participating in her children’s school and extra-curricular activities, and supporting various non-profits.