Our CPA Story

DeFrancisco, Lampitt & Brado, PS wants you to be more! Your finances are more than just a bunch of numbers on a piece of paper; they are your future, legacy, and your dreams. We are here to help you make it all work together, no matter where you are in the Cowlitz County area of Washington.

We don’t just crunch numbers; we partner with you to break them down to a language that will allow us to build strategies and plans that help you move forward and achieve what’s next.

Our History

DeFrancisco, Lampitt & Brado, PS, previously known as Monroe, DeFrancisco & Lampitt, PS

Provides tax planning and preparation; accounting services; and QuickBooks consulting and assistance to individuals and small businesses.

Established in 1959 by C. Harper Monroe, Mr. Monroe is deceased, but continued to work in semi-retirement until his death in the late 1990′s.

Anne DeFrancisco has practiced in Longview since 1973. She merged her firm with Harper in 1984.

James Lampitt originally started with the firm in 1972. He left for a period of time to work in the banking industry, returning to the firm as a shareholder in 1985.

Cindy Brado joined the firm in 1987 and became a shareholder in 2000.

Meet Our Team

Cindy Brado, CPA

Assets:

I have an ability to solve puzzles/problems by attacking the issue from different directions. When one method leads to a mystery, I can usually try another to solve the problem.

Liability:

My quest for perfection often times prevents me from accepting that close counts in certain situations. I have been known to beat a problem to death because I can’t reconcile an amount to the penny.

Bottom Line:

I try to drill to the root of a problem and will analyze the situation to recommend the best possible solution for my clients.

Expertise that Counts:

Following a short stint with a home town Credit Union serving as their controller, I joined the present firm in 1987 as a staff accountant, earning my CPA in 1988. I became a shareholder in 2000.

Education:

Originally hailing from small town Coulee Dam in eastern Washington, I left Cougar country to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Washington in 1982.

Activities:

I currently serve as treasurer on three local non-profit boards, Cowlitz County Chaplaincy, Southwest Washington Symphony and Cowlitz County Guidance Association. In addition, I am also proud to be a member of P.E.O.

Family:

An on-the-go “G-ma” with 2 teenage grandsons, active in sports and social events. Our 4 footed Yum-Yum rounds out the household. I enjoy watching the deer and elk roam in my back yard.

Jim Lampitt, CPA, Retired

Assets:

Patience is his virtue. And if you have spent any time with his grandkids you would see that this is a good thing. He takes the time to listen, explain, and make sure you understand.

Liability:

Computers, Computers, Computers. In his mind it was much easier when it was paper and pencils.

Bottom Line:

Give him a task, and it will get done.

Education:

Washington State University

Activities:

Rotary

Family:

Married to Nancy Lampitt, (you’ll see her here during tax season).

Anne DeFrancisco CPA

Assets:

Loves doing income taxes and helping clients with tax and business concerns. Although semi-retired, Anne still enjoys coming in during tax season and doing special assignments as requested (as long as they don’t interfere with “fun time”).

Liability:

Technology stuff is a passion – still loves technology, even in semi-retirement

Bottom Line:

Tenacious. Can lose all track of time when trying to figure out a problem or computer glitch.

Expertise that Counts:

Started practicing accounting locally in 1973. Discovered she loves doing income tax and working with computers.

Education:

Undergraduate work at University of Puget Sound, MBA from University of Portland.

Activities:

Anne is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Washington Society of CPA’s, and very involved in the community. She is currently serving on the boards of LifeWorks, Altrusa International of Longview-Kelso, and Altrusa District Twelve. She loves to sing (sang with the Sweet Adelines for over 20 years) and now sings in church choirs. In her spare time, she loves to travel and go RVing in her motor home.

Family:

Widowed, with grown daughter and a grandson in the Navy.

Debbie Watenpaugh, Accountant

Education:

Debbie grew up in the local area and graduated from Kelso High in 1979. She received two associate degrees in accounting from Lower Columbia College in 1992 and 1993. She also received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration in 1995 from Washington State University in Vancouver, Washington.

Expertise that Counts:

She joined the staff of DeFrancisco, Lampitt & Brado, PS in 1996 as a staff accountant. She has done varies duties at the firm, mostly bookkeeping and tax preparation. She has worked on various clients from fast food restaurants to auto repair shops.

Family:

Debbie is married with two grown children, three grown stepchildren and three grandkids. She enjoys quilting and scrapbooking.

Kristi Stamp, Accountant

Assets:

A dedicated individual who enjoys the work presented to her. From the smallest project to the greatest challenge, she’s always up for the adventure.

Liability:

You’ve heard that a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work you can believe it, it’s true! And, grandkids are truly a blessing!

Bottom Line:

Kris is there to assist you in your challenges big or small. Together we will work through the issues and find a solution.

Expertise that Counts:

Kris has been through many of the firms transitions. Starting out in 1983 as a receptionist and converting to the bookkeeping and tax side of the business. In 1993, she became an enrolled agent with the Internal Revenue Service. QuickBooks is also one of her strong points.

Education:

Lower Columbia College

Family:

Kris is married to Gary McVicker. Her children are grown with 4 grandchildren. She makes her home with the furry “kids”, Sasha, Brownie & Brutis.

Monica King, Accountant

Expertise that Counts:

Dedicated employee, Monica has been with the company for over 20 years. She is extremely knowledgeable with bookkeeping, payroll & business reports, and individual & business tax preparation.

Education:

Monica is very familiar with the local area. She attended Castle Rock High School, where she was Salutatorian in 1981. In 1985, Monica received her bachelor’s in accounting from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington.