Our Team
Warren W. Warner. Jr.
Warren is a founding partner in Blyth Warner & Associates, LLP and has 30 years of experience in the field of taxation. His practice consists primarily of individuals, trusts / estates, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Warren graduated from California State University, Sacramento in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy. In 1997, he graduated from Golden Gate University with a Master of Science degree in Taxation. In 2007, he earned an Estate Planning Certificate from Golden Gate University.
His professional memberships include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and California Society of Certified Public Accountants. Warren is currently a board member of St. Helena Rotary Club and is a past board member for the Napa Valley Heritage Fund and a past St. Helena Chamber of Commerce Ambassador.
When not at the office Warren enjoys hiking, bicyclng, photography, woodworking, watching baseball and running full marathons and half marathons with family and friends.
Breton A. Blyth
Bret is a founding partner in Blyth Warner & Associates, LLP and has been a partner in the Firm since 2006. Bret primarily assists wine and manufacturing industry clients, with a focus on taxation. Born in Seaside, California, as a young child Bret relocated with his family to a farming community rural Ohio. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Army where he served four years. Bret completed his undergraduate degree in 1995 from Sonoma State University and is a graduate from Golden Gate University with a Masters of Science in Taxation. He began working with the Firm's St. Helena office full time in 1996.
Bret is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Grace C. Kinney
Grace began with the firm in 2004 and became a partner in 2019. She is a graduate of Sonoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies. She received her CPA license in 2009. Grace earned a Master of Science in Taxation with honor from Golden Gate University. In addition to being a partner in BWA Grace is an Adjunct Professor at Woodland Community College teaching Individual Income Taxes. She is currently a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of CPAs.
Patricia Walker
Patricia has been in public accounting for nearly 30 years and has been providing exceptional service to individuals, businesses, and estates / trusts in the Napa Valley for over 20 years. She is a member of Soroptimist International of St. Helena Sunrise and is the Treasurer for Napa Humane.