BlueBird, CPAs is proud to serve all our clients with professional and dedicated staff members.
Manager
Randall Spierer, CPA
Background
Randall joined BlueBird in 2015 as a Staff Auditor. His areas of expertise include internal audits, Title 31 compliance audits, and 401(k) audits. His experience includes the supervision of multiple Tribal, gaming, and employee benefit plan audits. He has also supervised and performed internal audits and Title 31 compliance audits.
After moving from California to Reno, Randall’s work with the Robby Schlesinger Foundation gave him first-hand experience in perseverance, dedication to a cause, collaboration, and the power of a group to affect change.
Education
University of Nevada, Reno – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and Information Systems
Magna Cum Laude
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Interesting Fact
He previously served as the CFO of the Robby Schlesinger Foundation, a charity raising money for suicide prevention and grief support. Randall is an amateur baker (he makes a mean crème brûlée), an aspiring mixologist, enjoys metalcore rock music, and considers himself a foodie. He finds it hard to pass up any food challenges posted by restaurants.
Senior Auditor
Brad Ebert
Background
Brad began with the firm a few months after graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno. During his time at UNR, Brad worked as a student-athlete tutor, served as a student mentor for incoming freshmen, and served as the Vice President of Finance for his fraternity.
Education
University of Nevada, Reno – Bachelor of Science in Accounting
University of Nevada, Reno – Bachelor of Science in Finance
Interesting Fact
In the summer of 2016, Brad lived in the Bahamas doing bookkeeping work for a company that plans high school graduation trips.
Senior Auditor
Peng Gao
Background
Peng started at the firm in early 2015 after he graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a Master of Accountancy. He is currently studying for his CPA exams.
Education
University of Nevada, Reno – Master of Accountancy
Interesting Fact
Peng speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and is a fan of soccer. His favorite teams are Manchester United and Real Madrid; whenever they play in the United States Peng will fly or drive to the game and is there cheering them on.
Staff Auditor
Dusan “Jim” Petrovic
Background
Jim first worked for the firm in 2020 and returned in 2023. He has previous experience in the accounting industry with firms in the Reno area.
Education
University of Nevada, Reno – Bachelor of Science Accounting
University of Nevada, Reno – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Economics
Marketing and Administrative Director
April Dockrey
Background
April started at the firm in late 2012 as the receptionist. She then moved to an associate position where she took over proofreading and formatting our endless reports. As Marketing and Administrative Director, April manages all the marketing for the firm and works with Kami to oversee the administrative and human resources aspects of the office. April is also our Employee Engagement Advocate, party planner, Newsletter writer, official package shipper, marketing expert-in-training, and tradeshow specialist.
Education
University of Nevada, Reno – Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Pierce College – Associate of Arts
Interesting Fact
April is passionate about organization, the Oxford comma, and correct formatting. She practices tai chi, usually has her nose in a book, loves binge watching tv shows, enjoys live music, and was reintroduced to fishing by her red-bearded boyfriend.
Office Manager
Sabrina Nuttall
Background
Sabrina joined the firm in mid-2021 after her experience in retail management made her realize she desired to work in an office environment again. As the Office Manager, Sabrina will be coordinating travel plans and managing administrative tasks around the office.
Education
University of Nevada, Reno (In progress) – Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Political Science
Interesting Fact
Sabrina enjoys embarking on new adventures including skydiving, attending concerts, rock climbing, snowboarding, and traveling whenever possible. Most of all she loves spending quality time with her boyfriend, family, friends and fur baby named Luna. From time to time, she also happens to serve as a marriage officiant for friends and family.