Partners
Ryan Alexander
Ryan graduated summa cum laude from St. Mary’s College of California with a B.S. degree in Accounting and a minor in Business Administration. He has worked for Hocking Denton Palmquist since 2006, earned his CPA license in 2008 and became a partner in 2014. Ryan specializes in individual and business tax and accounting. He works with clients in a variety of industries, including medical, agriculture, energy, retail, and specialty trade contractors. Ryan is passionate about maintaining close relationships with his clients and works proactively to minimize client tax liability and plan for a solid financial future.
ralexander@hdpcpa.com
Bakersfield Office
Phone 661.325.5971 | Fax 661.325.0302
Clark D. Hurst
Clark received a B.A. degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting from California State University, Fullerton in 1982. He became a CPA in 1985 and a partner at Hocking Denton Palmquist in 1987. Clark has enjoyed working with clients from a variety of industries, including medical, professional, farming, construction and retail. His specialty is business consultation and tax preparation for closely-held businesses and their owners including tax, succession, retirement and estate planning.
churst@hdpcpa.com
Bakersfield Office
Phone 661.325.5971 | Fax 661.325.0302
Michael Mariani
Mike received a B.A. in Business/Economics from UCLA in 2000, and he immediately began working for Hocking Denton Palmquist. He received his CPA license in 2004 and became a partner in 2006. Mike works closely with his clients to save taxes and plan for the future. He specializes in tax preparation and planning for individuals, businesses and trusts.
mmariani@hdpcpa.com
Bakersfield Office
Phone: 661.325.5971 | Fax: 661.325.0302
Ben Rutherford
Ben joined the firm in 1989 after graduating from California State University, Bakersfield, with a B.S. degree in Accounting. He received his CPA certificate in 1992 and became a partner in 1996. He handles all types of clients, including restaurants, retail, construction and all facets in between.
brutherford@hdpcpa.com
Los Osos Office
Phone 805.528.3600 | Fax 805.528.3873
Craig P. Swearingen
Craig graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in accounting in 1982. He passed the CPA exam in November 1984 and became certified in 1985. Craig became a partner in Hocking Denton Palmquist on January 1, 1992. He has worked with clients from a variety of industries, including medical, professional, farming, construction and retail. Craig enjoys helping his clients solve their tax and accounting problems and looks forward to working with them for many years to come.
cswearingen@hdpcpa.com
Visalia Office
Phone 559.625.4444 | Fax 559.636.8668