Meet Our Team
At MGA, we believe the best ideas come from people who think forward. That’s why we hire extraordinary talent, encourage independent thinking, and bring together diverse perspectives to solve complex challenges for our clients.
Our approach is collaborative at every level, assembling the right team for each unique opportunity and empowering them to anticipate needs, create clarity, and deliver results that matter.
Just as important, we believe great work should be balanced with great culture. We celebrate wins together, support each other, and make space for life beyond the office. That’s the heart of what makes MGA different.
Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Explore MGA Careers →
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The Partners Leading MGA Forward
AdamBarrPartnerAdam can be found cutting your tax liability by day and cutting a rug by night.
PaulGrossbardPartner EmeritusTargeting your goals, when he’s not targeting on the sporting clays range. Food aficionado and local arts. Paul is a devoted leader to our firm, clients, and community.
DavidLongPartnerDavid has a storied career in assurance and is passionate about supporting JDRF to find a cure for type 1 diabetes for his son.
HelenMartellPartnerHelen is either running our tax department or running around with her kiddos, her top two priorities.
BrianMillerPartnerBrian keeps us young, keeps us thinking outside of the box. Committed to his clients, committed to the local live music scene.
MichaelMillerPartnerWhen Michael isn't being bossed around the office, he's usually being bossed around at home by his two little girls.
RussMillerPartner EmeritusNothing is more rewarding for Russ than creating successful solutions for your complex situations. Traveling and a hole in one are close seconds.
PaulineSullingerPartnerThere is no client or company that is too complicated for Pauline. She is also an avid “glamper"… need we say more?
One Firm, One Team
LupeAlvarezFirm Management SupportThe first face you see when walking into our MGA doors, Lupe is sure to brighten your day with her friendly spirit and love of all things pink.
JasmineAndersonFirm Operations ManagerWhether managing MGA’s firm operations or managing her family at home, Jasmine’s got it covered.
DeeBennettBilling CoordinatorYou can find Dee at the MGA office, cranking out bills for our MGA clients, or at POST Houston, soaking in the downtown views.
MikeCampTax ManagerMike is a dedicated accountant who is energized by entrepreneurs… and a good latte.
SarahChernickTax ManagerWhen Sarah isn’t tackling tax returns, she’s chasing her kids, her dogs, or the next hot yoga class. With chocolate in hand, of course.
IreneChienTax Senior IIIf you see Irene's out-of-office email, you can bet she is on a white-sand, blue-water beach somewhere soaking up the sun.
KimberleyChristianTax ManagerWhether solving complex tax problems for her clients or building an 8,000+ piece lego millennium falcon, Kimberley is all about navigating the intricate details.
EvaChuTax Senior IIEva is the master of all things Excel. When she’s not behind the desk, she enjoys being active and outdoors.
ImeldaCorreiaAssurance ManagerImelda has spent her entire career in auditing, but when she’s not busy reviewing numbers, she loves going to the Symphony and Broadway shows.
AmyDangTax Senior IIWhen Amy is not working hard at MGA, you can find her spending time with her family on the beautiful islands of Hawaii.
Extraordinary People, Extraordinary Results
MariaFloresAssurance SeniorWhen Maria isn't busy auditing your financial statements, she can be found exploring state parks with her husband and 5-year-old son. Or at a good rock concert.
JosephFreibertTax SupervisorJoe enjoys tailgating and eating his girlfriend's cooking. We've suggested having her be lead chef at the football games so he can do both simultaneously. Win, win.
SandraGalvanTax ManagerAs a tax manager here at MGA, Sandra loves being able to mentor and teach. At home, she is fully committed to being the world's best grandmother.
LindseyGappaAssurance ManagerMeeting all your deadlines while simultaneously never missing a happy hour. A true art.
ClarisaGarzaTax Department SupportClarisa is a dedicated member of our support team and likes to mix things up when she's away from the office by traveling or painting pottery.
SamanthaGonzalezTax Department SupportWhether it’s her MGA family, her real family, or her friends, you can usually find Samantha enjoying time with her favorite people.
MeganGuidrySenior Financial AnalystMegan is as committed to perfecting your financials as she is to the Houston Rockets and her two kiddos.
MargaretHarmsTax Senior IIAmid the hustle that comes with being a tax accountant, Margaret finds balance through yoga and culinary adventures, savoring relaxation and exploration.
MindaHarrellSenior Financial AnalystMinda is our 4-Foot Ninja (a nickname dubbed by her husband), and her personal motto is "leave it better than you found it." Can you tell why we like her?!
SharonHayesQuickbooks Certified ProAdvisorQueen of QuickBooks, loves organizing data. Translates from tax speak to business. Her love languages? Good books and adventures with her toddler grandkids.
Independent Thinkers, Collaborative Partners
BarryHollingsheadTax ManagerOutside of the office, you can find Barry spending time with his family and sharing his baking skills with our MGA family.
GabrielaJimenezAssurance AssociateGabby is always happy to lend a helping hand around MGA. She is also a proud dog mom who loves dipping her toes in the sand.
ShirinJonesTax SupervisorShirin works hard at work so that she can play hard at home – with her two kids and family.
TylerKiddAssurance SupervisorTyler enjoys the variety of assurance projects that he gets to tackle. At home, he happily spends all of his time with his newborn baby boy.
CameronKimAssurance AssociateAuditing your financial statements by day and fully immersed in the world of video games, movies, and comic books by night. Cameron is our self-proclaimed super-nerd. Level up!
KatieKnightTax ManagerTax Manager by trade, but her #1 job is being mom to her kiddos, no matter how old they get. If she’s out of office, there’s a 100% chance she’s boating at the lake.
IsabelLiraTax Department AdministratorWhen she isn’t keeping the tax department under control, you will likely find Isabel road-tripping the great state of Texas with her family.
DianaLopezFinancial AnalystDiana’s motto? Breathe, stay present, and find the joy — in every tech shift and every moment.
LocLuBookkeeping SpecialistWhen Loc isn’t balancing books, he’s serving aces on the tennis court or racking up wins in his favorite video games.
MatthewMannTax Senior IIWhen Matthew isn’t inside working on your tax return, you can find him outside fishing or cheering his daughter on at all her sporting events.
Celebrating Wins Together
LesleyMezaTax Department SupportSupporting our tax department by day, spending time with her three-year-old daughter by night, and staying fueled by the Starbucks running through her veins.
MaryNelsonTax SupervisorMary does it all. For MGA, she works as a tax supervisor. At home, she is the full-time chauffeur and fan club president for her two kids.
TamNguyenTax SupervisorOutside of MGA, you can find Tam enjoying art in many forms, including his own which is regularly displayed in local galleries.
VanNguyenTax SupervisorFoodie with an adventurous spirit. Creative with a passion for drawing. Stereotypical accountant? We think not!
RickyOrtegaTax ManagerRicky is either local and exploring cafes in the Heights or a world traveler and exploring multiple countries at a time. But he's always in bed by 10 pm.
NatalyPerezTax SupervisorOutside of tax season, Nataly can be found trying the newest restaurants or volunteering at the local animal shelter.
KellenPrinceTax ManagerBetween shredding waves, Kellen shreds the TCJA and the CARES Act to ensure his clients have the knowledge and confidence to reach the next level.
ShelbyPyeattTax Department AdministratorShelby adds a little bit of rock n roll to our team — when she's not out chasing her favorite bands. We've dubbed her our Ops Team Rockstar.
AliciaRapiniTax Senior IIWhen she's not cranking out tax returns, she's probably saying hi to a dog she passed, traveling to different cities for live music, or cooking delicious Italian food.
SamanthaRodriguezSenior Financial AnalystBeing fully remote allows the best of both worlds for this full-time Financial Analyst, who is also Mom to two toddlers.
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KathrynSandersPrincipalWhen she isn’t putting in long hours for her clients, she’s playing with her 707 horsepower Dodge Challenger Hellcat or cruising in her jeep.
RebeccaSchrofTax Senior IIShe like puzzles, lay down time, being in bed by 9pm, and of course, preparing your tax returns. Becca is our resident 90-year-old.
SamanthaSickerTax SeniorHas your accountant backpacked 2,000 miles across the Continental Divide? No? Well, meet Sam.
JasonSmithTax ManagerJason, our socially flamboyant Tax Maestro, expertly juggles numbers by day and axes by night. Make sure you don't get on his bad side.
LindySmithTax SupervisorPerfecting tax returns. Volunteering in the community. Chasing great foodie finds. Lindy has perfected the art of balance.
TraceeTallasDirector of T.A.S.C.As the manager of the T.A.S.C. group or as mom extraordinaire, Tracee truly believes in making the complicated simple.
JordanTrousdaleTax SupervisorIn addition to being an avid sports fan, Jordan is a real team player here at MGA.
MadisonVelkaTax AssociateMadison's passions include tax returns, photography, and cruises. Not necessarily in that order.
DeyciVillarrealAccounting CoordinatorDeyci is a dedicated member of our F.A.S.T. team who loves road tripping, her family, and all things Houston sports.
LauraWatralTax ManagerTax Manager. Mom. Avid Peloton Runner. Margarita Enthusiast. Laura has the balance of life figured out.
Curious About Life at MGA? Visit MGA Together →
AmandaWilkinsonTax Senior IIAmanda is an accountant by trade and an artist at heart. Watercolor and acrylic paintings, ink drawings, and in-office white board masterpieces are her specialties.
CoreyYawakieTax Senior IIWhen Corey isn't outside hiking or backpacking, you can find him tackling your tax returns or spinning vinyl records or maybe even both at the same time?!




