BORSCHOW & CO - Key Persons
Abraham Ortiz was born and raised in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the Technological Institute of Ciudad Juárez.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Certified Public Account and Tax Partner at Lauterbach
- Tax Partner
Adrian Brito is a Certified Public Account and tax partner at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. Adrian has a Bachelor of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Information Systems both from New Mexico State University.
After earning his degrees, he began his accounting career at Sandia National Laboratories and then KPMG. Adrian joined the tax department at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. in 2006 and became a shareholder in 2013. Throughout his career, Adrian has served a diverse client base ranging in size and industry. Adrian now specializes in the rental real estate industry as well as partnership and corporate taxation.
Adrian is a native El Pasoan and an active member of the community. He currently serves as the vice president of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants - El Paso Chapter, a board member of the New Mexico State University's College of Business Advisory Board, and the stake financial clerk for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Adrian is also a member of Leadership El Paso Class XXXVIIII and Progress 321.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Accountancy, New Mexico State University
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Job Titles:
- Associate at Lauterbach
- Senior Tax Associate
Alejandro Alvara is a Senior Tax Associate at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. Alejandro earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from The University of Texas at El Paso. He will be graduating from the Master of Accountancy program at The University of Texas in Fall 2022 and will then begin working towards earning his Certified Public Accountant license.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, The University of Texas at El Paso
Job Titles:
- Firm Administrator / HR Director
Job Titles:
- Audit Associate at Lauterbach
Alfredo De Santiago is an Audit Associate at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Master of Accountancy from The University of Texas at El Paso.
Alfredo joined the audit team at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. in 2022 as an Audit Associate. He has experience in general accounting for clients in the construction industry.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration-Accounting, The University of Texas at El Paso.
Master of Accountancy, The University of Texas at El Paso
Job Titles:
- Client Accounting Service
Job Titles:
- Tax Manager
- Certified Public Accountant and Tax Supervisor at Lauterbach
Bijal is a Certified Public Accountant and Tax Supervisor at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. Bijal was born and raised in India where she earned her Bachelor of Commerce at Gujarat University. In 1999, she moved to Chicago, IL and worked as a senior accountant for the City of McHenry, IL. Bijal moved to El Paso 2003 and began a private bookkeeping practice working with clients in the food service, franchise, jewelry and whole furniture industries. In 2012, she began working for a local corporation as the assistant controller.
Job Titles:
- Tax Manager
- Tax Manager at Lauterbach
Briana M. Gomez-Valenzuela is a Tax Manager at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. She has served a diverse client base ranging in size and industry and currently specializes in closely-held/family owned businesses and cross border tax planning and compliance.
Briana joined the Firm's tax team in 2011 as an intern while completing her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a concentration in banking and financial planning.She earned her degree in 2011 and joined the tax team fulltime as a Tax Associate in 2012. Briana was promoted to Senior Tax Associate in 2014, Supervisor in 2016 and Manager in 2020.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Accountancy, New Mexico State University
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Certified Public Account and Tax Partner at the Local Accounting Firm, Lauterbach
- Tax Partner
Cindy Fields is a Certified Public Account and tax partner at the local accounting firm, Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. Cindy has a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at El Paso.
After earning her degree, she began her accounting career working for Coopers & Lybrand and later owned her own firm. Cindy joined Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. as a tax partner in 1997. Throughout her career, Cindy has served a diverse client base ranging in size and industry. Cindy specializes in Cross-border Businesses, Automobile Dealerships, Farming and Ranching, and Restaurants.
Cindy is a native El Pasoan and an active member of the community. She was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to serve two terms on the Finance Commission of Texas. She is a graduate of the 25th class of Leadership El Paso. Cindy currently serves as a board member of El Paso Children's Hospital, a committee member of Paso del Norte Health Foundation Finance, Audit and Investment committee, a board member and Treasure of Hub of Human Innovation, and a member of the UTEP Accounting and Information Systems Advisory Council.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, The University of Texas at El Paso
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
The El Paso Chapter of the TSCPA
Cody Pifer was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa.
After earning his undergraduate degree in 2016, Cody began his career in the State of Iowa's Office of Auditor. For four years, he gained government audit experience and advanced from an Assistant Auditor to Senior Auditor.
In 2020, Cody joined the audit team at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. as an Audit Associate. He has since gained experience auditing financial institutions, restaurants, employee benefit plans and manufacturers.
Cody is currently working towards earning his license as a Certified Public Accountant.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Simpson College
Job Titles:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Partner
- Tax Partner
Cyndi Maestas-Henry is a Certified Public Accountant and tax partner at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. Cyndi graduated with a Bachelor of Accountancy from New Mexico State University and has over thirty years of experience.
After earning her degree, she began her accounting career with the national accounting firm, KPMG, and later worked for Helen of Troy and a local accounting firm. Cyndi joined Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. in 2007 and became a tax partner in 2014.
Throughout her career, Cyndi has served a diverse client base ranging in size and industry. Cyndi specializes in closely-held/family-owned businesses. Cyndi is an active member of the community. She currently serves as a board member and assistant treasurer for El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, board member of the Junior League Endowment Fund, board member and treasurer of Candlelighters of West Texas/Southern New Mexico, a committee member of Rotary Club of El Paso, a member of Executive Forum, and a member of the New Mexico State University Business Advisory Council. She is also a graduate of the 31st class of Leadership El Paso.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy, New Mexico State University
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
The El Paso Chapter of the TSCPA
Job Titles:
- Client Accounting Service
Job Titles:
- Associate at Lauterbach
- Audit Associate
Jacob Theveny is an Audit Associate at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. Jacob has a Bachelor of Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University. Prior to pursuing a career in accounting, Jacob served as a Sergeant in the US Army.
Jamayra joined the Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. Tax team as an Intern early in 2022 and was brought on full-time later in 2022. She has experience in tax preparation, planning and compliance for individuals, partnerships, corporations and non-profit organizations.
Job Titles:
- Associate at Lauterbach
- Senior Tax Associate
Jesus Aguilar is a Senior Tax Associate at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. Jesus has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Texas at El Paso.
While completing his degrees, he worked for a local public accounting firm gaining experience in tax preparation for corporations, partnerships, nonprofits, and individuals. Jesus joined the tax team at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. in 2023.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, The University of Texas at El Paso
Master of Accountancy, The University of Texas at El Paso
Job Titles:
- Audit Manager
- Certified Public Accountant
Jose Garcia is a Certified Public Accountant an Audit & Assurance Manger. Jose has a Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting from The University of Texas at El Paso.
Mr. Garcia join Lauterbach' Borschow & Co.'s Audit & Assurance team as an Audit Associate in 2002, was promoted to Senior Audit Associate in 2005, Audit Supervisor in 2009 and Audit Manager in 2022.
Throughout his career, Jose has served a diverse client base ranging in size and industry. He specializes in Accounting and Tax Preparation, Planning and Compliance for closely held/family owned construction and real estate businesses.
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting, UTEP
Job Titles:
- Marketing Director
- Marketing Director at Lauterbach
Marcy Quintana is the Marketing Director at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from The University of Texas at El Paso and an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fashion Design from El Paso Community College.
Before joining Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. in early 2023, Marcy was a Senior Account Executive at a local advertising agency. During her fourteen-plus years at the agency, she gained experience working with local and regional clients with a focus on financial institutions, health systems, and utility companies.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, University of Texas at El Paso
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fashion Design, El Paso Community College
Job Titles:
- Client Accounting Service
Job Titles:
- Audit Associate
- Audit Associate at Lauterbach
Melissa Rios is an Audit Associate at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. She earned her degree in Bachelor of Business in Accounting at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Melissa first joined Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. in 2021 as an Audit Associate. She has some experience in new business formation and auditing clients in the financial, non-profit, and manufacturing industries.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration-Accounting, The University of Texas at El Paso
Job Titles:
- Client Accounting Services Senior Manager
Job Titles:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Tax Associate
Oscar Gomez is a Certified Public Accountant and Tax Associate at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. Oscar received his Juris Doctorate from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law in September 2022 and recently passed the Texas State Bar exam. Oscar was admitted in April 2023 to the State Bar of Texas and is licensed to practice law in Texas.
Oscar earned his license as a Certified Public Accountant in 2019. He joined the tax team at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. in 2021. Prior to joining the Firm, Oscar working in government accounting and finance and has experience working in public accounting with clients in the healthcare and retail industries.
Education
Juris Doctor, University of New Hampshire - Franklin Pierce School of Law
Master of Accountancy, The University of Texas at El Paso
Job Titles:
- Associate at Lauterbach
- Tax Associate
Raul Salcido is a Tax Associate at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. Raul has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from The University of Texas at El Paso.
Raul worked for local accounting firms and owned a tax preparation company. He joined the Tax team at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. in 2022 as a Tax Associate. Raul has experience in tax preparation, planning and compliance for individuals, partnerships, and corporations in the auto dealership, construction, financial, manufacturing and real estate industries.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, The University of Texas at El Paso
Job Titles:
- Partner
- ABV / Audit Partner
Richard Miller is a Certified Public Account and audit & assurance partner at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. Richard has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin.
Richard began his career in the El Paso office of the national firm, Coopers & Lybrand. After leaving the national firm, he began a 15-year career in the financial services industry and served as the Chief Financial Officer of a local credit union. Richard joined Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. in 1998 and became a shareholder in 2005. Throughout his career, Richard has served a diverse client base ranging in size and industry. Richard now specializes in financial institutions, financial services, real estate, manufacturing, retail, employee benefits, valuation, and school districts.
Richard is a native El Pasoan and an active member of the community. He has served as the treasurer of the El Paso Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation and as a board member of the El Paso Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, The University of Texas at Austin
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
New Mexico Society of Certified Public Accountants
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Financial Managers Society
Job Titles:
- Client Accounting Service / Administration
Job Titles:
- Associate at Lauterbach
- Tax Associate
Shane Tauber is a Tax Associate at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. Shane has a Bachelor of Accounting and a Master of Accounting from New Mexico State University. He joined the Tax team at Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. in 2023 and will focus on tax preparation, planning and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting, New Mexico State University
Master of Accountancy, New Mexico State University