VIEBIG - Key Persons


Ben McCommon

Job Titles:
  • Junior Tax Accountant
Ben is a Texas A&M graduate who joined the firm in 2013. He has a wide range of knowledge in a variety of accounting areas, including oil & gas, real estate and private foundations. He enjoys the outdoors and cooking for family and friends.

Charles B. McCommon

Job Titles:
  • Senior Tax Accountant
Charles is a graduate of Texas A&M University who joined the firm in 2000. He also has an MS in Finance from the University of Houston.

Chelsea Rodriguez

Job Titles:
  • Bookkeeping Consultant
Chelsea first joined the firm in 2008 and returned in 2020 after moving back to Houston. She is a professional bookkeeper and has extensive knowledge in QuickBooks. Chelsea and her husband, Carlos, enjoy weekend adventures with their sons.

David P. Farra

Job Titles:
  • Senior Tax Manager
Tim is a University of Houston graduate who joined the firm in 1978. He is knowledgeable in corporation and partnership taxation as well as estate and trust planning/compliance. Tim and his wife, Diana, enjoy weekends at their place in the country. David is a University of Houston graduate who joined the firm in 1988. He is experienced in a wide range of tax matters and has substantial understanding of accounting information systems. David enjoys reading and discussing politics.

Deborah Howard

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
Deborah is a graduate of Lamar University - Orange who joined the firm in 1999. She has extensive experience in bookkeeping and payroll matters. She is a member of the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers and is Quickbooks Online certified. She enjoys spending time with family when away from the office.

Erica Brown

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant to Mr.
Erica joined the firm in 2021 and has been a dedicated assistant to Dick Viebig and other members of the Senior tax team. She enjoys spending time with family and is active in many parent organizations.

Gay Hillman

Gay Hillman was the firm office manager from 1971 to 2021. She remains a part-time consultant, providing support for several long-time clients. She enjoys spending time with family in Texas and Florida.

Jennifer Holwell

Job Titles:
  • Tax Consultant
Jennifer is a graduate of Colorado State University who joined the firm in 2006. She is experienced in a variety of accounting areas, including partnerships, real estate, and individuals. She enjoys spending time outdoors with family and is active with her three children.

Kari L. Montgomery

Job Titles:
  • Senior Tax Accountant
Kari is a graduate of the University of Houston who joined the firm in 2005. She is experienced in a wide range of tax matters focusing on individuals and small businesses. She enjoys spending time with family and is active with her two young daughters.

Katrina Doherty

Job Titles:
  • Professional Administrator
Katrina is a graduate of the University of Houston who joined the firm in 2023. She is experienced in accounting support and provides assistance to the professional staff. She is passionate about literature and enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter.

Kristen Webber

Job Titles:
  • Junior Tax Accountant
Kristen is a graduate of Texas State University who joined the firm in 2023. She also received her MBA from the University of Houston at Victoria and is currently working towards her CPA License. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs and being outdoors. Kristen is also an advocate for the Epilepsy Foundation and enjoys serving her community.

Miranda Charles

Job Titles:
  • Office Associate
Miranda is enrolled in Houston Community College and joined the firm in 2022. She spends most of her free time attending music events, playing volleyball in the park, or enjoying time with friends and family.

Richard T. McCommon - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
  • Tax Manager
Rick is a University of Houston graduate who joined the firm in 1977. His practice includes extensive experience in partnerships, real estate and oil & gas tax matters. His outside interests include maintaining his classic mustangs.

Sandy Martinez

Job Titles:
  • Time and Billing Manager
Sandy joined the firm in 2021 and is fundamental to our billing and timekeeping system. She is passionale about helping others in need and loves being "Gigi" to her grandkids. She also enjoys bike riding when she can. (80's music rules)

Timothy M. McCommon - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
  • Tax Manager
Tim is a University of Houston graduate who joined the firm in 1978. He is knowledgeable in corporation and partnership taxation as well as estate and trust planning/compliance. Tim and his wife, Diana, enjoy weekends at their place in the country.

V. Richard Viebig - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
  • Tax Manager
Dick is the firm's founder and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Rice University. He has been a part-time lecturer in taxation at Rice University's Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business since its inception in 1976. He is a founding member of the Wednesday Tax Forum, and is a trustee of the Joe Barnhart Foundation, which operates educational support programs and an art museum in Beeville, Texas. He also is a life-long episcopal church choir singer.