Ruben Valdes, EA, USTCP
Where do you reside? Austin, Texas What got you involved in the tax profession? I grew up in the accounting world. My mother was an accountant, and from an early age, I saw firsthand the impact that good financial/t... Ruben Valdes, EA, USTCP
Yehuda Tenenbaum, EA
Where do you reside? Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Besides for a few years in school in New Jersey and then Israel, I’ve spent my whole life here in Baltimore. I really took it for granted that Baltimore is so close to our nation’... Yehuda Tenenbaum, EA
Anish Sanghi
Where do you reside? I currently live in Boston, Massachusetts. What got you involved in the tax profession? I first became interested in accounting in high school, and eventually, I liked the problem-solving and regulator... Anish Sanghi, EA
Anisha Bailey, EA
Where do you reside? Cincinnati, Ohio area What got you involved in the tax profession? In 2006, with the goal of becoming a certified professional accountant (CPA), I decided to go back to school for accounting because... Anisha Bailey, EA
Nayo Carter-Gray, EA
Where do you reside? Baltimore, Maryland What got you involved in the tax profession? I started in high school when I had my first summer job and discovered I could get a tax refund. I charged all my f... Nayo Carter-Gray, EA
Timalyn Bowens, EA
Where do you reside? Louisville, Kentucky What got you involved in the tax profession? I knew I wanted to go into the accounting industry in high school but after taking my first tax class I became intrigued. In 2011, I ... Timalyn Bowens, EA
Chelsea Rustek, EA
Where do you reside? Crystal River, Florida What got you involved in the tax profession? I’ll be honest, the profession found me. I went to college with no degree or job in mind, per se, but my brother urged me to bec... Chelsea Rustek, EA
Jake Johnstun, EA, NTPI Fellow®
Where do you reside? Ogden, Utah What got you involved in the tax profession? I am a third-generation accountant and second-generation enrolled agent. What is your day job? I run my pr...
Roslyn Haynie Banks, EA
Where do you reside? Williamsburg, Virginia What got you involved in the tax profession? Working on my family farm in the Northern Neck of Virginia as a child. I took an accounting course in high school, went to c... Roslyn Haynie Banks, EA
Shonna Bedford, EA
Where do you reside? I live in Pasco County, Florida. What got you involved in the tax profession? My father had been an enrolled agent and tax attorney. He passed away last year. My whole life was surrounded by tax season...
Pat Dimmitt
Where do you reside? Indianapolis, Indiana What got you involved in the tax profession? A bad economy! My undergraduate degree was in finance, and I had hoped to work in banking. My first job after graduation was...