Synchronization for Better Balance

The firm’s associates are known for their experience, accuracy, honesty and consistency (and many for their long tenure.) They all have expertise in specific areas and a willingness to share knowledge to help create a better overall picture of our clients’ financial situations. With these combined efforts we can create
a better overall financial balance and help our clients grow.

Key associates include:

James DiFrancesco
CPA
James has two decades of experience in accounting and finances. He received his BBA, with a double major in accounting and finance, from Texas A&M in 1985, obtained his CPA license in 1992 and established the company in 1994 with an emphasis on a personal, one-on-one approach. James is married and has three daughters adopted from China.
E-mail: james_d@jdacpas.com

Sandy Tyler
CPA
Sandy comes to us with over thirty years of accounting experience in both industrial and public sectors. She received her Bachelors degree in accounting, from McNeese State University, in 1977, and obtained her C.P. A. license in 1995. Sandy joined the firm in 2007 after having been with the firm of Theron Dossey, C.P.A. for seventeen years. She is married and has one daughter, two sons, and one grandson.
E-mail: sandy_t@jdacpas.com

William A. Combe, Jr.
CPA
Bill has over thirty years of accounting experience in the public sector and as a project supervisor for a tax software company. He received his Bachelors degree from New York Institute of Technology in 1977 and obtained his CPA license from the State of New York in 1985 and from the State of Texas in 2006. He is married and has no children.
Email: bill_c@jdacpas.com

Yvette McCroskey
Office Manager
Yvette has recently joined the firm to relieve the staff of the administrative portion of the business so that they can focus on our clients' needs. She is a previous business owner with a wealth of management experience. Yvette has two daughters.
Email: yvette_m@jdacpas.com

Louise Huckabay
Para-Professional
Louise has over thirty-five years of accounting experience in both the industrial and public sectors. She joined the firm in 2001 and has been a mainstay of the tax department ever since. Louise has two daughters, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
E-mail: louise_h@jdacpas.com

Crystal Cortez-Zelaya
Para-Professional
Crystal is primarily responsible for seeing that things work smoothly in the office, to give our clients the closest personal attention possible. She also does accounting work and assists with our tax, payroll and bookkeeping projects. Crystal joined the firm in 2002, received her BBA from the University of Houston in 2005 and is currently attending the University of St. Thomas graduate program.
E-mail: crystal_c@jdacpas.com

Charlotte Shanks
Para-Professional
Charlotte joined us in 2004, bringing over (30) years of business and accounting experience to the firm. She is our QuickBooks guru and can handle all your QuickBooks problems, help integrate your QuickBooks account with ours or answer any QuickBooks questions. She has two sons, one is a graduate student at Texas A&M University, the other an undergraduate student at the University of Oklahoma.
E-mail: charlotte_s@jdacpas.com

Deb Smith
Para-Professional
Deb comes to us with over 25 years of accounting experience and is a Certified Professional Bookkeeper. She also has QuickBooks expertise and can help you with your QuickBooks questions. She joined the firm in 2007 after having been with the firm of Theron Dossey, CPA for three years. Deb has one daughter.
E-mail: deb_s@jdacpas.com

Nataly Perez
Clerical Staff / Payroll Processor
Nataly joined the firm in 2005 as an intern from Lamar High School. After graduating she remained and has continued to learn the business ever since. She is currently our “jack of all trades,” helping (and learning) in every department. Nataly is also studying at the University of Houston, pursuing a degree in psychology.
E-mail: nataly_p@jdacpas.com