At ADKF, we are fortunate to work alongside individuals whose journeys and values bring richness and depth to our team. One such individual is Jinsu Kim, a recently promoted Tax Senior III, whose story is marked by resilience, curiosity, and a deep commitment to personal and professional growth. Jinsu was born in South Korea and … Read more
Elizabeth Brophy, CPA, joined ADKF in 2023 as an Audit Senior III, bringing with her a strong background in public accounting and a commitment to building relationships with clients. In January 2025, she was promoted to Audit Manager, a role she stepped into with confidence and a clear sense of purpose. Originally from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, … Read more
Stephen Cole joined the ADKF family in the Spring of 2023 as a Tax Manager, bringing over nine years of accounting experience. Adapting to new environments and challenges is something he’s quite accustomed to and welcomes. Born in Miami, Florida, Stephen lived there for three months before moving to Kingston, Jamaica, where he stayed until … Read more
Among the intricate web of administrative professionals, some stand out with their shining experience, accompanied by an unwavering passion for organization and efficiency. Sarah Goddard is a seasoned administrative expert. She has 19 years of experience marked by dedication, adaptability, and a profound love for streamlining processes. She joined the ADKF family in November 2021. … Read more
Briana Costa – one of the leading faces of ADKFs CAS (Client Accounting Services) team! Brianna took a roundabout way to reach Texas and ADKF, but she is an integral part of our team. Born and raised in Massachusetts, she moved to Colorado and eventually Portland, Oregon. Originally, she felt destined to follow in her … Read more
Meet Will Smith, one of our extraordinary Senior Auditors! Despite his title and impressive work history, Will did not originally plan to be an accountant. Instead, he strived for a career in pharmacy; however, those fateful chemistry classes did not go as planned. Unsure of the next steps, Will leaned on the advice of a … Read more
Introducing Jay Garcia, one of our latest employees to receive his CPA license and be promoted to tax manager! Jay received his Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Texas at San Antonio and contrary to this degree path, Jay was interested in becoming an archeologist! To further explore this passion, he added a second … Read more
Meet Michelle Lowe, SHRM-CP our Corporate Recruiter and Talent Acquisition extraordinaire. Michelle received her Bachelor of Science in 2003 with a major in Human Resources. She continued her education at the University of Phoenix receiving her Masters degree in HR Management and Marketing in 2009. While working in Human Resources, Michelle studied for, and became … Read more
Audit Partner, Joe Hernandez was born and raised in San Antonio. After graduation from Judson High School, he chose to stay in San Antonio and attend the University of Texas at San Antonio. At UTSA, Joe received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 1993 and quickly jumped into public accounting, working for Ernst … Read more
