Emily graduated from Texas A&M as a member of the Class of 2018 and PPA Group 26, earning her BBA in Accounting and Masters in Financial Management. She began her career in Houston with Deloitte’s Private Wealth Tax Group where she focused on privately held partnerships, trusts, and individual tax compliance. After nearly 4 years of Big 4 Firm experience, Emily is excited to work on clients closer to home.

Emily was born and raised in College Station, TX where she attended Brazos Christian School for 14 years. In college, she was involved in various student organizations including Business Student Council and Breakaway Ministries. Emily’s favorite thing to do is spend time with her family. She loves sports, playing golf, and trying new restaurants. Emily also enjoys cooking, long walks, and lots of coffee!

Ashlyn is currently in her senior year at Texas A&M University to earn her BBA in Accounting as well as obtain certificates in Nonprofit Management and Internal Audit. Ashlyn is a member of First Baptist Church of College Station, where she currently leads a college small group and helps lead worship.

Ashlyn is from The Woodlands, TX. In her free time, Ashlyn enjoys baking, running, playing games, and spending time with friends and family.

Grant graduated from Texas A&M University as a member of the Class of 2021 and PPA Group 29, earning his BBA in Accounting and MS in Taxation. After graduation, Grant worked for Deloitte’s multistate tax practice, gaining experience predominantly in the investment management industry. During this time, he obtained his CPA license and relocated to College Station in the spring of 2023. After spending a year working virtually, Grant decided to seek local employment opportunities and started at TDC in July 2024.

Grant was born in Maryland but grew up in San Antonio. He met his wife, Victoria, at Texas A&M and they married in 2024. Victoria works in full-time ministry as Coordinator at the Aggie Baptist Student Ministry. Together, they enjoy spending time with friends and family, exercising, reading, and traveling.

Bruce graduated with high honors from Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Tx, earning his BBA in Accounting. Bruce obtained his CPA license in 1983 while working as a financial auditor for a local CPA firm in Mineral Wells, Tx. He moved back to Waco, Tx and worked as a Tax Manager at KPMG until taking a position as Controller/CFO at a wholesale distribution company. After eighteen years the company was sold and Bruce moved to College Station where he served as Controller in a variety of industries, including defense contracting, specialty manufacturing and internet service provider.

Bruce was born and raised in Waco, Texas. He met his wife, Linda, in junior high and they were married in 1974. Linda taught elementary and high school for many years in the Waco area and as an Instructional Design Specialist at Blinn College. Bruce and Linda have two daughters and six grandchildren. They enjoy spending time with their grandchildren and relaxing at their lake house on Lake Limestone.

Ella graduated from Texas A&M University as Class of 2020 and was part of the Professional Program of Accounting (PPA) Group 27. Ella passed all four parts of the CPA Exam upon graduation and obtained her license in 2022. Her professional experience includes working on the tax team at RSM in Austin and then as the Bond and Capital Asset Accountant at Leander ISD.

Ella grew up in Mildred, Texas and met her husband, Landon, in Intermediate Accounting at Mays Business School. They have moved to the BCS area to be near family and raise their son, Asa. They are parishioners at St. Thomas Aquinas and love to hike, go camping, cook, and be outdoors.

Daniel graduated from Ave Maria University in 2021, earning his bachelor’s degree in accounting. Daniel is currently attending Texas A&M and will earn his MS in accounting in 2025. Prior to attending Ave Maria University, Daniel spent five and a half years in the Army with the 173^rd Airborne Brigade in Italy and the 82^nd Airborne Division in Norh Carolina. Daniel enjoys spending his free time outdoors, and some of his favorite hobbies include running, hiking, fishing and golf. Daniel is also currently serving as the Grand Knight of the Navasota Knights of Columbus Council.

Aileen graduated from Abilene Christian University in 2014, earning her Master’s in Accountancy. She obtained her CPA license in 2020 while working for a manufacturing company.

Aileen grew up in Yantai, China. While attending Austin Chinese Church, she met her husband, Frank, who grew up in Vancouver, Canada. Frank is a mathematician and works at Texas A&M. They like spending time hiking and cooking. They attend Grace Bible Church and volunteer with Bridges International, and enjoy opportunities to fellowship with friends.

Alline has been with the firm since 1989. She is a 4th generation Grimes County native and obtained her BBA in Accounting and Finance from Texas A&M University in 1985. She completed her CPA certification in 1989. Alline began her career in audit and taxation but eventually focused only on taxation. She now works part-time during the busy season and primarily reviews all types of tax returns for the partners in the firm.

Alline married her Navasota High School sweetheart in 1983 and they were blessed to raise 3 children in Aggieland. They now have 6 grandchildren. She has always volunteered with her church and has served on numerous non-profits including sporting, charitable, educational and religious organizations mostly as the treasurer.  Alline loves all outdoor activities such as waterskiing, boating, hunting, horseback riding, tennis and golf.

Esther graduated cum laude from Texas A&M University in 2014 with both a BBA and MS in Accounting. She earned her CPA license in 2016 after passing all four sections of the exam on her first try. Esther joined TDC in 2016 and is fluent in Spanish, enjoying the opportunity to assist Spanish-speaking clients.

Esther and her husband, Jose Leonel, have four children – Adan, Diana, Leo, and Agustín. Jose owns a construction company focused on remodeling. Outside of work, Esther stays busy with her kids’ school activities and managing their family farm near Hearne, where they’re working toward homesteading goals, including adding a family milk cow. The Parras are active members of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, where Esther serves as a catechist.