About Us
Kim Robinson, MBA, EA
Partner
Kim Robinson was raised in Rapid City and graduated from Central High School. She served 20 years in the SD Army National Guard before retiring at the rank of Major. During her military career, she strengthened the leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills she now uses every day when working with clients and business owners.
Kim earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Dakota and her master’s degree from Colorado Technical University. While in school, she learned first-hand the importance of a trusted advisor when her daughter was diagnosed with a chronic health condition. Going through that process showed her how important it is to have trusted professionals who are knowledgeable and genuinely invested in helping people navigate difficult situations. That experience continues to influence the way she works with clients today.
She began her tax and accounting career managing a multi-state tax firm, where she discovered a passion for helping individuals and business owners navigate tax challenges and IRS issues. Wanting to expand her knowledge and experience, she earned her Enrolled Agent credential and continued advanced training in tax resolution and business taxation. Over more than 15 years since her master’s degree, Kim has worked with a wide variety of small businesses and understands the day-to-day challenges owners face. She believes accounting and tax planning should help business owners make informed decisions rather than simply meet filing requirements. Her approach is practical, straightforward, and tailored to the needs of each client.
Kim and her husband, Bracken, have four children. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, baking, volunteering, and supporting local charities and community events.
Paul Rodriguez, CPA
Partner
Paul grew up in the Black Hills area and graduated from Sturgis Brown High School in 2003. Upon graduating High School, Paul immediately shipped off to Army Basic Training to join the South Dakota Army National Guard. Paul is currently active in the SDARNG, at the rank of Major. Paul has one combat deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
Paul attended college at Black Hills State University, graduating in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in professional accountancy. Upon graduating, he accepted a position as a financial controller for a hospitality and gaming company in Deadwood, SD. He later took a position with a public accounting firm, where he would work toward and obtain his Certified Public Accountant license.
Paul and his wife, Leslie, along with their three children, Zoe, Easton, and Ava, reside in Summerset, SD. Paul is very active in the community. He served on the board of directors for Post 22 American Legion and Veteran’s Helping Hands Project. He is actively involved with his church as an Elder and participates in various ministries. He volunteers as a baseball coach for Canyon Lake Little League. He also enjoys participating in recreational sports leagues, such as city basketball and softball.
His professional passion has driven him to provide much-needed tax and accounting services to his business clients and individual tax clients. He is a committed professional with an exceptional background and has a great support system from friends and family.
Tom Alvarez, CPA, MBT
Partner
Tom has more than 35 years of experience helping his clients with their accounting, tax planning, and tax compliance requirements. He started his career at PWC (one of the nation’s top two firms) where he rose to Senior Manager before leaving to a multinational client as Director of Tax.
He has extensive experience in individual taxation, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations. He is also very experienced in international tax matters, always keeping his clients’ goals and plans at the forefront of his strategies and ideas. Tom’s strong interpersonal skills and technical expertise foster a relaxed environment where his clients feel comfortable asking questions to help them understand the intricacies of their personal and business tax situations.
Tom holds a Master’s in Business Taxation from the University of Southern California and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in South Dakota (he passed the CPA exam on his first attempt). Tom has been published in major tax journals.
Our Associates & Assistants
Alexis
Sjomeling
brian
sanders
Matthew
Keszler
Taya
Bolstad
Our Associates & Assistants
Alexis
Sjomeling
brian
sanders
Matthew
Keszler