It's about the People...

The Tax Trailer team feels a lot like family. We love coming to work everyday, and want our clients to feel the same way.

We view our services as equal parts relationship and business. We listen to our clients, and understand that your work and financial needs are unique to you. We personalize all our services to make sure our relationships with our clients are sustainable, and that above all, our clients trust us.
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Name
Chelle Martinez

Education
BFA from The New School University NYC, Quickbooks Pro Advisor

Years with the Trailer
16

Work History​
I have been doing bookkeeping and advisory since I accidentally stumbled into a temp
job in 1997. From there, I have had the pleasure of learning from many talented
entrepreneurs and business people. Owned my own business for 3 years before joining
The Tax Trailer in 2006.

Work History
That was then and this is now.  The important thing: my home is at The Tax Trailer.

Family Situation​
Married to Paul, the coolest dude ever. Imogene is my super radical daughter.
Polito and Lilith are my new rescue mutts. 12-18 chickens (# will fluctuate).

Things I love
My Family and friends. Music. Singing. Travel. Animals. Organization (yay!)
Shopping (hate to admit). The day after my hair is done. Food. Learning new
things. And you of course! LOVE FEST!

Things I do not love
I have decided to not go there...but I can for sure complain over a drink or two.

What I do at the Tax Trailer
I have decided to not go there...but I can for sure complain over a drink or two. I am the COO and I run the office. I am head of Account Services and specialize in
bookkeeping, advisory, software and systems efficiency.

What I love about the Tax Trailer
You!​​​

CHELLE MARTINEZ
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Name
Jesse Kelly-Landes CPA

Education
BA in History from UT
Masters in Accountancy from Texas State

Years with the Trailer
.5

Family Situation
Married to my job!! Just kidding, I love the Tax Trailer, but I actually have a husband named Mark, and three somewhat demanding cats with very embarrassing names.

Work History
Before working at the Tax Trailer I worked in a large corporate accounting firm where I was exposed to a wide variety of tax work. Prior to that I managed and kept books for a variety of small businesses, while always dabbling in many other colorful side gigs. 

Things I Love
Making things that I can wear, making things that I can eat, traveling, dancing, wine, World War II era spy novels, Fauvism, Cubism, Suprematism, the Mummy movie franchise, sunny days, rainy days, snowy days, blackened marshmallows.

Things I Do Not Love
Sloth. Not to be confused with sloths. I love sloths. I think their patience and determination are admirable qualities. 

What I Do At the Tax Trailer
Tax preparation and bookkeeping. 

What I Love About the Tax Trailer
There's a great can-do spirit here. I feel lucky to work in a place where teamwork is at the core of business operations. We also truly support and believe in our clients. ​

JESSE KELLY-LANDES 
​CPA
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Nathaniel Lounsbury
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NATHANIEL LOUNSBURY ESQ

ACCOUNT SERVICES TEAM

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Name
Amanda Soisson

​Education
B.S. Texas A&M, 1994

Years with the Trailer
5

Work History
Too much to put here! I have had a long career successfully supporting small businesses of all kinds.

Family Situation
Cute husband. Two darling sons, ages 20 and 17.

Things I love
Crossword puzzles, Wordle, Marvel movies, yoga, chips/queso.

Things I do not love
Cilantro.

What I do at the Tax Trailer
Account management, bookkeeping.
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What I love about the Tax Trailer
Everyone supports each other, and we work as a team to take care of our clients.

AMANDA SOISSON
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Name:
Chanel Quiñones


​Education
Some college QBO Pro Advisor


Years with the Trailer
4.5

Work History
Started in music now I'm here! I've interned, assisted, worked and managed for festivals and live music events since Fun Fun Fun Festival was around (iykyk). Fast forward a few years later and a few titles later you now have an Admin & Account Manager

Family Situation
It's Amalia's world and we're just livin in it.

Things I love
New music. Old music. MUSIC. Traveling to new places just to eat. My friends & family. Organization. Being cozy. Good vibes.

Things I do not love
Mean people. Scary movies. General Admission. COVID.

What I do at the Tax Trailer
Account manager & GIF sharer. 
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What I love about the Tax Trailer
Everyone is BRILLIANT! I know that I can always go to them if I have a question or if I just want to learn something new. ​

CHANEL QUINO​NES
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Debra Adams

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DEBRA ADAMS
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Elle Treadway

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ELLE TREADWAY
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Name
Lisa Schemanske

Birthday

August 17, 1965. Hear me roar.

Education
 83-88 B.S.B.A Lawrence Technological University 88-90 Peace Corps Kenya, Small Enterprise Development

Years with The Trailer
 1 and counting

Family Situation
Married filing jointly. Two wonderful dependents.

Work History
 After a stint at IBM, I chose smaller environments. Bookpeople and Uncommon Objects have been home for me in Austin.

Things I love
Books, all kinds. Kids. Connection. Plants. Clouds. Michigan. Junking. Long talks with good friends. Raucous laughter and quiet chuckles. Going places I’ve never been. Refrigerated trucks (think Good Humor trucks in the seventies.)

Things I do not love
Disconnection, Bad politics, Violence. Disrespect. Bad haircuts.

What I do at the Tax Trailer
I’m on the account services side. It’s all about transactions.

What I love about the Tax Trailer
​Working with smart, fun people in a sweet space and great location. Learning how to be a bada$$ bookkeeper. 

LISA SCHEMANSKE
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Sara Sythoff​

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SARA SYTHOFF

TAX SERVICES AND CPA's

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Name
Becky Fogle

​Education
.S. in Accountancy at Southern Illinois University



Years with the Trailer
2 months


Work History
I have a long work history! Started as a court reporter and realized my passion was Tax! I went back to school and studied accounting. I've worked in governmental and non-profit settings, and public accounting firms.

Family Situation
I am married to Alan, have two grown children, and a grandson! Our biggest challenge right now is training our 65 pound puppy Huckleberry.  

Things I love
Cooking with my husband on weekends, long hikes on Sundays, watching old movies outside by the fire pit and Austin weather. Oh, and red wine.

Things I do not love
Fake news, sardines, uncomfortable shoes.​

What I do at the Tax Trailer
Tax preparation
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What I love about the Tax Trailer
Everyone here is so thoughtful, helpful, kind and smart! I've never worked with such a great group of people.​
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BECKY FOGLE
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Claire Smith

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CLAIRE SMITH
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Tammi Zimmaro, CPA

​Education
Bachelors of Accounting from Fayetteville State University

Years with the Trailer
1 and counting

Work History
I've been in public accounting for 9 years and worked all over the country, as well as South Korea.

Family Situation
Married to my best friend and the love of my life, two college-aged children that keep me laughing, and one fur baby.

Things I love
Friendly people, Sci-Fi movies, Thai food, hiking, biking, traveling, road trips, meeting new people, and all things water related. If there's a beach, ocean, or lake, I'll be in it.

Things I do not love
Unfriendly people and 80's music

What I do at the Tax Trailer
Tax preparer and IRS translator
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What I love about the Tax Trailer
The people I work with....definitely the greatest....the culture in and surrounding the Tax Trailer, and the new and interesting clients I get to interact with.

TAMMI ZIMMARO

CLIENT SERVICES ALLY / OFFICE MANAGER

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Name
Chantal Quinones

​Education
Studied at Texas State and Austin Community College

Years with the Trailer
1+ years

Work History
 Worked at Tomlinson Pet Supplies for a couple of years. Started interning at Tax Trailer in May of 2020 then began working full time shortly after.

Family Situation
 My two cats run the show

Things I love
Outdoors and live music

Things I do not love
 Negative Vibes. Folding Laundry

What I do at the Tax Trailer
 Office Manager, Client Services and Administrative duties
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What I love about the Tax Trailer
​​Great people & great coffee

CHANTAL QUINONES