Our Team
We believe that taxes take teamwork! We are proud to have a team that holds our values close: Family, Trust & Community. We work together to insure that you have the best tax experience possible. We look forward to serving you.
About Us
Richard James
Enrolled Agent | Tax & Business Consultant
"I strive to build strong relationships with our clients. It's about treating every client as a valued individual and understanding the uniqueness of each family and business I am privileged to work with. I enjoy working with small businesses to help ensure that they set themselves up for lasting success."
Alexis James
Vision & Culture Leader | Co-Owner
"I love being part of a team that genuinely enjoys serving others. It's important to me that we create an experience where both our team and clients feel valued. At JFT, we truly care about you, your family, and your success."
Melissa Turi
Operations Director
"For the past few decades it has been a pleasure to provide professional client services in sales, communications and education. I strive to understand every challenge to best assist clients meet their needs and expectations by focusing on the details. My husband and I have lived in this amazing city since 2006 and have 3 active children. I’ve learned the importance of maintaining an organized calendar and the value of prioritization. Looking forward to assisting you on your tax and business journey. "
Taliah English
Office Administrator
I genuinely love getting to know our clients and helping guide them to best support their needs. My customer service skills are rooted in the belief that every interaction is an opportunity to serve others with kindness and respect. I aim to create positive experiences and contribute to a sense of community where everyone feels valued and cared for.
I absolutely adore my husband and our fluffy dog, who both bring so much joy into my life every day, and I’m excited for the opportunity to apply that same enthusiasm into making a positive impact in this community with the James Family Tax Team.
Ariella Almendariz
Administrative Assistant
"Hi, my name is Ariella. I am passionate about working with numbers and solving problems. It brings me tons of joy to work on a professional level doing this kind of work as an administrative assistant for James Family Tax.
I'm currently a student at Alamo Colleges studying pharmacy and I plan to transfer to UIW. My focus in college is chemistry and biology. I've also balanced working customer service positions while maintaining a high standard for my education.
For fun, I love to play video games. I also have competitive rankings in Fortnite. I enjoy being with my family and getting to do activities with them such as watching basketball or working out. "