Raul Ordaz, Jr. - Tax Manager

Background:

Raúl brings over 9 years of public accounting experience in a variety of industries, including credit unions, banking, services, manufacturing, and not-for-profit. Most of this time has been spent assisting clients with federal taxation issues – understanding the nuances between tax deferral and tax avoidance.

The Family:

Raúl is married to Ellen, a Media-Diva at Sanders\Wingo Advertising. Together they have four children – two boys and two girls.

Fun activities beyond the office:

Raúl is an avid runner – whether it's running the El Paso Half-Marathon or the Transmountain Challenge or simply running to the refrigerator; it's all in the name of VO2max. Raúl also enjoys travel and leisure.

Education:

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting – University of Texas at El Paso.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
• El Paso Chapter of Certified Public Accountants

Community Service:

• Advertising Federation of El Paso – Executive Director
• Frank Manning Baseball League – Treasurer