Meet Our People

Mr. Houck, the founding Member of the Firm, graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics. He completed both a Masters Degree in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Degree from The Cleveland State University.

In 1972, after teaching mathematics and computer programming in the Cleveland Public Schools, he began his career in Public Accounting at a regional CPA Firm based in Cleveland, Ohio.

In 1974 he and his wife settled in Eugene Oregon, and he has practiced in Eugene, Beaverton and Lake Oswego serving clients both inside and outside of Oregon.

Mr. Houck holds two credentials issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and as a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) and member of the Personal Financial Planning Division. He also is licensed in the State of Oregon as an Investment Advisor Representative.

Mr. Houck is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Mr. Houck has served in the Eugene/Springfield community as a former member of Kiwanis, as a Board Member of the Eugene Christian School (1975-1989), as the Treasurer of the Emerald Executive Association (1976-2002), as an officer & director in the Firland Heights I Homeowners Association (1982-2016), and is actively involved in his local church.

Ms. Evarts graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, in the Fall of 1988.

In 1989, she began her career in Public Accounting at the Eugene office of a large regional CPA Firm, based in Seattle, WA as a member of their tax department. With this special tax training and expertise she has served clients in the Eugene area during her career.

Ms. Evarts was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, including the Tax Divison and the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Barbara served the community through her local church and the Eagan Warming Center as well as a participant in the Women's Business Leaders division of the Eugene Chamber of Commerce, as well as being active in the Eugene Tax Association and the Eugene Estate Planning Council.

Barbara served as Managing Partner of the Firm from June 1, 2023 until her death.

Mr. Beisner joined the Firm as a partner on July 1, 2015. For 22 years, prior to his joining the Firm, he operated a Certified Public Accounting Firm dba Cornerstone Financial in the State of Oregon, with offices in Eugene and Sweet Home. His goal was "to help business owners enjoy the fruits of their labor and help create more free time to enjoy life". He continues to pursue this goal by helping business owners navigate the complicated tax code and assist them with advice to help them operate more efficiently.

Mr. Beisner received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting from National University in California and a Master's Degree in Taxation from Portland State University.

Mr. Beisner holds two credentials issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and as a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) and member of the Personal Financial Planning Division.

Mr. Beisner is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants. He also is a member of the Professional Association of Small Business Accountants.

Greg and his wife emphatically LOVE Eugene and the great State of Oregon. If they are not riding the back roads on a motorcycle, they are enjoying a concert in Washburne Park or enjoying the Nordic Film Series at the University of Oregon. They actively encourage everyone to "take a chance" and try something new in our community.

Mr. Beisner also serves as the manager of the Sweet Home Office.

Zoe was born and raised in China, and came to the United States to attend the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a Master of Professional Accounting degree. She began her career in Texas and in 2008 moved with her family to Eugene Oregon, joining the local CPA Firm, Kernutt Stokes, LLP. In 2017, she joined the professional staff of Houck Evarts & Company LLC, where she specializes in tax services to local, national and international clients. Her unique abilities allow her to assist the Chinese-speaking community who do business in this community with specialized services with no language barrier.

Zoe was promoted to a Partner in the Firm on June 1, 2019.

Zoe is actively involved in the local Asian community and serves on the Board of the Eugene-Springfield Asian Council as well as the Asian American Foundation in Oregon.

Zoe is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Zoe, her husband Fang, and her two children enjoy the outdoors that the Eugene-Springfield area offers and take opportunity to spend time together in this region as often as possible.

Mr. Reynolds started his professional career in the Legal Profession, after obtaining his Bachelor of Arts Degree (Cum Laude) from the University of Southern California, his Juris Doctor (Magna Cum Laude) from the Willian S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas and his LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington.

During his tenure as an aspiring attorney, Mr. Reynolds served as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, as well as serving in the Federal Public Defender's Office, Habeas Corpus Division, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Upon completion of his studies and becoming a member of the Bar, Mr. Reynolds worked in Law Firms in Nevada and Oregon, ultimately settling in Eugene, where he and his wife set down roots and began the raising of their family.

During Mr. Reynolds time practicing law, he discovered that much of his interest in tax law focused on the accounting aspects of the law and determined to pursue a career in the Accounting Profession. To that end, he completed the required coursework and in June 2015 was awarded a Certificate in Accounting via the University of California Berkeley Extension Program.

In January 2016, Mr. Reynolds joined the Professional Staff, obtaining his CPA cerfificate in 2017.

Mr. Reynolds is a published author of several articles dealing with various areas of Oregon law and is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants

Mr. Rooke has over 25 years of experience in the accounting field in both the private and public sector. After serving in various private sector positions as the inside accountant, Mr. Rooke became a Certified Public Accountant in 1998, when he embarked upon a path in Public Accounting.

His Public Accounting Experience includes individual tax, business tax, selective auditing and financial services for clients.

He earned the designation Certified Fraud Examiner from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners in 2005.

Mr. Rooke also has the distinction of being a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. This distinction sets him apart as a professional who can be of significant benefit and assistance to our clients who have chosen to use the QuickBooks Accounting Software to maintain their accounting records.

Mr. Rooke is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Mrs. Andrews joined the Firm as a Tax Senior in 2021 after spending 18 years in the public accounting industry. Alicia began her career in public accounting working for a large regional CPA firm, based in Seattle, WA, as a member of their administrative department. After 11 years of service, Alicia returned to school full time and transitioned to working in the tax department.

In 2016, Alicia received her bachelor's degree in accounting with a minor in Economics from the University of Oregon. She also holds a bookkeeping and office management degree from Lane Community College obtained in June of 2002.

Mrs. Andrews was issued her Certified Public Accountant license in 2021. She is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants.

With this experience, Alicia has been able to serve a variety of clients from small locally owned companies to larger international corporations as well as advising business owners on individual taxation. Alicia also has experience working with a variety of non-profit organizations and foundations.

Alicia grew up in a small farming community north of Eugene where she met her husband. Alicia, her husband, and their children now live in the Eugene area. Quite often her and her family can be found at the Oregon Coast playing in the sand dunes or going on an adventure on a hiking trail. Alicia and her husband can also be found on their motorcycles taking in one of the great scenic roads around the State

Mr. Herbison joined the Firm in 2016 as a Certified Public Accountant candidate, when he embarked upon a path in Public Accounting.

He is a graduate of Eastern Oregon University with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting. For 5 years before joining the firm, he worked in the financial services industry with New York Life Insurance and Annuity Co., working with clients to develop and implement sound financial strategies specializing in retirement income distribution. Prior to that, he served as a project manager for a Eugene-based construction company.

His career goal is to become a Certified Public Accountant/Financial Planner aligning his education and in-depth experience in financial services to provide a comprehensive and valuable service to clients.

Mr. Herbison is a native Oregonian and permanent resident of the greater Eugene area, where he, his wife and children reside. His favorite activities are making breakfast for his family on the weekends and going to Oregon Football games with his father. His hobbies include being a Varsity level official for Lane County Basketball Officials Association and a team penning and gaming judge for Oregon High School Equestrian Teams.

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Mark, a native of Eugene, Oregon, joined the firm in 2004 after obtaining his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Seattle Pacific University, which includes a concentration in information systems.

He is responsible for maintaining the computer operations for all of the offices of the company as well as supervision of the Administrative staff. He assists the Firm in the areas of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Payroll and other Administrative tasks.

Ms. Liu joined the Firm in December 2020 as a staff accountant in the tax department. Her experience includes that of being an accountant and assistant to the controller of a clinical and medical research company before entering the Pubic Accounting profession in 2009 for a local Eugene CPA firm. She served clients in both the auditing and tax practice until May 2018.

Following her husband on a temporary assignment, she and her family spent the next two years on mainland China. Upon completion of the assignment, she and her family returned to Eugene where she became a tax associated with our Firm.

Ms. Liu is fluent in both Mandarin and English, is involved in the lives of her children and active in her local church.

Mrs. Bui joined the Firm in December 2020 as a staff accountant in the tax department, when she embarked upon a path in Public Accounting.

She is a graduate of the Vietnam National University, summa cum laude, with a bachelor's degree in Sociology (2000) as well as achieving a Master of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from Cornell University in 2009.

Mrs. Bui is fluent in both Vietnamese and English. She served as interpreter, cultural representative for K12 students in Ithaca, Tompkins County, upstate New York. During her Ivy League graduate years to pursue higher education, she also taught various undergraduate level courses at Department of Anthropology at Cornell University and Vietnam National University.

Currently residing in Eugene with her husband and their dogs, Mrs. Bui is active in the trail running community, mycological community, and volleyball community in Eugene and the Willamette Valley region. She continues to be active in the support of international students in the area, the Vietnamese community, and has served as an adjunct lecturer at Department of Asian Studies at University of Oregon.

Terra joined the company in the fall of 2006 as a part of the paraprofessional staff.

After delivery of her son, she left the company a began her own bookkeeping service to the community, serving various industries use the QuickBooks product line as her primary software.

In August 2021, she rejoined the company as a part of the professional staff, bringing the majority of her clients with her and continues to serve as an outside bookkeeper to these and other clients of the company.

Terra was born and raised in Eugene Oregon and with her husband and son call Eugene their home to this day.

Grace joined the Firm in Summer 2022 after graduating from University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. Her experience includes bookkeeping and assistant controller, which she gained through previous accounting jobs.

At the Firm, she strives to gain experience in diverse areas of accounting to gain a deep understanding and bring more value to her clients. Currently, her main career goal is to become a Certified Public Accountant.

Grace is a native Oregonian and a native Eugene-resident, graduating at Sheldon High School in 2018. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, baking, and taking long walks in the park.

Alberto joined the Firm in November 2022 after graduating from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and minor in Economics. He is a native Oregonian, and Eugene- resident, graduating from Willamette High School in 2017.

At the firm, hopes to gain experience in taxation and other areas of accounting to enrich his understanding. His primary career goal is to become a Certified Public Accountant.

In his spare time, Alberto likes to stay active by playing sports. He has also developed a skill in Embroidery and is able to create a design that can be added to clothing and accessories.

Miss Burford joined the Firm in February 2020 as a part-time receptionist. She subsequently moved into a full-time position as the receptionist and assistant in administrative duties.

She is a 2012 graduate from Boise Bible College with a bachelor's degree in youth ministry. During her years in vocational ministry, she shared in church administration duties and gained an ability to create a personable and welcoming atmosphere through her work with children and families.

In her time outside the office Miss Burford volunteer with camps, children and youth programs and other church-sponsored events. In her free time, she loves her time spent outdoors, enjoying the beauty that Eugene and the state of Oregon have to offer. She treasures quality time spent with friends and family.

McKayla joined the firm prior to the 2022 tax season as an intern from Bushnell University. She was promoted June 1, 2023 to the professional staff as a staff accountant in the tax department. Her experience includes bookkeeping for both realtors and sports teams as well as working in a bank.

She is a full-time student at Bushnell University where she is double majoring in accounting and business. McKayla is enrolled in the MBA program and is on the path to completing her masters in 2025.
At the firm, she hopes to gain exceptional hands-on experience, achieve a better understanding, and develop greater confidence regarding the tax world. Her career goals beyond that point include becoming a Certified Public Accountant.

McKayla was born in Las Vegas, Nevada but grew up in Atwater, California. She moved to Oregon in 2021 to start her college career. In her spare time, she loves to play volleyball, cook meals, go on bike rides, go to coffee shops, and leads a small group for university students through her church.

Mr. Beisner joined the Firm as a partner on July 1, 2015. For 22 years, prior to his joining the Firm, he operated a Certified Public Accounting Firm dba Cornerstone Financial in the State of Oregon, with offices in Eugene and Sweet Home. His goal was "to help business owners enjoy the fruits of their labor and help create more free time to enjoy life". He continues to pursue this goal by helping business owners navigate the complicated tax code and assist them with advice to help them operate more efficiently.

Mr. Beisner received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting from National University in California and a Master's Degree in Taxation from Portland State University.

Mr. Beisner holds two credentials issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and as a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) and member of the Personal Financial Planning Division.

Mr. Beisner is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants. He also is a member of the Professional Association of Small Business Accountants.

Mr. Beisner serves as the manager of the Sweet Home Office.

Mrs. Gaskey joined the professional staff of the Firm on July 1, 2015. Her working history in accounting started with bookkeeping services in accounts receivable and accounts payable for a grass seed company. She next served as a full-cycle bookkeeper for a local church and in 2006 joined the CPA Firm Cornerstone Financial in Sweet Home, Oregon, where she obtained her Oregon Licensed Tax Preparer certification. After several years, she then went on to obtain her Oregon Licensed Tax Consultant certification. She also completed the Elliott Bookkeeping School Payroll Accounting course and is now the Sweet Home office Payroll Specialist with more than a decade of payroll experience.

Mrs. Gaskey volunteers in her church, providing bookkeeping and hospitality services. She is actively involved with her family and their interests, including camping, fishing, hunting and riding horses.

Mrs. Ingram joined the Firm on July 1, 2015. She has a Bachelors degree in Communication from Southern Oregon State College. Her background includes office management, medical transcription and serving on multiple non-profit boards.

She and her husband raised their children in Sweet Home and are enjoying being empty-nester's.

She can be found kayaking and biking in her spare time.

Ms. Waldrop joined the firm in the fall of 2023. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Oregon State University. She has a diverse background in bookkeeping and office administration, most recently serving as a high school bookkeeper.

Her two grown children have been a huge part of her life. They have done mission work together and other volunteer activities at their church and local youth camps.
She enjoys working in the garden, going to the beach and spending time with friends and family. You may even find her at a Beaver football game.