Our Company
The strength of any professional services firm lies in the caliber of personnel who lend their expert advice and perform work on behalf of clients. To that end, three core values inform all of our endeavors:
Competency
We are subject matter experts. Beyond our professional training and certification, we keep abreast of relevant trends and changes in classifications of financial transactions and financial management as well as industry-specific issues that affect our clients. Our consultative advice reflects proven practices that adhere to regulatory requirements while protecting our clients’ best interests. Our internal systems and controls ensure that we deliver quality work products.
Professionalism
We treat each client with dignity and respect. We listen attentively to their goals, needs, issues, and concerns. We tailor our engagements to address near term requirements and work collaboratively to transform ambitions into reality. We pride ourselves in delivering services on schedule and within budget.
Commitment
Our relationships with clients extend beyond financial recordkeeping and reporting. We genuinely care about their well-being and work diligently to help them succeed personally and professionally. Our hard work and responsiveness contribute to a stellar reputation in the communities we serve.
Our Team
Chris Villarreal - Owner
Education
Texas A&M International University
Christoper is a certified public accountant. He graduated from Texas A&M International University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. He has experience working as an accountant for two different small businesses before obtaining his CPA license and moving into the public accounting field. He owns and runs a successful CPA firm in Laredo, Texas. He purchased Lamac Bookkeeping Services in September 2023. His expertise and knowledge in small business taxes allows him to provide guidance to the staff and help best service the needs of each client.
Justin N. Guerrero, Sr
Education
Nothwest Vista College
Texas A&M University – San Antonio
Justin grew up in Helotes, Texas and started his bookkeeping career in 2012 just after graduating from O’Connor high school. He worked for an accounting firm and managed the books and payroll for over 100 small businesses. During college he utilized his hands-on experience in bookkeeping and customer service to excel. He joined the Lamac Bookkeeping Services family in October of 2022. He worked closely with Joan Ramos & Christy Calamars to acquire their knowledge and understanding of the Lamac Bookkeeping Services clients. With their continued support he has fully invested himself into each and every account he manages.
In his personal life Justin has built his home in San Antonio with his beautiful wife along with their five amazing sons. He is a former Board Member of The Casa Helotes Senior Center and is also a Lifetime member of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition. He has volunteers with S.A.L.E for over 15 years, helping to raise monies for the Scholarship fund.
Rachelle Barabe - Office Manager - Bookkeeper - Tax Preparer