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Trae Mindiola

Owner

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Trae Mindiola graduated with a Management Information Systems degree from University of Houston. He then attended South Texas College of Law for his doctorate degree. Trae currently practices law at Mindiola Law Firm in Houston.

Jayson Mullin

Owner

Jayson Mullin, a native Houstonian, is widely considered one of the top tax consultants and property tax code experts in Texas. Jayson is also the co-host and featured property tax expert on the radio show "Tax Time" on 950 AM that airs every Saturday from 5:00-6:00 PM.

Regina Nelson

Operations Manager

Regina Nelson is a seasoned tax professional with over 17 years of industry experience, including 14+ years as a dedicated member of the Top Tax Defenders team. Now serving as Operations Manager, her extensive background in tax resolution makes her a trusted expert and a cornerstone of the organization.

Priya Mishra

Senior Tax Attorney

Priya Mishra graduated from Houston Baptist University with a degree in both Business Administration and Biology and later graduated from South Texas College of Law. She has worked in tax services her whole career and has been with Top Tax Defenders for 14+ years.

Jamal Naim

Senior Financial Analyst

Jamal Naim is a seasoned tax resolution specialist with an MBA and over 9 years at Top Tax Defenders, bringing a track record that includes a 95% success rate in winning financial hardship cases and a proven ability to resolve both corporate and individual IRS tax debt. His expertise spans IRS audit representation, stopping collection enforcement such as levies and garnishments, and serving as a trusted liaison between clients and IRS Revenue Officers.

Jacqueline Garrett

Senior Tax Advisor

Jacqueline attended University of Texas and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. She is a certified QuickBooks Pro and Professional Bookkeeper and has been a registered Tax Return Preparer since 2012.

James M. Hutchings

CPA

James graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Science in Accountancy. He became a Certified Public Accountant after serving several years in the U.S. Air Force. James has worked in the tax resolution field for over 15 years.

Hafida Elhammoumi

Financial Analyst

Hafida has been part of the Top Tax Defenders team for 7 years. She has experience working with QuickBooks and payroll software and has spent many years helping clients file their tax returns with the IRS. Hafida is fluent in English, Arabic, and French.

Ida Turla

Administrative Assistant

Ida has dedicated her career to providing quality customer support in a variety of industries. She has over 24 years experience in customer service, working in retail, car sales, leasing, and tax resolution.

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