Meet Lauren
Lauren Boulger
Professional Designations
- Bachelor of Science Business Administration (Marketing) – San Diego State University (2017)
Lauren Boulger is a dedicated professional who excels in providing comprehensive bookkeeping, payroll, and operational support to various clients at Reason Financial and Tax. With a background in retail marketing and management, she brings a unique perspective to the field, enabling her to deliver excellent support to both clients and staff.
Lauren launched her career in 2015, working in the accounting department of a prominent San Diego restaurant and entertainment company. After obtaining her degree in 2017, she transitioned into retail management for three years, acquiring invaluable experience in managing operations and personnel.
Lauren obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from San Diego State University in 2017. Capitalizing on her academic foundation, she is currently pursuing her CPA license, demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in the field of accounting.
The people of Reason Financial
Steve W. Pollock, CFP®, AIF®, EA
President / Financial and Tax Adviser
Steve graduated from San Diego State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Financial and Tax Planning.
Sean P. Storck, CFP®, AIF®, EA
CFP®, AIF®, EA
Managing Partner / Financial and Tax Adviser
Sean graduated from University of California San Diego, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Prior to partnering with Reason Financial, Sean worked as an independent financial and tax professional.
Jessica L. Folsom, CPA
Partner and Tax Manager
Jessica received her Masters of Science in Accounting from San Diego State University after having attended the University of California, San Diego and receiving a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and a Minor in Accounting. Jessica is an Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and licensed tax practitioners who may represent taxpayers before the IRS.
Michael R. Boulger, CPA
Tax Planning and Advice
We are pleased to welcome Michael Boulger to Team Reason. As the founder of Michael R. Boulger, CPA, APC, Mike brings his wealth of experience in overseeing business operations, including client onboarding, tax planning reviews, client meetings, and tax return reviews.
George Hornby, EA
Tax Manager Emeritus
With an impressive 36 years of business experience, including over 26 years in public and private accounting, George’s career began as a staff accountant providing auditing, tax consulting, and compliance services to private companies and their owners.
Cindy Aslan, CPA
Tax Manager
Cindy began her career in 2003, and has been in public practice for over 12 years, serving both businesses and individual clients with accounting, tax compliance and tax planning services.
My Luong, CPA
Tax Manager
My has worked in public and private accounting for over 19 years and joined the Michael R. Boulger, CPA, APC team in 2009. My is skilled in providing tax planning, consulting, and tax compliance services to high-net-worth individuals and their closely-held business entities.
Alyssa Mayhall, EA
Tax Manager
Alyssa has worked in public accounting for 16 years. She is responsible for providing tax compliance services to individuals and businesses.
Lisa Sinatra Caparatta, EA
Tax Manager
Lisa is an Enrolled Agent (EA) and a licensed tax practitioner qualified to represent taxpayers before the IRS. She provides tax preparation and planning services to the clients of Reason Financial and Tax.
Sharon Gross, CPA
CPA
Tax Consultant
Sharon M. Gross, CPA, is a seasoned tax professional and accountant providing expert consulting and advisory services to Reason Financial and Tax. With her experience and knowledge, she plays a crucial role in enhancing the firm’s ability to provide comprehensive financial and tax planning solutions.
David Woods, EA, USTCP
EA, USTCP
Tax Manager
David’s primary responsibilities include tax preparation, technical review of prepared tax returns, and research of federal and state tax code issues. He has expertise in the areas of state and local taxation, and international tax.
Alex Rodriguez, CPA
Tax Associate
Alex Rodriguez is a seasoned tax and accounting professional with a rich history of diverse experiences spanning approximately 19 years. His expertise covers various industries including real estate investments, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing, where he has served clients ranging from small businesses to multi-million dollar companies.
Desiree Nava, CPA
Tax Associate
Desiree Nava joined Reason Financial and Tax in 2023, bringing with her a wealth of experience in the field of accounting. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego.
Larua Widulski, CPA
Tax Associate
Laura Widulski is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Taxation and Finance from Pace University, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration from Iona College.
Taylor Hubbard
Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist
Taylor joined Reason Financial and Tax as a bookkeeper and payroll specialist. She is responsible for monthly accounting and payroll processing, as well as processing monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll reporting.