South Side CPA Firm – About Us

Frank X. Laborde, CPA

President
Frank X. Laborde, CPAFrank Laborde started working in his dad’s southeast pharmacy at just nine years old. With roots deep in San Antonio culture and history, he opened his own, bilingual CPA firm in 1988. Now proudly located on the south side of San Antonio. His professional expertise, business consulting skills, and commitment to clients has earned him many awards over the years. A graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio, Laborde is a currently the Chairman of the board of the Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas & San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the President of the Laborde Family Memorial Foundation. Frank is a San Antonio history buff. He also enjoys collecting and restoring classic cars. In addition, Laborde is a member of the following associations:
    • The American Institute of CPAs
    • Texas Society of CPAs
    • Presa Community Center
    • UTSA Accounting Department
    • TexStar National Bank
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Larry Rodriguez, CPA

Senior Manager
Larry Rodriguez, CPA Prior to joining Laborde & Associates in 1998, Larry was a senior staff accountant at Cohen, Berg & Co. A graduate of St. Mary’s University. He received his CPA license in 1997. Larry has developed an expertise in audits, financial statement, tax preparation services, and small business consulting. He also enjoys gardening and hiking. As a native San Antonian, he understands the unique culture and needs of San Antonio business owners.
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Laura M. Narvaez

Senior Associate
Laura M. NarvaezA native of Nueva Rosita Coahuila Mexico, Laura joined Laborde in 1994. Laura has more than 25 years experience in financial services. She is deeply involved in our community. She has held leadership positions on dozens of boards including:
  • Sembradoras of San Antonio,
  • Friends of Hospice,
  • El Patronato de la Cultura Hispanoamericana,
  • University Round Table and
  • The Loving Dozen.
Above all like Frank, she is also a UTSA Roadrunner.
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Jake Andrade

Senior Associate
Prior to joining Laborde & Associates, Jake was a Senior Associate at both national and local public accounting firms. He enjoys interacting with clients and offers a versatile skill set to meet our clients’ tax and accounting expectations. In his free time, he enjoys attending sporting events and staying in shape. In addition Jake, is also a St. Mary’s University alum.
Languages Spoken: English

Emma Pulvermacher

Associate

Emma graduated in May 2017. She obtained her BS in Accounting and Business Administration with emphasizes in Finance and Management from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. She joined Laborde & Associates following her move to San Antonio in 2017. In her free time she enjoys cooking, shopping, exploring San Antonio, and the surrounding areas. She also enjoys spending time with her husband, Brett and her Labrador, Benton.

 Languages Spoken: English

Cindy J. Alejos

Executive Assistant

Cindy joined Laborde & Associates in October 2018 where she serves as a liaison between the firm and its clients. Born and raised on the Southwest side of San Antonio,  she understands the dynamics of family-owned businesses in San Antonio. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University-San Antonio where she studied Communications with a minor in English. Cindy also currently serves on the City of San Antonio Neighborhood Revitalization Committee. Before joining our firm, she worked at St. Mary’s University for 14 years.  She loves to travel with her husband, Al and spend time with her children. She has four children: Anna, Adan, Aaron, and Hillary as well, as her grandson, Adan James.

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Irene Ramirez

Administrative Assistant
Irene joined Laborde & Associates in April 2015 where she serves as Administrative Assistant. She retired from Brooke Army Medical Center. For 27 years she cared for military members and dependents as a pharmacy technician. Irene is original from San Antonio. She also loves to travel and socialize with her family and friends. Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Sheila Garcia Rodriguez

Administrative Assistant

Sheila joined Laborde & Associates in February 2018 where serves as our Administrative Assistant. She is originally from Cienfuegos, Cuba and relocated to San Antonio in 2011. Sheila is continuing her education at San Antonio College. She can also in her spare time be found singing in local restaurants. Sheila enjoys singing and spending time with her boyfriend, Miguel.

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish