Meet The Team

CEO of Accountability Plus, Karen founded the company in 1999 after bookkeeping for nine years at a Silicon Valley commercial real estate firm and two Santa Barbara CPA firms. Her affiliations include Treasurer of the National Association of Women Business Owners, (NAWBO) past VP and current member of the American Payroll Association (APA)–Santa Barbara Chapter, past President of the Santa Barbara Bookkeeper’s Association, and past payroll Instructor at SBCC. Karen enjoys scuba diving, reading, gardening and traveling to Costa Rica with her husband in her free time.

Ovidio immigrated to the US from Costa Rica in 1988, and worked in food services in FL, OR, and Santa Barbara, where he met and married Karen. Fondly known as “OV”, he joined the Accountability Plus team in 2002 as the outside liaison and “face of AccPlus.” His duties include IT support and bookkeeping. OV enjoys scuba diving, cycling, and socializing in his free time.

Born and raised in Long Beach, Andy moved to Santa Barbara in 1997 where he and his wife have raised two children, now both in their 20’s. He has over 40 years’ experience as owner/operator of a property management company. During this period Andy held the elite mark of distinction the “Certified Property Manager” Designation and a Real Estate Broker’s License.

Antoinette has over 25 years of bookkeeping in Santa Barbara. She worked for a Santa Barbara contractor for 20 years as a bookkeeper and office manager before coming to Accountability Plus. She has applied her skill toward multiple industries, such as rental properties and private small-business entities. Antoinette enjoys playing tennis with her husband, yoga, nature walks with her girlfriends, and spending time with her growing family whenever possible.

Chery is pleased to bring Accountability Plus her leadership expertise in business management, technology, and HR, honed in the private and nonprofit sectors. She holds an MBA in Management & Strategy and a BS in HR Management. She is a SHRM-certified HR Professional in both federal and California employment law, a long-time member of SHRM, and a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. In her free time, Chery enjoys spending time with family and friends, adventuring on her road bike, and exploring and embracing the world and its cultural diversity.

Chris Curry calls Santa Barbara home now, having recently relocated from Austin, Texas. He has over 20 years of experience as an IT professional. Chris is excited about his new position here at Accountability Plus and is looking forward to making new friends and exploring more of Santa Barbara.

A Santa Barbara native with over 15 years of bookkeeping experience, Crystal obtained her BA in Liberal Studies, emphasis in Management & Leadership, in 2015. Her specialty niche is non-profit organizations. She is the treasurer of Bishop Diego High School’s Cardinal Club, which has multiple fundraising efforts to support the athletic program. During her spare time, Crystal enjoys bike riding with her two boys and going to the beach.

Cindy has over 20 years of payroll experience, is a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) with the American Payroll Association, and has received her Certificate in Business Accounting through UCSB. She is a lifelong Santa Barbara resident and loves spending time with her two teenage daughters, traveling, cooking, watching movies, and camping whenever possible.

Eric has 20 years of bookkeeping and entrepreneurial experience. He has owned and managed the finances for multiple entities simultaneously and, in doing so, has been solely responsible for accounts ranging up to $25M. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his son, hiking, sailing, and camping.

A Santa Barbara native, Eric earned his BA in Economics & Business Administration from Boston University. He has been in the financial industry since 1999 and has worked in banking, lending, accounting, tax preparation, and as a financial advisor. In his free time, Eric enjoys hockey, karaoke, poker, golf and cooking.

Erin graduated Cum Laude from Colorado State University in October 2015 with a B.S. in Accounting. She is a Santa Barbara native. Her interests include: dancing, baking, cooking, hiking, plants, architecture, and visiting national parks. She enjoys experimenting with new recipes and baking tasty breads and desserts for potlucks and friends (making use of Santa Barbara's variety of fresh, local fruit).

Frank brings a unique blend of skills, training and experience to the AccPlus team. He served as a financial consultant at major brokerage firms, including Charles Schwab and Morgan Stanley, where he helped high-net-worth clients with investment and retirement planning. He also worked as a field agent for a retirement division of AIG, covering the California Central Coast.

A Santa Barbara resident since 1984, Jeff earned BA degrees in both Environmental Studies and Geography from UCSB. Following 20 years in the hospitality industry, he earned a post-graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting from UCSB. Jeff has 14 years of experience in bookkeeping and corporate accounting, 11 years in income tax preparation, and has worked with numerous, diverse industries. In his free time, he enjoys gardening, cooking, hiking, camping, fishing, birding, and traveling.

Jennifer has over fourteen years of experience in bookkeeping in both Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. In 2017, She received her Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation. She is a California native and a graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, with a BS Degree in Graphic Communications. In her spare time, Jennifer and her husband enjoy movies, plays, concerts, and local festivals, as well as scuba diving and travel.

A Santa Barbara native, Loretta has worked as a bookkeeper for a variety of Santa Barbara businesses over the past 30 years. She is a  proud 15-year member of the PTSA Boards of Vieja Valley, La Colina, and San Marcos High School. Loretta enjoys walking at Hendry’s beach, reading a great romantic paperback, and especially spending time with her husband and grandchildren in her spare time.

Rebecca has twenty years of bookkeeping experience spanning a variety of industries including retail, construction and special events. She is a graduate of San Diego State University and has served with a number of local non-profits including the Goleta Valley South Little League, American Heart Association and the National Charity League. In her free time she enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with family.

Cindy comes to us with almost 30 years of experience in administration and administrative support and truly values building relationships with team members and clients to ensure that our clients get the best service. Raised in Santa Barbara/Goleta, she is proud to represent her community in providing excellent customer service and strong attention to detail. Cindy has a positive attitude and genuine respect for the people she interacts with.  She enjoys music, dancing, concerts, outdoor adventures, plants, traveling, and spending time with her daughters and her two Golden Retrievers.

Angelica prides herself on delivering superb financial management to a diverse portfolio of clients who value her proven ability to tailor personalized services and support. With over 20 years of experience in accounting, operations, and executive management, she is effective at building relationships based on trust and quality results. When not providing bookkeeping and controller services, Angelica can be found working with our Business Development Team or contributing to our company's Culture Committee. In her free time, you’ll find her cheering at a football game, singing her loudest at a concert or boosting the local economy via the dining and…

Tauna Chimienti has been in the Retail and Hospitality industries since 1995. Areas of expertise include leadership, accounting , and building strong teams. Areas of expertise include leadership, accounting , and building strong teams. She has a BA in Philosophy from University of California, Santa Barbara , and an AA in Small Business Management from Allan Hancock College. Tauna resides in Santa Barbara and enjoys live music and exploring the Santa Ynez Valley.

After graduating from UCSB, Austin started his first business, repairing boat engines for local fisherman. While running the company, he experienced how important financial organization was to the life of the business. This key moment opened the door to the world of accounting and exposed a new path of helping small businesses achieve their dreams through financial organization. Austin has worked with a variety of local companies, ranging from bookkeeping for boutique startups to financial planning and analysis with larger corporations. Outside of bookkeeping, Austin enjoys spending lazy days up at Lake Cachuma reading and birdwatching or traveling throughout the…

Anja is a payroll processor working with payroll since 2021. She has enjoyed it from day one. She has over 10 years experience in the financial industry and is in the process of getting her Payroll Certification (CPP). Anja enjoys the outdoors with her husband and two longhair dachshunds in the surroundings of her home in Port Hueneme.

Janice, a Santa Barbara native, comes to Accountability Plus with an administrative, bookkeeping, and entrepreneurial background. In her front office role, she enjoys meeting clients and learning a little bit about each business we serve. She is a graduate of Santa Barbara City College and Dos Pueblos High School. Janice enjoys nature walks, Tai Qi, spending time with family and pets.

Carrie has been a Medical Billing and Business Consultant since 2002. In addition, she was a Health and Life Insurance Agent for several years, specializing in employer group benefits administration. Carrie obtained her BS in Hospitality Administration in 1992 from Cornell University and her MBA from Empire State College in 2012. She resides in Santa Barbara and enjoys visiting friends and family on the East Coast.

After graduating in Economics and Accounting from UCSB, Foad started his accounting career in a tax resolution firm. He soon finished his Enrolled Agent and CTEC licenses and became a tax focused bookkeeper. His focus is proper bookkeeping for tax purposes. Foad was recruited by Intuit Inc as a TurboTax Live Expert during tax peaks and QuickBooks Live Expert outside of tax season. In 2022, he moved back to Santa Barbara to join Accountability Plus. In his free time, he enjoys biking, pottery, walking his dog, and traveling.

Nancy Soans brings a diverse professional and administrative background to ACC+ ranging from risk management and Workers’ Comp. cost containment consulting to nearly 20 years working in a tax and investment practice where she opened and serviced client investment accounts using her Series 7 and 24 licenses. Nancy has created and led a variety of professional training programs and has always been an advocate for women’s issues. Having lived in the Pacific NW briefly, she served on the BOD for a women’s group where she spearheaded self-defense training for girls and women, and launched a Human Trafficking public awareness campaign…