TRACEY “THE TAX MAN” GAINES,
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Enrolled Agent - The firm of Gaines and Welsh has been in business in the same location since 1977. Mr. Gaines has been an enrolled agent (EA) since 1986 and is a second generation San Diego native. Tracey is a Viet Nam era vet of the U.S. Army - 82nd Airborne 1971-1974. He held many professional licenses such as: Securities, Real Estate, Life, Health and Disability, and Casualty Insurance.
Tracey has been seen and heard on both radio and television, specializes in small-business services.
Cheli Mondragon,
Head of Accounting and Payroll Department
Office Manager
- Enrolled Agent - Cheli has been a Certified Licensed Tax Preparer since 1983. She prepares taxes for individuals, sole proprietors, and corporations. Because of her own experience being a business owner for approximately 17 years, she particularly specializes on small businesses. Cheli and Tracey Gaines have known each other since 1979, on October of 2002 he asked her to join his company and later invited her to be part owner of his company. She came aboard as the office manager heading the accounting and payroll division offering QuickBooks clean up and support. Her main objective at Gaines & Welsh is to help our clientele receive the best service they deserve and help them with their individual needs.
