Steven graduated from Texas Tech University in 2004 with a Master of Science in Accounting. He began his career with a local firm in Dallas, Texas where he eventually moved into the role of Tax Manager. He gained invaluable experience there, specializing in real estate partnerships and high-net-worth individuals. In 2010 he returned to his West Texas roots to join May & Hrbacek, LLP where he is currently a partner. He brings twenty years of experience to May & Wood, PC with specialties including oil and gas, real estate, and trusts.

Matthew Wood has his JD, Master of Science in Accounting, and Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning. He has been a licensed CPA for twelve years and an attorney for six years. He began his career at Deloitte in Houston, Texas where he was promoted to tax manager. He later returned to Lubbock, Texas to become a senior manager at a local firm. After becoming a licensed attorney, he joined Amicus Financial Advisors as their CFO. He ran their tax practice that included physicians, attorneys, and small businesses. He stepped down from Amicus to form May & Wood, PC.

Alan graduated from the University of California, Irvine, in 2022 with his B.A. in Business Economics. He pursued additional education at a local California community college with a focus in accounting to qualify to sit for the CPA exam. Alan subsequently went to work for an accounting firm in Los Angeles and obtained his CPA prior to joining May & Wood, PC in 2025. Alan brings several years of tax season experience and specializes in individual and fiduciary return preparation.

Jay is a seasoned Tax and Accounting Manager with over 21 years of experience at the same firm. His organizational and management skills keep the firm running and ensure that all deadlines are met. He prides himself on being courteous and responsive to all May & Wood, PC clients, bringing a wealth of expertise to the firm. He has become a trusted advisor to both clients and colleagues.

Eugene earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and has five years of experience supporting tax and accounting operations for high-net-worth individuals and family clients. He previously worked at Seiler LLP, which later became Baker Tilly US, where he gained hands-on experience in client services, tax return preparation, and financial data reconciliation.

Maria provides comprehensive support to the Tax team and oversees the overall administration of our Burlingame office. She is responsible for being the main point of contact for our clients and for ensuring a smooth operation of our tax processes.