About Us

The team of Roberson, Kemp, & Raines, P.C.

We provide our team with ongoing training, up-to-date technical systems, and access to the most current research tools and materials. We offer a broad range of services, but we use a customized approach to meeting our clients' needs.

James E. Roberson                                      Founder

Jim is the former president and owner of James E. Roberson & Co., P.C. He started the firm in December 1977, after working in the accounting field for different public accounting firms since August, 1972. In January of 2025, he sold his practice to two of his long-term employees and remains on staff as a consultant. He is a graduate of the University of Texas, earning his bachelor’s in Business Administration with a major in Accounting.

Erika Kemp, CPA                                   Co-Owner

Erika has over 35 years of experience in public accounting. She received her Bachelors from UCLA and her Masters in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge. She is currently licensed as Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas.

She began working for James E. Roberson & Co., P.C. in 1998 and now co-owns and manages Roberson, Kemp, & Raines, P.C. with Sandie Raines.

Her experience includes compilations and reviews of small to medium sized companies in a variety of industries including construction, manufacturing, real estate, service, etc. She provides accounting, consulting, and tax planning services to these clients as well.

She also has extensive experience in tax preparation for all types of entities – individual, corporations and partnerships.

Erika enjoys reading and traveling in her spare time. 

Sandra Raines, CPA                               Co-Owner

Sandie started working in public accounting in Virginia at her father’s accounting firm in 1998.  She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, earning her Post-Baccalaureate Degree in Accounting, in 1999 and became a licensed Virginia CPA in 2000.  She has various experiences working with very small to medium-sized accounting firms, as well as working as an assistant controller for a not-for-profit organization.  Sandie moved to Texas in 2011 and began working for James E. Roberson & Co., P.C. in August 2011.  She is a licensed CPA in Texas, while co-owning and managing Roberson, Kemp, & Raines, P.C. with Erika.

Sandie’s experience includes compilations for small to medium sized companies in a variety of industries including construction, retail, and services.  She is also experienced in review and audits of small and medium sized not-for-profit organizations and labor unions.  She has extensive experience in tax preparation for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations.

Sandie enjoys spending her free time with her husband and three dogs. 

Brenda Bohm                                    Staff Accountant

Brenda started working in the field of accounting in 1991.  Brenda has over 34 years of experience in various accounting fields working directly with controllers, directors and business owners. She received her Bachelor of Science in Management-Accounting from Park University Austin Campus. Brenda began working for James E. Roberson & Co. team in January 2008 and is still an integral part of Roberson, Kemp, & Raines, P.C. Her experience includes tax preparation for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations.  She also assists clients in maintaining their accounting data through month-end or annual reviews including processing various quarterly and annual forms and returns. 

Brenda enjoys spending her free time outdoors with her family and their dog. 

Michelle Polk                                        Office Manager

Since 2013, Michelle has filled in for us as the Office Manager covering extended staff leave. Before joining us full-time, she managed the office of an Investment Advisor Tax Attorney, spent two years substitute teaching, and managed the property of an elderly community in the city of Leander.

Michelle earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting at the University of Texas at Austin. Soon after, she followed her passion to help people with their savings, investments, and planning for their financial futures, for 20 years before coming full circle back to the world of accounting. In 2022, we added her to our team as our full time Office Manager. She has a servant’s heart, often going the extra mile to assist our clients and staff. 

Most of her free time is spent with family and serving either the elderly community at the property she used to manage, or a ministry in the church. You can reach her at michelle@roberson.com.