District 9 - Robert Garcia
Before Robert Garcia ever built a firm, a brand, or a reputation, he built something far more important: a mission.
A mission to make sure micro- and small-business owners — the dreamers, the risk-takers, the hustlers building the backbone of our community — finally had someone in their corner who gets it. Someone who not only speaks numbers, but speaks their language.
And that someone is #CPAguy.
Robert didn’t stumble into accounting — he mastered it. From cutting his teeth at KPMG to navigating the financial heartbeat of major corporations, he learned early what most people miss: behind every spreadsheet lies a story. Behind every story lies a person. And those people deserve more than a transactional CPA. They deserve an advocate.
In 2013, he built his firm, Robert Garcia CPA, PLLC, with a simple but revolutionary idea: Amplify the voices of small business owners, protect their dreams, and help them grow with clarity, confidence, and community.
That idea became a brand.
That brand became a movement.
And the movement became #IhaveaCPAguy — a name whispered proudly by business owners who finally feel seen.
With 20+ years of expertise in accounting, tax, tax planning, and small-business consulting, Robert shows up not just as a CPA, but as a mentor, a strategist, and for many clients, the person who helped them transform chaos into confidence.
His leadership has carried him far beyond the office.
From serving on the board of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as Treasurer, and UTSA alumni association board to graduating as valedictorian of the prestigious Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program, to becoming a proud alumnus of Leadership San Antonio Class 47, Robert brings the same energy everywhere: lead with purpose, elevate others, and leave every room better than he found it.
He’s also a mentor to students, a champion for entrepreneurs, and a speaker whose insights have reached stages like San Antonio Startup Week and other powerhouse panels. And yes — recognition follows him. In 2022, his firm was honored as the Latino Small Business of the Year, a testament not to numbers, but to impact.
But for all the accolades, here’s what truly sets #CPAguy apart:
His warmth.
His approachability.
His belief that community doesn’t just matter — it changes lives.
Ask anyone who has worked with him, and they’ll tell you: Robert isn’t just their CPA. He’s their guide, their sounding board, their unofficial business therapist, and sometimes the person who reminds them why they started in the first place.
Because to him, the work is personal.
He’s not here to crunch numbers.
He’s here to build relationships.
Empower entrepreneurs.
And make sure no small business owner ever feels alone in their journey.
That’s #CPAguy.
Not just a CPA — a champion for the people who make our communities thrive.