Tax Services and Consulting

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Brad M. Beasley

Managing Partner, CPA, CGMA

Brad Beasley earned his Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Nevada - Las Vegas in 2000. Brad worked in Internal Audit and SEC compliance while working in the gaming industry for Harrah’s Entertainment (now Caesars’ Entertainment). Brad has been with Beasley, Mitchell & Co. since 2004, and a partner since 2008. At Beasley, Mitchell & Co., Brad manages the Audit and Assurance practice and provides accounting and tax services to a broad range of clients with a concentration in commercial and residential construction, the transportation industry, and franchise operations. Brad has been active in several community and civic organizations as well as serving as Chairman of the Board of the New Mexico Society of Certified Public Accountants, President of the Dona Ana Chapter of CPA’s, President of the Las Cruces Rio Grande Rotary Club and Treasurer of Rotary District 5520, Secretary of the Mesilla Valley Hospice Foundation, and the AICPA Council representative for New Mexico.

Christopher Salcido

Partner, CPA

Christopher Salcido has been with Beasley, Mitchell & Co. since 2008. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant. Christopher earned his Master and Bachelor of Accountancy from NMSU and was a member of Beta Alpha Psi. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, has served as president and treasurer of the Dona Ana Chapter of CPAs, served on the committee for NMSCPA Leadership Academy, a graduate of Emerging Leadership Academy, and treasurer and Vice President of Education of Gene's Gesters Toastmasters. Christopher provides individual and corporate tax preparation and tax consultation services.

Myrle Schwalm

Partner, CPA

H. Myrle Schwalm came to NMSU from his hometown of Belen, NM, in 1980. 1984 was a big year for him as he graduated from NMSU with a Bachelor of Accountancy, married, and passed the CPA exam. He started his public accounting career with Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young). After three years with E&W, he returned to NMSU and earned his Master of Accountancy in 1988. He then went to work with Coopers & Lybrand (now Pricewaterhouse Coopers). He reached the level of Tax Manager with C&L before leaving to start his own practice in Las Cruces in 1990. Since 1990, he has kept busy with his public accounting practice, served on several non-profit boards and church committees as well as helped coach his two daughters in T Ball, Soccer, and Golf. Through the years, he has also taught accounting principles for the NMSU Accounting Department and the beginning accounting class for the HRTM School. His wife, Jeanie, is an educational diagnostician at Las Cruces Public Schools. His oldest daughter, Carissa, just graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Regis University in Denver, and his youngest daughter, Emily, earned her Bachelor of Accountancy from New Mexico State University, a Law Degree from the University of New Mexico, and is currently practicing Law in Las Cruces, NM. Myrle joined Beasley, Mitchell & Co. as a partner in 2024.

F. Tony Morán

Partner, CPA

Francisco “Tony” Morán has been with Beasley, Mitchell & Co. since 2008. Francisco provides individual and corporate tax preparation services and is bilingual (Spanish and English). He is involved in the preparation of reviewed and compiled financial statements. Francisco has a Master of Accountancy with a Minor in Finance from NMSU and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant. Francisco is an alumnus of the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at NMSU. He has served as past-president of the Doña Ana Chapter of CPAs and as a board member of the NM Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Michael "Mike" Henry

Partner, CPA

Michael "Mike" Henry joined Beasley, Mitchell, & Co., as a partner in December 2025 as part of a merger with his CPA firm, Michael C. Henry, CPA, P. C. Mike, a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso, has been a practicing CPA since joining a small firm in 1982 as a staff accountant. That firm soon merged with a regional firm in the west Texas and southern New Mexico area. In 1993, Mike and his partner formed the firm of Henderson, Henry & Co., P.C., Certified Public Accountants and operated that practice through 2025 including a name change to Michael C Henry CPA, P.C. after his partner’s death in 2020. Mike has spent the last 43 years developing a diverse client base in a variety of industries and prides himself and his staff on a client-service based practice.

Christopher Salcido

Partner, CPA

Myrle Schwalm

Partner, CPA

F. Tony Morán

Partner, CPA

Michael "Mike" Henry

Partner, CPA

Michael "Mike" Henry joined Beasley, Mitchell & Co., as a partner in December 2025 as part of a merger with his CPA firm, Michael C. Henry, CPA, P. C. Mike, a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso, has been a practicing CPA since joining a small firm in 1982 as a staff accountant. That firm soon merged with a regional firm in the west Texas and southern New Mexico area. In 1993, Mike and his partner formed the firm of Henderson, Henry & Co., P.C., Certified Public Accountants and operated that practice through 2025 including a name change to Michael C Henry CPA, P.C. after his partner’s death in 2020. Mike has spent the last 43 years developing a diverse client base in a variety of industries and prides himself and his staff on a client-service based practice.

Jeanette Wisner

Manager, CFE

Jeanette Wisner joined Beasley, Mitchell & Co. in 2008. She has a Bachelor of Accountancy from New Mexico State University and has 20+ years of accounting experience. Jeanette provides client services in tax preparation, consulting, fraud examinations, and audit and assurance, as well as litigation support, including court-appointed receiverships, special master, and conservatorships. Jeanette is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). The CFE credential indicates expertise in all areas of fraud prevention and detection. She is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and an Affiliate Member of the New Mexico Society of CPA’s. She is Secretary of the El Paso Area ACFE Chapter and previously served a two-year term as an At-Large Board Member. Jeanette is also a member of the Dona Ana County Internal Audit Advisory Committee. She previously held several positions, including President, for the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA) Las Cruces Chapter.

Andrew Claussen

Manager, CPA

Andrew Claussen joined Beasley, Mitchell & Co. in 2009. Andrew has a Master of Accountancy from New Mexico State University and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Andrew provides individual, corporate, and retirement plan tax preparation services, financial statement compilations and consulting services. Andrew has concentrations in retirement plans, and information technology. Andrew earned his CPA license in February 2012, and is an Eagle Scout.

James Weston Jensen

Manager, CPA

James Weston Jensen, CPA, Tax Manager, joined Beasley, Mitchell & Co. as a Tax Manager during the merger with Schwalm, Martos & Co. in 2023. Weston has a Bachelor of Accounting from Eastern New Mexico University and Master of Business Administration from New Mexico State University. He has extensive experience in business consulting and specializes in tax planning and advising for Individuals, corporations and closely held businesses. Weston has been active in the New Mexico Society of CPA’s, in local civic and charitable work.

Hugo Terrazas

Manager, CPA

Hugo Terrazas, CPA, Tax Manager, joined Beasley, Mitchell & Co. as a Tax Manager during the merger with Schwalm, Martos & Co. in 2023. Hugo has a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance and a Masters in Accounting from New Mexico State University (NMSU) in 2017. He has extensive experience in business consulting and specializes in tax planning and advising for Individuals, corporations, and closely held businesses.

Alejandra Rosales

Manager, CPA

Alejandra joined Beasley, Mitchell & Co. as a Staff Accountant in January of 2017. She earned both her Bachelor's and Master’s of Accountancy from New Mexico State University and has recently obtained her CPA license. Prior to joining Beasley, Mitchell, and Co., Alejandra was working in El Paso providing tax preparation, financial statement, and bookkeeping services. She also has experience in the areas of international tax and other cross-border accounting services. In her spare time, she stays active and enjoys playing in the Mesilla Valley Soccer League.

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Laura Rucker

Manager, CPA

Laura got her CPA certificate in 2003 after graduating summa cum laude from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She moved to the El Paso, Texas area with her husband and 2 sons in 2008, and shortly thereafter began working for Nussbaum, Torres & Company (which later became Nussbaum, Torres & Rucker). In January 2025, NTR became a part of Beasley, Mitchell & Co., and Laura joined the BMC team. She has over 20 years of experience in accounting and tax services, and a professional background that includes extensive work in a broad range of areas for both individuals and businesses, from tax preparation and consulting to financial statements to bookkeeping and payroll services. While she continues to work in many areas, her concentration is business taxation with a focus on large entity groups, many in real estate and lending. She also has a passion for helping small businesses learn to navigate their tax and accounting needs and options. In her free time, Laura enjoys reading books and hanging out with her family and pets on their small family farm.

Miguel Ruiz

Supervisor

Miguel Ruiz joined Beasley, Mitchell & Co. in 2013 and has been with the firm for over a decade. He earned a Bachelor of Accountancy in 2013 and a Bachelor of Finance in 2014 from New Mexico State University. Miguel provides tax preparation services for individuals, partnerships and corporations, as well as bookkeeping services. Miguel is actively involved in the community and serves as Treasurer on the Board of the Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his daughters’ softball team, the NM Batz, and enjoys fishing and hunting.