Our firm was founded with a focus on family
Our firm was founded with a focus on family. David wanted to spend more time with his young children, coach them in sports, work a flex schedule and be the best father and husband possible. He was tired of sitting in Austin traffic, working long hours and missing important family events. Working for the man wasn’t working for him. There was only room for one boss in his life – his wife Samantha holds that title. The decision was made, and he hit the ground running.
After some early success, he quickly realized there was an incredible opportunity to do something much bigger. His first hire was his sister, Kaycee, who runs daily operations today. Each year the firm brings in hundreds of new clients and a handful of experienced accountants. As the firm grows, there is a commitment to a culture that prioritizes family.
Employees are offered the freedom that David was searching for when he founded the firm. Our team members are invested in each other and that allows us to thrive as an organization.
From a client perspective, we focus on legacy planning, working with the next generation and understanding every one of your financial goals. For us, it has always been about building great relationships and helping our clients and their families succeed. Our dedication and commitment to our clients is what sets us apart. There is a great sense of duty and responsibility and it shows in our work. We view ourselves as an extension of your organization and take the time to understand your operations, key employees, and long-term goals.
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Our Founder
David grew up in a hard-working family in Harrison, New York. When he was eleven, he started his work career at the local country club as a golf caddy. When he wasn’t lugging golf bags around, he was in the weight room or on the football field. He was a captain on his high school team and an all-conference player in college at Salve Regina University. He finished up his college studies at Roger Williams University, majoring in Accounting.
David and his high school sweetheart, Samantha, have three young children (Hudson, Ryder, and Hazel). Outside the office you can find David coaching his sons in youth sports or sneaking in a quick round of golf with buddies. He loves being outdoors, whether it’s hunting in the Hill Country or deep-sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Above all, David is a family man who believes in hard work and no excuses.
David’s experience spans across all industries, but some specialties include working with tech and E-commerce startups, oil and gas partnerships, investment funds, and real estate developers. David has extensive experience with corporate restructurings and M&A deals. He is a closet tax nerd and can be found reading tax code in the middle of the night; just ask his wife.

Meet Our Tax Team

When she is not working or studying, Suzanne enjoys spending time with her husband, Conelius, and their two children, Lasiah and Camden. Whether it’s jokes or pranks, there is never a dull moment with their boys. While Texas doesn’t always have the cold weather they truly love, they do enjoy all the amazing outdoor activities Austin, TX has to offer.

When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Robert, and their two dogs and four cats. She also enjoys gardening, hiking, kayaking, and watching horror movies.

Shaun began his career at KPMG in 2008 and he has been working with clients in the Austin area for the past several years. His portfolio includes small to mid-size privately held enterprises in real estate, transportation, technology, and manufacturing. A strong focus is given to the principal owners who ultimately bear the tax burden.
After graduating high school in Shreveport, Louisiana, Shaun joined the Navy and served as a nuclear reactor operator on board the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology and an MBA. Shaun is a lifelong runner and has completed ten full marathons.

In 2017, Brooke took an interesting route by detouring from public accounting and attending Bikram Yoga teacher training, which remains a big passion in her life. Brooke traveled the world teaching yoga while slowly becoming a small business owner with yoga studio clients as her focus. Brooke is joining our team to share her experience with many types of taxpayers and clients, and is excited to be in the role of reviewing tax returns, connecting with clients, and helping to grow along with the growing David French & Associates team!
In her free time, Brooke enjoys sprucing up her new home, spending time with her rescue dog, Rose, teaching and practicing yoga, gardening, and exploring the Texas Hill Country.

Kaycee relocated to Austin after attending the University of North Carolina. Although she’s held several jobs during her career, by far her favorite is working alongside her brother at the firm. In her spare time Kaycee enjoys reading, volunteering, spending time at the beach and traveling the world.

When she is not working or studying, Sara enjoys spending time with her family – her husband, Andy, and their two children, Caeden and Luna. They enjoy watching movies and going to Pinballz. One of Sara’s favorite pastimes is showing her Samoyed, Emma, in dog shows.

When not working, Damin enjoys catching up with friends, going to the gym, and spending quality time with family. He is a the proud dog dad of a big, sweet Doberman name Zion. He also really enjoys fishing and is a huge coffer lover, as well as beer. Especially nice cold hazy IPA!

Roberta is an avid sports fan and roots for the Longhorns all year long. When she’s not working, she loves chasing around her two little boys, Lucas and Logan, and watching them grow. She also enjoys supporting her husband’s coaching career, especially during basketball season.

