Meet Our Team
Silvia L. Chestnut Evans, CPA
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
Silvia has been working with individuals and small business owners as a private financial manager for over ten years. As a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, she has worked with all of the versions of QuickBooks, and can help you get the most out of your accounting software.
Silvia holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Saint Leo University, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration Finance from the University of Florida.
When she’s not managing her own accounting firm, she is actively involved in the Palm Beach community, serving on the board of the Milagro Center and Palm Beach Flagler Rotary Club.
Contact Silvia —
(561) 629-5389 ext. 101
(561) 310-1748
Joshua Nelson
senior MANAGER OF CLIENT ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Joshua has been working with Palm Beach Accounting and Financial Services LLC for seven years. He has studied Chemical Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology and holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University. He is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and preparing to sit for the CPA license this fall.
Joshua is an alumnus of the Leadership Palm Beach County Focus Class of 2019 and serves as treasurer of the Lake Worth Beach Rotary Club.
Contact Josh —
235 S. County Road
(561) 629-5389 ext. 103
Cheryl Somers
Assistant Client Manager
Cheryl joined our Client Management team in February of 2024 after retiring from an impressive career at the Town of Palm Beach and Rosarian Academy! There, she specialized in Local Government and School District Accounting. During that time, Cheryl was a Certified Government Finance Officer and Certified Treasury Professional. Cheryl holds a BS in Accounting from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.
Roy Schunter
Senior Accountant, Tax and Payroll
Roy Schunter joined the accounting team at Palm Beach Accounting and Financial Services as an Accounting Manager in October 2013. Roy is originally from Flint, Michigan and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Central Michigan University. As a Registered Tax Return Preparer, Roy brings over thirty-five years of accounting experience, which includes QuickBooks and Sage accounting software.
Contact Roy —
(561) 629-5389 ext. 102
Roger T. Presas, CPA
SPECIALIZED CONSULTANT
Roger has over thirty years of experience providing independent business management and consulting services to private, public, and professional enterprises with primary emphasis on technology solutions. Roger supervises the work of Palm Beach Accounting and Financial Services and provides advisory consulting services to our clients.
Contact Roger —
By Referral Appointment Only
Alexa Evans
Communication Manager
Alexa has been with Palm Beach Accounting and Financial Services for over 10 years. She provides marketing support, managing PBAFS’s digital marketing and public relations needs. Alexa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Eckerd College. She is the founder of Untrendy, LLC, a marketing and public relations firm. She has served on Eckerd College’s Alumni Leadership Council, and on multiple class reunion committees.
Taylor Verni
Office Manager, administrative assistant
Taylor joined PBAFS in August 2022 as the Administrative Assistant and Office Manager. She's the first point of contact for many of our customers and also ensures that internal operations are running smoothly. Taylor studied at Florida Gulf Coast University and holds the Karbon Expert Certification. She enjoys working with the tight-knit group at PBAFS.
Contact Taylor —
(561) 629-5389 ext. 110
ALDRIN MAE R. PASCUAL
Accountant
Aldrin joined PBAFS in September 2022! She holds a BS in Accountancy and is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. She loves the fast-paced nature of the cloud-based accounting world, especially when it comes to the development and implementation of new technologies.
Roxanne F Reyes
Accountant
Roxanne joined our team in April 2023, with previous experience as a Branch Accountant, preparing Financial Statements, daily reports, payroll, and more. She graduated with a BS in Accountancy in 2016, and takes great pride in finishing her tasks ahead of time.
Elizbeth Joseph
Accountant
Elizbeth Joseph joined our team as an Accountant in April 2023. She holds an Associate’s degree from Palm Beach State College and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s in Accounting at FAU. For Elizbeth, the most rewarding part of the job is building relationships with her customers.