Management Team

Rick Schenkel is the shareholder primarily responsible for the firm's Business Management, Entertainment Industry, and Personal Financial Planning Departments. Additionally, as the firm’s managing shareholder he also oversees the entire operation of the firm with a focus on ensuring that the quality of the work and service to clients continues at the same high level that Sobul, Primes & Schenkel has exhibited throughout its history. Rick believes it is this high-level quality of work and client service that has led to the continued growth and success that the firm has experienced for many years.  Read more.

Specialties Include: Business Management, Family Office Outsourcing, Accounting/CFO Outsourcing, Entertainment Industry, High Net Worth Individuals, Personal Financial Planning

David Primes balances full client responsibilities, primarily for professional service firms, with his role as our technology leader. As a speaker and consultant on computer topics, David has established Sobul, Primes & Schenkel as one of the region's leaders in the area of accounting technology. He joined the firm in 1981 and has been a shareholder since 1984. Read more.

Specialties Include: Technology, Professional Services, Health Care, Real Estate Industry

As well as full responsibility for a number of clients, Chris is an exceptional internal resource for tax matters, especially those relating to Estates and Trusts. The firm's integrated approach to accounting allows each client to benefit from his great depth and breadth of tax experience. Chris has been with the firm since 1981, and became a shareholder in 1989. Read more.

Specialties Include: Estate and Gift Taxation, Manufacturing, Restaurant Industry, Family Businesses

Steve offers clients an exceptional technical knowledge of taxation, business planning, and business management services. These clients include high net worth individuals and closely-held businesses. Steve's training and experience, gained while working with both national and smaller firm clients, delivers a unique perspective and resource to the entire Sobul, Primes & Schenkel team. Read more.

Specialties Include: Taxation, Business Management, High Net Worth Individuals, Entertainment Industry

"I was very lucky having two small business owners as parents and even luckier that one of the businesses was involved in public accounting and the other semiconductor development. This type of exposure only reinforced my interest in improving processes via technology and the positive impact it has not just on businesses, but people's lives."  Read more.

Specialties Include: Auditing, Real Estate Industry, Post Production, Aviation Industry

Mark has always liked numbers. He remembers growing up as a kid and working at his grandfather's plant nursery. Mark ran the cash register and helped customers, which he thought was a lot better than getting his hands dirty working with the plants. Looking back on it, this was probably where his love of helping others and providing great customer service started. Read more.

Specialties Include: Taxation, Tax Audit Representation, Real Estate Industry, High Net Worth Individuals

Abhi Parikh has a no-nonsense, direct communication style and an eye for detail. His passion for helping his clients navigate the tax labyrinth, and his enjoyment of the technical knowledge and challenges that come with the job, are what sets him apart. Read more.

SPECIALTIES INCLUDE: Partnership, Corporate and Individual tax issues

Marta Botten joined Sobul, Primes & Schenkel in 2019 as the Director of Business Management and is one of the main points of contact for the firm’s clients.

Marta brings to Sobul, Primes & Schenkel more than 25 years of experience in business management, client accounting and Datafaction expertise. She's also licensed by the IRS as an Enrolled Agent. Read more.

Specialties Include: Tour budgeting and Accounting, royalty accounting, general account supervision

As a Principal and Quality Control Director of Sobul, Primes & Schenkel, Jeff oversees the firm's accounting and auditing department, oversees all training and hiring, as well as scheduling of all engagements. He also offers clients a great deal of expertise in the areas of individual and corporate taxation. Jeff joined the firm in 1982. Read more.

Specialties Include: Auditing, Design Businesses