About Us
Serving the Coastal Bend for Over 40 Years
Thomas & Jensen
James Jensen, CPA
James Jensen is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). His taxation experience ranges from the smallest mom and pop businesses to publicly traded companies. James received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Memphis in 2016 and was licensed as a CPA in 2017. James also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University with a double major in Biology and History and a minor in Chemistry. Since entering public accounting in 2014, James quickly advanced and in 2020 was named Income Partner at a Top 25 CPA firm. James left that firm in 2021 to pursue his dream of starting his own public accounting firm. James is passionate about helping other small business owners to not only be compliant with Federal and State taxation regulations, but also to understand their financial position and help grow successful businesses.
When not practicing accounting, James, his wife, Lauren, and daughter, Claire, spend time with family and friends on the South Texas coast. They moved to Corpus Christi, TX in 2018 to live out their dream of living on the beach. James is an avid fisherman and enjoys kayak fishing for Redfish and Speckled Trout. The Jensens have three dogs, Madison, Odin, and Iris. They can often be found walking the neighborhood on Padre Island. The Jensens attend Grace Church | Coastal Bend and enjoy learning and teaching others in the Word of our savior Jesus Christ.
Thomas & Jensen
Penn Thomas, CPA
Penn Thomas is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Corpus Christi, Texas for the past 40 years. He has been a licensed CPA in Texas since 1988. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in liberal arts institute with a minor in psychology from the University of the Ozarks (formerly College of the Ozarks). Since the 1990’s, he has run his own boutique accounting firm, specializing in Federal and State taxation and assisting start-ups and established companies alike. With hands-on experience in founding and selling multiple start-ups, Penn brings practical insight into business development, and he is passionate about helping people succeed in their financial goals.
Outside of work Penn enjoys traveling with his wife and spending quality time with his two daughters and family. The Thomases attend Church Unlimited on Padre Island, where they find community and spiritual connection.