About Us

Lorena Ray – J.D., E.A.

Lorena is a partner at Shafer & Ray, CPAs. In 2005, she graduated with a law degree from Trinity Law School. She is also licensed as an Enrolled Agent through the U.S. Department of Treasury. For the past 17 years, her career has been focused on business and taxation.

Married to an incredibly supportive husband Tim for 27 years, they have two beautiful children. Their daughter is graduating from Northwestern Law School and will be starting her law career at Kirkland & Ellis. As a UCR electrical engineer graduate, their son is working locally with Quality Control Solutions. Lorena and Tim are empty nesters who love traveling, hiking and everything outdoors during their down time.

  LRay@TheRayGroup.US

Sylvia has more than 30 years experience in Public Accounting. She prepares income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations and non-profits. Additionally, she provide services to clients with various account needs. Married for 31 years to Bob, they have 2 children. Their son works for the family printing business and daughter is a freshman in college studying Marketing. Sylvia enjoys spending time with her family and being involved in her church.

  Sylvia@TheRayGroup.US

Tina grew up in San Diego where she graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in accounting. She moved to Temecula after marrying husband Brian over 28 years ago. They are proud parents of two boys. One is serving in the U.S. Army and the other is a freshman at Colorado State University. Licensed since 2000, Tina has been practicing off and on for over 20 years. When she’s not in the gym, she’s usually running, cheering on the Padres or Chargers. While enjoying being an empty nester with her husband, she’s completed several half marathons.

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Tim is a retired Probation Officer and High School English Teacher. He graduated from Cal State San Bernardino with an Anthropology degree and National University with a Master’s in Accounting. For the past 14 years, he has lived in Temecula Valley, but grew up in Orange County. He has almost completed the requirements to become a licensed CPA. Tim has been married to his amazing wife Lorena for 27 years and they have two incredible children. In his down time, Tim enjoys hiking with his wife and their dog Winnie, and just about all sports.

  Timothy@TheRayGroup.US

Tina Wallace grew up in Southern Illinois and moved to California in 2003 after graduating from Mid-America Christian University. She has been working in the Accounting field for over 16 years and is a Certified Public Accountant. Tina has been married for 20 years and has 3 children. Whether hanging out at home or volunteering at church, Tina enjoys spending free time with her family.

  TWallace@TheRayGroup.US

Addison was born and raised in Temecula, California and earned an Accounting degree from John Brown University in 2019. While working at Shafer & Ray, CPAs, he’s pursuing his CPA license. He also currently serves as the Worship Director at his local church. Addison and his wife Ashley have been married for 6 years and have one son, born in 2020. When not working, Addison enjoys mountain biking, playing music, watching the markets, and spending time with his wife and son.

  AHinrichs@TheRayGroup.US

Toni is a bookkeeper and an accountant for The Ray Group. She has over twelve years of experience with both bookkeeping and accounting, especially within the manufacturing industry. She also provides 1099s at the end of the year and keeps businesses up to date with the Statement of Information for various states and can assist new companies with Articles of Formation. Payroll services are also available including setup with the payroll tax agencies. She has been married to a wonderful man for 33 years and they raised their two amazing daughters in Temecula/Murrieta.

  Toni@TheRayGroup.US