Gainesville, TX-based CPA and advisory firm Hess & Rohmer has joined Sorren, expanding the top 100 accounting firm’s presence in the Lone Star State.
Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Sorren was formed in 2025 through the combination of leading regional firms and private equity backing, with a mission to build a forward-thinking, nationally connected firm that remains deeply rooted in local markets.
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Sorren has one other Texas office in Houston.
“From the beginning, it was clear our firms share a common approach to serving clients and supporting our people,” Josh Tyree, who recently took over as Sorren’s CEO after serving as the firm’s president, said in a statement on Jan. 27. “Together, we’re strengthening our ability to serve Texas businesses with the personal attention of a local firm backed by the reach and resources of a national network.”
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Established in 1999 by Brian Hess and Melody Rohmer, Hess & Rohmer offers a wide range of services to its individual and business clients, including accounting, consulting, estate planning, tax preparation, tax planning, and IRS representation.
“The alignment in our values, culture, and vision was unmistakable,” said Brian Hess, the firm’s managing partner. “It positions us to create meaningful opportunities for our people, our communities, and our clients—now and into the future.”
Allan Koltin, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, who advised both firms on the deal, commented, “Sorren’s amazing growth trajectory continues with the acquisition of Hess & Rohmer. Hess & Rohmer had been courted by numerous larger firms but selected Sorren as the perfect cultural and strategic fit for their people and its clients. The additional resources that Sorren will bring to the table will allow Hess & Rohmer to offer added depth and expertise to their clients and provide additional growth opportunities for their people.”
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