Doug Hidalgo, CPA, CCIFP

Examiner
DISC Type : sc

Partner of Market Development at Mauldin & Jenkins

Greater Houston, United States

Overview

Doug Hidalgo is the Houston Market Leader and an Equity Director at LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors, bringing over 30 years of experience. He specializes in serving mid-market companies in the construction, real estate, and franchisee sectors, and holds a B. A. from the University of Houston.

He is actively involved in his community, serving on the Board of Trustees for the University of St. Thomas, where his daughter is a student. He engages in expanding partnerships between the university and local organizations like the Tejano Center for Community Concerns.

Unique fact: His commitment to higher education is deeply personal, as he serves on the board of the university his own daughter attends.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Status Quo Seeker

Overcautious

They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Construction Finance
He holds a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation, indicating deep expertise in the financial aspects of the construction industry.
Higher Education Governance
As a member of the Board of Trustees for the University of St. Thomas, he is involved in the university's strategic growth and community partnerships.
Community Partnerships
He actively works to expand partnerships between the University of St. Thomas and community organizations like the Tejano Center.

Media Appearances

Doug Hidalgo New Chairman of the Board of Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Featured in LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors – Knowledge Center

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Work History

12-2025
Partner of Market Development at Mauldin & Jenkins
12-2023 - 12-2025
Houston Market Growth Director at LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors
2-1990 - 12-2023
Director of Audit and Assurance Services at LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors
2-1986 - 8-1989
Corporate Security at Gulf States Toyota

Education

1987 - 1990
BA from University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business

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Exp : 39 Location : Greater Houston, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Partner of Market Development at Mauldin & Jenkins
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Insights For Selling To Doug

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Doug is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Doug

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Doug move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Doug take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Doug

Personality Compatibility


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