Sassan Zabeti has over twenty-five years of diverse experience in tax, accounting, business management, and consulting. Sassan is a Certified Public Accountant who has earned two Master's degrees from the University of Texas at Dallas: a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and a Master of Science in Accounting and Information Management (M.S.). Currently, he is a candidate for a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, specializing in the executive track with an expected graduation date of October 2022.

Throughout his twenty-five-year career, he has held positions as:

• College professor of accounting and director of the accounting department
• Coordinator of the CPA program - ensuring compliance with the Texas Board of Public Accountancy
• Chief Financial Officer of a multimillion-dollar enterprise - planning growth and overseeing all financial affairs
• Vice President of the largest fitness company in California - overseeing the operations, finance, and sales production of 12 large health clubs
• Sales Manager at one of the most prestigious automobile dealerships in the U.S. - training staff, meeting quotas, and managing multimillion-dollar inventory

Sassan's diverse education, extensive professional experience, and leadership style form a set of transferable skills that enable him to provide sound accounting, entrepreneurial, and business advice, and build and manage teams of professionals and financial specialists.

Arleth Najera is the CEO and Managing Partner of Pangea, where she leads the firm with vision, strategy, and heart. She is the driving force behind the company’s growth and long-term success, responsible for setting direction, making major business decisions, and overseeing all financial and operational strategies.

With extensive expertise in bookkeeping, payroll, taxation, and strategic financial planning, Arleth ensures that Pangea not only keeps clients compliant but also empowers them to stay profitable, sustainable, and organized. Her role as CEO extends beyond accounting, she focuses on strategic planning, financial leadership, compliance, and representing Pangea to stakeholders and the public.

Known for her high standards and dedication to client success, Arleth leads with both professional excellence and a personal touch. As an entrepreneur and mom, she understands the real-world challenges of balancing business and family, bringing empathy and authenticity to her leadership and client relationships.

Brings a strong background in bookkeeping and finance, with hands-on experience, managing financial records, budgeting, and reporting for a variety of businesses. With a degree in business management from Northwood University, Stephanie Esparza combines practical financial skills with a solid understanding of organizing operations, helping companies, and maintaining accurate books.