In New York:

Steven J. Sherb, CPA, Managing Partner

Steve is a Client Service Audit Partner and the Managing Partner of Sherb & Co., LLP. His responsibilities include Engagement Administration, Technical Review, Concurring Partner Review, and Quality Assurance and Controls for many of the firm's public and private company audit clients.

Steve has acquired industry specific expertise in the areas of Wholesale; Health Care, and Government Assisted Housing Projects. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the states of New York, Florida, Texas, Georgia and California, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York and Florida Societies of Certified Public Accountants.

He received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Hofstra University and has been a practicing CPA for nearly 30 years. Formerly a partner with Feldman Radin, a New York CPA firm, Steve founded Sherb & Co., LLP in an effort to bring the best of client service to public and private companies by way of extensive involvement at the Partner level within our firm.

E-mail Steve at ssherb@sherbcpa.com

Howard Brodman, CPA, Partner

Howard is a Client Service Tax Partner and the firm's Director of Taxation. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring the firm's tax compliance practice and providing tax research and planning consultations to high net worth individuals, and closely held and publicly held companies.

Howard's areas of expertise include Mergers and Acquisitions; the Taxation of Partnerships, S Corporations and LLC's; Multistate and International Taxation; Executive Compensation Issues; Startup Companies; and Estate Planning.

He has contributed articles to such prominent professional journals as The Tax Adviser, and has been a guest speaker on such topics as The Use of Options and Restricted Stock as part of Executive Compensation Plans and Tax Issues Facing High Technology Companies.

Howard is a graduate of Baruch College, and received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law. He is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and is admitted to the New York State Bar Association.

E-mail Howard at hbrodman@sherbcpa.com

Carlton W. Vogt III, CPA, Partner

Carl is a Client Service Audit Partner who has worked on numerous initial public offerings (IPOs) in addition to ongoing involvement with finacial reporting for public companies registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Carl has nearly 20 years of experience as a practicing CPA and has developed expertise in such areas as Assisted Living Elder Care Facilities; Financial Reporting of Prospective Financial Information for inclusion in Private Debt and Equity Financings; and Mergers and Acquisitions.

Carl emphasizes a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach with his clients, which stems from his past experience in auditing small businesses and ownership in his own business enterprises.

He has served on the boards of two not-for-profit organizations, including a Day Care Center and the New York State Snowmobile Association.

Carl received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from Pace University an he's a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants who has served on their Finance and Leasing Committee.

Outside of work, Carl enjoys snowmobiling and other outdoor activities, as well as, performing home renovations.

E-mail Carl at cvogt@sherbcpa.com

Manny Tzagarakis, CPA, Partner

Manny is a Client Service Audit Partner with extensive experience in auditing public and private companies. He has worked with clients in a wide variety of industries including Brokerage and Clearing, Investment, Technology, Distribution, Web Design and Web Traffic, and has substantial experience with SEC financial reporting and disclosure Rules and Regulations. His expertise also includes initial public offerings (IPOs), private placements, mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations, and various other equity and non-equity financial transactions. Manny also performs technical and concurring partner reviews and helps coordinate the quality control function for the firm.

He is a licensed CPA in the State of New York and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. Manny received his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Pace University in New York City.

Manny is fluent in the Greek language, and outside of work, enjoys traveling and playing basketball and softball.

E-mail Manny at mtzagarakis@sherbcpa.com

In Florida:

Joseph D'Arelli, CPA, Partner

Joe is a Client Service Audit Partner with extensive experience in auditing public and private companies in such industries as Financial Services; Broker/Dealers; and Distribution and Technology Companies, to name but a few. He brings outstanding technical expertise to the firm and is largely responsible for Quality Assurance and Controls, In-House Consultations, and Concurring Partner Reviews.

He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a member of the New York and Florida State Societies of Certified Public Accountants. He is a CPA in the states of Florida, New York and Virginia and has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Saint John’s University.

When not at work, Joe enjoys bowling and spending time with his family. He is also an avid and accomplished baseball player.

E-mail Joe at jdarelli@sherbcpa.com

Christopher A. Valleau, CPA, Partner

Chris is a Client Service Audit Partner with extensive experience in auditing public and private companies, including Financial Service Organizations; Broker/Dealers; Technology Companies; and Educational Institutions, to name but a few.

He's a licensed CPA in the State of New York and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Chris received his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Pace University and has been a practicing CPA for nearly 10 years.

Chris was a Commissioned Officer in the United States Army Reserve Corps of Engineers during the period 1992 through 2001 and is a former Vice President of a Financial Reporting Services Company. He has also held the position of Chief Financial Officer for two publicly-traded companies.

Outside of work Chris enjoys motorsports and various outdoor activities. He is also an avid traveler who has been throughout Europe and the Far East.

E-mail Chris at cvalleau@sherbcpa.com

Mitchell J. Pruzansky, CPA, Partner

Mitch is a Client Service Audit & Tax Partner with the firm and is licensed in both the States of Florida and New York. He has a Masters Degree in Accounting from Long Island University, a Masters Degree in Taxation from Florida International University, and nearly twenty years of top-notch experience in the audit and tax disciplines.

Mitch has a diverse background, including former appointment as a Professor of Accounting and Taxation at a four-year college. He is also the former Founder and President of an International Mergers and Acquisitions firm, a former practicing Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and former practicing Personal Financial Specialist (PFS).

He has authored numerous tax articles for a variety of publications, including the Miami Herald, The Tax Adviser, and various Business and Community Newsletters throughout South Florida. He is a member of the AICPA, FICPA, the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and was listed in the 2003-2004 National Registry of Who's Who in Executives and Professionals.

Mitch is an avid golfer, who also enjoys boating, biking, and hiking in the mountains of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.

E-mail Mitch at mpruzansky@sherbcpa.com