Team
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Staff
![Andrea Baghaee](https://shergelb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Andrea-B._0597.jpg)
Andrea Baghaee
Tax Senior, EA
![Barbara White](https://shergelb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Barbara-W._0681.jpg)
Barbara White
Assistant to Keith Heerdt & Jonathan Sher
![Cherie Oman](https://shergelb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Cherie-O._0818.jpg)
Cherie Oman
Firm Administrator
![Cynthia Rodriguez](https://shergelb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cynthia-new-md-headshot.jpg)
Cynthia Rodriguez
Accountant, MBA
![Howard Johnson](https://shergelb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Howard-J._0150.jpg)
Howard Johnson
Administrative Assistant
![John Boller](https://shergelb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/John-B._0166.jpg)
John Boller
Business Manager
![Jon Berman](https://shergelb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Jon-B._0146.jpg)
Jon Berman
Accounting Manager
![LaLa](https://shergelb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LaLa_007.jpg)
LaLa
Team Mascot
![Makkida Asfaw](https://shergelb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Makkida-A._0377.jpg)
Makkida Asfaw
Executive Assistant
![Maxim Sergienko](https://shergelb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/maxim-md-headshot.jpg)
Maxim Sergienko
Tax Manager, CPA
![Samila Esfahanian](https://shergelb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Samila-E._1254.jpg)
Samila Esfahanian
Business Manager
![Tara Margolis](https://shergelb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tara-md-headshot.jpg)
Tara Margolis
Business Manager
Partners
Steve Arau
Steve joined Sher|Gelb in 2011 offering his expertise in financial consulting and tax preparation for individuals and businesses. He works with businesses and individuals in the United States and abroad in a variety of industries, while specializing in the Entertainment industry.
Steve obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He obtained his CPA license shortly after graduating college. Steve enjoys running, playing sports, hiking in national parks, and spending time with family and friends.