Valley Preparatory Academy

For the past two school years, EdTec has provided excellent business management to Valley Prep Academy. The company prepares state financial and attendance reports and carefully monitors the school's budget. In addition, each month, Ms. Stephanie Cho gives the Valley Prep Board a financial presentation, keeping members up to date on the latest information, which has been imperative through the difficult state funding cuts. We appreciate EdTec's professional service...Shelly Melton, Director.

The following individuals work with our business office:

	Stephanie Cho, Business Manager, has experience in both the corporate and non-profit sectors. Prior to joining EdTec, she worked at a litigation consulting firm, specializing in financial analysis for cases involving intellectual property disputes. Stephanie is also a mentor for a local nonprofit that seeks to motivate and help under-resourced youth get into college, by using business and entrepreneurship as vehicles. Specifically, she has helped a group of high school students launch their own business. Stephanie holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.
	Peter Laub Executive Vice President & Chief Client Services Officer, Peter is an experienced manager and entrepreneur in the education and arts fields. He has managed a performing arts education organization, worked as a product manager at a corporate e-learning venture, and founded an online arts education company. Peter has also been an independent marketing consultant for investment and consumer products companies, and wrote a school services feasibility study for the Pisces Foundation.
	Bhat Chanhpaseuth, A/P Specialist, has had over 10 years of experience in all aspects of accounting at various types of industries (retail, non-profit, hospice, wireless communication tower corporation, churches).
	Gabe Mulcahy, Payroll Specialist, has experience in payroll, accounting and human resources in various types of industries (mortgage, insurance, retail and education). Gabe holds a BA in History from Rutgers College.
	Ryan Salcedo, Data Consultant, has experience in business development, logistics, and data administration in various settings ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to startup companies. Ryan has worked in financial services and in the software industry. Additionally, Ryan has done work in the non-profit sector providing health services to underprivileged children. Ryan holds a BS in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley.
	Beth Williams, Operations Manager, has several years of experience working with the City of Seattle and other non-profits. Most recently she was the Project coordinator of a grant funded project to establish Career Counseling Centers, focusing on workforce mobility within healthcare. Beth holds an MPA from California State University, Hayward and a BA in Ethnic Studies from the University of Washington.
	Julia Camp, Staff Accountant, came from a public accounting background where her focus was financial audits for not for profit organizations. Prior to that, Julia spent 5 years in financial services in the US and the UK. Julia holds a BA/BS from The Evergreen State College, a MS, Accountancy from San Jose State University and is a CPA.
	Lisa Portillo, A/P Specialist, has several years of experience in both accounting and administrative functions in various industries, mainly the media and music industry. Lisa has experience tutoring under-served kids in San Francisco, and she comes from a family of teachers/educational consultants. Lisa loves animals, reading, music, painting, traveling and watching baseball. Lisa has an AA in Ethnic Studies from City College of San Francisco.