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Our Team
Nadia Conn
Founder | CEO
Nadia Conn has over 35 years of experience as an executive manager and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). She has an incredible gift for financial data analysis, forecasting, budgeting, data presentation, business analysis, and advanced financial projects. Nadia has a unique and diverse career history in various executive roles across multiple industries, including banking, engineering, solar energy, medical, law, and construction. She is remarkably hardworking and genuinely enjoys helping other businesses thrive!
Nadia became the owner and President of a design and construction business at the young age of 26. She sold her company before immigrating from the former Soviet Union to the United States at the age of 32. Now an American Citizen, she brings an exclusive perspective to her clients with a global viewpoint.
Nadia has a Bachelor of Science and a Master's in Economics from Tajikistan University. She is also a Summa Cum Laude graduate from Western International University with a degree in Accounting.
Andrey Fakeev
Co-Founder/Executive VP
Andrey Fakeev is a dynamic business development professional with a track record of driving growth and fostering strategic partnerships. As a co-founder of West to East Business Solutions, Andrey has refined his skills in identifying market opportunities, developing entry strategies, and executing business plans that achieve and surpass targets. His background, which combines an in-depth understanding of both local and international markets, positions him as a perceptive and forward-thinking business development strategist.
Andrey is a graduate of Tajik Polytechnic University with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electric Drive and Automation of Industrial Enterprises.
Steve Park
Senior Client Account Manager
Steve has over 35 years of experience in public and private accounting. He started his career in public accounting and is an Audit Partner with Ernst & Young. For the past 13 years, he has served in various permanent and interim CFO roles with companies ranging in size from less than $30M to over $750M. He has a broad range of industry experience, including manufacturing, retail, consumer products, and professional services. He also has extensive experience with private equity-owned and publicly traded companies.
Steve's skillset includes monthly closings, internal controls, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, due diligence, and financial analysis.
Steve has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Rhode Island.
Wanda Witaslawski
Fractional CFO
Wanda has served in financial positions for private and public companies over the past twenty years. Her experience includes Controller and CFO positions in retail, construction, mortgage, assetmanagement, manufacturing, real estate, and transportation industries.
While serving as CFO, her responsibilities extended beyond accounting, budgeting and planning, finance relationships, acquisition analysis, and cash management to overseeing human resources, information technology, legal matters, and risk management.
Her expertise lies in M&A, due diligence, financial models, and forecasting strategies that support strategic decision-making that aligns with company goals, outperforms market benchmarks, and maximizes shareholder returns.
Previous employers include Solar Integrated Roofing Corp., Eide Bailly LLP, United Rail, Inc., Las Vegas Railway Express, Inc., and Shearson Financial Network. Wanda holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from Gdansk University, Poland, a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Kensington College of Business, London, UK, and a Certificate in Professional Accounting from Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Irvine, CA.
Don Young
Controller | Senior Accountant
Don offers many benefits to West to East Business solution clients. He has over 20 years of experience in accounting with expertise in payroll, AP, AR, interpreting contracts, auditing, compliance, and managing an accounting department. He is proficient in Deltek, MS Access, JAMIS, and other proprietary software and accounting systems. His experience in labor accounting and interpreting contracts for proper accounting gives Don a unique perspective to provide insight for a client. Furthermore, his background in auditing, payroll, and managing a 401K program is a benefit to clients. He has tracked productivity targets, aged receivables, milestones, and reserves with an extensive understanding of financial issues.
Don has worked for such prestigious companies as Booz Allen Hamilton, Computer Services Corporation, and Environmental Planning Group, as well as sizeable federal government clients, ensuring that contract terms were followed. He has worked with Project Managers and Resource Leads to create cost proposals, develop the scope of work, implement contracts, and coordinate contracting with subcontractors. His experience includes Industrial Funding Fees for the General Services Administration, filing Gross Receipts Tax with a State entity, and filing property taxes for all offices.
Don has an Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration from Northern Virginia Community College.
Sheila Rockwell
Senior Accountant
Sheila has over 35 years of experience in accounting, including serving as a controller, producing financial reports, and managing a finance department. Additionally, she has experience in accounts payable and receivable and has a strong audit background. Her varied experience brings the ability to add value to West to East Business Solutions clients immediately.
Sheila’s expertise includes QuickBooks, MS Project, Microsoft Office Suite, and numerous other software programs. Her experience includes working for small businesses, non-profits, and large multinational companies. Additionally, she has excellent knowledge of working with global organizations, which gives her an exclusive perspective to benefit clients.
Sheila has worked for such prestigious companies as Syncrude Canada Ltd., Casa Palmera, and Nurish. Me, LLC. This broad depth of experience with large and small organizations has allowed Sheila to start adding value to our clients immediately. She has strong organizational skills and can multitask to accomplish a job on schedule.
Sheila attended Athabasca University, Keyano College, and El Camino College with a focus on accounting and business. Sheila serves on the Boards of several non-profits in the USA and Canada.
Emily Gorski
Staff Accountant
Emily has spent her entire accounting career working with multi-entity businesses. Having interned at Barrick Gold and Nevada Gold Mines, she started her accounting career in the corporate field. There, she gained an understanding of bookkeeping in real time as well as the complexities of an international business. Upon graduating, she was employed by Solar Integrated Roofing Corporation, exposing her to accounting for mergers, acquisitions, and projects. Emily is proficient in bookkeeping and payroll.
Though relatively new to the field, Emily is quick to learn anything she can to sharpen and develop her professional skills. She received her BSBA in Accounting from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 2021, and she is interested in becoming a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) in the future.
Nathan Schafer
Junior Bookkeeper
Nathan is currently studying Accounting at California State University, Long Beach. His long-term goal is to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Nathan is proficient in various software programs, such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and QuickBooks.
His highly developed critical thinking and mathematics skills make him exceptional at bookkeeping and accounting. Nathan is passionate about learning and has a strong work ethic. West to East Business Solutions is excited to watch him learn and grow.
Anna D'Amico
Human Resources Director
Anna's experience in Human Resources (HR) includes company-wide compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and procedures. She provides our clients with efficient and effective HR services that include, but are not limited to, designing onboarding procedures, personnel supervision, supporting employee development, dealing with employee grievances and disputes, enhancing job satisfaction, hiring, terminating employment, and overseeing overall employee needs.
Anna has worked for such well-known companies as US Bank, Nuvei Technologies, and Desert Financial (formerly Desert Schools Federal Credit Union). She has a broad depth of knowledge, working with small organizations, all the way to large multinational companies.
Anna has attended Arizona State University.
Katerina Myers
Marketing Director
Katerina Myers serves as the Marketing Director, where she is instrumental in crafting and implementing expansive marketing strategies to amplify the reach of fractional CFO services. She is responsible for brand positioning efforts, digital marketing initiatives, targeted content strategies, and strengthening client relationships. Katerina's role includes analyzing market trends, supervising marketing campaigns, and working with the executive team to propel business growth and bolster West to East Business Solutions' market presence.
Her experience includes being a small business owner who successfully started, ran, and sold three businesses. She holds a Business Degree in Finance from Arizona State University.
Salma Ortiz
Digital Marketer
Salma is studying Digital and Integrated Marketing Communications with a minor in Design Studies at Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business. Her skills and specialties include branding, web content development and design, social media and market research, and all things digital. Salma loves learning new skills, enjoys a challenge, takes initiative, and is self-motivated.
She also owns a small branding and printing business. Salma has been invaluable in all our marketing efforts, producing results and taking us to the next level. West to East Business Solutions is excited for her future.
Salma is fluent in English and Spanish.