About Us

Meet Our Team

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  Dawn Sabo, Director of Business Development

  Dawn has leveraged her experience in the corporate world to benefit small and mid-size privately held companies, by founding Sabo Accounting & Tax Services, P.C. Dawn’s unique skill-set was developed at Houston’s Shell Oil Company, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and Compaq Computer Corporation in treasury, financial reporting, corporate tax, management information reporting, and human resource management roles.

  Her areas of focus include accounting and financial reporting for small and middle market commercial, construction, and professional services businesses; not-for-profit accounting and audit support; and income tax planning and preparation for individuals, owner-operated corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.

  Dawn is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the Texas Society of CPAs, and American Women’s Society of CPAs (AWSCPA). She completed a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance and risk management & insurance and a Master of Business Administration degree and a Master of Science degree in human resource management. Dawn is also a member and volunteer at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the American Cancer Society’s Victory, and Texas Exes Alumni Association. An avid skier, marathon runner, Ironman competitor, and dressage competitor, when she’s not working you can find Dawn running, training with her horses, playing golf, or skiing the Rockies.

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  Sanae Zafati, Business Development & Onboarding Specialist

  Sanae is responsible for building positive relationships with potential new clients and existing clients. She is responsible for building our brand in the areas of accounting, payroll and tax services within the community. She is also responsible for new client onboarding to ensure an outstanding client experience and successful transition to our Firm.

  Sanae Zafati Woodley is originally from Morocco, Trilingual, moved to the US at the age of twenty years old, joined Walt Disney World in Orlando. FL. With that being her first job, it allowed her to interact with people from all over the world, which exposed her to different cultures, something that taught her to have an open mind and an appreciation for other nations outside of her own, and provided her with a guidance future careers.

  After her experience in Disney World, Sanae decided to go with jobs that allowed her to have as much interaction with people as possible, jobs that involve customer service functions. Initially she managed retail stores, before she moved to Houston, Texas.

  While in Houston, Sanae managed a restaurant for a couple of years before she landed a job with an IT company as their Office Manager. As their first office employee she established a US Hub office for an international company.

  While working and building her career, Sanae also attended college and graduated with Business Management Degree from Federation for Education in Europe (FEDE University).

  When Sanae is not working, she is touching base with her family, she also enjoys swimming, playing Squash, catching up on movies and books.

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  Branka Lubay, Payroll Processor

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  Juliette McLean, Payroll Processor

  Juliette focuses on payroll processing and quarterly federal and state reporting. Since payrolls often change or need to be adjusted in a short amount of time, she believes that good communication with clients is essential to keeping their payroll accurate. Prior to joining our firm, she worked as a bookkeeper and specialized in recording bank transactions and reconciliations.

  Juliette is currently enrolled in college and is working towards her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.

  Juliette enjoys gardening, running at her favorite local park, and collecting comic book collectibles.