Professionals

Compliance/ Operations/Administration

Angela A. Johnston, CPA – Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer

Ms. Johnston joined DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc. in 2009. Ms. Johnston serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for the firm and oversees the compliance, financial and administrative affairs of the firm. Prior to joining DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc., Ms. Johnston was the Chief Financial Officer for a medical device company where she played a key role in their successful Initial Public Offering on the London Stock Exchange. She spent the early part of her career with Arthur Andersen LLP before becoming Financial Controller at Capital Cargo International Holdings Inc., an international cargo airline, where she was responsible for all company-wide accounting functions including financial and compliance reporting, implementing and monitoring processes and internal controls and the oversight of audits. She received her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Florida and a Masters of Science in Accountancy from the University of Central Florida.

Kristen M. Hughes – Compliance Associate

Ms. Hughes joined DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc. in 2005. Ms. Hughes works with our Chief Compliance Officer and assists in all matters related to compliance for the firm. Prior to joining DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc., Ms. Hughes worked in the Retirement Services Department at SunTrust Bank. Ms. Hughes received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida.

Shimeh Vaziri – Director of Operations

Ms. Vaziri joined DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc. in 1995. Ms. Vaziri serves as the Director of Operations for the firm and oversees the back office and operational functions of the firm, as well as serving in the role as Alternate Compliance Review Officer. Prior to joining DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc., Ms. Vaziri was employed by SunBank Capital Management where she served as the Supervisor of Operations. She received her Bachelor of Arts, Major in French from the University of Central Florida.