Patricia Mentas

Patricia Mentas, CPA (Inactive), has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Patricia started their career as a Senior Auditor at Deloitte from 1991 to 1993. Patricia then worked as a Controller at Massive Media Group for a brief period in 2000. From 2001 to 2003, they served as a Commercial Finance Planning Manager at Boeing Capital Corporation. Patricia then joined Obagi Medical Products in 2003 and held the positions of Assistant Controller and Director of Internal Audit until 2013. Patricia'sresponsibilities included overseeing general accounting, financial functions, monthly close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and treasury. Patricia was also responsible for SOX compliance, annual risk assessment, and conducting internal audits. In 2013, they became the Director of Finance at Nexon America before transitioning to the role of External Financial Reporting at the Automobile Club of Southern California in 2014. From 2017 to 2023, they worked at OBAGI COSMECEUTICALS LLC, where they held various roles such as AVP of Finance, Controller, and ultimately VP of Finance. In 2023, they joined The Golden State Company as the VP of Finance.

Patricia Mentas, CPA (Inactive), holds a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting from Northeastern University, which they obtained from 2011 to 2013. Patricia also possesses a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Southern California, earned between 1986 and 1990.