Marjaneh Hashemi

Marjaneh graduated from University of Southern California in 1983 with a degree in Business Administration, with emphasis in Management. She started her career in the banking industry. In the ten years that she was with the institution, she rose to the rank of assistant Vice President of First Federal Savings and Loan where she was responsible for the operation of the entire Southern California region.

In 1993, she moved to the real estate finance industry and started her own mortgage lending company. Her firm was quite successful writing numerous loans in residential and commercial mortgage finance.

Marjaneh made a complete shift in her field of work .

In 2002, she entered the field of hospitality. She and her husband opened the first franchise restaurant of Sharkys Woodfired Mexican Grill. Her vision, management style, and marketing skills were instrumental in growing the operation to four full scale locations, being among the highest sales volumes of the brand. She is frequently asked to assist the new franchisees in their marketing efforts to help lead them to success. She is recognized by Sharkys franchise management for her innovative management and marketing style.