About Us
Scott A. Barnes
Founder and Managing Partner of SB Value Partners, L.P., a Limited Partnership Program for Bank Trust Departments, Financial Institutions and High Net Worth Individuals with current assets under management (AUM) exceeding $211 Million.
Born December 13, 1961 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Barnes graduated Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas in 1984. He was an Investment Consultant with E.F. Hutton, Smith Barney & Prudential Securities in 1984-1992. Named Ernst and Young South Texas Entrepreneur of the Year in 1998. Named one of the “40 under 40 Rising Stars” in San Antonio by the San Antonio Business Journal in 2000.
Debbee Pundt
Debbee is a shareholder of SB Value Partners, L.P. Debbee has over 30 years of experience in accounting and finance. Debbee’s broad business background, combined with extensive experience and unique perspective allow her to work closely with the Board of Directors, Chairman, President/CEO and management team on special projects, risk measurement and corporate matters.
Bryan Abbott
Bryan Abbott is the Chief Compliance Officer for SB Value Partners. Bryan has over 15 years of extensive experience in brokerage back office operations, as well as Fixed Income sales and trading. Formerly Bryan worked as a Registered Representative with SWBC, a leading insurance and financial services firm. He began his career as a back office associate with SWBC in San Antonio, TX. Mr. Abbott received a B.B.A. in Management from The University of the Incarnate Word.
John Sacchetti
John Sacchetti, oversees SB Value Partners, L.P.’s institutional trading in conjunction with our steady growth nationwide and commitment to best-in-class services for our Trust partners and their customers. Formerly, John Sacchetti worked as a principal at Advisors Asset Management where as head of the National Accounts fixed income desk he grew the business by 75 percent from 2006 to 2008. He also worked as a financial advisor at Wachovia Securities and Merrill Lynch where he managed multi-million dollar client portfolios. Mr. Sacchetti holds a B.S. In Mathematics from Manhattan College. He is Board Certified to teach mathematics in the Alamo Community College District.
Catherine Reyes Romero
Catherine is a Senior Vice President and Partner at SB Value Partners, L.P. She has over 34 years of expertise in Trust/Banking relations, trains Trust personnel on how to establish a successful Trust program. With over 30 years of experience in financial services, Catherine brings knowledge and expertise to the management, business development and training of SB Value’s Partners. Awarded “Financial Consultant of the Year” three years in a row; 1995, 1996, 1997 and the President’s Award for Excellence in 1999.