Director & Founder

Zane Stevens is the Founder of Protea Financial, an accounting and advisory firm specializing in the wine and beverage industry. With nearly two decades of accounting experience, Zane works closely with wineries and wine businesses to improve financial reporting, cost accounting, operational processes, and decision-making. He is a recognized leader in the accounting profession, a 2024 North Bay Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, and a frequent speaker, writer, and podcast host. Through Protea Financial, Zane helps wine businesses understand their numbers, strengthen their financial operations, and build more sustainable, scalable businesses.