Chris Tharp
Before creating Pangaea, Chris worked for Goldman Sachs, & Co in New York, Tokyo and Chicago where he specialized in finance, and later worked in the Private Wealth Management group focused on high net worth clients. Chris has a B.A. in Marketing from Arizona State University. Chris has traveled to 26 countries and has been to nearly every U.S. state. Some of his most memorable travel experiences include being escorted through the Rafah crossing point in Palestine, kayaking through tributaries on Quadra Island, riding a bike through Southern Bohemia, running down the Snake Trail of Masada, and trekking through Angkor Wat, Cambodia. His future trip aspirations include climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, hiking to Machu Piccu, and visiting Bhutan
Jessica Finley
Jessica's previous experience included working in international development and in external marketing positions. She graduated from Scripps College with a BA in International Politics, and has a MA in Communication Management from USC. Jessica has visited over 30 countries on 4 continents, and has lived abroad in both Spain and Italy.
Jessica's most exciting travel experiences include climbing the Mayan temples of Tikal in Guatemala, exploring the white sand beaches of St. Lucia, bungee jumping in New Zealand, skiing the Swiss alps, attending classes at the Universidad of Sevilla, mountain climbing Hobart's Mt. Wellington and exploring the jungles of Belize. She is an avid runner and works with the Leukemia Lymphoma Society to raise funds for the organization.
Reilly: Store Labrador
Although Reilly has no work experience, he has a degree in Puppy Obedience from PetSmart. He also has a BA in culinary sampling, and can be found eating anything not four feet off the ground in the office. Reilly enjoys travel. His local favorites are the dog beach on Coronado, the back seat of Jessica's car, and long walks at sunset.
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