Executive Team

Beatriz (Betty) Manetta is President and CEO of Argent Associates Inc. She is the chief visionary behind Argent’s emphasis on building a diverse technology-driven ecosystem to deliver smarter technology for business solutions across a broad range of industries and enterprises, while engaging a diverse population in bettering our communities and world. Argent maintains a national footprint and main offices in  Plano, Texas and Union, NJ.

Betty emigrated from Argentina to Elizabeth, New Jersey, when she was a young girl. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Marketing from Rutgers University and a Master of International Studies from Seton Hall University. She was the recipient of the Beta Gamma Sigma Award from Seton Hall for her significant contributions to the strength and vitality of the economy combined with her business service achievement to humanity.

Betty spent over 20 years in Corporate America, primarily in the telecommunications industry, before leaving to launch Argent Associates Inc., in 1998. During her corporate career, she held national and international assignments in technical support, sales, human resources and quality management and control.

Named as one of the TOP STEM 100 Executives in the nation, Ms. Manetta believes true business success is interdependent upon the success of the community. She takes her commitment to continuous learning and social responsibility seriously. Ms. Manetta is a champion of ethnic minority, women and small business education and engagement. She served on President George W. Bush’s President’s Export Council, where she advised on international trade matters and their impact on small, women and minority businesses and chaired the sub-committee of Technology and Innovation. In 2019, she won prestigious Ford Motor Company Mujer Legendaria Award for Leadership. In addition, she was recognized by D CEO Magazine as one of the D CEO 500 Influential Leaders in North Texas.

Betty Manetta is committed to continuous learning and social responsibility. She is a champion and advocate of minorities, women and youth around STEM Initiatives.  She serves on numerous boards at the local state and national level.

Ms. Manetta serves on several boards including D/FW MSDC, where she is the MBEIC Chair, Tech Titans, TIA, Seton Hall University Board of Regents, QuEST Forum, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Business Council Southwest. She has received numerous awards locally and nationally for her leadership and commitment to excellence.

Brian Carroll is responsible for Business Development and sales at Argent Associates. He is an experienced sales executive with a demonstrated track record in the technology financial services industry. His prior experience includes sales Sales, Sales Management, Strategic Partnerships, Negotiation and Pricing Strategy for EDS, CIT, Vantage Financial, Crestmark Bank and Ascentium Captial.

Brian is a strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geology from Washington and Lee University.