Leadership

Jane Mason, President/CEO

Prior to founding eMASON, Jane served for 15 years as Chief Operating Officer of a 150 person law firm, with divergent practices in the areas of Intellectual Property and Real Estate. There, she redefined client-focused service by applying cutting-edge, web-based technology to the firm's key processes and operations and leveraged .NET technologies to reduce operating costs and improve client service in both sectors. Her decision to build her own technology company was the logical extension of her business architecting skills. Clarifire® is the technology that encapsulates this vision.

A graduate of the University of South Florida, with continuing course work at University of Tampa, Jane is well respected in the industry and the local business community and has received many honors and awards. She has also been a finalist for the nationally-renowned 2011 "Women in Business" Stevie Award, and the Tampa Bay Business Journal's 2011 Business Woman of the Year Award. Similarly, eMASON was recognized as a top finalist for the 2011 Tampa Bay Industry Achievement Awards and the Business Journal's 2011 Tampa Bay "Fast 50" Awards.

When not taking Clarifire to the next level, Jane's competitive drive is honed on the tennis courts, yet she has been known to slip away with her husband, Mark, on their boat, alone or with their children and grandkids, of course, with her iPad nearby.

Mark Goldman, Chief Operating Officer/COO

As eMASON's COO, Mark Goldman is responsible for overseeing all business operations for the organization focusing on strategic, tactical, and long-term goals. Having over 37 years of leadership experience, Mark is uniquely positioned to aggregate eMASON's talent pool to achieve those goals, while assuring Clarifire's controlled evolution and sustainability. His passion for early adoption of technology innovations allows eMASON to stay at the forefront of the Software as a Service (SaaS) model.

Mr. Goldman is a graduate of the University of South Florida, where he remains an active alumnus in collegiate affairs by mentoring students in USF's Entrepreneurial Program. By passing the entrepreneurial torch, Mark not only gets incredible satisfaction, but inspires new generations of business leaders. When not tending the care of eMASON, Mark can be found golfing, playing tennis, or boating.

Ann Underwood, Chief Financial Officer/CFO

Ann Underwood, eMASON's CFO, has close to twenty years of experience in the area of financial management in various industries. At eMASON, Ms. Underwood is intimately involved in the day-to-day operations of the company and works closely with the COO with respect to financial planning and analyzed growth. Ms. Underwood also works closely with the CEO and management team to establish goals and budgets, plans, and policies.

Ann, of course, uses the Clarifire application for critical accounting processes, bringing the same efficiencies and flexibility to the accounting side of eMASON's business that it (and its clients) enjoys enterprise-wide.

Ms. Underwood received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting with a minor in finance from the State University of New York in 1990. When she is not crunching numbers, Ann can be found in Lowe's or Home Depot stocking up for her home renovation projects. Ann, her husband, and children also head to the beach whenever possible.

Chris Sheridan, Chief Technology Officer/CTO

Chris Sheridan has over 15 years of enterprise technology implementation experience. Prior to joining eMASON, Chris delivered technology solutions for the clients of Accenture, Avanade, and AgileThought. He worked with small companies to large Fortune 100 companies and was involved in all facets of delivery, including Envisioning, Planning, Architecture, and Quality Assurance.

As a member of the eMASON team, Chris leads the Technology Management group that comprises Application Development, Quality Assurance, and eMASON's Database Center of Excellence. The group's mission is to build, enhance, certify, deliver, and protect the premier business process management automation services solution that is our Clarifire platform and support our client's critical business processes. Chris is responsible for incorporating the latest viable technologies into Clarifire, as well as ensuring the development and delivery of efficient operational processes to meet our clients' ever changing needs. Chris believes the Clarifire application stands apart from other Software as a Solution (SaaS) technologies because it is flexible and easily configurable by clients. This means the product adroitly adapts to business changes with minimal restrictions from data, while other products require major regression testing when a business process is modified.

When not working, Chris spends time boating, and is most proud of his young daughter, who has already won multiple national pageants. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Decision and Information Services and his MBA, both from the University of Florida. Chris' wife is a Florida State graduate, making for a lively rivalry.

Helvey Johnson, Director of Network System Services, Information Technology

As Director of IT Infrastructure, Helvey Johnson is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing all of eMASON's infrastructures and systems, as well as ensuring connectivity and continuing of systems and data centers through eMASON's Network Operating Center (NOC). Helvey has more than 20 years of experience in imaging complex financial technologies. Prior to joining eMASON, he built out data centers from the ground up, including disaster recovery sites, and leveraged virtualization technologies for more than a decade at Market Street Mortgage. Helvey is most proud of maintaining a 99.999% uptime across all eMASON client sites.

Mr. Johnson began his career in the U.S. Navy where he received three commendations for technical excellence while building command and control centers for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He spent seven years in the Submarine Force and now settles for Motocross racing in his spare time.

Larry Spears, Director of the Quality Assurance COE

As the Director of the Quality Assurance Center of Excellence, Larry manages the eMASON Quality Assurance team and works with other members of the eMASON family to facilitate the delivery of a superlative product to our clients. One of his responsibilities is to ensure that eMASON's internal processes (SDLC) are incorporated within the Clarifire application, meaning that we actually use our product in delivering our services. Larry assures that all processes, both internal and external, are repeatable, reliable and reportable. Larry treats eMASON as a customer, and makes certain that his team treats eMASON's customers in the same way. Larry has over 25 years of combined quality assurance, training and customer relations experience.

Prior to eMASON, Larry served as Manager of IT test labs for the Eckerd Pharmacy Corporation where he designed and built new labs and remodeled the existing business team's computer labs. He has a Computer Information Systems Associates Degree from Columbia College and earned his CCNA Certificate from St. Petersburg College in 2008.

Larry's other passion is trout fishing. He uses a fly rod and ties his own flies. He and his wife are also avid motorcycle riders and hope to someday travel cross-country by bike.

Lauren Walling, Client Executive

Lauren Walling uses her expertise in effective communications, training, and innovative technologies to gain a clear understanding of the client's business processes. Ms. Walling's grasp of a client's needs and expectations helps ensure that the implementation process runs smoothly and the client receives the full benefit of the Clarifire application.

Lauren has an extensive background in client relations with an emphasis on leveraging technology to manage client satisfaction. At Bears Stearns, Ms. Walling worked with high profile Asset Managers utilizing real-time technologies at a time when web-based technologies were in their nascent stages. Lauren's role was a liaison between the brokers and the technology team to assure that the product delivered value, foreshadowing what she does for eMASON clients now. At HCA Healthcare, she managed the implementations of enterprise-wide applications. Lauren is dedicated to listening to clients -- responding quickly and substantively to their current needs while helping them anticipate and exploit future opportunities.

Ms. Walling is a graduate of Emory University where she holds a Degree in Industrial Psychology. She is using that education, as well as her keen interest in what makes people "tick," in helping align technology with human behavior. She received her Master's Degree in Innovative Management from the John Sykes School of Business at University of Tampa.

Melissa Martins, Director Solutions Design

Melissa Martins manages eMASON's solutions design and Clarifire products teams. She has a laser-like focus upon executing Jane's vision, particularly in anticipating industry trends and delivering value for clients. Melissa hales from Boston, and is (maniacally) passionate about the Red Sox and the New England Patriots. When not immersed in all things Clarifire, she can be found at sporting events or in her kitchen cooking for family and friends. Melissa is an Eckerd College graduate who also has a certificate in client server programming from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Michael Boykins, Director of IT Infrastructure, Information Technology

Michael Boykins brings more than 18 years experience in technology infrastructure to eMASON. In this role, Mr. Boykins has an overall responsibility for eMASON's information systems, telecommunications network and data center operations. Prior to joining eMASON, Michael served as Director of Technical Infrastructure for OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC. In that role, he was responsible for spearheading the transition from outdated organization-wide and department technologies to highly functional, streamlined, and cost-effective client-server technologies and business solutions. At eMASON, he brings "customer first" focus to the Information Technology team.

Mr. Boykins holds an Associate's Degree in Information Systems from Irvine Valley College. He served in the United States Marine Corps as an electronic/computer specialist, and was honorably discharged after 12 years to pursue a career in the corporate world. Michael is an avid radio controlled helicopter operator, which allows him to work out his frustrations of not becoming a helicopter pilot.

Rochela Pagsibigan, Director of Business Analysts

Ms. Pagsibigan leads eMASON's Business Analysis Center of Excellence team where she employs best practices and methodologies recognized by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). She develops and implements structure, standards and organization in defining client and product requirements, working with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement in client delivery and general operations. Rochela is passionate about getting client/product requirements right on the front end, avoiding costly and time consuming reworks.

Prior to eMASON, Rochela led and managed business analysis for several large projects such as a web-based technology solution for tax administration at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She has experience working with a diverse range of lines of business in various industries improving organizational processes. Ms. Pagsibigan also has mortgage origination experience, having worked as a Mortgage Loan Officer.

Rochela has a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in International Business from Marymount University. To work off steam, Rochela hikes, fishes, kayaks and plays sports and is learning to windsurf.

Sal Purpura, Development Director

Before joining eMASON as Development Director, Mr. Purpura was responsible for developing complex VB.Net solutions for clients as a consultant at SCP Solutions.

Mr. Purpura is highly experienced in relational database design and administration, World Wide Web development, client-server infrastructure, network diagnostics/support, and application integration/customization. Mr. Purpura has expertise in analyzing information system needs, evaluating end-user requirements, and custom designing solutions to complex information management architecture. As eMASON's Development Director, Sal has put in place all of the development processes to scale the Clarifire application for the future. His behind-the-scenes improvement of the application assures not only consistent client satisfaction, but also eMASON's (and Clarifire's) place as the technology trendsetter in not only the financial services industry but in other process oriented industries, too.

Mr. Purpura has over 32 years of experience of IT/Development. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree of Electrical Engineering from the Wentworth Institute of Technology, a Master of Management Information Systems from the University of Phoenix, and is a Ph.D. Candidate in Leadership from Walden University. Few know that he was a professional trumpet player, and has played with the Ringling Bros. Circus.

Staci Cross, Client Executive Delivery Manager

Staci Cross comes to eMASON with 30 years of experience leading technology in private and public organizations. She has been consistently recognized for creating highly-successful teams, executing strategic plans and leading change. Ms. Cross was named CIO of the Year at the 2009 Tampa Bay Technology Forum's Industry Achievement Awards. These experiences allow Stacie to better understand eMASON's clients, what they are looking for in a technology platform and the level of service they expect. That experience, coupled with eMASON's responsiveness, allows Staci to accommodate clients' rapidly changing needs.

Prior to joining eMASON, Staci was the CIO for the City of Bradenton and held numerous technology leadership positions in companies such as Emory University Healthcare and Turner Broadcasting/Time Warner. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor for the State College of Florida.

Ms. Cross has an MBA from the University of South Florida, a BA from Georgia State University, and is a Certified CIO from Florida State University. She is involved in the Tampa Bay Technology Forum and gives back to her community by volunteering through organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Manatee County Literacy Council and Habitat for Humanity. Perhaps most importantly, Staci accepts challenges posed by her children, like climbing mountains and running in 1/2 marathons, with humor.

Stacie Hawkins, Director of Client Relations and Communications

Stacie Hawkins has more than 20 years of marketing and public relations experience and is the "go-to" person for businesses interested in the Clarifire application and how it revolutionizes business processes. Ms. Hawkins has worked in the mortgage default sector for many years, with an emphasis on client relations, education, marketing, and communication. As a result, she possesses a unique ability to understand financial services clients' aspirations and challenges and the solutions Clarifire provides.

Prior to joining eMASON, Stacie worked for the LOGS Network where she was Vice President of Client Relations and Communications. Ms. Hawkins held executive positions at the American Legal and Financial Network where she worked as Director of Strategic Projects and as Operations Director of DS News. Among her accomplishments at LOGS, she developed and implemented internal communication mechanisms that were distributed to National and 27 offices as well as being responsible for training for National and individual Servicer offices. Stacie holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Florida Tech.

While not having much time to do so, Stacie loves to bake, and when not by the warm oven, is spending time with her daughters and grandchild.

Todd Edwards, Director Database Center of Excellence

As the Database Center of Excellence Director, Mr. Edwards is responsible for the management and implementation of all backend database servers that support both eMASON and eMASON's client base. His team's mission is to maintain the database servers at peak performance levels while managing all interfaces between client systems and eMASON. Todd has over 30 years' experience in the IT business, and has spent 20 plus years as a certified Database Administrator/Team Leader with several large corporations. Before coming to eMASON, Todd worked in the Telecommunications and Financial industries.

Mr. Edwards holds an AA in Computer Science from Tampa Technical Institute. He is also an Oracle Certified Professional-Database Administrator (OCA-DBA), Sybase Certified Professional-Database Administrator (CSPDBA) and Certified "Classic" Clarify CRM Developer (CCD). Todd describes Clarifire as an "extremely powerful workflow application that can drive a businesses' ability to automate workflow to levels not expected." He is a huge baseball fan, has been married for over 30 years, and has three children.