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chief executive officer
chief executive officer
As the CEO of CoLabs, David is responsible for sales, corporate development, fundraising, and investor relations.
Before joining the company, David spent 17 years at Veredus where he was a founder and the Chief Operating Officer overseeing: finance, accounting, payroll, administration, human resources, marketing, IT, facilities, and legal.
David currently serves on the Board of Directors of Academy Prep, Junior Achievement, and Positive Coaching Alliance.
David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies with a Concentration in Ethics from the College of the Holy Cross, and served as an Artillery Officer in the United States Marine Corps. Outside of work, he is an avid golfer and lives in Tampa with his wife Sarah, their children Sam and Coco, and their dogs Stella, Ralph, and George.
executive vice president of products and engineering
executive vice president of products and engineering
As the EVP of Products and Engineering, John leads CoLabs’ product, design and innovation teams. He oversees product management, quality assurance, and product delivery.
John has 25 years of software development experience across a range of industries and technology platforms. His technical experience includes leading the creation of large-scale, multi-tenant SaaS applications, and the integration of disparate systems.
Before joining CoLabs, John spent 14 years at AgileThought where he was a founder and the Chief Product Officer. John was responsible for the vision, strategy, design and development of innovative SaaS products targeted at both businesses and individual consumers.
Prior to founding AgileThought, John held technology leadership roles at PwC in Tampa and at Arthur Andersen in Chicago.
Originally from Albuquerque, NM, John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Arizona. Outside of work, he is passionate about sports (primarily basketball, soccer, and golf), and he enjoys sharing that passion with his family. John and his wife Janice live in Tampa with their daughters Tess and Natalie.
chief architect
chief architect
As Chief Architect for CoLabs, Marc is responsible for solutions architecture, DevOps and product support.
Marc has over 30 years of experience designing and developing scalable software solutions for large enterprise customers. He has been involved in several successful startups as a founder and Chief Architect. In 2013, Marc co-founded eStaff365, a cloud-based employee onboarding platform.
Marc earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Emory University. When not behind his monitor, he is a primal lifestyle and outdoor enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his wife, three children and two spoiled dogs.
chief operating officer
chief operating officer
As the COO of CoLabs, Katrina is responsible for finance, accounting, payroll, administration and human resources.
Before joining the company, Katrina spent 12 years at Veredus. She worked in various roles before ending her tenure as Chief Financial Officer, where she was primarily responsible for the finance and accounting functions of Veredus’s U.S. businesses.
Katrina is a CPA and holds Bachelor degrees in both Computer Science and Accounting from the University of South Florida. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and attending her children’s sporting events. Katrina and her husband Evan live in Brandon with their children Aidan and Arya.
director of sales
director of sales
As the Director of Sales, Evan develops and implements CoLabs’ go-to-market sales strategy. Evan has an impressive track record building repeatable and scalable sales processes. Over the last seven years, Evan’s expertise resulted in millions of dollars in revenue and two successful exits, both at Fitfuel and eStaff365. Before joining CoLabs, Evan led a team focused on breaking into new Fortune 500 companies at Catalant Technologies.
Evan has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Florida State University, and is an avid FSU football fan. When he’s not working, Evan enjoys traveling, perfecting his golf game, cheering on his favorite teams, and spending time with his family. Evan lives in Boston with his girlfriend Alexis and their dog Teddy, despite the fact that the trio isn’t sure how many more New England winters they can bear.
director of professional services
director of professional services
As the Director of Professional Services, Kyle builds relationships with every customer using CoLabs’ software. He oversees the Implementation and Professional Services teams, and works closely with the Sales and Product teams to ensure smooth handoffs and an exceptional customer experience. Kyle is no stranger to serving customers thanks to his experience in operations, business development, and consulting. He’s seen it all, having held roles at a law firm, a software company, and even in the staffing industry. Most recently, he served as a trusted advisor to companies like Walmart, Molson Coors, and CKE Restaurants as a Manager in the Advisory Practice at KPMG. Kyle never shies away from being the voice of the customer, and the companies he works with consider him an advocate and a valued partner.
Kyle holds a BA in Economics from the University of South Florida as well as a Master’s in Strategic Management and an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. When Kyle isn’t at work, you can find him at his home in Tampa enjoying a glass of wine with his wife Melissa or trying to match his son Owen’s energy level. He enjoys a good tennis match or game of golf at Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club, and also (wait for it!) officiates weddings for friends and family.
director of product design
director of product design
As the Director of Product Design at CoLabs, Sarah’s insight is vital to shaping and developing the IntelAgree roadmap, making sure all users enjoy an optimal, intuitive experience.
Born and raised in Tampa, Sarah has also lived in Minneapolis, where she gained experience at an ad agency, and in Charlotte, working for a Fortune 50 company. Since returning to her hometown, she’s helped develop CRM products for two other local tech startups. Her range of experience makes her an invaluable resource and a wealth of knowledge on all things design and product related.
After work, you can find Sarah checking out live music and new restaurants, obsessing over design at museums and theme parks, and spending time with her husband Connor and their dogs Indie and Zooey.
Jim is the retired Chief Executive Officer and President of the Anchor Glass Corporation. Previously, he worked at Alcoa (AA), where he held various financial and operating roles, lastly as Chief Financial Officer of Alcoa Fujikura Limited. He serves on the board of Lazy Days’ R.V. Center, Inc. and previously served as a Director of the Anchor Glass Corporation. Jim earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Arizona State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).
Chad serves as the President of Harrod Properties, a national commercial real estate developer. Previously, he worked in the Investment Banking Group for Hambrecht & Quist / JP Morgan. He serves on the board of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation and is a Director of DEX Imaging. Chad earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Finance from The University of Texas at Austin.
Dennis serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Manhattan Associates (MANH). He was previously the Senior Vice President of Finance for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. Dennis earned a Bachelor’s Degree of Business Administration in Accounting from Kennesaw State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).
Paul serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Seabreeze Holdings, Inc. Previously, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Spalding & Evenflo Companies Inc. He also serves on the boards of Sykes Enterprises (SYKE) as well as The Bank of Tampa, and has previously served on the board of TECO Energy (TE). Paul earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Benedictine University.
Otto was born in Hungary and lived in Austria before moving to the US as a child. A self-identified serial entrepreneur, Otto is currently the CEO (and founder) of Bog Bridges LLC, a digital transformation consulting agency. One of the four original Xbox founders, Otto also helped develop the HBO GO streaming app and authored the book Digitally Remastered: Building Software into Your Business DNA. He graduated from Middlebury College with a degree in physics and a minor in music performance. Otto is the co-author on seven patents, and a recipient of the Xbox Founder’s Award, an Emmy Award, and the Edward R. Murrow Award.
Justin’s expertise is in growth strategy and execution, strategic direction, and GTM, which led him to his current role as the CEO of SmartBear. He graduated from Providence College in 1993 with his degree in Business Administration and a minor in Finance. Justin previously served as the COO of Bullhorn and the Divisional Vice President and GM of PTC, and lives in Boston.