Team

C-Suite

Founder & CEO | Advisory Board
20 Years in Industry

Michael Epstein

Founder & CEO | Advisory Board

Michael Epstein, Chief Executive Officer, President and Founder, is the visionary behind FRS, a national leader in asset recovery and cost savings consulting. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Michael has transformed FRS from a three-person startup into a high-performing firm of 50 professionals operating across two offices. His unique combination of strategic foresight, operational discipline, and client-centered leadership has positioned FRS as one of the most trusted privately held companies in its field. Michael’s success stems from an unwavering commitment to building strong relationships, both internally with his team and externally with clients and strategic partners. His hands-on approach, honed through various managerial roles, has instilled in him a deep understanding that lasting business success depends on three key elements: exceptional customer service, consistent quality, and a motivated, mission-driven team. Michael is recognized for his innovative, growth-oriented approach and has spearheaded several strategic mergers that have significantly expanded FRS’s reach and capabilities. One notable merger integrated a veteran asset recovery firm with experience dating back to 1999, whose team now operates as independent contractors for FRS. Another transformative merger expanded the client base by more than 1,500 accounts, while a third established a strategic alliance with Spectrum Settlement Recovery, a leading firm in claims management. Michael has overseen the management of more than 100 class action settlements, recovering an estimated $300 million for clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune-ranked multinationals. He has led the successful onboarding of over 44,000 client companies, including more than 450 with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion. In 2020, he launched FRS UP, a specialized unclaimed property entity that has already recovered over $30 million and is now considered one of the premier firms in its field. Michael’s drive to deliver results and create value through innovation continues to shape the industry and the company’s evolution. Outside of work, Michael brings the same discipline and attention to his personal life as he does to his professional pursuits. A former competitive diver, Michael trained with a seven-time U.S. Olympic diving coach in his early years before redirecting his efforts toward entrepreneurial ventures. He has been happily married to his wife, Sabrina, for 25 years. Together, they have two children, and Michael enjoys spending time with his family when he's not focused on work.

Jeffrey N. Leibell

CLO & CFO | Advisory Board
45 Years in Industry

Robin Niemiec

COO | Advisory Board
20 Years in Industry

Gail Becker

CAO | Advisory Board
10 Years in Industry

Harris Love

Chief Relationship Officer
12 Years in Industry

Dan Coggeshall

Chief Information Officer
17 Years in Industry

Advisory Board

Howard Yellen

Advisory Board Member

Ryan Maddock

AI, Business and Marketing Advisor

Ryan Maddock

AI, Business and Marketing Advisor

Ryan Maddock, AI, Business and Marketing Advisor, is a seasoned entrepreneur, systems architect, and strategic advisor with a 30-year track record of building, scaling, and optimizing businesses through the intelligent use of automation, marketing systems, and process design. Over the course of his career, Ryan has founded six startups, helped multiple companies grow from early-stage concepts into nationally recognized brands, and played key roles in guiding businesses through successful exits. Ryan is known for delivering scalable infrastructure and breakthrough clarity in high-growth environments. He’s personally overseen the capture of more than $37 billion for over 200,000 businesses nationwide, and led operational strategies that drastically improved throughput, margin, and customer retention. A recognized leader in AI integration and automation strategy, Ryan has designed and implemented custom systems that reduce labor costs, eliminate manual inefficiencies, and drive consistent, high-volume outputs. From proprietary CRMs to dynamic self-service client portals, he’s built technology solutions that accelerate service delivery and unlock true scalability. He’s also used AI to enhance lead qualification, compress sales cycles, and increase channel partner performance with measurable results. In the realm of marketing automation, Ryan has developed and executed complex, multi-stage campaigns that include smart segmentation, behavioral triggers, and conversion-focused sales journeys. These systems consistently move prospects through the funnel, build trust, and drive high-value conversions—all without constant manual effort. His expertise lies in building full-stack strategies that run autonomously and deliver results at scale. Strategically, Ryan excels at helping founders and executive teams uncover blind spots and build operational systems that support sustainable, profitable growth. His ability to analyze friction points—whether in fulfillment, sales, or internal workflow—enables him to design lean, impactful solutions that get results. His advisory work has helped businesses refocus their efforts, streamline teams, and position themselves for acquisition. Ryan also brings deep expertise in membership platforms and monthly subscription models, having developed programs with strong customer retention, reliable revenue, and high customer lifetime value. His experience spans both client-facing and partner-driven business models, including affiliate channels and recurring revenue systems designed for predictable scaling. Today, Ryan serves as a corporate advisor, board member, founder, and investor for companies looking to optimize operations, accelerate growth, or prepare for exit. He is also a contributor to business media and thought leadership platforms. Ryan is the strategic force leaders turn to when they’re ready to replace guesswork with growth and build systems that actually deliver on their ambitions.

Bob Carella

Strategic Advisor | CFO | Crypto & AI Infrastructure Leader

Bob Carella

Strategic Advisor | CFO | Crypto & AI Infrastructure Leader

Bob Carella, Strategic Advisor | CFO | Crypto & AI Infrastructure Leader, is a seasoned strategic consultant, financial executive, and innovator in the worlds of cryptocurrency, AI, payroll, and equity infrastructure. With over 20 years of global leadership experience, Bob brings a rare blend of hands-on operational expertise and future-facing strategy to every organization he supports. Bob currently serves as Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer of LedgerAI Quantum Corporation ($LEDGER), where he leads financial strategy, operational scale, and strategic partnerships for the next generation of decentralized enterprise intelligence. At LedgerAI, Bob helps bridge AI, governance, and on-chain financial data—unlocking smarter, more compliant business systems for Web3 enterprises. He is also the Founder and CEO of BobFi Enterprises LLC, a consulting firm that partners with high-growth startups and global enterprises to streamline payroll, implement scalable equity and HR systems, and integrate crypto-native financial solutions. Under his leadership, BobFi has supported top-tier organizations including Yuga Labs, Consensys, CFO Consulting Partners, and others—delivering global payroll strategies, crypto payroll frameworks, stock plan rollouts, and vendor transition blueprints. Prior to launching BobFi, Bob served as Global Head of Payroll and Stock Administration at Binance.US and Sprinklr, managing payroll and equity operations across 37+ countries. He previously spent over a decade at ADP, where he led the National Accounts Service Organization, overseeing enterprise payroll strategy, service delivery, and compliance for Fortune 500 clients. Bob has successfully run RFPs for in-country payroll providers (ICPs), implemented Carta equity platforms, and built compensation and incentive models aligned to fundraising, global compliance, and operational scale. An advocate for innovation and education, Bob also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Drew University, where he teaches Introduction to Cryptocurrency Investing to undergraduate and graduate finance students—bridging academic theory with real-world application in blockchain and digital assets. Bob holds an MBA in Finance Management from Montclair State University and a BA in Political Science from Drew University. Known for his direct, collaborative, and solution-oriented approach, Bob thrives at the intersection of financial operations, emerging technologies, and people strategy. As a strategic advisor, he brings operational discipline, visionary insight, and a sharp eye for what scales—helping organizations navigate the complexities of global growth, AI ethics, and decentralized finance.