Team

C-Suite and Advisory Board Members

Michael Epstein

Founder & CEO | Advisory Board
19 Years in Industry

Jeffrey N. Leibell

CLO & CFO | Advisory Board
44 Years in Industry

Jeffrey N. Leibell

CLO & CFO | Advisory Board

Jeffrey Leibell, Chief Legal & Financial Officer, joined FRS in June 2014 with more than 35 years of experience litigating class and other actions; providing expert legal advice concerning class action settlements and their administration and distribution; managing corporate risk and compliance; and auditing “Fortune” and other companies. Before joining FRS, Jeff spent over 6 years as the Vice President of Class Action Services at Garden City Group (“GCG”), which, prior to its acquisition by Epic Systems, was one of the nation’s leading claims administrators, having been appointed by thousands of courts in cases throughout the U.S. and international’s to design, implement, and oversee notice and claims administration programs in class actions that collectively involved tens of billions of dollars and tens of millions of class members. Jeff regularly advised GCG’s executives and class counsel on, and developed and presented to lawyers across the U.S. continuing legal education programs regarding, complex legal issues concerning class action settlements and their administration and distribution. In connection with GCG’s administration of the $20 billion Gulf Coast Claims Facility, Jeff supervised and developed protocols and procedures for the “Attorney Team,” a group of approximately 125 lawyers who addressed all legal representation and related issues in connection with over 350,000 putative claimants. Jeff also managed GCG’s risk and compliance matters, including, as reported by GCG’s independent auditor, designing the controls for GCG’s claims administration system to be compliant with all HIPAA security and privacy standards and, as set forth in the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 report issued by GCG’s auditor, to meet all five Trust Services Principles - Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality and Privacy - established by the AICPA. Prior to joining GCG, Jeff spent 5 years as a litigator at Ropes & Gray before joining Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman, one of the nation’s leading class action law firms, where for 12 years he prosecuted complex class and other actions; was the partner responsible for negotiating the terms of, documenting, administering and developing the allocation plans for over $16.4 billion of class action settlements, including for 5 out of the 10 largest securities class action settlements in U.S. history; and became recognized as a leading authority on class action settlement - and distribution-related legal issues. Before attending Columbia Law School, where he was a two-time Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and the Senior Notes Editor of the Columbia Business Law Review, Jeff was a litigation consultant and a Senior Manager at Deloitte & Touche, where he spent over 12 years auditing and providing litigation consulting for “Fortune” and other companies in a variety of industries.

Robin Niemiec

COO | Advisory Board
18 Years in Industry

Gail Becker

CAO | Advisory Board
9 Years in Industry

Harris Love

Chief Relationship Officer
11 Years in Industry

Dan Coggeshall

Chief Information Officer
16 Years in Industry

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.