Team Members
Edgar Catalogne, Division President, is an experienced executive with over 20 years of practice in operational strategy, corporate transformation, and growth initiatives. As former Chief Executive Officer of Cornerstone Capital Recovery, a boutique New York firm specializing in antitrust settlements, he drove innovation in the class action settlement space. He began his career in 2005 […]
Joseph Espaillat, General Counsel – Cornerstone Division, brings two decades of experience in class action law, antitrust litigation, and settlement administration. Before joining the FRS, Cornerstone Division, Joseph served as General Counsel for a veteran class action recovery firm in New York, where he also led research efforts to identify high-value settlements aligned with the
Gino Caligiuri, Director of Sales – Cornerstone Division, focuses on helping clients maximize their asset recoveries. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Gino has held senior roles at a veteran claims management firm and Kent Recovery Services. Known for delivering results, he has consistently earned recognition as a top-performing executive by building
Nathaniel Gallaudet, Relationship Manager – Cornerstone Division, brings 18 years of diverse experience across sales, operations, technical strategy, and project leadership. Before this role, Nate served as an Account Manager at Cornerstone Capital Recovery, where he managed key client relationships and also strengthened the firm’s technology infrastructure. He also led lead generation initiatives, helping drive
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Roger Browne, Sales Manager – Cornerstone Division, is a seasoned business development professional with over 20 years of experience across the employment services, marketing, and claims recovery sectors. He has a proven track record of driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and delivering strong outcomes for his clients. Before joining FRS, Roger served as a
Michael Epstein, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, 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
Jeffrey Leibell, Chief Legal & Financial Officer, is recognized as a leading authority on settlement and distribution legal issues. When Jeff joined FRS in June 2014, he brought 35 years of experience in litigating class actions and advising on their settlement and distribution, managing corporate risk, and auditing public and private companies. Jeff oversees FRS’s
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Robin Niemiec, Chief Operating Officer, joined FRS in 2015 from Rust Consulting, a leading class action claims administrator. At Rust, Robin managed the Florida office and led the consumer and antitrust claims administration practice. An attorney by training, she spent a decade overseeing antitrust class action settlements and became one of the most experienced managers
Gail Becker, Chief Administrative Officer, has been with FRS since 2014, and leads the company’s human resources, financial, and administrative functions, ensuring alignment between employee relations, organizational culture, and business objectives. She draws on decades of experience across law, finance, and executive management. Prior to joining FRS, Gail was President and Chief Legal Counsel of
Norman Jung, Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, joined FRS in 2016 and brings over 34 years of experience in the class action industry. He leads FRS’s financial antitrust settlements, helps clients monetize unknown IT assets, and identifies new revenue streams. Norman is well-versed in class action claims administration and claims management. Before FRS, he