About Us / Leadership Team

From the best in the business.

Founding Team

Bob Rieger

CEO & Founder

• 40-year technology entrepreneur
• Built the first commercial ISP in the country
• Built the fastest growing Electronic Vehicle Registration business in North America
• Engineering, developer and finance background
• Successful public and private exits

Patrick Brown

CTO

• 15 Years of software engineering experience
• Built three Gov-tech platforms from the ground up
• Expert in large, scalable, customer-facing systems
• B.S. Computer Science, Southern Illinois University
• Doctoral Studies in scaling computational and data-intensive workflow systems

Leadership Team

Chad Wiechers

President

• 20+ years of advising early-stage growth, IPO, and public companies in heavily regulated industries (fintech, banking, AI, insurance, and semiconductor)
• Three-time general counsel.
• Expert at driving aggressive customer acquisition and public company readiness
• Successful at guiding companies through acquisitions and exits
• JD from Boston College Law School; BA in Economics from Northwestern University

Marc Blouin

CFO

• 30+ years scaling high-growth software companies
• Played crucial roles in successful exits including multiple acquisitions and IPO
• Extensive experience in financial management, strategic planning, and corporate governance
• MBA, CPA (inactive)

Luise Meyer

Chief Customer Officer

• Transformational professional services executive with over two decades of expertise in driving customer growth strategies.
• Augmenting customer journeys through cutting-edge automation, advanced analytics, and real-time data solutions for high-growth tech companies.
• Proven track record of driving measurable customer satisfaction and revenue results through innovative customer programs and performance excellence.
• Extensive expertise in navigating complex business transitions, including a successful IPO, strategic acquisitions, and large-scale outsourcing initiatives.

Lee Perine

VP of Sales & Strategic Partnership

• 14 years of experience in technology startups.
• Founding member of the fastest growing electronic vehicle registration provider in North America.
• Proven record of driving growth and progress in the GovTech ecosystem.
• Expert in title, lien and vehicle registration solutions.
• Founding member of YASSI, focusing on scalability, innovation, and government efficiency.

Justan Rieger

API Specialist

• 10+ years of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in registration and titling solutions.
• Lead product manager at the largest EVR provider in the country.
• He has initiated nationwide-wide seminars for broad-based educational access.
• As the operations leader for YASSI, he guarantees clients receive the best products and support in the industry.

Jodi Rahlfs

VP of Operations

• Over 25 years of experience in leading, developing, and nurturing high-performing operations teams.
• Comprehensive expertise in the automotive industry, encompassing state governing bodies, electronic vehicle registration, car dealerships, fleet management, and salvage companies.
• Founding Member of YASSI and AVRS, creating internal and external efficiency, while maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction and support.

Stephanie Delaney

VP of Compliance

• 15 years experience with Auto Industry related start-ups.
• Developed the Compliance Department as the founding member of the fastest growing EVR company.
• Successfully oversaw multiple annual Motor Vehicle Agency audits with no findings.
• Managed Department of Motor Vehicle billing departments for over 20 States nationwide.
• Founding Member of YASSI, focusing on Administration & Compliance 

Bill Cheng

Sr. Director of SW Development Strategies

• Ph.D. in Computer Science
• Over 20 years of professional experience in software engineering
• Experience in delivering performant large-scale, high-volume enterprise systems and SaaS

Board of Directors

Bob Rieger

Chairman

• 40-year technology entrepreneur
• Built the first commercial ISP in the country
• Built the fastest growing Electronic Vehicle Registration business in North America
• Engineering, developer and finance background
• Successful public and private exits

Joe Polverari Sr.

Board Member

• 25 years as senior trial counsel
• Specializes in representing insurance carriers in complex litigation
• Represented in both state and federal court
• Cal State University at Rohnert Park, BA Economics
• JD University of Santa Clara, Cum Laude

David Scatena

Board Member

• Over 35 years Managing partner of Polly, Scatena, Vasheresse, & Sater CPA’s
• Board member for several private and public companies in various industries.
• Expert on in real estate exchanges, corporate mergers and acquisitions.

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