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Apriva's leaders bring decades of diverse technology experience and a history of
success to the payments industry. Combining business acumen with technical savvy,
these executives guide a team of talented employees to create innovative products
and wireless solutions for customers across the country.
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Christopher Spinella is a Co-Founder and CEO. Chris has more than
26 years of management experience in the health care and technology industries.
Chris co-founded Smart Technologies, Inc. in 1996 and in 1999 merged this company
into Apriva in order to continue the development and advancement of smart card technology
and wireless applications. Chris was also a Co-Founder of NetSearch, LLC, a wireless
application company that was acquired by Aether Systems in April 2000 and was the
Chairman and Co-Founder of Zanova, Inc., a B2B e-commerce company that was acquired
by Onvia in July 2000. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from
Arizona State University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.
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Paul Coppinger is a Co-Founder and President of the Apriva Point of Sale Division.
Paul has more than 20 years of management experience and under his leadership, has
pioneered the development and delivery of sophisticated software applications in
more than 30 different industry sectors including e-commerce, wireless communications,
encryption/security and voice-over-internet. Paul was also a co-founder of Zanova,
Inc. a B2B e-commerce company that was acquired by Onvia in July 2000 and a co-founder
of NetSearch, LLC, a wireless application company that was acquired by Aether Systems
in April 2000. Paul earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science in Engineering
from Arizona State.
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Mike Klingen is a Co-Founder and Chief Architect. Mike is responsible
for reviewing and improving existing systems by making use of new technologies and
methodologies. Mike has more than 24 years experience in developing sophisticated
software solutions. In 1990, Mike co-founded APPS Software and applied his expertise
in the design and development of software applications in more than 30 difference
industry sectors including e-commerce, wireless communications, encryption/security
and voice-over-internet. Mike was a Co-Founder of NetSearch, LLC, a wireless application
company that was acquired by Aether Systems in April 2000. Mike was also a Co-Founder
of Zanova, Inc., a B2B e-commerce company that was acquired by Onvia in July 2000.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from Arizona
State University.
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Jeff Ford is President for Apriva ISS. Jeff is responsible for
the strategic and operational management for Apriva's Information Security Solutions
(ISS) division. Jeff Ford is a recognized industry leader and speaker in the business
communications industry with more than 24 years of experience in voice, video and
data communications systems and applications. Prior to joining Apriva, Jeff served
as president of Inter-Tel's global wholesale division where he played a pivotal
role in the company's early entry into VoIP in the late 1990s and obtained an early
voice-over-IP technology patent. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer
Systems Engineering from Arizona State University and a Stanford Executive certificate
from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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David Riddiford is Chief Financial Officer. David is a Certified
Public Accountant with 20 years of comprehensive experience in finance, accounting
and business at publicly traded corporations. Prior to joining Apriva, David served
as Chief Financial Officer for Action Performance Companies, a public company with
$350 million in sales. David also served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer
at the Dial Corporation, a public company with $1.3 billion in sales. David holds
a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Accounting from Westminster College in
Fulton, Missouri.
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Len Sutton is Chief Security Officer. Len is responsible for Apriva's
compliance implementation, validation and auditing as well as business continuity
plans and enhancements for the company's IT infrastructure. Len has more than 25
years experience in managing successful, large-scale initiatives in the credit card
and payment services sector. Prior to joining Apriva, Len served as VP of Information
Security and Compliance for Global Payments, Inc. Len holds a Bachelor of Science
degree in Political Science from Florida State University, and he is a Certified
Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
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Lisa Raggiri serves as General Counsel for Apriva. Lisa provides
legal support and advice for the company's executive management team and board of
directors with an array of business, legal and regulatory issues. Prior to Apriva,
Lisa served as General Counsel for Bone Care International, Inc. Lisa earned her
J.D. from Villanova University School of Law.
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William Clark is Executive Vice President and General Manager for North America. Bill
is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and execution of Apriva's
national marketing initiatives, sales teams, client services, and product. Bill
has more than 20 years experience in sales, marketing, product development and management.
Prior to joining Apriva, Bill worked at First Data Resources - card issuing and
First Data Merchant Services - acquiring, where he pioneered the delivery and sales
of emerging technologies ranging from internet banking to new merchant services
such as on-line chargeback management, RFID and IP enabled terminal products, and
the release of 3G wireless products. Bill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Electronics and Management from Southern Illinois University and an MBA from University
Nebraska Omaha.
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Kevin Pickens is Intellectual Property Counsel. Kevin's primary
focus is on the development of Apriva's patent portfolio, strategy and processes
and is responsible for handling all issues related to patents, copyrights, trademarks
and trade secrets. Kevin has 15 years of experience in intellectual property law
including private practice and independent consulting. Kevin served as In-House
Patent Counsel for Motorola for 10 years. Kevin holds a Computer Science Degree
from Tennessee Tech University and earned his Law degree from the University of
Tennessee.
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Karen Coover is Vice President of Human Resources. Karen is responsible
for implementing best in class human resources practices in all areas of the company.
She develops strategies for staffing and workforce planning, and partners with the
company's executive staff on organizational development and change management issues.
Karen has nearly 20 years of international experience in companies ranging from
small technology firms to those on the Fortune 100. Prior to joining Apriva, Karen
worked for Honeywell Corporation as a Vice President of HR in the Aerospace business
group. She also served as an HR leader at Microsoft Corporation. Karen holds a Masters
of Business Administration degree, and holds a Global HR Certification from Thunderbird
School of Global Management.
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