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Management Team

Reg Shiverick

Reg Shiverick

President

Under Mr. Shiverick's vision and leadership, Dakota Software has become an industry leader in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) management software. Known as an industry expert on the role of technology to support and enhace EHS programs, he has written and made numerous presentations on the subject. He also values his long standing interest in environmental issues and has been closely associated with the Student Conservation Association, a nationwide force of high school and college-age volunteers who are committed to protecting and preserving the environment.

Mr. Shiverick received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Amos Tuck School of Dartmouth College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from Bucknell University.

Ross Fox

Ross Fox

Director of Product Strategy

Ross Fox is responsible for setting the strategic vision and advancing Dakota in their mission to help the world’s leading organizations with EHS compliance assurance and reduced operational risk. He leads new product initiatives and further improvements of the Dakota EHS platform. He brings more than 20 years of product management experience leading the planning and execution of technology solutions for companies in highly-regulated industries.

Ann Rippe

Ann Rippe

Manager of Regulatory Services

Ms. Rippe is responsible for managing all aspects of Regulatory Services at Dakota Software including identification and prioritization of content development. She leads a team in researching and analyzing EPA, DOT, OSHA and other regulations and initiatives; and devises strategies for the content to leverage the software’s features and functions.

Prior to joining Dakota, Ms. Rippe was an adjunct assistant professor of chemistry and worked as a chemical hygiene consultant. She earned a Master of Science degree in Environmental, Health and Safety Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, summa cum laude, from St. John Fisher College.

Paul Barham

Paul Barham

Director of Software Development

Paul leads all aspects of Dakota's software engineering organization. He brings over 30 years of technology, team-building and management experience from companies such as Amazon, AWS, Microsoft and Evernote. Paul earned both a B.S. and a M.S. in Computer Science from North Carolina State University.

Patrick Ricci

Patrick Ricci

Director of Client Success

Pat Ricci is the Director of Client Success at Dakota Software and is responsible for ensuring that customers realize the full value of Dakota’s solutions. Mr. Ricci leads day-to-day operations for client support, project management, and training.

Masha Compton

Masha Compton

Director of People & Culture

Masha Compton is the Director of People and Culture at Dakota Software. She brings over 12 years of experience in People Strategy, People Operations and Organizational Development. Throughout her career, she has provided strategic HR support to scaling start-ups as well as global Fortune 500 companies in such industries as SaaS, Telecom and FMCG.

Masha’s career focus is on fostering a positive work culture and facilitating employee development. Masha holds a BA in Linguistics and Intercultural Communications from Dubna University as well as an MA in International Studies from North Carolina State University.

James Miller

James Miller

Director of Sales

James leads Dakota’s New Business Development team. Past experiences working in the small business and corporate retail sectors has provided him the opportunity to establish a diversified outlook when it comes to solving unique business problems. With a decade of experience at Dakota, James has actively had a hand in business development, strategy, platform design, project management, & client retention. James is the ultimate team player who strongly believes the key to developing long-lasting and fruitful relationships is through transparency and collaboration.

Robert Kimball

Robert Kimball

Director of Marketing

Mr. Kimball is responsible for Dakota's internal and external marketing communications, brand management, and coordination of industry-related and user-focused events. With a background in design and promotions, he oversees product communications, public relations, social media, and overall brand awareness.

Mr. Kimball holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Cleveland State University, with a focus on graphic design and multimedia communication.

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