Heather's remarkable expertise and impressive career in finance have made her a well-respected leader in the software and technology industry.  As Chief Executive Officer and Managing Member of bTrade, Heather's responsibilities encompass all finance functions worldwide, including external reporting, treasury and cash management, business insurance, tax planning and compliance, risk management, and accounting.  

With over 20 years of experience, Heather brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role, allowing her to make strategic financial decisions that have led to the tremendous expansion and innovation of bTrade.

Under Heather's direction, bTrade has implemented cutting-edge financial strategies, streamlined processes, and strengthened its financial position. Her leadership has been critical in driving the company's growth and financial success, making her an invaluable asset to the team.

Over the years, Heather has held a partner-level position at a Big-Four accounting firm, where she advised public and private companies. Her extensive experience has also led her to sit on advisory boards for a number of companies and nonprofits, highlighting her commitment to making a positive impact in the business world and beyond.

Heather has a Master of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Southern Methodist University.  She is also a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas.

Don has a dual role at bTrade. As President, he manages the day-to-day activities of the company to ensure the proper functioning of all aspects of our products and services so that bTrade is consistently delivering the quality and efficiency our customers expect. As General Counsel, he supervises and directs the company’s legal and compliance activities.

Prior to joining bTrade, Don was a partner in the Los Angeles law firm of Sandler and Rosen, LLP. During his 13 years with Sandler and Rosen, he handled a wide range of sophisticated civil litigation matters for businesses and high net-worth individuals. He also provided legal advice to clients on transactional matters, including corporate formation issues, acquisitions, protection of intellectual property, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. In addition to providing quality services to clients, Don was responsible for a variety of administrative duties, including implementation and oversight of the firm’s online legal research capabilities.

Don has a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Southern California’s Gould School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa. He is a licensed member of the State Bar of California and has been admitted to practice before all the state and federal courts in California.

As bTrade's Chief Operating Officer and Managing Member, Hanz oversees the company's daily operations, working closely with the other members of the leadership team to set and execute the company's strategic vision. He is responsible for ensuring that bTrade's products and services are meeting the needs of its customers, and for developing and implementing business plans to support and expand specific solutions of interest.

Hanz has over 20 years of experience in system administration, project management, customer support, pre-sales/sales, and development within bTrade. Hanz's versatile skill set has enabled him to handle multiple roles within the organization and rise to a leadership position.

In addition to his operational responsibilities, Hanz also leads bTrade's team of experienced Solution Consultants (Presales), who help customers understand the value of the company's managed file transfer solutions. He coordinates with multiple workgroups and stakeholders to ensure that prospective solutions are aligned with customer demands, and he oversees both pre- and post-implementation support projects for the Customer Support Team.

Hanz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas, Arlington, as well as a number of certifications related to the managed file transfer industry. Before joining bTrade, he worked for companies such as Verizon, iSoft, nuBridges, Liaison Technologies, Click Commerce, and EarthLink.

Andrei is responsible for the company's growth through the strategy and delivery of the company's B2B and security products and implementations utilized by bTrade clients. In addition, he oversees the security of all bTrade products and solutions.

Andrei is an executive with almost 30 years of diverse experience in the Information technology field. His major experience consists of Unix/Linux engineering, complex software development, implementation of Information Security solutions, B2B/MFT and messaging platforms, archiving, records management, and eDiscovery.

Throughout his career, he managed and delivered numerous multi-million-dollar projects.

Andrei led cutting-edge implementations of major infrastructure and Cloud solutions, software development and security projects in the Investment Banking, Insurance and Hedge Fund sector.

Prior to joining bTrade, Andrei managed the development and operation of B2B/MFT and Messaging platforms that became mission-critical in conducting business and new client growth at Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank.

He holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Information Technology with focus on Information Security.

While with bTrade, Theresa was responsible for all finance functions worldwide including external reporting, treasury and cash management, business insurance, tax planning and compliance, risk management, and accounting.

Prior to joining bTrade, Theresa was with the CPA firm of King, King, Alleman and Jensen as a Junior Associate and later became a Tax partner of the firm. Theresa gained International tax experience from her tenure at the Big 4 firms of Ernst & Young, LLP and PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLP. At E&Y she worked in the Personal Financial Planning Tax group and at PWC, she worked in the Middle Market Advisory Services group assisting in tax, accounting and financial matters.

Theresa has also served as CFO for the Burbank Community YMCA overseeing the finance and accounting functions and also served as Interim CEO for an eighteen month period. She has assisted in the acquisition of various properties and has been instrumental in securing financing options for the organization.

Theresa received her Bachelor of Science Degree from California State University, Chico in Accounting and she received her Masters of Tax from the Leventhal School of Accounting at the University of Southern California. Theresa is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the California Society of CPAs. Theresa has been a volunteer board member for various nonprofit organizations in the Los Angeles area.

As bTrade’s Vice President of Engineering, Clifton oversees our product and technology implementations and customer support. Clifton focuses on business-to-business and collaborative commerce technologies, including guidance on technology planning in support of corporate growth. He also works closely with product management to ensure that new releases of our solutions match market and customer expectations. Clifton has overall responsibility for ensuring that our customers receive responsive support and quality problem determination.

Clifton has over 22 years of experience in various technology domains, including secure data communications, managed file transfer, EDI, and web development. His background includes roles in development, project management, and in-depth level-three customer care management. His extensive software development experience includes methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile.  He has worked in companies having CMMI, Six Sigma ISO, and FIPS 140-2 certifications and has assisted those companies with maintaining these certifications on a go-forward basis.

Clifton came to bTrade from Click Commerce, where he had been working on the TD legacy solutions for more than four years, maintaining and enhancing the solution offerings, as well as interacting with the enterprise and spoke customer base.

He holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Computer Engineering) from the University of Mumbai, India.

Scott joined bTrade in 2008, bringing with him more than 20 years of experience across multiple facets of the IT industry. In addition to managing the support function, he is an active member of the support team and also has the role of Service Delivery Manager for several of bTrade’s largest accounts.

Scott spent 17 years with IBM, starting out as a field engineer in mainframe support before moving into network support and implementation. He managed the IBM Global Services EDI Interconnect, a role he continued when that business was sold to GXS in 2005.

Since joining bTrade, Scott has been focused on building a customer support team comprised of individuals who possess both extensive technical knowledge and world-class customer support skills. The bTrade customer support team has more than five decades of combined experience in delivering technical solutions to their customers.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Programming from Tampa College.

Jeremy joined bTrade in 2012 and has been the driving force behind bTrade's global marketing strategy ever since. As the Vice President of Marketing, Jeremy is responsible for developing and executing strategies that elevate bTrade's profile in the global marketplace. He is focused on creating innovative and effective marketing initiatives that generate leads and increase brand awareness.

Jeremy has more than 20 years of proven expertise in creating market demand for emerging and high-growth software companies in both North America and Europe. He has a deep understanding of the software industry, with extensive experience in corporate communications, lead generation, direct marketing, public relations, and analyst relations.

Under Jeremy's leadership, bTrade's marketing efforts have grown tremendously, resulting in increased market share and visibility for the company. His strategic approach and creative thinking have been instrumental in driving the company's growth and expansion into new markets. With Jeremy at the helm of bTrade's marketing efforts, the company is well-positioned for continued success in the years ahead.

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