Board of Directors.

Dedicated & Focused. Our board of directors are committed partners in helping Openforce focus on long-term success, bringing industry expertise, and helping build a network of relationships to accelerate our growth.

Steve Kaplan General Partner, Riverside Partners

Steve Kaplan has over 30 years of private equity, strategy consulting, and operating experience. He joined Riverside as a General Partner in 2006 and has a history of successful leadership roles in various industries. Steve's extensive experience includes positions such as President of Harris Graphics and Executive Vice President and CFO of The Coleman Company. He is known for his strategic insight and problem-solving skills.… MORE INFO →

Jeff Goodman Principle, Riverside Partners

Jeff brings over twelve years of private equity and investment banking experience to the Riverside team, which he joined in 2023 as a principal. Prior to joining Riverside, Jeff was a principal at H.I.G. Capital, where he focused on private equity investments in the technology and healthcare sectors. Before H.I.G, he was an associate at Waud Capital where he focused on private equity investments in the business services and healthcare sectors. Jeff previously worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in the Mergers and Acquisitions investment banking division.

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Aakash Garg Senior Associate, Riverside Partners

Aakash Garg contributes two years of investment banking experience to the Riverside team. He joined Riverside as an Associate in 2020 and has a background in executing M&A and financing transactions. Aakash holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with concentrations in Finance and Business Analytics from Boston College.… MORE INFO →

Mike Fiorito Board Member

Mike Fiorito brings over 35 years of direct experience in courier, trucking, assembly, warehousing, and local expedited delivery to Openforce. His leadership and expertise provide valuable insights for companies seeking to improve their independent contractor compliance and maximize operational efficiency.… MORE INFO →

Bill Graves Board Member

Bill Graves served as President and CEO of the American Trucking Association and is the longest-serving Republican Governor in Kansas history. With a background in politics and leadership, he brings valuable insights to Openforce's board.… MORE INFO →

Lenny Herold Board Member

Lenny Herold has over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, co-founding Corsis, a technology advisory firm, and later serving as a board member for Openforce. He uses his technical expertise to guide Openforce in addressing technical challenges and offers mentorship and team-building support.… MORE INFO →

Ed Levy Board Member

Ed Levy has had an extensive career in the Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Industry, including serving as Regional Vice President of Risk Placement Services, Inc. He is actively involved in various boards, including Openforce and Capacity Insurance Company.… MORE INFO →

Paul Muratore Board Member

Paul Muratore brings 30 years of experience in the advertising, media, and entertainment industries. His expertise lies in consulting, software development, business affairs, and organizational leadership. Paul collaborates with clients to provide strategic advice and counsel, as well as CEO and owner/founder strategic consulting. He is also involved in mentoring and community work through... MORE INFO →