Leadership
Our leadership team’s diverse expertise centers on one radical concept: putting users first in the campus experience. We’re redefining higher education technology, driving the shift from administrator-centric systems to a unified Campus Experience Platform (CXP) built for institutional and student success.
The Guiding Force
Leadership Team
Chase Williams
Chief Executive Officer
Chase has served as Pathify’s CEO since June 2017.
He previously worked as Executive Director from company incorporation until May 2021 and has led Sales, Marketing, Customer Success and Operations at various times throughout the company’s history.
Chase co-founded Pathify while at Monash University, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance).
He lives in Austin, Texas, and enjoys golf, movies and reading about the latest news in technology, politics and finance.
James McCubbin
Chief Financial Officer
James has served as Pathify’s CFO since March 2021.
He previously served as Executive Director from company incorporation until May 2021, including the position of Chief Product Officer from April 2017 until March 2021.
James co–founded Pathify after completing his Bachelor of Business (Banking & Finance) and Bachelor of Business (Economics) at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.
James resides in Melbourne with his family and is a proud father of two kids. He enjoys technology, golfing, and is obsessed with the AFL.
Chris Hagan
Chief Technology Officer
Chris joined Pathify in November 2018 as Chief Technology Officer.
He has nearly 20 years of experience across educational technology, most recently at Monash University and the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation.
His expertise spans econometrics, data imaging, biology and machine learning, with formal qualifications in Health (Nursing), mental health and emergency room patient management.
Chris lives in Melbourne, Australia, and enjoys vintage technology, sculpture and live music.
Matt Hammond
Chief Revenue Officer
Matt has been Pathify’s Chief Revenue Officer since 2022, where he is responsible for sales, solutions, customer implementation, ongoing account management and marketing.
Before joining Pathify in 2020, Matt served as Principal at Middlepond & Associates and Vice President of Sales at FullContact.
Matt currently lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife and daughter. He enjoys (obsessively) following Boston sports, camping, reading and playing the drums (while his daughter is sleeping, of course).
Hadrien Forterre
General Counsel and VP of Strategic Projects
Hadrien has been Pathify’s General Counsel and VP of Strategic Projects since 2020.
He oversees all legal and regulatory matters, manages investor relations and looks after all corporate transactions and fundraising activities.
Prior to Pathify, Hadrien worked as a corporate and investment fund lawyer both in Luxembourg and London and has acted as a business consultant and legal advisor for various businesses.
Hadrien is a member of the New York State Bar Association and holds a law degree from Duke University and an MBA from Columbia University.
Originally from France, he splits his time between Madrid and Paris and enjoys skiing and tennis.
Shana Holman
Head of Strategic Engagement and Alliances
As Pathify’s Head of Strategic Engagement and Alliances, Shana Holman partners with university leadership teams and Pathify’s customer advisory board to navigate the complex challenges facing higher education today.
With extensive experience in both higher education and EdTech partnerships, she brings practical insights on how universities can leverage integrated technology solutions to create more connected campus experiences while maximizing their existing technology investments.
Shana lives in Denver, Colorado and enjoys the Colorado mountains with her family and 2 yellow labradors. She is also a parent to two students navigating higher education.
Megan Kratzman
Vice President of Marketing
Megan Kratzman is the Vice President of Marketing at Pathify, where she manages demand generation initiatives, maintains Pathify’s brand identity and builds a loyal customer base.
With expertise in digital marketing, marketing operations, marketing-sales alignment, and program architecture, Megan joined Pathify in 2022 after holding various roles at DoorDash, Pana and FullContact.
She currently lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband and two cats and enjoys traveling, cooking and gardening.
Igrar Guseynoff
Chief Engineer
Igrar has been a pivotal part of Pathify since joining the team in 2018.
As Chief Engineer, he is responsible for Pathify’s portal and its robust infrastructure.
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Igrar brings a wealth of expertise and dedication to ensuring Pathify’s technological excellence and innovation.
Jeff Ledoux
Director of Product
Jeff Ledoux is Pathify’s Director of Product, where he works in driving innovation and new features across the Engagement Hub.
With a background in supporting digital initiatives — including a student portal, mobile app and internal website — Jeff joined Pathify in 2023 after a decade-long career at Johnson & Wales University.
He calls North Providence, Rhode Island home and enjoys hiking, photography and training his beloved Australian Shepherds.
Mark Kenna
Finance Manager
Mark joined Pathify in August 2021 as Finance Manager.
He has 15 years of finance experience across audit, business consulting, banking and media, working at KPMG, JP Morgan Chase and Dentsu International.
Mark resides in Melbourne, Australia with his family and loves traveling, horse racing and playing average golf.
Mike Brouwer
VP of Sales
As Vice President of Sales, Mike Brouwer leads Pathify’s go-to-market motion, helping scale the revenue side of the business through the company’s next phase of growth.
Mike brings over 20 years of sales leadership experience, most recently as Chief Revenue Officer for Onaroll and Chief Customer and Revenue Officer for Maxwell. With a strategic vision for Pathify’s future, Mike looks forward to executing on Pathify’s goals.
He lives in Denver, Colorado, where he spends most of his time driving to every basketball court and soccer field in the state chasing his kids’ sports schedule.
Christian Duncan
VP of Customer Success
Christian has been Pathify’s Vice President of Customer Success since July 2025, where he oversees the day-to-day operations across the Customer Success department, including Pathify implementation, support and custom work teams.
Prior to joining Pathify, he spent more than 15 years in various IT roles at the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech, and most recently served as the Director of Technical Account Services at Maxwell Financial Labs.
Christian lives in Denver, Colorado, with his husband and their cats. He enjoys cooking, hiking and listening to audiobooks.
Dan Lordan
Deputy CTO
Dan has served as Pathify’s Deputy CTO since March 2025, having joined the company as a Senior Engineer in March 2024.
He previously served as Co-Founder and CTO of Navengage, which was acquired by Pathify in 2024. Throughout his career, Dan has specialized in managing international technical teams with a focus on ed tech.
Dan is a proud alumnus of Penn State University and calls Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, home. He enjoys golf, reading, supporting Philly sports teams and spending time with family and friends.
Julian Yballe
Head of Partnerships
Julian has served as Pathify’s Head of Partnerships since July 2025.
He brings over a decade of experience in edtech and focuses on scaling at both the partner and system level – building a function designed to accelerate momentum in current and new markets.
Julian lives in Vancouver, Canada, with his family. He is an avid cyclist and a proud alumnus of the University of British Columbia and the Ivey Business School.
McKenzie Perez
Head of Human Resources
McKenzie has served as Pathify’s Head of Human Resources since July 2025.
For the past 20 years, she has supported multinational corporations, startups and entrepreneurs across industries ranging from FinTech, Law, Property Management, Education, SaaS Technology, Bath and Beauty and Franchising. McKenzie has also taught at universities to help build business knowledge and passion among higher ed students.
Mckenzie earned her Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University in 2015 and was named one of Colorado’s Top 50 Women Leaders from 2023-2025. She lives in Erie, Colorado, and enjoys spending time with her family watching the sunset.
David Overton
Vice President of IT and CITO
David joined Pathify as Vice President of IT and Chief Information Security Officer in October of 2025. His responsibilities include securing data for Pathify and the customer integrations.
David brings over 25 years of experience in information technology and information security, supporting various business verticals, including higher ed and K-12. His depth of expertise enables him to execute sound strategies on Pathify’s behalf.
David lives in the Tampa Bay area in Florida with his family, currently supporting his children in their many endeavours.
The Board
Board of Directors
Roy McKelvie
Board Chair
Antonio Varano
Director
Brandan Fitzgerald
Director
Cameron Reynolds
Director
Chase Williams
Director
Jaimee Desai
Director
James McCubbin
Director
Mike Hill
Director
Stephanie Schneider
Director
The Experts
Customer Advisory Board
Christopher Harvey
Christopher Harvey is currently the Executive Director of Academic Technology at St. Petersburg College, where he has been since 2014.
His current role focuses on spearheading academic technology and online education initiatives and collaborating college-wide to support all stakeholders in establishing effective standards and solutions ensuring student success.
Christopher previously worked at Joliet Junior College. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree.
In his spare time, Christopher enjoys being with his family and two boys, Greyson and Cameron, as well as 3D printing, sci-fi and the theater.
Ellie Kates-da Silva
Ellie Kates-da Silva is currently the Manager of Marketing and Intranet Communications at the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia (UVA), where she has been since 2022.
Her current role focuses on overseeing marketing and portal content for the McIntire School.
Ellie previously worked at the UVA Bookstore. She also holds a bachelor’s degree from UVA.
In her spare time, Ellie enjoys watercolor painting and flower gardening.
Eric Alvarado
Eric Alvarado is currently the AVP of Digital Strategy at St. John’s University, where he has been since 2014. His current role focuses on leveraging technology as an enabler of growth and transformation.
Eric bridges the gap between St. John’s strategic vision and tactical execution, ensuring their technology initiatives directly contribute to the university’s success and continued excellence.
He has previously worked at The George Washington University and Purdue University. Eric also holds a number of degrees, including a Bachelor’s of Agricultural and Biological Engineering as well as a Master’s of Engineering from Cornell University, and a Master of Science in Data Mining and Predictive Analytics from St. John’s University.
In his spare time, Eric enjoys board game design and pickleball as well as spending time with his family and two children, Ari and Eli.
Joe Mancini
Joe Mancini is currently the Executive Director of Information Systems at Montgomery County Community College, where he has been since 1991.
His current role focuses on overseeing leadership of infrastructure, learning technologies, user support, enterprise software systems and data and analytics teams.
He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and Technology from Penn State University.
In his spare time, Joe enjoys restoring a Ford Mustang.
Rene Eborn
Rene Eborn is currently the Deputy of Digital Transformation and Associate Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Utah State University (USU), where she has been since 2019.
Her current role focuses on partnering with executive leaders at USU to provide access and quality education to students by adapting to emerging trends to attain university stretch goals, enrollments and financial targets. She has previously worked at BYU – Idaho and SNHU.
Rene also holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from USU, a Master of Arts in Education from University of Wyoming, a certificate in negotiation and leadership from Harvard and a certificate in digital transformation from MIT.
In her spare time, Rene enjoys reading, hiking, skiing, spending time with her grandchildren and dog Winnie.
Robert Henderson
Robert Henderson is currently the Vice President of Information Systems and Chief Technology Officer at University of the Pacific, where he has been since 2000.
His current role focuses on partnering with business units at the institution to correctly identify the proper roles and responsibilities for applications enabling the business to succeed.
Robert previously worked at California State University – Stanislaus. He also holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Information Systems and Master’s of Business Administration from California State University – Stanislaus.
In his spare time, Robert enjoys golfing, skiing and taking walks.
Brandon Smith
Brandon Smith is the Associate Vice President for Information Technology Strategy and Creative Innovation at Ball State University, where he provides leadership for the Digital Corps and University Media Services. He champions a culture of innovation and collaboration, aligning multimedia and emerging technologies with the university’s strategic goals. Brandon has worked for Ball State for over 20 years.
Brandon earned degrees from Ball State University and Temple University. His professional experience includes a magical start with the Walt Disney Company, followed by an award-winning role with Ball State’s Electronic Field Trips program producing educational television programing at premier museums and national parks across the country.
In his spare time, Brandon enjoys escaping to the great outdoors for a little camping and hiking, enjoying live music, and travel adventures with his family.
Eric Hazen
Eric Hazen is the Executive Director of Digital Experience and Marketing at Ferris State University, where he has been since 2016.
In his current role, Eric leads a powerhouse team of content creators and web developers in crafting digital experiences so engaging, even algorithms get excited. He specializes in organic acquisition and conversion rate optimization, ensuring Ferris State’s digital presence is strategic and impactful.
Eric holds a BA and MFA from Columbia College.
The world’s biggest Jurassic Park fan — so much that he was once in a band called Ian Malcolm — Eric also enjoys running absurd distances on wooded trails, reading and hanging with his blue heeler, Sabrina the Canine Witch.
Gohar Tovbis
Gohar Tovbis is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enterprise Application Services at University of Denver, where she has been since 2001.
In her current role, she provides strategic leadership for enterprise application services with university-wide impact, overseeing cross-institutional initiatives and partnerships. Gohar is responsible for a broad enterprise software portfolio—including ERP, LMS, and over 70 cloud-based SaaS solutions—ensuring alignment with the university’s technology needs.
Gohar holds a BA in Economics from University of Colorado Denver and a Master of Computer Information Systems from University of Denver.
In her free time, Gohar enjoys traveling with her family and friends, trying new cuisines, and watching her two sons play ice hockey.
Greg Fallon
Greg Fallon is the Associate Vice President of University Communications and Digital Strategy at Ball State University, where he has been since 2020.
In his current role, Greg provides strategic leadership to the Digital Marketing and University Communications teams. He works to tell Ball State’s story consistent with the University’s strategic vision and overall goals. He spearheads the University’s collective digital experience, including deploying digital marketing tools, leading social media and developing content for various channels.
Greg previously worked at Gannett | USA Today Network as an executive editor. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism.
In his personal life, Greg has two daughters, and he is married to his high school sweetheart, Julie, who, like him, is a Ball State graduate. He’s an avid reader, runner, and an FAA-certified drone pilot.
Loren Malm
Loren Malm serves as the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Ball State University, where he provides strategic leadership for campus-wide technology initiatives. With more than 30 years of service at Ball State, Mr. Malm has advanced efforts to leverage technology to enhance the student experience, support academic innovation, and drive institutional success.
He is a recognized thought leader in higher education technology, frequently presenting on digital transformation, student success, and innovation. Mr. Malm actively contributes to national organizations, including EDUCAUSE, Internet2, and E&I Cooperative Services, where he serves on the Board of Directors.
Holding a Doctor of Jurisprudence and a CISSP certification since 2001, Mr. Malm brings deep expertise in information security, systems engineering, and strategic IT leadership to his work in shaping the future of technology in higher education.