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Anita Ray is the Director of Human Resources at Liberty Source. Her role is to lead HR initiatives that support the organization’s core values regarding talent retention, performance management, people analytics, employee relations, and employee engagement, while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and employment laws.

Anita’s 25-year career is marked by success in enhancing organizational effectiveness across all facets of HR in financial, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. Her diverse, action-oriented skill set spans a broad range of HR functions, both on-site and remote, including policy and procedures management, compensation, payroll and benefits administration, training, development, recruiting, problem-solving, data management, HRIS implementation, performance management, and employee relations.

Holding a degree in Human Resource Management from St. Leo University and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification, Anita exemplifies commitment to excellence and ongoing professional development. Her resourcefulness and proven track record have made her an essential part of our organization. She leads strategic HR initiatives that align with our goals, and she genuinely cares for the team's growth and well-being, making her a beloved leader and a trusted advocate. Anita's warm approach and tireless energy help to foster an environment where the organization and its people thrive.

Brenna Ivey has a breadth of experience dedicated to driving organizational growth through the power of learning and development. With a strong background in learning technology and talent/organizational development, she has demonstrated a keen ability to implement impactful L+D initiatives that drive employee growth and organizational success.

Prior to joining Liberty Source, Brenna has navigated the ranks in a dynamic career path starting as an HR intern and progressing through roles such as Organizational Development Coordinator and Learning & Development Specialist at The Port of Virginia, then becoming a Talent Management/Organizational Development Business Partner at CMA CGM North America.

Brenna earned her Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) through the Association for Talent Development (ATD) and has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Christopher Newport University.

Brent Hill is an experienced leader specializing in technology, strategic planning, agile methodologies, data analytics, solutions architecture, automation, cost control management, contact center performance, quality, vendor management, customer service, and sales - with over 25 years in the telecommunications industry. He has developed high-performing teams to deliver significant revenue growth, implemented new systems and self-service applications, driven operational efficiencies, and optimized customer experience initiatives while employed with Sprint, Embarq, CenturyLink and Lumen Technologies.

Brent has been active in not-for-profit corporations, serving four terms – including as Chairman (2018 – 2020) - with the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and one term with the Seminole County School Board Foundation. He was recognized in 2014 and 2020 with the Apopka Chamber of Commerce “Businessman of the Year” award.

Gretchen is the Head of Talent Acquisition at Liberty Source and has amassed more than 20 years of experience in the field. She has demonstrated a dedicated commitment to creating a positive employer brand and positioning Liberty Source as a preeminent employer through her utilization of innovative recruiting strategies. Gretchen boasts a broad and diverse work history encompassing the telecommunications industry, where she worked for several years before discovering her true calling as a recruiter. She began her recruiter career as a headhunter in healthcare, then transitioned back into technology. Her leadership skills have been exhibited through the numerous teams she has guided, with many achieving pacesetter status within their respective companies. Her previous roles with Nextel, Verizon, Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM), and Amazon testify to her trailblazing abilities.

Prior to her current role at Liberty Source, Gretchen demonstrated her leadership and industry expertise as she led a team of IT recruiters at Amazon Advertising. Her success is due to her unwavering passion for delivering exceptional customer service to her business partners, while ensuring that each candidate has an excellent experience throughout the recruiting process. Her commitment to excellence and persistence in delivering outstanding results have set her apart in the industry.

Gretchen's formal training was in Electrical Engineering at New York Institute of Technology and later in Business Administration, concentrating in Human Resources Management, at Strayer University.

Jeremy serves as Vice President Finance at Liberty Source. He has 20 years' experience in corporate financial planning and analysis, business operations, accounting, and healthcare operations. He began his career at KPMG, providing audit services in the healthcare and manufacturing sectors. He then worked at Sentara Healthcare, one of the country’s largest not-for-profit integrated health systems, as a Finance Consultant and as Director of Operations. While at Sentara, Jeremy led the Durable Medical Equipment service line through the significant impacts of Medicare’s Competitive Bidding Program until the service line was acquired.

Most recently, he was Senior Manager, Finance at Cox Enterprises supporting the transformation of Cox Media’s multichannel advertising solutions and the development of Manheim Digital Marketplace at Cox Automotive.

Jeremy earned a Master of Business Administration from the Mason School of Business at the College of William & Mary, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Information Systems from Virginia Tech.

With a career spanning over three decades, Joe provides a wealth of strategic and tactical experience for Liberty Source and for our clients. A broad range of financial services assignments includes the common thread of driving revenue, increasing retention, and strengthening marketing and sales infrastructure. Not to be typecast as a banker, Joe has also applied these data-driven techniques to maximize value in the catalog merchandise, early childhood education, healthcare, and gaming/hospitality sectors. A self-admitted data geek with robust quant skills, his ability to synthesize large amounts of seemingly unrelated data into actionable insights is a unique complement to Joe’s management mojo. An emphasis on executing with speed and precision is the other key ingredient that helps him turn insights into income.

Prior to joining the Liberty Source team Joe was a principal at Warwick Consulting, LLC; Chief Marketing Officer at Sprout Mortgage; an Executive Vice President and creator of the Portfolio Defense division at American Home Mortgage, Inc.; a Senior Vice President at J.P.Morgan Chase; and a Marketing Director at J.Crew Group.

Joe’s formal training was in mathematics and chemistry at Columbia University in New York, where he was part of a team researching the use of pico-second lasers to study the mechanisms of chemical reactions (which, as everyone knows, is a prerequisite for any successful business career...)

Michael Slesar is the Director of Process Optimization at Liberty Source, with over two decades of expertise in enhancing business processes and driving continuous improvement. His career spans significant contributions in the energy, travel, and financial sectors. Michael holds both PMP and PMI-ACP certifications and is adept at leveraging data analysis and predictive modeling to optimize business outcomes and foster strategic growth. Previously, Michael made significant impacts at companies like Bidgely, ICF and Orbitz, where he led the integration of advanced technologies and digital solutions to improve customer experiences and operational efficiencies.

Michael's educational background includes an MS in Computer Information Technology from Regis University, and an MBA from the University of Phoenix, complementing his professional experience with solid academic credentials.

Serving in his current role over the past five years, Mihai oversees both the strategic direction and the operational management of Liberty Source’s IT infrastructure. With a strong focus on cybersecurity, Mihai is committed to keeping Liberty Source at the forefront of technological advancements for optimal efficiency, while employing best practices in data and physical security to ensure the safety of client and Company data.

Mihai earned his Bachelor of Information Technology degree from James Cook University in Australia, graduating with honors. After serving in the Royal Australian Air Force for 10 years as maritime aircrew, Mihai separated and moved to the United States, joining the Liberty Source team shortly thereafter.

Robert is a senior executive with over 20 years of experience managing large-scale operations, from call centers to account servicing enterprises. He has a strong background in operations management and client services with a track record of improving revenue, profitability, and performance.

Previously, he served as vice president and general manager for Asurion, a leading provider of device insurance, warranty, and support services. Robert has held leadership roles with companies such as National Electronics Warranty, Stream International, Panasonic, and QVC.

Complementing all of his commercial experience, as the son of a United States Navy captain, Robert understands and fully embraces the social mission and special culture at Liberty Source.

Ron Rintala is a globally recognized thought leader specializing in optimizing and integrating operations, technology, sales and marketing, risk management, data analytics and administration for global insurance and financial services companies. With over 20 years of experience, he has initiated, led and supported sustained multimillion-dollar revenue growth, operational efficiency and superior customer experience improvements for industry leaders such as American Express, Chase, ACE/Chubb, AIG, SunTrust Bank, Zurich Insurance, Freedom Mortgage, and CreditShop.

Ron earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver – Sturm College of Law. After graduating with honors from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a B.S. in Engineering, Ron served as a Field Artillery Officer for the United States Army.