About Our Management Team

Gary Shottes

Gary Shottes

President

Gary Shottes is President at Ipswitch, responsible for driving the worldwide strategy for product development, service offerings, sales and marketing. Gary brings a depth of knowledge in identifying new business opportunities globally and a proven ability to orchestrate a market leading vision for the organization.

Most recently, Gary was the VP of Worldwide Sales at Ipswitch, responsible for the hands-on management and leadership of all domestic and international sales functions for Ipswitch. He was instrumental in managing worldwide sales strategy through direct, distributor, reseller and OEM relationships. Before joining Ipswitch, Gary led the sales, marketing and services teams at Amherst Technologies (now PC Connections), a top 150 storage, server and network-based solutions provider. Prior to Amherst Technologies, Gary held leadership positions at Arrow Electric Company, Pioneer Standard Electronics (now Agilysys, Inc.), Digital Equipment Corporation and Wang Laboratories.

Gary has a B.S. degree in Business Administration from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. When not working, Gary can be found cooking and enjoying time with his three children.

L. Frank Kenney

L. Frank Kenney

Vice President, Global Strategy

Frank Kenney is Vice President, Global Strategy at Ipswitch, responsible for defining the company's vision and strategy and integrating his global perspective into the products, services and messaging. Frank brings an unmatched depth of experience and knowledge in the managed file transfer space to the team.

Most recently, Frank was a Research Director at Gartner, Inc., responsible for analyzing topics including managed file transfer, application integration, SOA, and business process management. He initiated and drove the Magic Quadrants on managed file transfer and SOA governance technologies. Before joining Gartner, Frank was Director of Creative Services and Content Distribution at the Executive Business Group.

Frank holds a degree in Music Technology from the Center for the Media Arts and has studied English and Computer Science at University of Tampa.

When not working, Frank can be found living the life of a frustrated musician and producer in his home studio in Tampa.

Greg Faubert

Greg Faubert

Vice President of Sales

Greg Faubert is Vice President of Sales at Ipswitch, responsible for driving MessageWay sales and advancing complex, global, enterprise advanced file services business. Additionally, Greg runs the business development and solution architects teams. Greg brings more than three decades of experience in the computer systems and communication networking industry to Ipswitch.

Most recently, Greg was President and CEO of MessageWay Solutions, where he ran direct sales and international channel development. Prior to MessageWay, Greg was Managing Director of MPACT EDI Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BCE Emergis.

Greg attended Wayne State University.

When not working, Greg can be found spending time with family, playing guitar and golfing.

Stephen Holt

Stephen Holt

Vice President, North American Sales

Stephen Holt is Vice President, North American Sales at Ipswitch, responsible for management of customer service and sales for all of Ipswitch's secure and managed file transfer products in North America. Stephen is instrumental in forging new market opportunities and creating synergies across all distribution channels.

Most recently, Stephen was North American Sales Director for all Ipswitch products, where he oversaw all domestic sales activities including channel, business development, and direct sales. Prior to Ipswitch, Stephen was Sales Manager at TeleSales Inc.

Stephen has a Business Management degree from Assumption College.

When not working, Stephen can be found fishing around Cape Cod, traveling, and enjoying time with his family.

Loic Triger

Loic Triger

Vice President, Global Channels and International Sales

Loic Triger is Vice President, Global Channels and International Sales at Ipswitch, responsible for driving Ipswich's global channel strategy and International markets sales efforts. Loic supervises the continued growth and expansion in the international marketplace and channel globally from the company's offices in the United Kingdom and France.

Most recently, Loic was EMEA Sales director for Ipswitch managing all route to market sales in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Prior to Ipswitch, Loic worked for Marchon, a global US fashion manufacturer, as Duty Free sales manager. In this role he was in charge of all retailer chain relationships and creating and executing on a duty free strategy.

Loic has a BTS degree.

When not working, Loic can be found cycling and running outdoors.

Jennifer Shelgren

Jennifer Shelgren

Vice President, eCommerce Sales

Jennifer Shelgren is Vice President, eCommerce Sales at Ipswitch, responsible for creating and implementing Ipswitch File Transfer's eCommerce growth strategy. Jennifer focuses on online best practices, email marketing, as well as growing and managing online and offline marketing plans to meet and exceed ecommerce revenue goals. In addition, she manages the development, implementation and maintenance of the division's existing eCommerce platform.

Most recently, Jen was the Director of Marketing Programs at Kronos, Inc., where she was responsible for global branding and marketing. During her time at Kronos, Jen led the company through a global rebranding and launched their first worldwide advertising campaign. Prior to Kronos, Jen spent time working in various marketing leadership and account service roles at British Telecom, Nuance and Hill, Holliday.

Jen has a B.A. degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

When not working, Jen can be found searching for the perfect vanilla latte, reading a great book or training for a Boston Marathon (someday).

Jonathan Lampe, CISSP

Jonathan Lampe, CISSP

Vice President, Product Management

Jonathan Lampe is Vice President, Product Management at Ipswitch, responsible for all aspects of product management including product requirements, packaging and pricing. Jonathan ensures the most demanding security, usability and governance requirements of customers will be met with a strong array of Ipswitch products and services.

Most recently, Jonathan was Product Manager for Standard Networks, where he played a vital role in defining and supporting Standard Network's MOVEit product line during his nine years with that company. Prior to Standard Networks, Jonathan served in a succession of technical roles at AT&T, Advocate Health Care, Kemper Insurance and Geneer Software.

Jonathan has B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Operations Management from Northern Illinois University and an M.B.A. in management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

When not working, Jonathan can be found kayaking, biking or swimming with his wife and three children.

Steve Tyman

Steve Tyman

Vice President, Development and Support

Steve Tyman is Director of Development and Support at Ipswitch, responsible for driving all development, quality assurance and technical support. Steve brings a depth of knowledge in providing best practice solutions to all product development and production processes.

Most recently, Steve was the Manager of Development at Ipswitch, responsible for development of the server team and QA for all product lines. He was instrumental in elevating the reliability of the products before they were released to the market. Before joining Ipswitch, Steve was a Technical Manager at Siemens Network Convergence, a telecommunications equipment provider.

Steve has a B.S. degree in Marketing from Merrimack College and a M.B.A. from Suffolk University.

When not working, Steve can be found golfing and spending time with his family.

David Movsesian

David Movsesian

Director, Business Operations and Planning

David Movsesian is Director, Business Operations and Planning at Ipswitch, responsible for driving operational excellence and business process improvements. David brings a wealth of experience in understanding the obstacles facing businesses and identifying and implementing solutions that enable organizations to function more efficiently and effectively.

Before joining Ipswitch, David spent more than 20 years in Sales and Sales Management, primarily in high tech. After leading a successful ERP deployment for Amherst Technologies in 1999, he moved into the role of Director of Sales Operations where he was responsible for providing sales productivity tools, defining and implementing best practices, and overseeing sales reporting.

Most recently, David was a Senior Business Analyst at PC Connection involved in developing the next generation of sales automation tools.

David has a B.A. degree in Journalism from the University of Maine at Orono.

When not working David enjoys motorcycling, camping, and wildlife photography.

Melissa Botto

Melissa Botto

Director, Marketing Programs

Melissa Botto is Director, Marketing Programs at Ipswitch, responsible for all marketing programs and events, demand generation and web properties. Melissa focuses on website excellence and expanding the sales pipeline and brings expertise in all aspects of program development and management.

Most recently, Melissa was Manager, Marketing Programs at Ipswitch, responsible for global marketing programs. She was instrumental in fully integrating all aspects of marketing in the organization. Before joining Ipswitch, Melissa was Marketing Program Manager at Kronos Incorporated, a provider of global workforce management solutions.

Melissa has a B.A. degree in Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

When not working, Melissa can be found spending time with her family (at the beach, preferably), shopping, or watching Pittsburgh Panthers' basketball games.

Laurie Klausner

Laurie Klausner

Director, Corporate Communications

Laurie Klausner is Director, Corporate Communications, at Ipswitch, responsible for driving the overall brand strategy, public and analyst relationships, social media and customer success programs. Laurie brings expertise in global marketing programs and a deep understanding of the strategy needed to successfully implement organizational initiatives.

Most recently, Laurie was the Global PR Director at Softscape, responsible for all external communications worldwide. Before joining Softscape, Laurie was Director, Marketing Communications at Azuki Systems, a mobile technology provider.

Laurie has a B.A. degree in English from Tulane University and a M.S. degree in Marketing Analytics from Bentley College.

When not working, Laurie can be found hiking with her kids, enjoying a great sushi dinner and competing in sprint triathlons.


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