Our Team

As an Executive Vice President of Trustee & Fiduciary Services (TFS), Bob brings over 35 years of industry experience and managerial expertise to the Verita team. Bob oversees the development and implementation of strategic banking initiatives that foster client engagement and facilitates the growth of new engagements, as well as managing key banking and client relationships.

Prior to Verita, Bob spent over two decades at J.P. Morgan Chase where he notably served as President of J.P. Morgan Chase Bankruptcy Information Systems, Inc., and Corporate Director for two of the bank’s subsidiaries. Subsequently, Bob joined a fiduciary services provider where he was a co-head of the trustee services division before co-founding IQ7 Technology, Inc. (fka Olofson Technology Partners).

Bob is a member of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (NABT), California Receiver’s Forum (CRF) and American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI). He received his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Computer Science at Pace University in New York and attended various special studies at Wharton, University of Pennsylvania.

Kathy brings over 35 years of industry experience as a Director on the Verita Trustee & Fiduciary Services (TFS) team. Kathy works with Verita clients to ensure they receive exceptional service tailored to the unique needs of the specific matter.

Kathy has worked as a Trustee Administrator for three trustees over the last 30 years in the Los Angeles area. Prior to Verita, Kathy worked as an Account Manager for a software and fiduciary services provider and managed client migrations along with client support.

Kathy is a member of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (NABT), International Women’s Insolvency Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) and California Bankruptcy Forum (CBF).

As Director, Sydney oversees claims administration, coordinates contract review and daily noticing, and maintains large-scale creditor matrix databases, prepares Schedules and SOFAs, and tabulates ballots for the voting certification. Sydney trains new consultants in mailings, maintaining service lists, and preparing affidavits of service.

Sydney has worked on many cases, including Cano Health, Mountain Express Oil, Borrego Community Health, PGX (Credit Repair), Avianca Holdings, Stage Stores, Melinta Therapeutics, Rubie’s Costume Co, Perkins and Marie Callender’s, Waypoint Leasing, Toisa, and Real Mex.

Sydney earned her Bachelor of Arts in History and a Minor in Near Eastern Languages & Cultures from the University of California, Los Angeles.

As a Senior Managing Director of Corporate Restructuring and Trustee & Fiduciary Services (TFS), Michelle brings over two decades of industry experience to the Verita business development team. Her expertise in working with clients in a broad range of industries and asset categories and her experience working with top insolvency professionals, has provided her with a keen ability to match her client’s needs with Verita’s service offerings. Michelle manages key client relationships and facilitates the growth of new engagements. Before Verita, Michelle worked as the Director of Business Development for a financial advisory firm, and prior to that, she was a Vice President at a global fiduciary and technology services provider within the Corporate Restructuring industry.

Michelle is an active member of the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI), the Turnaround Management Association (TMA), the TMA Network of Women (TMA NOW), the International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC), the Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors (AIRA) and the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER). Previously, Michelle has served as IWIRC Co-Chair for the Southern California chapter and Events Chair from 2013-2016, President in 2018 for the Southern California Chapter of TMA, Vice President in 2017, and Vice President of Programs from 2014-2016. Additionally, she has sat on the TMA Global Board of Trustees from 2018-2021, served as Co-Chair on the Committee for Membership in the TMA Chicago/Midwest Chapter, and as Co-Chair of the 2023 AIRA Annual Conference. Michelle currently serves as the TMA Global Co-Chair for NOW and has recently been appointed to the 2024 ABI and AIRA regional conference planning committees.

She holds a Political Science and Criminal Justice degree from Texas State University.

As Vice President, Brett brings over a decade of industry experience to the Verita Trustee & Fiduciary Services (TFS) team. Brett directs Operations, Technology, Product Management and Customer Support for TFS. Prior to Verita, he worked as the Head of Operations for TitleXI Software Services, directing all company technology, operations, and support. Before that he was the Director of Investment Operations for Pacific Life Insurance Company directing multiple teams responsible for investment middle and back-office operations, institutional client liability operations, and strategic business and technical integration.

Brett received his Masters of Business Administration from the University of California, Irvine and two Bachelor degrees in Accounting and Economics from the University of Louisville.

As Senior Director of Trustee & Fiduciary Services (TFS), Gena brings over 25 years of experience to the Verita TFS business development team. Over the span of her career, she has worked closely with bankruptcy trustees and other professional fiduciaries, helping them navigate complex matters to achieve their goals.

Gena has worked closely with the United States Trustee offices nationwide and has developed relationships with many regional offices. As such, she stays current with the latest trends and industry advancements while strengthening her ability to aid clients with the intricacies and nuances needed in today’s ever-evolving marketplace. Collaborating with clients on sophisticated distributions, claims reconciliation, check production, and other case processes, has allowed Gena to apply her analytical and oversight skills to many large-asset, high-profile cases. Gena’s commitment to continued learning enables her to adapt quickly and implement innovative strategies for clients and team members. She takes pride in her ability to lead, execute projects efficiently, and consistently meet or exceed goals.

Gena is a member of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (NABT) and the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI).

Troy brings two decades of legal experience to his role as a Director of Class Action Services. He helps clients navigate the class action and mass tort administration process from pre-certification through final approval. Prior to joining Verita, Troy was a Class Action and Mass Tort Attorney and a Managing Partner of prominent law firms in Minnesota. His experience of representing tens of thousands of individuals as well as Fortune 500 corporations and businesses in high stakes, multi-million-dollar cases across the United States, provides valuable knowledge and insight into the class action and mass tort industry. This insight allows Troy to provide tailored guidance to any Verita client.

Troy received his Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University, School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Minnesota.

As a Director of Trustee & Fiduciary Services (TFS) at Verita, Adam brings nearly two decades of legal industry experience to the TFS business development team. Adam leverages his broad range of banking, real estate and case management experience in consumer and corporate bankruptcy matters to partner with clients seeking fiduciary administration services. Adam manages key client relationships and facilitates the growth of new client engagements.

Prior to Verita, Adam was Director of the Eastern US Region for a software and fiduciary services provider before serving as the Vice President of Bankruptcy of Fiduciary Banking Services for a large Florida-based bank. Following that, Adam was a Director of the Bankruptcy Deal Team for an international commercial real estate marketing and online auction services company.

Adam has also been a member of National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (NABT), Turnaround Management Association (TMA – Florida Chapter board member), National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER), American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI), International Women’s Insolvency Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) and Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors (AIRA).

Vanessa brings two decades of chapter 11 experience to her role as Vice President. Vanessa manages aspects of the Operations and Restructuring Support Services (RSS) teams including training, facilitating growth and development, and evaluating performance. She also creates, revises and reviews procedures, policies and materials for the RSS, Operations and Consulting departments.

Vanessa has worked on numerous multifaceted chapter 11 engagements including Delphi, Residential Capital, Kodak, Circuit City, Blockbuster and City of Detroit.

Vanessa graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

Snow brings over two decades of experience in the class action and financial services industries to the Verita team. As a Vice President of Class Action Services, Snow is responsible for the strategic development and implementation of client initiatives to foster key relationships in the legal industry.

Snow works closely with plaintiffs’ class counsel, defense counsel, and corporate legal counsel providing guidance on class action settlements. Her years of experience in both the financial and legal administration industries allow her to understand the specific needs of clients and provide efficient, cost-effective solutions throughout the engagement. She works with clients at all stages of the administration process in a variety of matters including insurance, financial services, consumer, securities, antitrust, product liability/defect, employment, and environmental cases, and has managed settlements ranging from 80 class members to millions of class members.

Snow is a graduate of the University of Florida Warrington College of Business.

As a Vice President of Trustee & Fiduciary Services (TFS), Suzanne brings over 30 years of industry experience to the Verita TFS Client Services team. Suzanne manages key client relationships, facilitates the growth of new engagements, and works with current clients to ensure they receive exceptional service tailored to the unique needs of the specific matter.

Before joining Verita, Suzanne worked in client relations as a Vice President at IQ7 Technology, Inc. (fka Olofson Technology Partners). Her previous roles include working as a Senior Paralegal for a chapter 7 and 11 trustee and a Relationship Manager at another software and fiduciary services provider.

Suzanne received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies from St. John’s University and her Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Farmingdale University.