Management Team

Dave Husain is Chief Executive Officer of Leapfrog Online, which he co-founded in 1995. His leadership in directing the organization's overall vision, strategy and growth has enabled Leapfrog Online to become one of the largest digital direct marketing firms in the country.

As Chief Executive Officer, Dave brings more than 25 years of experience in consumer and business-to-business marketing to this role. Prior to founding Leapfrog Online, he co-founded Leapfrog Development, a successful product development company. Prior to Leapfrog, Dave worked at Discover Financial Services, The Northern Trust Company and Continental Illinois National Bank.

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Scott Epskamp is President of Leapfrog Online, which he co-founded in 1995 and guided from a start-up to its current status as one of the largest digital marketing firms in the country. As President, Scott is responsible for leading the organization's acquired growth vision, strategy and financial structure.

Scott has more than 20 years of experience in financial services, consumer and business-to-business marketing. Prior to founding Leapfrog Online, he co-founded Leapfrog Development, a successful product development company. He has also held various senior-level marketing posts at Discover Financial Services, including being part of the national launch team that introduced Discover Card into the marketplace.

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Cass Baker is EVP overseeing the Telecommunications Industry Practice and Product Development at Leapfrog Online. Over the past eight years, Cass has led the creation and development of the Telecommunications Industry Practice, call center solutions and Product Development services team and business.

Cass has more than 15 years of experience in digital, direct and database marketing. Prior to Leapfrog Online, he was a Director at Leo Burnett's Technology Group Chicago office, where he led business development and directed over half of the agency's clients. In addition, Cass worked in account roles at Townsend Agency, Jack Levy Associates and Lee Hill Dialogue Marketing. He is an active member in the IAB, CADM and CIMA. Within the cable industry, he is a member of CTAM and has presented at both CTAM Europe and at G2B/Cablelabs annual industry summit.

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Paul Darling is EVP overseeing the Finance team at Leapfrog Online. Paul has extensive corporate and operational experience in internationally focused service businesses as well as an extensive background in restructuring, M&A, and business integration.

Before joining Leapfrog Online in 2009, Paul was the US CFO for Ipsos, a leading French-based Global Market Research Group, where he managed and directed the finance and accounting teams of Ipsos' businesses in the US including reporting, budgeting, treasury and taxation. Prior to Ipsos, Paul was the regional CFO for Millward Brown in Continental Europe and the Regional CFO for Synovate Americas. Paul is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

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Jason Wadler is EVP, having joined the company in 2000. Jason delivers leadership, strategy and innovative ideas to the organization, leading the company's marketing and business development efforts. Previously, he built and led Leapfrog Online's Media/Distribution, Analytics and Project Management teams.

Jason has over 20 years of integrated marketing and media experience with consumer and business-to-business brands. Prior to Leapfrog Online, he held senior-level positions at Townsend Agency, MediaOne, Ameritech and Discover Financial Services. Jason is active in industry organizations including the IAB, the DMA, the AMA and the CMO Council.

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Tzaras Christon is SVP leading the teams responsible for the Automotive, Education and Financial Services industry practices within Leapfrog Online. Previously, Tzaras established and led Leapfrog Online's Automotive practice.

Tzaras has more than 15 years of brand marketing and consulting experience. Prior to Leapfrog Online, he was a principal with a consulting and private equity group specializing in go-to-market performance. At Leo Burnett's Technology Group, Tzaras was the Corporate Vice President of Strategy and Development, where he grew their Chicago office and further led international expansion.

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Joel Grossman is SVP Technology & Operations, leading a team responsible for the development, delivery and optimization of Leapfrog Online's digital platform.

Prior to the acquisition of its intellectual property by Leapfrog Online in 2008, Joel was Founder and Managing Principal of Pivotal Click, a digital product development firm focusing on online customer acquisition. He also built the Interactive Branding practice for Lipson, Alport Glass & Associates (now BrandImage), a global branding agency. Joel has held senior positions with Playboy Enterprises and Encyclopaedia Britannica, as well as heading up product development for Edventions, a start-up acquired by Edison Schools. Joel began his career as an independent technology consultant, working on application development and networking projects in Chicago, Minneapolis and Tokyo.

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