Top Quality Leadership
Our Board of Directors is stocked with top professionals who have distinguished backgrounds in management, customer service, compliance management, risk assessment and IT, as well as industry expertise. They keep us ahead of the game and guide us with real-world perspective shaped by in-depth experience.
Ken Thrasher
Chairman & CEO, Compli
Prior to joining Compli, Ken served 19 years in executive positions with Fred Meyer Stores including CFO and Executive Vice President with oversight of HR, finance and administration. He later became President and CEO of Fred Meyer Stores division after Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company (at $50 billion, the nation's largest grocery store chain). Currently, Ken serves on the boards of Northwest Natural, The Jensen Fund, Friends of the Children, the Children's Institute, Oregon Mentors, The Leaders Roundtable, Oregon Business Council and PSU’s Foundation board. He was also appointed by the Governor as Chairperson of the Quality Education Commission for Oregon in 2001 and served through 2004 as its Chairperson, and chaired Portland State University's Capital/Endowment Campaign through its completion in 2006. Ken is a graduate of Oregon State University, where he serves on the College of Business’ Dean’s Circle of Excellence.
Paul Skillern
Chairman & CEO, Kendall Auto Group
Paul Skillern is chairman and CEO of the Kendall Automotive Group. After beginning his career in the banking industry, Paul embarked on a long career in the auto retail market. His leadership has been instrumental in helping Kendall repeatedly earn leadership awards in providing excellence in customer service and business practices. In addition to his general business expertise, Paul provides expert counsel to Compli about the auto dealer compliance sector. Paul has served on the boards of the Oregon Automobile Dealers Association, the Eugene Springfield New Car Dealers Association and the Northwest Ford Dealers Advertising Association.
Kirby Dyess
Principal, Austin Capital Management
A retired Corporate Vice President of Intel Corporation, Kirby Dyess is principal in Austin Capital Management LLC where she evaluates, invests in, and assists early stage companies in the Pacific Northwest. Previously she was Vice President of Intel Corporation and Director of Operations for Intel Capital, the largest venture capital organization in the world. Kirby is currently on the Oregon State Board of Higher Education and is a member of the OHSU Board . Kirby chairs the board of Prolifiq Software Corporation and serves as a director for Compli, Merix, and Itron Corporations.
Lon V. Leneve
President & CFO, Compli
Lon has over 25 years of financial, administrative and operational experience through his work in a variety of industries. Prior to providing executive level services via his consulting firm Lon held senior management positions at a variety of companies, including serving as President & COO of Copper Mountain Trust; President & CEO of Skylink Telecommunications; and VP & Treasurer of Americold Corporation. He began his career with the accounting firm KPMG, during which time he became a CPA. Lon brings extensive experience in areas of compliance and risk management, corporate governance, employment practices, finance and general management oversight. Lon is a frequent speaker at various dealer industry conferences, including 20 Groups, CFO Bootcamps, compliance seminars and association events. He holds a B.S. degree from Oregon State University.
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