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, financial 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, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and Oregon Mentors. 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. Ken is a graduate of Oregon State University.

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 president of the Oregon State Board of Higher Education and is a member of the OHSU Board, the Board of Trustees for Linfield College and the Business Advisory Board for the University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business. Kirby also chairs the board of Prolifiq Software Corporation and serves as a director for Merix, Itron, and Octavian 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.

Compli's Dealership Compliance Management System (DCMS) helps you manage compliance across your dealership.

Duane McDougall
Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Willamette Industries

Duane McDougall served as president and CEO of Willamette Industries from 1998 to 2002. During his 23-year career with Willamette, he held numerous operating and finance positions, with an emphasis on acquisitions. Duane serves on several corporate boards, including Cascade Corp., Greenbrier Companies and West Coast Bancorp. Duane was also Chairperson of the Oregon State University Foundation from 2002-2003, and serves on the Boards of Legacy Health Systems and the Oregon Symphony.

Robert J. Miller, Jr.
Co-Founder, Compli

Before Co-Founding Compli, Robert was an attorney with the Law-Firm Moomaw, Miller & Hildebrand LLP. Robert represented both employers and employees in a wide range of cases including sexual harassment, discrimination, wage and hour, and wrongful termination. In combination with his litigation work, Robert emphasized the integration of strategic compliance and preventative governance programs with his corporate clients to help avoid claims and issues. Robert received undergraduate degrees in Business and History from the University of Oregon and his JD from Willamette University of Law and is an active member of the Oregon State Bar. Robert currently resides in California where he spends the majority of his time working with Compli's publicly traded customers and Auto Dealerships who both face significant compliance and regulatory challenges. He frequently appears as a speaker at legal seminars and association events where strategic compliance and risk management are topics of interest.

Mary Jo Potter
Managing Partner and CEO, Highperlink

Mary Jo Potter is a nationally recognized governance expert and management consultant, and now Managing Director at Highperlink, an international human capital management-consulting firm. Using her experience as Senior Vice President responsible for governance and integration services at Sibson Consulting Group, Mary Jo has already contributed significantly to the design of Compli's corporate governance modules. She currently leverages her expertise on several other boards, including Siena Heights University, Hanna Center, Hope Unlimited, CHI (Catholic Health Initiative) and Christus.