Management Team | compli.com

Our leadership consists of experienced professionals who have built careers (and reputations) in executive management, risk assessment, human resources, employment law and information technology. In applying this expertise to workforce and compliance management, we've developed an inspired software solution that is now the leading standard.

Lon V. Leneve
President & CEO

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.

Dick Potter
SVP Sales & Marketing

Dick has over 25 years of executive experience in the professional services, logistics, high tech and manufacturing industries. Before joining Compli, Dick served as VP of Sales & Marketing for the Joseph C. Sansone Company where he lead the national sales and marketing initiatives in the sale of business and tax consulting services. Prior to that, Dick held senior management positions with Deloitte Consulting, Ryder Integrated Logistics, and the Eastman Kodak Company. Dick earned a M.B.A. degree from Northwestern University, holds a B.A. from University of San Francisco, and has studied at Loyola University in Rome, Italy.

Ken Thrasher
Chairman of the Board

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.

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.