Leading the Future of eDiscovery

Dave Deppe, the CEO and co-founder of Repario, brings a wealth of entrepreneurial experience to the helm of the company. His journey through co-founding several businesses has culminated in his current role, where he passionately drives Repario’s mission to achieve what many seek but few attain: a harmonious blend of a happy team and satisfied clients. Dave’s leadership is characterized by a forward-thinking approach, blending innovation with practicality to create an environment that fosters both employee fulfillment and client satisfaction.

His unique expertise lies in bridging the gap between the complex legal and regulatory demands of electronic discovery and the practical application of efficient technological solutions. This ability stems from his extensive experience in the field, allowing him to navigate the intricacies of the industry with ease. Under Dave’s guidance, Repario is positioned not only as a leader in its market but also as an innovator, constantly seeking new ways to improve processes and outcomes for both its team and clients.

With 27 years of litigation support and eDiscovery expertise spanning various companies and roles, TJ is known for team building while implementing repeatable and efficient processes and applications to support custom workflows and complex requirements. Currently overseeing global operations for Repario, TJ manages client services, forensics, processing, hosting, analytics and document review teams. His strategic approach enhances efficiency leading to increased satisfaction for employees, clients and investors. TJ’s leadership style prioritizes collaboration, fostering highly effective teams globally.

Sarah Wilde leads Repario’s global HR function, including talent acquisition, employee development, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and workforce strategy. With over 15 years of experience in HR leadership, Sarah has a proven track record of driving organizational growth through innovative human resource practices. Her expertise in aligning HR strategies with business objectives has played a pivotal role in Repario’s expansion and success in various markets. Sarah is a strong advocate for creating a culture of continuous learning and empowerment, ensuring that Repario remains a leader in employee satisfaction and engagement.

Jim Urdanick is the Chief Financial Officer for Repario and is responsible for all finance and accounting functions. Jim’s over 20 years of financial leadership comes across multiple industries – including legal and eDiscovery where he facilitated 7 acquisitions and integrations. Jim lives in Arlington, VA with his wife and two daughters.

Jennifer Buser leads Repario’s Strategic Initiatves, ensuring timely execution and alignment with Repario’s overall vision and objectives. Working directly with Repario’s Board of Directors as part of the Executive Leadership team, Jennifer will expand Repario’s merger and integration capability while also accelerating Repario’s organic growth strategy. Over the last 15 years, Jennifer has developed a proven track record of success building and launching new products and services, scaling business operations, driving sales and developing multidisciplinary teams.

Donte Hubbard is the Chief Revenue Officer at Repario, where he leads the Sales Organization and Marketing team. As a member of the executive leadership team, Mr. Hubbard brings a wealth of expertise in building successful sales organizations and implementing sales strategies that have led to revenue growth and expansion within the Corporate and Legal markets.

With over 24 years of experience in legal services, Mr. Hubbard is a recognized industry leader for his successful sales leadership with a proven track record of building and positioning startups for acquisition over the years.

Kelly Bigwood is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 20 years of experience in accounting leadership roles with both public and private companies across a variety of industries including eDiscovery, energy and telecom. Kelly specializes in financial statement preparation, process improvement and financial systems implementations. Kelly is currently the Controller for Repario where she is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting functions. When not working, she enjoys time with family and traveling.

Michael Henry is an accomplished technology expert with 20+ years of experience leading services and technical sales teams from early software start-ups to enterprise Fortune 500 corporation. He is a versatile subject matter expert leveraging knowledge on analytics, architecture and design, program management, software development, and sales. Michael’s background includes founding a software consulting and SaaS development firm in New York City, leading services and presales organizations for multiple start-ups with successful exits, and serving as a worldwide executive architect at IBM.

Stephen’s career trajectory showcases a remarkable blend of legal acumen and strategic business leadership. After earning his law degree from the University of Denver Law School, he embarked on his professional journey at Spencer Fane LLP, specializing in environmental law. This role honed his analytical skills and deepened his understanding of complex regulatory landscapes. Stephen’s career took a pivotal turn at UnitedLex, where he delved into mergers and acquisitions, further sharpening his strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. His transition into business development here marked a significant expansion of his skill set, blending legal insight with business growth strategies.

Now at Repario, Stephen has risen to the challenge of leading three critical areas: market engagement, strategic growth, and client journey optimization. In this role, he skillfully balances these disciplines, using his unique background to drive innovative strategies that enhance market presence, foster sustainable growth, and streamline client experiences. His approach is characterized by a keen ability to synthesize diverse insights, crafting holistic strategies that propel the company forward in a competitive business landscape.

Steven is the former CEO of Renew Data and Modus and a highly respected industry leader.

Will has over 20 years of experience leading product teams and is an expert in information governance and related disciplines. Will has a proven track record in designing and building innovative software solutions for start-up and established technology companies. Will earned his BE, Computer Engineering from Vanderbilt University.

Prior to Repario, Markus served as Product Architect and Senior Member of the Technical Staff of IBM Deutschland Research and Development GmbH, Germany. He led worldwide development teams in the use of IoT technologies, AI, stream processing and big data analytics to improve workplace safety. Previous positions at IBM included architecting IoT solutions, content management enabling petabyte-scale e-discovery and full-text query solutions. Mr. Lorch has a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Security in Distributed Systems, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, and a Dipl. Ing. [FH] Diploma in Computer Engineering University of Applied Sciences Albstadt-Sigmaringen, Germany. He was a Fulbright International Scholar. He has earned six patents ranging from data management to IoT sensors, encryption and security topics, and several IBM Outstanding Technical Achievement Awards, plus Honors by IEEE Technical Committee on Scalable Computing.

Paul has been in the discovery sector since paper still ruled the day. He believes whole-heartedly that by using the best technology, coupled with the right advice, any party no matter what size, can match up evenly against any other.

Andy Reisman is a nationally renowned digital forensics testifying expert with over two decades of industry experience. He is the former CEO of ELIJAH, a digital forensics & eDiscovery boutique that merged into Repario after 20 years of success. Prior to that time, Andy was a litigation partner at an Am Law 100 firm.

Dharmendra Roy is a visionary leader in global operations, currently overseeing operations in India with a focus on e-discovery and litigation support for global corporations and law firms. With a proven track record of leading teams of over 200 members, Dharmendra fosters loyalty through a mentoring management style. He excels in building repeatable processes, developing team members, and ensuring client satisfaction. His strategic mindset, commitment to professional development, and dedication to client needs have positioned him as a key player in the industry, leaving an indelible mark on global operations.

Burke Schroeder supports operational continuous improvement and innovation at Repario. Joining Repario with early 15 years of legal services experience, his background includes process development, business intelligence, software architecture and thought leadership.

Kevin has spent the majority of his legal career focused on eDiscovery, with over 10 years in the industry. He was an early adopter of Technology Assisted Review, and has completed more than 200 matters utilizing various forms of AI since 2018. As a leader in this space, he developed a training program for Associates to understand and utilize the technology to its full capacity, and regularly advises clients on defensible use cases, ESI protocols, and serves as an expert witness on the topic. He now leads Repario’s Review and Consulting group, built on the cornerstones of client service, and excellence in delivery. Kevin holds a J.D. from the Catholic University of America and is a member of the District of Colombia bar.

Greg Wallrapp leads Repario Client Services, bringing a wealth of diverse industry experience gained through a career spanning the breadth of the startup ecosystem and major corporations for over decades.