Management

• Ryan Jacob

  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

  Ryan Jacob joined CAE in early 2008, becoming Chairman, CEO and co-owner of the Company. Upon joining the Company, Ryan architected and executed its restructuring and growth plan. During this time, CAE's capital equipment market making revenue has grown from approximately $1.0 million in 2007 to approximately $60 million at the end of 2010, a compound annual growth rate of 291%. Under Ryan's leadership, CAE's 2011 revenue broke $100 million; 2012 estimates will take the firm's revenue to $130 million. Prior to CAE, Ryan was a late and growth stage private equity investor, focused on technology. Ryan worked most recently at Summit Partners, an $11.0 billion global private equity firm focused on growth financing, recapitalization, and leverage buyout investments. Prior to Summit, Ryan worked at Endeavour Capital, a $1.0 billion private equity firm focused on recapitalization and leveraged buyout investments.
  
  Ryan holds a BA from the University of California, Los Angeles.

• David Jackson

  Vice President of Sales

  David joined CAE in early 2009 and quickly became one of the firm's most successful Capital Equipment Traders. In late 2009 he moved into management as a Sales Director, heading up an 8 person trading team. He was promoted again to Vice President of Sales in early 2010, where he has focused on scaling the firm's trading operation. Previously, David was the CEO and founder of a boutique mortgage brokerage, focused on investment property financing.
  
  David graduated summa cum laude, from the California State University of Sacramento, with a BS in Business Administration.

• Erin Hoang

  Vice President of Finance

  Erin joined CAE in late 2010. Previously, Erin was an assurance professional with Ernst & Young, LLP, a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, advisory services and strategic growth markets. During her time at Ernst & Young, Erin was primarily focused on providing professional services in the areas of accounting, auditing and reporting to companies in the semiconductor industry.
  
  Erin received a BS in International Studies and a minor in Management from the University of California, Irvine and an MS in Accounting from San Jose State University. Erin is also a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of California.

• Nick Borris

  Director of Sales

  Nick joined CAE in early 2008 and quickly ramped up to become on of the firm's top Capital Equipment Traders. In late 2008 he co-founded the Special Situations Group to help the firm capitalize on large groups of undervalued assets. In early 2009, Nick was promoted to Director to help expand and train the firm's sales group. In 2012, Nick was invited to become a Partner in the firm based on his log track record of success and his contribution to the growth of the company. Prior to his time at CAE, Nick worked in Finance specializing in the growing real estate market.
  
  Nick graduated from the University of California, Davis and holds a BA in Economics.

• Kyle Hanson

  Director of Sales

  Kyle joined CAE in 2010 as a Capital Equipment Trader. An early success story, Kyle was quickly promoted to Director, and he lead the European team in Switzerland during the summer of 2011. Kyle is now managing a team of Traders focused heavily on the European markets. Prior to his time at CAE, Kyle was an Investment Analyst and in financing for oil and commercial real estate.
  
  Kyle graduated with honors from Colorado State University, with a BS in Finance.

• Nick Meissner

  Director of Sales

  Nick joined CAE in 2008 and played a monumental role in developing some of the firm's most significant accounts. As a consistently top ranked Capital Equipment Trader, Nick has closed over 350 deals in his time at CAE, equating to over $105 million in sales. In 2012, Nick was promoted to Director and now helps the firm to mentor and scale newer Traders, imparting deal strategy and helping to take them to the next level in their careers at CAE. Prior to CAE, Nick spent time in the real estate market, working in mortgage sales.
  
  Nick went to Long Beach State and studied business.

• John Sgro

  Director of Sales

  John joined CAE in 2008 and was instrumental in the growth of CAE in the early years. John was recognized for consistency and trading success and was promoted to Senior Trader. A few months later he was promoted to Director, and was tasked to manage and scale 9 Junior Traders. Prior to joining CAE, John spent over 10 years in various semiconductor and technology companies in roles within Sales, Marketing, and Manufacturing.
  
  John graduated from Santa Clara University, with a BS in Electrical Engineering and a BS in Finance.

• Ricky Vij

  Director of Sales

  Ricky joined CAE in early 2010. He accelerated quickly as one of the firm's top Traders, and was promoted to Senior Trader 5 months into his position. Continuing his early success, Ricky was promoted to Director in early 2011. He now manages a 12 person trading team, focusing on the growth and development of top performing Traders. Previously, Ricky spent time in investment banking and was the founder and CEO of a container board packaging company.
  
  Ricky graduated with top honors from UC Berkeley, with a BS in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research, Business Administration, and a BA in South Asian Studies. He also holds a Masters in Financial Engineering from Cornell University.