Meet the Team
Lana Bailey-Tamaro, MS, BCC
CEO, Owner
As CEO and owner of CASO Lana leverages her expertise in Organizational Behavior to build successful business relationships that foster strong connections with clients. She focuses on Caso’s overall business management, while identifying, pursuing and executing strategic growth opportunities, including acquisitions, partnerships, investments and joint ventures. Lana understands the importance of team building and the success that is derived from bringing people together to win. She has honed her team building acumen as a NYC Police Officer for the Detective Borough in the Forensic Investigative Division. Lana bridges multiple business functions to spearhead projects across the organization.
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One of her strongest attributes is facilitating relationships for successful business negotiations. Lana obtained a B.S. in Forensic Psychology and M.S in Counseling, she is also a Founding Board Certified Executive/Leadership Coach trained to unlock individual’s potential and ignite the drive within to succeed. During her time away from the office Lana serves as a Pace University Trustee. On her downtime you can find Lana spending time with her husband and daughter at home in NYC or out on Long Island’s North Fork enjoying the beach, farm stands and vineyards.
Richard Tamaro, MBA, CDIA+
President, Owner
Richard as President and owner of CASO focuses the company on providing exceptional client service and amazing solutions. He is the driving force behind positioning CASO as a nationally recognized leader in creative electronic content management solutions. Richard’s energy always is directed at ensuring that the CASO Team is doing the best by its clients. He strategically directs the company’s business development focus by working closely with clients so that he can stay current with the industry and CASO’s client’s needs to help them go Paperless. His laser focus on clients, is his muse and creative force behind the design of CASO’s ECM Toolbox Workflow and Eforms solutions that has helped many companies improve efficiencies, gain control of their records and save money.
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Prior to joining CASO, Richard worked for 12 years at Citicorp and Banc of America. He has an Economics degree from SUNY Stony Brook University and received his MBA in Business Management from Fordham. When Richard is not in the office you can find him with his wife and daughter enjoying all Manhattan has to offer and water skiing on Long Island’s North Fork.
Michael Drew
SVP Professional/IT Services
Michael Drew has spent his entire 20+ year career dedicated to the craft of Business Process and Technical Implementation. As Senior Vice President of Professional / IT Services Mike oversees support, implementations, product deployment, and related processes for CDM clients nationwide. His mastery in delivering cost-effective, high-performance enterprise solutions to address complex business challenges is without parallel. Prior to joining CDM, Mike managed business processes at Bank of America for 14 years, implementing customer facing, back office, and e-Commerce solutions. A Texas native, Michael has a BBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. When he is not in the office, Mike enjoys hiking, rock climbing, working on the family farm, and spending quality time with his family.
Business Development & Marketing
 | Rick Brillante, VP Sr. Account Manager Rick is an accomplished IT infrastructure expert with over 25 years of unprecedented success implementing digital transformation strategies in the finance and aerospace industries. He joins CDM in New York as Account Manager extraordinaire. Known for his deep technical knowledge and inspired, hands-on leadership that bridges clients and cross-functional teams, Rick is counted on to manage complex business initiatives with impeccability, including item processing and workflow automation for CDM financial industry clients nationwide. Originally from Totowa, New Jersey, Richard now resides in neighboring Fairfield. In his spare time, he enjoys photography, family vacations and quality time with his wife of 30 years. |
 | Bruce Genger Business Development Executive The addition of Bruce in 2015 aligns with CASO’s dedication to attracting the top minds in the industry, as well as our standard of staying ahead of our client’s software and service needs. Before joining CASO, Bruce founded and served as President and CEO of Intelliscan, Inc., dba Digital Documents from 1993 to 2012. Bruce and his partners then sold the company, assuming the position of Vice President and General Manager until his departure to join CASO. |
 | Jessica Gutierrez Junior Account Manager Jessica Gutierrez brings 6 years of business administration expertise to CDM’s Professional Services Team. As Junior Account Manager, Jessica is counted on for her masterful multitasking abilities and wide-ranging skill set that encompasses project planning, marketing and technology support – including hours tracking, team scoring, project management, billing assistance, and video editing. Jessica earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Adelphi University. She is also a certified New York Notary. Jessica is a force outside the office as well, as she holds a black belt in Kung Fu. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys weightlifting, drawing, interior design and spending quality time with her two cats Orion and Nova. |
 | Jeff Powell, VP (MBA, CDIA+) Business Development Executive Jeff has been an integral part of the CASO Team since his arrival in 2011. With his customer centric approach, he works closely with his clients to help them achieve a Paper-Free environment. Heading up our team in the Southwest, Jeff specializes in assisting Texas ISD’s, medical facilities, government agencies and other markets with moving their data into a paperless format. He offers his clients the full range of CASO solutions and always takes the time to ensure that his clients fully understand the service they are receiving and that they get their full benefits. |
 | Samantha Stuhler Project Coordinator A masterful writer with 8 years of technical research and administration expertise, Samantha Stuhler brings unmatched impeccability to her role as Project Coordinator at CASO Document Management (CDM). Reporting directly to CEO Richard Tamaro, Samantha assists with account management, including drafting proposals, sales orders and grant applications on behalf of CDM clients nationwide. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Samantha holds a BA in English from Niagara University and will soon complete her Master’s at Southern New Hampshire University. She is a diehard Buffalo Bills fan who also enjoys Broadway shows, writing short stories, photography, and taking care of her three poodles (Sophie, Harley and Hermione) and fluffy cat Coconut. |
Professional Services
 | Stephanie Christoforou Project Manager Stephanie has been a valuable member of the CASO Team since 2009. Initially brought on as a Processor, as well as an Administrative Assistant in our New York office, Stephanie’s expertise soon led her to assuming supervising and project managing roles at our on-site scanning sites in 2011. With her knowledge of the product and strong client relations skills, Stephanie took her current position as Account Manager in 2013. In addition to that role, Stephanie has also been instrumental in the implementation of CASO’s innovative software for our New York financial clients. |
 | Kent DeHart Developer Kent’s primary focus is e-form solutions, database integrations and business metrics reports. He had over 30 years of experience when he joined the team in Information Technology (IT) Before joining CASO, he served in various capacities from Programmer to Architect, with extensive experience in software development, with roles as high as VP of Programming for IBM. Prior to working in Document Imaging, Kent had involvement in space shuttle, space station, government point-of-sale solutions and high performance storage systems. |
 | Wayne DeHart Sr. Developer Wayne’s focus is on custom workflows, service solutions and mobile applications. Before joining CASO, he was Programmer to Director of IT for MCI/WorldCom with extensive experience in Business Process Management, Document Imaging / Management, and Workflow Technologies. Wayne adds an array of depth as a Programmer, and has over 25 years of experience in Information Technology (IT). |
 | Michael Kidder Sr. Developer Mike manages the Programming Team and keeps CASO’s solutions in-line with the newest technology. Mike moved from Boise, Idaho, to the CASO Texas office and brought his 15 years of experience in implementing document imaging solutions, business process improvements, web application developments, ERP and system integrations, electronic forms and workflow. He works closely with our technology and professional services teams to implement a wide variety of processes and projects. |
 | Aric Malsbury Jr. Developer Aric is a CASO IT Solution Engineer based in San Antonio. With his deep technical knowledge and mastery of white-glove service, Aric helps CASO customers navigate software, troubleshoot technical problems, and assist with account management. He is also an integral part of CASO’s IT Knowledge Base development team. Raised in an engineering family, Aric learned how to build computers and program code at an early age, and has been accumulating IT certifications ever since. In his spare time, Aric enjoys hiking and spending time with his family. |
 | Daniel Shor Sr. Solutions Architect A highly-skilled programmer with 20 years of experience, Daniel Shor is an Account Manager in our New York office specializing in ApplicationXtender solutions for CASO clients worldwide. Daniel began his career in 1999 at a Document Management Company that was acquired by CASO, and quickly became a key member of our professional services team. He is counted on for creative solutions tailored to each client so they can easily scan, store, retrieve, archive and securely access their documents at the touch of a button. In his free time, Daniel can be found watching and coaching his kids in basketball and softball, following the Giants, Rangers, Mets and Knicks, and spending quality time with his family. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Yeshiva University. |
 | RW Smith Developer Whether it’s building solutions for large scale data capture deployments at powerhouse companies like Jet.com and Agera Energy or authoring crucial production software for our own operations, RW is a valued asset to the Caso team. Working with our Professional Services and Technology teams RW creates web applications, web forms, ERP software integration, and customizes data capture software. At the end of each day RW can be found working on his own pet programming projects, or riding bicycles with his wife in North Austin. |
Business Office
 | Andrew Persaud Junior Accountant Andrew Persaud is a talented accountant with 3 years of experience in tax preparation and bank financial services, including noteworthy volunteer tax work for families in need. As Junior Accountant at CDM’s business office, Andrew is counted on for his technical mastery and impeccable day-to-day accounts payable and receivable management. Originally from Valley Stream, NY, Andrew earned both his MBA in Finance and Bachelor’s in Accounting on scholarship from Molloy College. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys spending quality time with family and adventuring with friends. |
 | Jessica Phillips HR Associate Jessica is a Human Resources innovator with years of expertise in employee lifecycle management, including recruitment, onboarding, training and development, payroll and organizational process implementation. She is counted on for inspired HR initiatives and process enhancements that increases efficiencies across the organization and ensures our collective success. Born and raised in New York, Jessica is an exceptional athlete and scholar. She not only holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from St. John’s University, but also a black belt in taekwondo. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys hiking, crafting, baking, interior design, and spending quality time with her golden retrievers Nash and Bella. |
 | Samantha Mateo Accountant II A bankable star in our New York office, Samantha Mateo brings her maintenance and accounting expertise to CASO Document Management, exceeding expectations since day one on the job. As Maintenance Lead, Samantha manages product orders and renewals, ensuring seamless client service. A self-proclaimed numbers person at heart, Samantha also runs the organization’s bank reconciliations, accounts payable and invoicing with masterful precision. Samantha holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting from City University of New York. When she’s not at the office, Samantha enjoys traveling, family time and taking care of her pets. |
 | Candice Vance, VP Business Operations Manager Candice commands all operations for our CDM business office, including HR, Payroll, and Finances. A hands-on leader with over a decade of expertise in business office administration, data processing and production management, Candice is revered for her ability to wear many hats and provide seamless service. When she’s not at work, Candice enjoys traveling the world, savoring authentic foods, and spending time with family and friends. |
IT Support
| Mike Atkins IT Solutions Engineer A military-trained computer technician and creative engineer, Michael Atkins provides inspired document management software solutions for CDM clients nationwide. Based in our San Antonio office, Michael is responsible for building custom applications, performing installations, upgrades, training and troubleshooting – ensuring CDM clients enjoy a seamless transition to paper-free business management. A 6-year veteran of the US Air Force, Michael brings a rare mix of integrity, creativity, and discipline that positively impacts everything he does. In fact, he enjoys working with software in his spare time too. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Game Design from Full Sail University, Michael typically spends his off hours designing video games, coding and spending time with family and friends. | |
 | Jeremy Berlanga IT Solutions Engineer II Jeremy is a CASO Document Management IT Solution Engineer based in San Antonio. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Game Art from Full Sail University in Florida and technical expertise honed in the US Navy, Jeremy provides five-star support for CASO clients nationwide. A disciplined coder with top-notch troubleshooting skills and a can-do attitude, Jeremy is essential to maintaining CASO’s high level of customer care. In addition, his tech savvy extends companywide to support account management, sales, and marketing. Jeremy enjoys his free time as well, as he loves to draw and spend time with family and friends. |
 | Adam Fisk IT Solutions Engineer II Adam Fisk is an inspired IT Solutions Engineer based in our New York office. A former onsite project manager with deep expertise in document management operations and financial services document digitization, Adam is counted on for his technical mastery and ingenious problem solving for CDM clients nationwide. Adam specializes in Kofax Capture, ApplicationXtender and ECM Workflow solutions, including initializing operations and onsite technical support, keeping CDM on the cutting edge of the document management industry. |
 | Chad Nissen Senior IT Solutions Engineer Chad is a Solutions Engineer for CASO and is a very technically inclined professional dedicated to providing the best solution for the situation. He specializes in customer service, project management and delivery, system analysis and solutions engineering. |
 | Romel Sooklall IT Solutions Engineer Romel Sooklall is an essential IT Solutions Engineer at our CDM office in midtown Manhattan. He is counted on for his cognitive prowess in solving technical issues and implementing new technologies to ensure seamless day-to-day production on behalf of CDM clients nationwide. Originally from Guyana and raised in Queens, NY, Romel holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Mathematics from New York City College of Technology (CUNY). In his spare time, he enjoys handball, stand-up comedy, skateboarding, and spending quality time with family and friends. |
Document Care Management
 | Dylan Askinasi, AVP Document Care Center Manager – NY Dylan, a native of Long Island, joined CASO in 2012 as a temporary processing team member that handled the document conversion of many of CASO’s government clients in New York. In 2014, Dylan was named a Project Manager and within a year he was officially hired on by CASO and headed up some of CASO’s largest conversion projects in the city. He has worked extensively with Paperflow software and Kodak scanners, and as of September 2015, will be moving to CASO’s North Carolina location where he will be managing a surveying site at the newly acquired Charlotte facility. |
 | Paul Camacho Document Care Center Asst. Site Supervisor Brooklyn native and tech phenom Paul Camacho helps ensure seamless processing as Team Lead at our CDM Document Care Center in New York. A standout administrator with uncanny troubleshooting skill, Paul is counted on to keep his processing team on task while supporting operations at CDM satellite offices throughout the New York metropolitan area. A graduate of renowned Regis High School, Paul earned his Bachelor’s degree in History from NYU before taking the tech world by storm. True to form, Paul is an expert gamer who also enjoys reading, jogging, and spending quality time with his adorable cat Katie. |
 | Cody Edwards Document Care Center Team Lead Cody Edwards is a seasoned processor revered for his meticulous work ethic and deep project knowledge. As Team Lead at our CDM Document Care Center in New York, Cody is a liaison between CDM management and the processing team, tasked with expediting projects with essential hands-on support to ensure seamless client service. Originally from Eastland, Texas, Cody graduated Summa Cum Laude at Austin College, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Theater. He is also fluent in Japanese. In his spare time, Cody enjoys improvisational theater and has even performed off-broadway. |
 | Franklyn Garcia Document Care Center Supervisor Born and raised in New York City, Franklyn Garcia is an onsite data processing powerhouse specializing in indexing and verifying time-sensitive documents as part of CDM’s New York Document Care Center. An experienced and resourceful technician, Franklyn is highly regarded for his ability to keep CASO projects moving no matter the challenge. Franklyn earned his Master’s Degree in Applied Health Informatics and Bachelor’s in Health Sciences Informatics and Data Analytics, both from Stony Brook University. When he’s not at the office, Franklyn enjoys playing basketball, snowboarding and spending time with family and friends. |
 | Octavia McKnight Document Care Center Supervisor Octavia is a site manager at one of CASO’s healthcare client processing centers in New York. She has served in all facets of the scanning process and at the end of 2014 CASO leveraged her years of experience and service by naming her Project Manager for one of CASO’s permanent medical scanning sites in the Big Apple. This year and beyond, Octavia’s experience and hard work will help CASO continue to strengthen its current client relationships within the New York area, as well as become instrumental in helping CASO stay ahead of the competition by offering quick, efficient and cost effective paper-less solutions for current and future clients. |
 | Sean Tamaro, VP, Document Care Center Manager – NY Sean has 20 years of experience in the industry, including serving as a Processor and Project Manager at CASO before assuming the role of Vice President of Operations. Sean also serves as the primary Account Manager for many of CASO’s NY Government clients, as well as heading up all of New York’s production projects. In addition to making our customer’s satisfaction our No. 1 priority, Sean has been the driving force in improving CASO’s processes that directly affect the customer, including increased efficiency, quick turnarounds and providing seamless transition into a paper-less way of doing business. |
 | Brandon Taylor Document Care Center Asst. Site Supervisor The data is in on Brandon Taylor. This star processor maintains a perfect record in data conversion, transferring client documents with unmatched accuracy according to CASO’s strict document care standards. With expertise in analytical thinking and tactical execution, Brandon is a natural fit for CASO’s Document Care team. |
 | Jenna Wilson Document Care Center Asst. Site Supervisor Jenna is a rising star at our CDM Document Care Center in New York. A high-performing processor, team leader, and now Assistant Site Supervisor, Jenna has been instrumental in managing high priority projects on behalf of CDM clients nationwide. She is counted on for her indispensable project knowledge and steady leadership that ensures impeccable document care from batching to validation. Originally from the Boston area, Jenna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theater from Roger Williams University. In her spare time, she enjoys figure skating, cake design, and vacationing with family. |
 | Candice Vance, VP Document Care Center Manager – San Antonio / Facilities Candice is the primary authority for our San Antonio Operations and all CDM Document Care Center facilities. Revered for her hands-on management style and ability to wear many hats, Candice ensures that our facilities and internal processes are optimized for seamless client service. She leads a staff of over 20 employees in our San Antonio Document Care Center. When she’s not at work, Candice enjoys traveling the world, savoring authentic foods, and spending time with family and friends. |
Document Care Specialists
 | Nicole Andrade Document Care Specialist Nicole is a digital dynamo in our San Antonio office. Fast, accurate and thorough, she is counted on to verify and transcribe client data into electronic format for use in CASO custom document management systems. Nicole brings valuable experience to CASO, including proficiency in computers, grammar, and office administration, making her a key member of the Document Care Center team. When she’s not at the office, Nicole enjoys spending time with family and watching the San Antonio Spurs. |
 | Rachel Antoine Document Care Specialist Rachel is processing perfection at CASO’s Document Care Center in New York. From data verification to digital data management, Rachel is counted on for uncanny speed and accuracy every step of the way. |
 | Chad Conley Sr. Document Care Specialist Pittsburgh native Chad Conley is a star scanner at our Pittsburgh Document Care Center. With over a decade of document management experience and a degree from ITT Technical Institute in Pittsburgh, Chad is counted on for his exceptional technical knowledge and spot-on scanning accuracy. He is our lead specialist on all scanning projects in the Pittsburgh office on behalf of CASO Document Management (CDM) clients nationwide. When he’s not at work, Chad enjoys watching movies, playing video games with his son, and spending time with his three cats, Fuzzy, Tiger and Snuggles. |
| Keniel Evangelisa Document Care Specialist Keniel is a processing ninja specializing in large format scanning at CASO’s New York office. From architectural drawings and blueprints to maps and banners, Keniel ensures our client designs get converted to digital with stunning accuracy. Known for quick hands and strong judgment, Keniel maintains the integrity of our largest documents in a big way. | |
 | Jennifer Janes Document Care Specialist With over a decade of high-volume and large-format document scanning expertise, Jennifer Janes is an essential scanner operator at our CDM Document Care Center in San Antonio. She is counted on for her scanning and verification mastery, ensuring the integrity of sensitive documents on behalf of CDM clients nationwide. Originally from Seguin, TX, Jennifer has traveled the world as part of an Air Force family. She holds a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University, where she earned a perfect 4.0 GPA. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys drawing, painting, volunteering, and spending quality time with her family and pet kitty Skylar. |
| Leon Jones Document Care Specialist Leon specializes in batch processing and scanning at CASO’s New York office. With expertise in document handling and cutting-edge optical scanning equipment, Leon manages thousands of documents daily with stunning consistency. Regarded for his unwavering focus and keen attention to detail, Leon is an integral part of CASO’s Document Care Center team. | |
| Roquel Libert Document Care Specialist Roquel is a large format phenom specializing in oversized document scanning at CASO’s New York office. Roque is counted on for high-speed accuracy and uniformity on our client’s largest projects, delivering big on a daily basis. | |
| Peter Lockwood Document Care Specialist Skilled in all facets of data processing, Peter is an essential Document Care Center team member. In addition to batching and prepping perfection, Peter practically wrote the book on our book scanning service, helping CASO digitize a majority of rare books and texts for clients worldwide. | |
| Thea McMillian Document Care Specialist II Lead processor Thea McMillan sets the standard for document care at our New York Center. A mentor to fellow colleagues, Thea combines digital expertise with precision handling to process thousands of essential documents on behalf of CASO clients each day, energizing the entire Document Care Center team in the process. | |
 | Crystal Negron Sr. Document Care Specialist Star processor Crystal Negron plays several roles at CASO’s Document Care Center in New York. From batching to prepping to indexing to scanning, Crystal specializes in them all. She is counted on for her digital know-how and precision care, to help CASO clients worldwide Go Paperless with confidence. |
 | Jon Tew Sr. Document Care Specialist Expert processor Jon Tew brings new meaning to the term character recognition. Jon’s impeccable work ethic and high level of integrity make him an indispensable partner for CASO clients around the globe. From standard key entry to complex content deciphering, Jon ensures client data is processed accurately and completely on a daily basis. |
 | Danny Vicencio Document Care Specialist Digital pro Danny Vicencio is an accomplished data entry specialist at CASO’s Document Care Center in San Antonio. Known for remarkable speed and accuracy, Danny helps transform text into digital format on behalf of CASO Document Management (CDM) clients nationwide, giving them the power of paperless efficiency. In his spare time, Danny enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. |
 | William Warren Facilities Associate William is a warehouse wizard with more than 8 years of document and equipment management expertise. As Facilities Associate, he serves as liaison between CDM clients and the San Antonio Document Care Center team – ensuring that all documents are securely handled from pickup to production. He also provides hands-on processing support. Originally from Louisiana, William holds a Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies from Louisiana State University at Alexandria. He currently resides in New Braunfels, TX and enjoys cooking, online gaming, and listening to New Orleans jazz music in his spare time. |
| Meaza Wovesa Document Care Specialist A key operator in every sense of the term, Meaza Wovesa is at the center of CASO’s data processing operation in New York. With proven mastery of data entry protocol, Meaza is counted on for high speed accuracy and attention to detail that keeps all client data impeccably intact. |