As a proven leader and innovator, Smock co-founded and built Iron Data from the ground up into one of the leading providers of Intelligent Process Management software and services for the Transportation and Public Sector markets. Through his leadership, Iron Data has steadily grown its clientele, which now includes multiple Fortune 100 companies and over 100 state and local government agencies.
Prior to starting Iron Data, Smock was the founder and Chief Executive Officer for LightNetworks, Inc., a regional telecommunications provider. Smock grew the company from a fledgling start-up to a premier provider in the southeast with more than 300 employees. In July of 2000, Smock engineered the sale of LightNetworks, Inc. to Network Telephone Corporation of Pensacola, Florida.
Klopfer oversees the financial operations and the merger and acquisitions for Iron Data. He has over 16 years of experience in public accounting and tax law, primarily with Deloitte & Touche focusing on middle market businesses and business owners. He has been involved in all of Iron Data's acquisition and financing transactions since its inception.
Klopfer is a CPA in California and is licensed by the Bar of California.
An established process design and operational specialist, Coles is responsible for all day-to-day technical and R&D operations within the company. As a co-founder of Iron Data, he has been instrumental in establishing the company's service centers, its business processes & procedures, as well as the technical integration of all acquired companies. In addition to these duties, Coles oversees all Information Technology related initiatives, including product development, system design, implementation, and process and program management.
Coles' extensive experience stems from his position at LightNetworks, Inc. where he led the initiative to develop the telecommunication provider's operational support system (OSS) and back office service center.
Coles received his degree in Computer Information Systems from Georgia State University.
Prior to his arrival at Iron Data, Jerry Rau served in various Executive positions at RedPrairie stemming from July of 2002. In the most recent role at RedPrairie, Rau served as EVP of Product and Corporate Marketing, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. Additional responsibilities included Channel and Alliances, as well as the Mergers & Acquisitions portfolio.
Prior to RedPrairie, Rau was employed at i2 Technologies from May 1998 through to July 2002. Rau served as Global VP of Field Operations, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer of i2 Technologies.
In previous positions at i2, Rau was VP of Sales Operations for the Transportation Team, responsible for all Presales, Channels and Sales Operations. Additionally Rau has led the M&A Integration Team efforts for i2 through the InterTrans, SMART Technologies, Supplybase, Aspect Development, Trade Services and Rightworks acquisitions. In his various roles at i2, Rau has served as part of both the i2 Executive Team as well as the Office of the CEO.
Prior to joining i2, Rau was the VP Sales for InterTrans Logistics Solutions. At Loomis Courier Service, Rau held numerous positions including VP & GM of Central Canada and VP Business Development. In addition, Rau has held various line and staff positions at Day & Ross Inc (Day & Ross, Sameday/ROW, Bustrax) and Canadian Pacific Ltd. (Treasury and the Express & Transport Division)
Rau has an MBA from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Chris Reed is the President of the Public Sector Division of Iron Data, which provide Case Management Solutions for Benefits Entitlement in the State & Federal markets and Court Systems at the City and County level.
Prior to joining Iron Data, Reed served as Vice President of Strategic Development for ChoicePoint Government Services (CGS), where he was responsible for the direction of CGS external technology investments and strategic partnerships. He arrived at ChoicePoint after they acquired, EzGov, Inc., an e-government software company of which Reed was part of the founding team. During his tenure at EzGov, he held executive management positions over both Service Delivery and Global Sales and later became the Chief Operating Officer.
Reed began his career in technology, working for both Accenture and Bank of America. He received his degree from Emory University.