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The SurePoint Story

SurePoint® helps mid‑sized law firms operate efficiently, compete effectively, and grow with confidence. With more than 40 years of industry experience, our team of CPAs, former attorneys, and experienced software engineers brings a deep understanding of how legal professionals work.

SurePoint delivers a broad set of solutions across the legal industry through a connected ecosystem of Practice, Finance, and Growth solutions. This approach gives firms the flexibility to adopt the tools they need to support operations, financial performance, and strategic decision-making.

At the core is SurePoint Pro, our purpose-built platform for practice and financial management. It brings together essential workflows into a single system designed to improve visibility, control, and overall firm performance.

The SurePoint ecosystem also provides advanced accounting solutions, while our Legal Insights (formerly Leopard Solutions) platform adds more than 20 years of curated legal data to support recruiting, business development, and competitive strategy.

Together, these solutions simplify operations, strengthen financial performance, and support sustainable growth, so legal professionals can focus on what matters most: serving clients, leading teams, and creating lasting impact.

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Meet Our Leadership Team

Meet the team driving SurePoint’s mission to empower the legal community through Firm Performance.

Eric Thurston

President & Chief Executive Officer

Olivia Mockel

Chief Brand & Market Strategy Officer

Tyler Zacharias

Chief Financial Officer

Jim FitzGibbons

Chief Financial Officer

Dan Hurley

Chief Commercial Officer

Ryan Anderson

Chief Technology Officer

Cindy Johnson

Chief People Officer

Chris Mindnich

Senior Vice President of Marketing

Lee Weinstein

Chief Partnerships Officer

Laura Leopard

GM Leopard Solutions

Jamie Nawrocki

Chief Product Officer

Mike Stephens

Vice President of Customer Support

Brandon DuRette

Vice President of Engineering

Njama Braasch 

Vice President, Security and GRC

Carrie Breckel

Chief of Staff

Jeff Dernavich

Chief Product Officer

Four Decades of Innovation

2025

Announced the acquisition of ZenCase, a practice management solution to better support the front office

2024

Acquired Leopard Solutions enabling SurePoint to amplify competitive, market, and business intelligence data for the legal industry

2023

Launched Coyote Analytics Cloud Established partnership with LawToolBox

2022

Acquired ContactEase legal CRM Expanded legal ERP portfolio through acquisition of Coyote Analytics legal ERP

2021

Acquired by Aquiline Capital Partners (NYC based private equity firm)

2020

Rippe & Kingston software rebrands as SurePoint Technologies Voted Top 3 Practice Management in the Cloud by The Texas Lawyer, Houston Best Of Survey

2019

User community surpasses 40,000 legal professionals

2018

Rippe & Kingston software business acquired by ParkerGale (private equity)

2001 - 2015

LMS grows through market and customer driven enhancements that improve law firm operations, online timekeeping and insights into firm profitability and performance

2000

LMS launched in the cloud

1990

Legal Management System (LMS) first integrated practice and financial management solution to legal industry

1982

Rippe & Kingston emerges in the legal industry as a provider of specialized accounting software

Eric Thurston

President & Chief Executive Officer

Eric Thurston is a seasoned private equity technology executive with a proven track record of scaling businesses across diverse verticals, including energy, public sector, and nonprofit markets. He brings deep expertise in ERP, HCM, payments, fundraising, and enterprise software. As a multi-turn executive, Eric has successfully scaled companies to $ 100 M+ globally, led approximately 20 founder transitions, and driven value creation through disciplined M&A and post-acquisition integration. Eric is known for building high-performing leadership teams and fostering a culture of growth, execution, and alignment.

Olivia Mockel

Chief Brand and Market Strategy Officer

Olivia Mockel brings deep expertise in brand building, go-to-market strategy, and scaling category-defining products. At SurePoint Technologies, she leads the company’s strategic narrative and cross-functional programs that accelerate market expansion and product adoption. Olivia previously held executive roles at PCLaw | Time Matters and ZenCase, where she drove significant revenue growth, expanded partner ecosystems, and modernized commercial operations. Her leadership is defined by building high-trust, high-performance teams and delivering durable results. Outside of work, Olivia enjoys time with her family, water sports, skiing, and painting.

Tyler Zacharias

Chief Financial Officer

Tyler Zacharias is Chief Financial Officer at SurePoint, where he oversees all financial functions, including accounting, FP&A, treasury, risk management, insurance, and payroll. A seasoned finance executive, Tyler brings deep expertise in strategic finance and M&A, performance optimization and transformation, board and investor communications, and cash‑flow and investment management to support long‑term financial health and corporate objectives. He is known for his collaborative, commercially savvy leadership style, and his commitment to building high‑performing finance teams.

Dan Hurley

Chief Commerical Officer

Dan Hurley is Chief Commercial Officer at SurePoint Technologies, leading the strategic direction of the commercial organization and overseeing the entire customer lifecycle. With over 30 years of GTM experience, Dan has held roles at Intuit, Logitech, NetObjects, WebGain, EMS Software, and Accruent. For the past 12 years, he has focused on scaling Private Equity-backed companies, driving growth and maximizing investment value. At SurePoint, Dan restructured the GTM organization and now leads teams across sales, partnerships, and customer success. Passionate about mentorship, Dan is committed to developing future leaders and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Ryan Anderson

Chief Technology Officer

Ryan Anderson is Chief Technology Officer at SurePoint Technologies, where he leads strategic oversight of product engineering, IT, security, and internal systems. Since 2024, Ryan has driven innovation and scalability across SurePoint’s technology platforms, ensuring performance, reliability, and customer value. With over 25 years of experience, he has led global teams supporting hundreds of thousands of users and managing software that touches up to 8% of global web traffic. Ryan’s leadership has accelerated feature delivery, reduced defects, and built resilient systems that empower customers to grow with confidence in a fast-evolving legal tech landscape.

Cindy Johnson

Chief People Officer

Cindy Johnson is Chief People Officer at SurePoint Technologies, where she leads the transformation of the People function in a high-growth, private equity-backed software company. With over 30 years of experience, Cindy has built scalable, people-centered organizations across SaaS and medical device industries. She has led HR functions through global expansion, M&A integrations, and rapid growth, including scaling Concur Technologies from 300 to over 4,700 employees. Known for her strategic clarity and empathetic leadership, Cindy drives organizational effectiveness, performance enablement, and talent development, aligning people strategy with business goals to foster cultures of excellence and connection.

Chris Mindnich

Senior Vice President of Marketing

As Senior Vice President of Marketing at SurePoint, Chris Mindnich leads the company’s marketing strategy and go-to-market execution. With nearly two decades of experience in B2B marketing, Chris brings a versatile and collaborative leadership style shaped by a broad background spanning growth marketing, product marketing, digital strategy, and communications.

Lee Weinstein

Chief Partnership Officer

Lee Weinstein serves as Chief Partnership Officer at SurePoint Technologies, where he leads strategic partner initiatives and drives growth across the legal tech ecosystem. With over four decades of experience in technology, consulting, and business development, Lee has founded and led multiple successful ventures, including NewbridgeTuring and Automated Digital Systems (ADS). He has held leadership roles and been an equity partner at Syscom Services and Cloud generation and served on numerous advisory boards and nonprofit organizations. Lee is a graduate of the Harvard Business School’s OPM program and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland.

Laura Leopard

General Manager and Founder

Laura Leopard is the Founder and General Manager of Leopard Solutions, where she has spent over 20 years delivering data-driven solutions to the legal industry. Under her leadership, the company has become a trusted name for law firms, corporate legal departments, and legal service providers seeking strategic insight and market visibility. Laura has led the development of advanced analytics and business intelligence tools that support informed decision-making across hiring, growth, and competitive strategy. A frequent speaker, author, and industry collaborator, she is widely recognized for her thought leadership and contributions to innovation in legal data and technology.

Jamie Nawrocki

Chief Product Officer

Jamie Nawrocki is Chief Product Officer at SurePoint Technologies, where she leads strategic initiatives that drive innovation and long-term value for the company’s legal software solutions. Since joining in 2023, Jamie has held key leadership roles, including Vice President of Professional Services. Her career spans senior positions at Tyler Technologies, The Home Depot, and Accela, where she led global teams and transformed complex product portfolios. Known for building high-performing teams and delivering measurable outcomes, Jamie holds a B.A. from Washington State University and certifications in Pragmatic Marketing and SAFe. Outside of work, she’s an endurance athlete and avid traveler.

Mike Stephens

Vice President of Customer Support

Mike Stephens is Vice President of Customer Support at SurePoint Technologies, bringing over 20 years of experience leading global teams in the legal software industry. He has built some of the largest and most successful customer support teams in the legal tech industry. Previously, he spent 18 years at LexisNexis, including nearly eight as Manager of Customer Support, where he directed operations and career development for 22 staff across the U.S. and Canada. Mike excels in change management, team building, and driving customer satisfaction through strategic leadership. A former athlete, Mike brings a deep appreciation for teamwork, empowering individuals to contribute meaningfully to collective success while consistently exceeding performance benchmarks in service quality and operational efficiency.

Brandon DuRette

Vice President of Engineering

Brandon DuRette serves as Vice President of Engineering at SurePoint Technologies, where he leads the software engineering organization. He has played pivotal roles in scaling two unicorn startups and has led global engineering teams across four continents. Known for his clarity and problem-solving skills, Brandon has also contributed to successful acquisition integrations at WP Engine and SurePoint. His leadership is grounded in a passion for technology and a deep respect for the people who drive innovation.

Njama Braasch 

Vice President, Security and GRC

Njama Braasch serves as Vice President of Security and GRC at SurePoint Technologies, where he leads enterprise-wide initiatives to protect client data, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide risk-informed decision-making. With over 25 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity across legal tech, housing, travel, and fintech, Njama built SurePoint’s security program from the ground up, achieving SOC 2 certification with robust security controls, and piloting key programs in compliance, vulnerability management, and access governance. His strategic approach blends technical depth with business fluency, enabling him to influence outcomes at the executive and board level while fostering a culture of trust and accountability.

Carrie Breckel

Chief of Staff

As Chief of Staff at SurePoint Technologies, Carrie Breckel partners closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive alignment, accelerate strategic initiatives, and support cross-functional execution. She plays a critical role in managing company OKRs, leading high-impact projects, and strengthening operational efficiency.

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