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Developer of Internet Utilities & Privacy Software & Tools

Number of Employees 250
Contact Information

2560 55th St

Boulder, Colorado 80301

www.webroot.com

(303) 442-3813

NAICS Code Custom Computer Programming Services: 541511

Recent Events

  • Webroot Unveils Email Archiving and Web Security Services in the Cloud to Protect Business...

    12/01/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Webroot: Webroot Unveils Email Archiving and Web Security Services in the Cloud to Protect Business...

    12/01/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • WebrootR Unveils Beta of New Consumer Security Innovation at DEMOfall 09

    9/22/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Webroot Appoints Jerry Jalaba as Head of Channel Sales Former Google, Postini, and IBM Channel...

    9/16/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Vice President - View Story

  • Webroot Appoints Jerry Jalaba as Head of Channel Sales

    9/15/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Other - View Story

  • Webroot: Webroot announces partnership with Hosted Desktop Provider Nasstar, to deliver Email and Web-based SaaS...

    9/07/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Webroot Names Dick Williams President and CEO Veteran Technology Executive Brings More Than Four Decades...

    8/21/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - President - View Story

News & Analysis

adware and webroot software inc. - All News and Analysis

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Peter R. Watkins CEO
Motoi Inoue President, Japan
Fred Ball Cfo
Frederick A. Ball Chief Financial Officer
Gerhard Eschelbeck Cto
Joshua Pace Cfo
Lee Kennedy Chief Information Officer
Mike Irwin Chief Financial Officer
Pierre-Michel Kronenberg Chief Technology Officer, Desktop Business Unit
Steve Holton Senior Vice President, Sales & Field Operations, North America
Arthur Velasquez Vice President of Global Customer Support and Client Services
Brian Kellner Vice President, Enterprise Products
Chris Benham Vice President, Corporate Marketing
David Dunn Vice President
Dennis Stoltenberg Vice President, Human Resources
Jon Skinner Vice President, Business Development
Neil Hammerton Vice President of Saas Development
Rene Cirulli Vice President, Globale Personalbeschaffung
Richard Stiennon Vice President, Threat Res
Terry Fleming Vice President Retail Sales
Vinay Goel Vice President of Worldwide Marketing
Paul Lipman Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Desktop Business Unit
Charles Heunemann Managing Director, Australia
Kevin Roberts Managing Director, Emea Enterprise Sales
Nicholas Banks Managing Director of Emea
Masayuki Ike Representative Director, Japan
Brian Czarny
David Huberman Corporate Counsel
Mike Conner Sales Executive
Patrick Summers General Counsel
Eric Liaw Investor
Jake Reynolds Investor

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Eric Spivey Chairman of The Board
C. David Moll Vice Chairman
David Moll Vice Chairman
Greg Myers Board of Directors
Quentin Gallivan Board of Directors
Robin Vasan Board Member

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. CEO Current
Resonate, Inc. Chairman Current
Webroot Software, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Yale School of Management Board of Directors Current
Elemental Security, Inc. CEO Former
Resonate, Inc. CEO Former
Resonate, Inc. President Former
Network Associates President and Chief Operating Officer Former
Sunsoft Corporation Former
Yale School of Management MBA Former
Wesleyan University Master's Degree In Economics Former
Wesleyan University BA In Economics Former

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. President, Japan Current
University of California, Berkeley Master of Science In Computer Engineering Former
Stanford University Master of Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Cfo Current
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Bachelor of Science In Accounting Former

Frederick A. Ball currently serves as chief financial officer for Webroot, a software security company. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Electro Scientific Industries, a provider of photonic and laser systems for micro-engineering applications, and serves as a member of their audit committee. Mr. Ball's past positions include senior vice president and chief financial officer of Big Band Networks, a provider of network platforms for broadband multimedia services. He also held various executive positions at Borland Software Corporation, a provider of enterprise software development solutions, including chief financial officer and executive vice president of corporate development and mergers and acquisitions. In addition, Mr. Ball worked at KLA-Tencor Corporation, a manufacturer of semiconductor equipment, where he served as vice president, mergers and acquisitions, and vice president of finance. Mr. Ball holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and spent 11 years as a CPA at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Organization Position Status
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. Chief Financial Officer for Webroot Current
BigBand Networks, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Webroot Software, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Borland Software Corporation executive vice president of corporate development and mergers Former
BigBand Networks, Inc. Senior Vice President Former
KLA-Tencor Corporation Vice President of Finance Former
PricewaterhouseCoopers audit senior manager Former

Gerhard Eschelbeck is CTO and senior vice president of engineering at Webroot Software, where he is responsible for developing and driving overall product strategy and managing the company's development and threat research teams. Previously, Eschelbeck served as CTO and vice president of engineering of Qualys, where he pioneered the company's Software as a Service based vulnerability management platform. He was senior vice president of engineering for security products at Network Associates, vice president of engineering of anti-virus products at McAfee, and founder of IDS GmbH, a secure remote control company acquired by McAfee. Eschelbeck has presented his research to Congress and at numerous security conferences. He is a frequent contributor to the SANS Top 20 expert consensus identifying the most critical security vulnerabilities. Eschelbeck is also the author of "Laws of Vulnerabilities." He is one of the inventors of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) and holds numerous patents in the field of managed network security. Gerhard holds master's and PhD degrees in computer science from the University of Linz, Austria.

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Cto Current
SC Magazine US Cto and Senior Vice President of Engineering at Webroot Software Current
Webroot Software, Inc. Senior Vice President of Engineering Current
SC Magazine US Board of Directors Current
Network Associates Senior Vice President of Engineering Former
University Corp. PhD Degrees In Computer Science Former
University Corp. Master's Former

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Cfo Current
Covad Communications Company Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis Former

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Chief Information Officer Current
Tricalyx, LLC. Founder Current
Ncwit Founder, Tricalyx Current
Webroot Software, Inc. Data Processing Executive Current
Ncwit Board of Directors Current
Panopticon Vice President of Business Development Former
Panopticon Top Level Executive Former
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Former
University of Florida Bachelor's Former

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
BrightMail, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Chief Technology Officer, Desktop Business Unit Current
PC Tools Chief Technology Officer Former

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Senior Vice President, Sales & Field Operations, North America Current

Mr. Arthur Velasquez is Vice President of Global Customer Support and Client Services for Webroot Software. His responsibilities include driving the voice of the customer and delivering exceptional world class service for Webroot's consumer, enterprise and SaaS customers via a worldwide customer service, technical support and sales teams. Velasquez joined Webroot in March 2006 with 19 years' experience in renovating global service and customer support operations in the software industry. Most recently he has with Intuit as the vice president of customer support and services for the Professional Tax division delivering significant customer growth and rejuvenating a stagnant employee base. At McAfee (formerly Network Associates, Inc.), he was on the executive team as senior vice president of worldwide customer support and services, responsible for the company's global technical support and customer service functions. He transformed the business in various functions, increased top line opportunities while demonstrated a growth in customer loyalty. Previously at Symantec Corp., he directed several product support groups with his last geographical focus covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Velasquez graduated from Louisiana Technical College where he specialized in computer operations and programming.

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Vice President of Global Customer Support and Client Services Current

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Vice President, Enterprise Products Current

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Vice President, Corporate Marketing Current

David Dunn serves as vice president of e-commerce at Webroot Software, Inc. David is responsible for directing the overall business strategy for the consumer business. He oversees world-wide promotions and marketing campaigns that demonstrate the quality, applicability and necessity of Webroot products. David brings with him several years of marketing communication, database and sales marketing experience with notable clients such as BankOne, Nokia, Quokka and Tickets.com. David received his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Colorado.

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Vice President Current
University of Colorado Bachelor's Degree In Political Science Former

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Vice President, Human Resources Current
G E Access Vice President of Hr Former
Quark, Inc. Vice President of Hr Former
The Pineapple Corp Vice President of Hr Former
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Director of Organizational Development Former
Mountain States Employers Council, Inc. Former
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Bachelor's Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Vice President, Business Development Current

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Vice President of Saas Development Current

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Vice President, Globale Personalbeschaffung Current
Callisma Inc. Officer Former
Northeastern University Bachelor's of Science Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Fortinet, Inc. Chief Marketing Officer Current
Webroot Software, Inc. Vice President, Threat Res Current
Whale Communications, Ltd. Current
Itharvest.Com Inc Chief Research Analyst Former
Gartner, Inc. Vice President Research Former
Itharvest.Com Inc Founder Former
University of Michigan BSc in Aerospace Engineering Former

Terry Fleming is vice president of retail sales for Webroot Software, Inc., providing sales leadership to the consumer business team. Terry brings more than 20 years of expertise in consumer software publishing sales to Webroot. His extensive experience and his passion for sales propelled Webroot into a dominant presence in the retail channel. Among his many professional accomplishments, Terry served as contributing author of "The High-Tech Marketing Companion" (Addison Wesley).

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Vice President Retail Sales Current

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Current
Webroot Software, Inc. Marketing Executive Current
Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Desktop Business Unit Current
Webroot Software, Inc. Vice President Current
Manchester University Bachelor's Former

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Managing Director, Australia Current
Surfcontrol, Inc. Senior Vice President Former

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Managing Director, Emea Enterprise Sales Current

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Managing Director of Emea Current

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Representative Director, Japan Current
Recruit, Inc Former
University of Tokyo Bachelor of Arts Degree In American Studies Former

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Current

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Corporate Counsel Current
Intrado Inc. Assistant General Counsel Former
University of Denver Master of Business Administration Former
Duke University Bachelor of Arts Degree In Public Policy Studies Former
Georgetown University Law Center Degree Former

Mike Conner brings to Yoggie more than 20 years of managing sales in the information security industry. Prior to joining Yoggie Mike was senior vice president of worldwide sales at Webroot Software, Inc. His previous positions include vice president of gateway solution sales at Symantec Incorporated; senior vice president of worldwide sales Brightmail; senior vice president at Trend Micro and president of its North American operations and before that directing the sales function for a number of leading Silicon Valley corporations, including Gold Disk, Borland and Software Publishing Corporation. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Illinois University.

Organization Position Status
Yoggie Security Systems Ltd. Executive Vice President Sales Current
Webroot Software, Inc. Sales Executive Current
Webroot Software, Inc. Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales Former
BrightMail, Inc. Former

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. General Counsel Current
Webroot Software, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Law Review Managing Editor Former
University of San Francisco Undergraduate Degree Former
The University of Oklahoma Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Transdm Pty Ltd Co-Founder and Chairman Current
Webroot Software, Inc. Chairman of The Board Current
NetGravity, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Netcom International, Inc. President Former
NetGravity, Inc. President Former
NetGravity, Inc. Chairman Former
BrightMail, Inc. Chairman of the Board Former
University of California, Santa Barbara Bachelor's Degree In Economics and Environmental Studies Former

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Vice Chairman Current
Firefly Energy, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Webroot Software, Inc. CEO Former
Webroot Software, Inc. Board of Directors Former

David Moll served as CEO of Webroot Software, Inc. for five years before joining its board. Moll successfully grew Webroot from a small start-up with fewer than 15 employees to a worldwide enterprise with nearly 300 employees. Moll has a varied background and experience with major retail channels like Wal-Mart and Target, as well as leading solution providers, like EDS. During his tenure as CEO for Webroot, Moll was a key influencer in the global policy and legislative efforts in online privacy. Moll has briefed members of both houses of the United States Congress, testified before the Senate Commerce Committee, and in the United Kingdom, briefed members of Parliament. Moll has a master's degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Vice Chairman Current
Webroot Software, Inc. CEO Former
Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University Master's Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Webroot Software, Inc. Board of Directors Current
University of California, Los Angeles Former

Prior to joining Mayfield in 1999, Robin was a founder and/or key member of several successful software startups including CATS Software, Infinity Financial Technology, acquired by SunGard (SDS) and Risk Management Solutions. Robin earned an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.A.S. dual degree in industrial engineering and economics from Stanford University. Robin is an avid athlete, who enjoys tennis, golf, basketball and snowboarding. He is a vocal supporter of Room to Read, a non-profit organization that builds schools and libraries in developing countries.

Organization Position Status
Mayfield Managing Director Current
True Demand Managing Director, Mayfield Current
Mayfield Fund Managing Director Current
Mayfield Board of Directors Current
Informance International, Inc. Board of Directors Current
True Demand Board of Directors Current
Groundwork Inc. Board of Directors Current
Elemental Security, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Groundwork Open Source, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Determina, Inc. Board Member Current
Alfresco, LLC Board Member Current
Akimbi Board Member Current
Webroot Software, Inc. Board Member Current
Determina, Inc. investor Current
webMethods, Inc. investor Current
Alfresco, LLC investor Current
Akimbi investor Current
Informance International, Inc. investor Current
Elemental Security, Inc. investor Current
Webroot Software, Inc. investor Current
Trigo Technologies, Inc. investor Current
Risk Management Solutions Inc. founder Former
Aether Systems, Inc. Board Member Former
webMethods, Inc. Board Member Former
Trigo Technologies, Inc. Board Member Former
Harvard Business School M.B.A Former
Harvard Business School M.B.A. Former
Stanford University B.A.S. dual degree in Industrial Engineering and Economics Former
Stanford University Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Zillow.com Investor Current
Eharmony.Com, Inc. Investor Current
Fandango, Inc. Investor Current
Technology Crossover Ventures Senior Associate Current
Webroot Software, Inc. Investor Current
TechTarget, Inc. Investor Current
Morgan Stanley Technology Investment Banking Group Former
Stanford University M.S. in Management Science Former
Stanford University A.B. in Economics Former

Organization Position Status
Technology Crossover Ventures General Partner Current
Benefitmall, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Seismic Micro-Technology, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Xacct Board of Directors Current
BrightMail, Inc. Board of Directors Current
HomeGain, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Solarc, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Capella Education Company Director Current
eloyalty Corporation Investor Current
Intraware, Inc. Investor Current
Solarc, Inc. Investor Current
BrightMail, Inc. Investor Current
Capella Education Company Investor Current
Webroot Software, Inc. Investor Current
Altiris Inc. Investor Current
Benefitmall, Inc. Investor Current
TechTarget, Inc. Investor Current
General Atlantic, LLC Associate Former
Lazard Ltd. Member of the mergers and acquisitions Former
Webroot Software, Inc. Board Member Current
Compuware Corporation Investor Former
Legent Corporation Investor Former
E*TRADE FINANCIAL Corp. Investor Former
Baan Company Investor Former
Columbia Business School Master's Degree Former
Dartmouth College A.B. In Geography Former

Executive News

  • Webroot Wins 2009 Best Buy Bravo! Award

    Reuters - 6/01/09 - View Story

  • Webroot Wins 2009 Best Buy Bravo! Award

    PR Newswire - 6/01/09 - View Story

  • UTM Appliances: How to choose 'em and use 'em

    Computerworld - 5/28/09 - View Story

  • Is SaaS the Future of Enterprise Security?

    line56 - 5/18/09 - View Story

  • A Profound Moment in Cybersecurity

    Computerworld - 5/12/09 - View Story

  • Tufin Opens APIs To Extend Policy Management Beyond Firewalls

    Dark Reading - 5/09/09 - View Story