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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$75.0M
  • Private
  • US
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Kroll Ontrack Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kroll Inc., provides large-scale electronic and paper-based evidence and data recovery services and software to help law firms, financial institutions, corporations, government agencies, and individuals quickly and cost-effectively recover, review, manage, and produce information and documents. Formerly known as ONTRACK Data International, Inc., Kroll Ontrack operates as Kroll's "Technology Services Group," one of Kroll's four core competencies dedicated to providing clients worldwide with practical, integrated solutions to mitigate risk.

Chief Operating Officer
Greg Olson
Number of Employees 900
Contact Information

9023 Columbine Rd

Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347-4182

www.ontrack.com

(952) 937-5161

NAICS Code Other Computer Related Services: 541519

Recent Events

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News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Greg Olson Chief Operating Officer
Thomas P. Skiba Chief Financial Officer
Tony Cueva Senior Vice President, Legal Technologies Business Development
Andrea S. Eidsness Vice President, Marketing
Chuck Crymble Vice President, Development Engineering
Dave Chaplin Vice President
Jeff Joyce Vice President
Jim Reinert Vice President of Data Recovery and Software Products
Todd B. Johnson Vice President, Business Development
Todd R. Johnson Vice President, Operations
Adrian Briscoe General Manager, Asia Pacific
Paul Fabel Operations General Manager
Alan E Brill Senior Managing Director, New Jersey Office
Michele C S Lange Director of Legal Technologies
Nancy Robertson Senior Director of Legal Technologies Product Management
David H Schultz Manager, Legal Technologies, Corporate
Jeff Pederson Manager of Data Recovery Operations
Jon Eisele Product Line Manager
R Jason Straight Manager, Legal Technologies, New York Office
Alexandra Harrison Legal Consultant
Christopher D Wall Legal Consultant, Washington, D.C. Office
Daniel Weathersby Managing Consultant
Dave Scher Consultant
David E Canfield Managing Consultant
John Connell Managing Consultant
Karen D Andersen Consultant
Kent R Anderson General Counsel
Linda G Sharp Legal Consultant, Los Angeles Office
Linda Kish Legal Consultant, Houston Office
Matthew D Nelson Legal Consultant, San Francisco Office
Richard P Kessler Managing Consultant
Ryan Boekelheide Public Relations Specialist
Sean Barry Senior Ontrack Data Recovery Engineer
Wayne D S Wong Managing Consultant

Greg Olson joined the Company in 1990 and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to this role, Mr. Olson has served as Vice President, Product Line Management & Operations, Senior Director of Data Recovery Services and Software, Data Recovery Operations Manager, Software Development Manager, and Software Engineer. In his current role, Mr. Olson is responsible for the product strategy, technology development, and operations of all the product lines. Under his direction, Ontrack Data Recovery services process more than 35,000 data recovery jobs worldwide per year. Mr. Olson is an experienced engineer with extensive knowledge about data recovery software development, operational techniques, and recovery processes.

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Current
Ontrack Data International, Inc. Current
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Vice President Former
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Senior Director Former
St. Cloud State University Bachelor's Degree In Electrical Engineering Former

Tom Skiba joined the company in May 1996 as the vice president and chief financial officer of ONTRACK Data International Inc. Following the merger of ONTRACK with Kroll Inc. in 2002, Skiba's title changed to vice president of finance. In this position, Skiba is responsible for Kroll Ontrack's finances, facility management, human resources, and corporate security. Prior to his work with Kroll Ontrack, Skiba served as chief financial officer of IVI Publishing, Inc., a publicly held electronic publisher of health and medical information, from 1992 to 1996. Prior to joining IVI Publishing, he was an audit senior manager with Ernst and Young. Skiba earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Ind., in 1977.

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Ontrack Data International, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Ontrack Data International, Inc. Vice President Current
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Vice President, Finance and Human Resources Former
Ernst & Young audit senior manager Former
St Joseph's College Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Senior Vice President, Legal Technologies Business Development Current
Ontrack Data International, Inc. Current
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Vice President, Legal Technologies Business Development Former
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Director of Sales Former
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. National Sales Manager Former
Long Island University Bachelor's Degree In Special Education Former
University of Chicago Former

Andrea Eidsness joined the Company in March of 2000 and currently serves as the vice president of marketing. In this role, she is responsible for the development and maintenance of Ontrack's marketing and differentiation strategy for all products and services, company and product brand management, and Web site sales and operations. Ms. Eidsness is an experienced communications and marketing professional with extensive knowledge of the high-tech industry. Prior to joining Ontrack, Ms. Eidsness worked as the vice president of marketing for Webhelp.com and vice president of marketing for Eliance Corporation. She also has worked in the public relations, telecommunications and medical fields. Ms. Eidsness has a master's degree in Communication from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree in English and Speech-Communication from St. Olaf College. Previously she has served on the Board of Directors for the Camp Menogyn Branch of the YMCA.

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Vice President, Marketing Current
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Marketing Executive Current
Ontrack Data International, Inc. Current
Webhelp.Com Inc Vice President of Marketing Former
National Council YMCA of the USA Board of Directors Former
Columbia University Master's Degree In Communication Former
St. Olaf College Bachelor's Degree In English Former

Chuck Crymble, vice president of development engineering, is responsible for product development and quality assurance for all of the company's products and services, both domestically and internationally. Crymble joined the company in June of 1992 as a software engineer. Prior to his current role as vice president of development engineering, he served as development engineering manager and then as development engineering director. As director, Crymble oversaw 90-percent growth in engineering and test staff while maintaining the same high quality products and services. Crymble graduated magna cum laude from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Vice President, Development Engineering Current
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Software Engineer Current
St. Cloud State University Bachelor's Degree In Electrical Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Vice President Current

Jeffrey J. Joyce is the Vice President of Ontrack Consulting, Kroll Ontrack's electronically stored information (ESI) consulting group. He directs and oversees the team of consultants who advise both corporate and law firm clients on issues involving ESI. He manages the consultants in assisting clients with data accessibility assessments, data storage techniques, and ESI best practices to achieve repeatable, efficient and reliable procedures. He also assists in identifying, preserving, collecting, and producing ESI in response to litigation and investigations. Prior to his current role, Mr. Joyce was first an associate and then a partner at Jones Day, one of the top ten largest law firms worldwide. In his seventeen years with Jones Day, he litigated a variety of complex matters, including class actions, product liability, securities, employment, and contract disputes. He was also a member of the firm's electronic discovery committee and author and speaker on the subject of electronic evidence discovery. Mr. Joyce holds Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degrees from Ohio State University.

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Vice President Current
On Track Consulting, Inc. Vice President Current
Jones Day Partner Former
Jones Day Associate Former
Claire's Stores Inc. Former
Pizza Hut, Inc. Former
Kmart Corporation Former
Brush Wellman Inc. Former
Dole Food Company, Inc. Former
The Ohio State University Juris Doctor Former
The Ohio State University Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering Degrees Former

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Vice President of Data Recovery and Software Products Current

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Vice President, Business Development Current

Mr. Johnson is responsible for all revenue generating and customer support activities for Ontrack Data Recovery services and software in North America and the Asia Pacific region.

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Vice President, Operations Current

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. General Manager, Asia Pacific Current

Paul Fabel is the Operations General Manager for the Legal Technologies business unit at Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Since joining the company in 1996, he has held various positions including General Counsel for ONTRACK Data International. In his role as General Manager, Fabel oversees operations for all of the legal technology groups including electronic discovery, computer forensics, paper discovery, and project management. Prior to joining Kroll Ontrack, he held various technology positions, including business and technology consulting, for ten years at UNISYS Corporation. Fabel earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, a master's degree, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota.

Organization Position Status
Ontrack Data International, Inc. General Manager Former
University of Minnesota Juris Doctor Degree Former
University of Minnesota Master's Degree Former
University of Minnesota Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
The New York Enterprise Report Senior Managing Director Current
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Senior Managing Director, New Jersey Office Current
Kroll Associates Senior Managing Director Current
Alan E. Brill Senior Managing Director at Kroll Ontrack Current
Alan E. Brill Founder of Kroll's Global High Current
The Investigation Company Founder Current
National University Adjunct Professor Current
Ontrack Data International, Inc. Current
New York University MBA Former
New York University B.A. Former

Michele C.S. Lange is the Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack Inc. Ms. Lange has published numerous articles and speaks regularly on the topics of electronic discovery, computer forensics, and technology's role in the law. Most notably, her articles have appeared in the National Law Journal, New York Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel magazine, as well as on Law.com.

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Director of Legal Technologies Current
California-Criminal-Lawyer-Directory.Com Current
Ontrack Data International, Inc. Current
California-Criminal-Defense-Attorney-Directory.Com Current
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Legaltech Trade Shows Board of Directors Current
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Staff Attorney In the Electronic Evidence Services Group Former
New York Law Journal Former
The Law Company, Inc. Former
University of Minnesota Law School J.D. Former
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse B.A. Former

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Senior Director of Legal Technologies Product Management Current

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Manager, Legal Technologies, Corporate Current
Ontrack Data International, Inc. Current
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Legal Consultant, Corporate Former
Federal Bureau of Investigation Former
MSNBC Former
Hamline University J.D. Former
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire B.A. Former

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Manager of Data Recovery Operations Current

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Product Line Manager Current

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Manager, Legal Technologies, New York Office Current
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Legal Consultant, New York Office Former
University of Minnesota Law School J.D. Former
Macalester College B.A. Former

Alexandra is a Legal Consultant at Kroll Ontrack in London. Her role is to help law firms, corporate clients and government agencies across Europe understand the electronic

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Legal Consultant Current
Lspi Current

A competition lawyer by training, Christopher Wall has experience in antitrust litigation and in defense of mergers and acquisitions before the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice in the U.S., and before competition authorities in Europe and South America. Wall received his J.D. and B.A. from Brigham Young University in Utah and his LL.M. in International and European Community Law from Durham University (U.K.). He is admitted to the Bar in Utah and the District of Columbia and before the United States Supreme Court.

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Legal Consultant, Washington, D.C. Office Current
Durham University J.D. Former
Durham University Ll.M. Former

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Managing Consultant Current
University of Minnesota Masters of Science Degree Former

Dave Scher is a legal consultant in the Electronic Evidence Services group at Kroll Ontrack Inc. As part of this team, Mr. Scher assists attorneys with discovery and investigations surrounding electronically stored data and e-mails. His duties include consulting on electronic discovery and computer forensics issues in civil and criminal litigation and regulatory matters. Prior to joining Kroll Ontrack, Mr. Scher practiced a corporate and technology working with major corporations such as SONY, Viacom, and USWeb Corporation. Since 1993, Mr. Scher has participated in substantial corporate transactions, technology transfers, and litigation management. Mr. Scher graduated from Cornell University (B.S. Statistics and Biometry), and Fordham University School of Law (J.D.). He is admitted to practice in Virginia, D.C., California, New York and New Jersey. He serves as Counsel to the Foundation.

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Consultant Current
The Just for Mom Foundation Board of Directors Current

David E. Canfield is a senior technology consultant in Kroll Ontrack's electronically stored information consulting group. He assists clients in the creation of discovery, data collection and case management strategies and with the creation of systematic processes and documentation to support repeatable, efficient and reliable electronic discovery procedures. He also helps clients with litigation readiness and litigation cost mitigation related to electronic data. Previously, Mr. Canfield was a senior advisor in electronic legal discovery for a global pharmaceutical company where he was responsible for the collection, preservation and production of electronic data for the legal discovery process for all global operations. Prior, he spent nearly 20 years in IT management and senior management positions, responsible for electronic data discovery preservation, production procedures and disaster recovery procedures as well as developing computer forensics response protocols and procedures to assist investigations involving law enforcement agencies. Mr. Canfield holds a Masters Certificate in Project Management from Villanova University and a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Alderson-Broaddus College. He is working toward an Executive Juris Doctorate, expected in 2008.

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Managing Consultant Current
Villanova University Certificate In Project Management Former
Alderson-Broaddus College Bachelor of Science Degree In Biology Former
Villanova University Certificate In Project Management Former

As a senior technology consultant in Kroll Ontrack's electronically stored information consulting group, John Connell assesses clients' electronic discovery resources, including documented processes, data repositories and system tools and helps them create discovery, data collection and case management strategies. He also assists clients with the creation of processes and documentation to support repeatable and reliable electronic discovery procedures and performs expert witness services related to cost/burden demonstrations concerning electronic data. Prior to Kroll Ontrack, Mr. Connell was electronic discovery manager for a major U.S. financial institution where he led a team responsible for responding to inquiries and investigations by various agencies including the SEC, NASD, IRS, FBI, Secret Service and the U.S. Attorney General. He made risk/reward decisions to prioritize responses to investigations and inquiries and functioned as an expert witness for depositions in high exposure cases. Previously, he held consulting positions at major IT consulting firms. Mr. Connell holds a Master of Business Administration from Wake Forest University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Science Engineering from University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Managing Consultant Current
Wake Forest University Master of Business Administration Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Consultant Current
University of St. Thomas Bachelor of Arts Degree In Marketing Management Former

Kent Anderson is the Managing Attorney of Kroll Ontrack Inc., the Technology Services Group of Kroll Inc. He joined the Company in 1998 as Associate Legal Counsel and was appointed Managing Attorney in 2003. In his role as Managing Attorney, Anderson has global responsibility for managing the full scope of legal services provided to the Company, including, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property protection, and the negotiation of major technology agreements. He is also responsible for providing legal advice to the Kroll Ontrack senior management team and directing the activities of the Kroll Ontrack Legal Department. Prior to joining Kroll Ontrack, Anderson worked in the fields of marketing and wireless telecommunications for 6 years at AT&T Wireless. Anderson earned a Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from William Mitchell College of Law and a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Hamline University.

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. General Counsel Current
Hamline University Bachelor's Degree In Sociology Former

Array

Organization Position Status
Ontrack Data International, Inc. Current
University of Phoenix MBA Former
California State University B.A. Former

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Legal Consultant, Houston Office Current
Ontrack Data International, Inc. Current
Pepperdine University J.D. Former
Pepperdine University School of Law J.D. Former
Owen Graduate School of Management MBA Former
West Virginia University B.A. Former

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Legal Consultant, San Francisco Office Current
Ontrack Data International, Inc. Current
University of Idaho B.S. Former

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Managing Consultant Current

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Public Relations Specialist Current

Organization Position Status
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Senior Ontrack Data Recovery Engineer Current

Organization Position Status
Applied Discovery, Inc. Information Technology Consultant Current
Kroll Ontrack, Inc. Managing Consultant Current
University of Puget Sound M.B.A. Former
University of Washington B.S. In Natural Science Former

Executive News

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    Street Insider - 7/21/09 - View Story

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