Leadership
Shawn Ward
CEO & Co-Founder
Shawn is Geezeo’s CEO and leads the organization's third party partnerships and investor relationships. Along with his co-founder, Pete Glyman, he directs the organization's strategic initiatives.
Prior to starting Geezeo, Shawn was General Manager of Gainskeeper, a division of Wolters Kluwer Financial Services Software (WKFS) division. In the two years under his leadership, GainsKeeper grew revenues 150+%, the staff doubled, and the division was made profitable for the first time. Shawn was also corporate development strategist for WKFS where he evaluated potential acquisition candidates, divestures, and organic product build-outs. Shawn ran product development for GainsKeeper prior to the firm being acquired by Wolters Kluwer.
After studies at Boston University and Northeastern, Shawn spent more than eight years in various product management and analyst roles at Fidelity Investments. It was then that he realized technology could do so much more to enhance people’s financial well being.
Shawn, his wife and three daughters, live in Milton, Massachusetts. They enjoy a variety of outdoor activities and are avid fans of the Cape. Shawn is a loyal Red Sox and Patriots fan, and stands by his team through thick and thin.
Peter Glyman
President & Co-Founder
Pete co-founded Geezeo with Shawn in 2006. He is President of the company and directs all product development while focusing on Geezeo’s organizational strategy and market penetration.
Prior to founding Geezeo, Pete was Director of Business Development, Brokerage Products, for GainsKeeper. He was responsible for global sales and marketing, and has been credited with propelling that organization to new heights.
Pete is an avid social media disciple and very active in the financial services Twittersphere and blogosphere. He is also a skilled presenter and enjoys talking about social media strategy, online delivery and the transformation of online banking 2.0. Pete has been quoted in American Banker, The Washington Post, LA Times, MSNBC.com and appeared on CNBC's “On The Money".
Pete lives in Tolland, CT with his wife and twin daughters. He enjoys the great outdoors with a passion, when not absorbed with music and technology. Pete plays guitar, has a new love of old vinyl, and now actively collects classic rock LPs.
Bryan E. Clagett
Chief Marketing Officer
As chief marketing officer of Geezeo, Bryan is a principle driver of Geezeo's global marketing and client services efforts.
Prior to joining Geezeo, Bryan was the executive vice president of client development at Raoust+Partners, a marketing firm that supports the brand communication needs of financial institutions. He joined Raoust in 2004 after eight years with New Jersey’s Affinity Federal Credit Union, where he served as vice president of marketing and E-commerce. While at Affinity, he served on the executive leadership team.
Before his entry into the credit union industry, Bryan worked in marketing and product management positions at Summit Bancorp and CoreStates Financial Corp. While at Summit, he directed the organization's retail banking incentive program and managed deposit-based product development. At CoreStates, Bryan managed the corporate and retail marketing function for the 88 branches of the New Jersey subsidiary, New Jersey National Bank.
Bryan holds a BA from New England College. In addition to graduate studies in marketing, he has completed Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Rutgers University. He has been a presenter for the Virginia and Florida Credit Union Leagues, American Banker, CUES and Digital Insight’s Client Conference.
An avid boater, Bryan resides in Williamsburg, Virginia, with his wife and two children. He is currently on the Board of Landfall at Jamestown, a former trustee of The Peninsula Fine Arts Center and a 2006 graduate of Leadership Hampton Roads.
Management
Kyle Daigle
Vice President Product Development
Kyle leads the Geezeo Development team and is charged with providing an innovative & seamless online banking experience using the latest technologies. He works long and often, and has been known to venture to the mountains of New Hampshire. He has even found time to volunteer for the Red Cross, working with them to leverage social media.
James Elwood
Vice President Technology
Charged with managing the overall architecture and security of the Geezeo product suite, James focuses on providing the most secure and stable platform possible. A grad of CCSU and Phoenix Universitiy's MBA program, James can often be found chasing his daughter from behind his camera or raving about the latest obscure album he stumbled upon.
Steven Nigri
Vice President Sales
A seasoned professional, Steve leads Geezeo’s sales efforts. And clients enjoy working with Steve because he never leaves them feeling “sold”. A native of the ATL and University of Kentucky grad, Steve now calls the Big Apple home.
Ruthann Paulin
Vice President Client Services
With overall responsibility for Geezeo’s client services, Ruthann has a real passion for providing clients with the best experience possible. A UMASS Amherst grad, Ruthann spends her free time decorating her new home, enjoying her family's apple orchard in Maine, and training for various running events.