Our Team

Scott is the CEO & Co-Founder of both STRAX Technologies & STRAX Intelligence Group. Previously, he served as the Chairman of MobileHelp, a pioneer in the personal emergency systems (PERS) industry. MobileHelp developed the first ever Mobile Personal Emergency Response System (mPERS) for seniors and was acquired by Abry Partners in February of 2017.

A successful, serial entrepreneur, Scott was Co-Founder and President of Hiway Technologies, which grew to be the world’s largest web hosting company in just 3 short years by 1998. Hiway was acquired by Verio in 1999 and subsequently acquired by NTT Communications in 2000. A firm believer that success starts with education, Scott launched the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship and also helped create Tech Runway — both at Florida Atlantic University. Scott is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and holds a BBA.

Rex is an experienced executive who has operated in both entrepreneurial and global public enterprises. As VP & Executive Officer for Viking Office Products, Rex helped launch and oversaw all marketing activities in 14 countries; fueling growth from $300 million to $1.7 billion. After merging with Office Depot, as SVP & Executive Officer, Rex helped to grow sales from $9 Billion to $13 Billion.

Rex then founded Graphic Packaging Solutions (GPS), a high tech worldwide packaging company, which merged with Unisource, a Bain Capital Company. Rex was also President & Co-Owner of Qzina Specialty Foods, acquired by  The Chefs’ Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF).  Rex attended Rochester Institute of Technology and Kellogg/Northwestern University Executive Study. Rex has also been a private pilot since 1986.

Russell’s experience leading new product introduction and integration of technology heighten his role in driving the overall product strategy and roadmap for STRAX Intelligence Group. He has extensive experience in product management, product development and product marketing delivering strategic solutions for Fortune 500 corporations and start-ups in telecommunications, electronic security and location based solutions.

Prior to STRAX Intelligence Group, Russ was Vice President of Product Development for an international vehicle security and fleet management company. Russ began his career delivering large scale software development solutions as an engineer and led diverse global teams delivering telecommunication systems and location aware M2M/IoT cloud-based solutions. Russ has a B.S in Computer Engineering from University of Florida, MS in Computer Engineering from Florida Atlantic University and a MBA from The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.

Eric is a technologist with a seasoned background that includes advanced mechanical and electrical engineering, and software development. This includes next generation Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) for the U.S. Navy and SEAL team mine-sweeping missions; real-time, micro-controller software for numerous Office of Naval Research AUVs; design of enterprise software platforms;  and early Internet of Things (IoT) communications projects.

Eric has held senior positions including CTO, Co-Founder, and VP Product Management in both the large enterprise and start-up arenas including VeriFone, TELentice Global, Sea Robotics Corporation, and Advanced Machine Technology.  He also was a Research Faculty member at Advanced Marine Systems, Florida Atlantic University. Eric holds 2 patents and a MS and BS from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T).

As a Decorated Combat Veteran with 18 years of Special Operations experience in the U.S. Army Special Forces with multiple combat and overseas deployments, Jim brings ground level, real-world operational experience to the team. After his military service, he continued to use his expertise in multiple roles including, Military Advisor to the Iraqi Advisory Task Force, Counter Insurgency Advisor in Afghanistan supporting the Four-Star Level commander (COMISAF), and finally, conducting counter intelligence operations in Guatemala.

Jim holds a BS in Social Science from Southern Oregon University. In his current role, he brings his wealth of experience and lessons learned to pre-planning and execution of missions using the STRAX Platform.

Tom is a leading expert in public safety systems and E911 and has over 25 years of experience in strategic and tactical planning, implementation, and standard operating procedures.  Tom consulted to public safety and law enforcement agencies on a variety of projects including improving the use of Next Generation 9-1-1 technology; information sharing in mission-critical initiatives; architecture development; service specification development; integration planning; standard operating procedure review and improvement; performance management; and training.

Tom holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and is a certified Emergency Number Professional (ENP).