Board of Directors
Gorilla Logic is supported by talented and innovative minds that make up our Board of Directors. Together, we are unstoppable!
Stu Stern
Co-Founder & Board Member
Stu co-founded Gorilla Logic in 2002, after serving as founding VP of the Sun Java Center, Sun Microsystems’ global Java professional services organization. As VP of Equity Trading Systems Technology at PaineWebber (now UBS), he led the firm’s trading floor into the digital era. While living in NYC, Stu also fronted the 80s techno band, Strategic Dance Initiative (fans are still hoping for a comeback tour).
Ed Schwarz
Co-Founder & Board Member
Ed has been delivering software systems for an undisclosed number of years. Before co-founding Gorilla Logic, he was Director of eBusiness Consulting at Sun Microsystems.
Frank Young
Board Member
As Managing Partner of Sverica Capital, Frank collaborates with Gorilla Logic leadership to drive growth and innovation while further establishing their position as a market leader. A twenty-year veteran of both private equity and M&A firms, he has a proven track record of leveraging companies’ key strengths while positioning them for long-term success.
Michael Dougherty
Board Member
Michael Dougherty serves as a strategic partner to Gorilla Logic’s management team, providing financial and operational guidance as the company continues to expand its international footprint. As a Principal at Sverica Capital, he focuses on sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities, transaction execution, and portfolio company support.
Richard Troksa
Board Member
As Principal of Gold Aspen Consulting, Rich travels between Boulder, Milwaukee, and Paris—racking up frequent flier miles while coaching companies on how to reach their full potential.
John Castleman
Board Member
John Castleman is a strategic advisor to Gorilla Logic’s management team, drawing on his deep experience leading companies through successful growth initiatives. John loves building businesses, and his track record is impressive, including former CEO of Mobiquity, a global digital consulting firm for leading banking, healthcare, and consumer brands, former CEO of Alliance Global Services, and leadership roles at several technology services and venture capital firms, including Elemica, Safeguard, and Internet Capital Group (Actua).