Leadership
Inperium’s leadership team is made up of experts across a wide range of industries and backgrounds. They embody our values and provide the insights and expertise that guide our network.
Executive Leaders

Ryan Smith
Founding President & CEO

Jennifer Gassen
Chief of Staff

Michael Herr
Executive Vice President & Chief Insurance & Risk Officer

Jay Deppeler
Sr. Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer

Ryan Kraus
Sr. Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Zach Kau
Chief Strategy Officer
Eliyahu Scheiman
Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel
Guy Legare
Executive Leadership Coach
Board Members
Ryan Smith
Board President
Dr. Vincent LaSorsa
Elected Director
Michael Herr
Vice Chair
Cynthia Pachuta
Elected Director/Executive Committee
Gary Twardowski
Elected Director/Executive Committee
Jennifer Gassen
Secretary/Non-Voting
Tiffany Newhouse
Elected Director
Terri Wilson
Elected Director
Fred Lokuta
Elected Director
Dr. Lisa Marie McCauley
Elected Director
Dr. Christopher Valente
Elected Director
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