Leadership

Experts in the contract workforce, our leaders are committed with single-minded passion to the vision of MBO: making it easier for independent professionals and their clients to work together. Meet the team that is changing the way work works.

Gene Zaino

President and Chief Executive Officer

Gene Zaino, an accomplished and nationally recognized expert in the contract workforce market, launched MBO to re-invent the way independent contractors and organizations work together.

Gene Zaino, an accomplished and nationally recognized expert in the contract workforce market, launched MBO Partners to re-invent the way independent consultants and organizations work together. Zaino is a major force in the development of best practices for independent consultant engagement tools that support workplace independence.

Gene is an avid entrepreneur who graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Economics (BSE). After four years with KPMG Peat Marwick as a CPA and management consultant, he spent 20 years building various consulting companies, some funded by financial luminaries Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Austin Ventures, and Goldman Sachs.

He served on the expert advisory board for the Human Capital Institute and collaborated with other industry leaders to create and develop the Contract Talent Research Practice Area at HCI, furthering education, ethics, and industry best practices. Zaino has led executive seminars at the Project Management Institute, the Institute for Supply Management, and the Military Officers Association of America. He is a frequent speaker and has appeared in publications, radio and television including the Washington Business Journal, CNNfn and USA Today.


Dennis Kanegaye

President - Enterprise Solutions

Dennis Kanegaye brings over 25 years of experience in delivering human capital and contingent workforce solutions to large organizations.

Dennis Kanegaye brings over 25 years of experience in delivering human capital and contingent workforce solutions to large organizations. His role as President of MBO Enterprise Solutions is focused on delivering independent contractor compliance and engagement programs for Fortune 2000 enterprises, government agencies and providers of staffing and contingent workforce services.

Prior to joining MBO, Dennis spent seven years as President of Guidant Group, a major MSP provider based in Houston, as well as a successful tenure as Senior VP of Field Sales and Operations at the Parson Group, LLC. In 2000, Parson Group was listed #1 in INC Magazine’s "500 Fastest Growing Private Companies." He also held senior positions in several technology and service provider organizations including Computer Sciences Corporation, GE Information Services, and ENTEX Information Services.

Dennis is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, with a bachelor’s degree in Psychobiology.


Amy O'Donnell

Vice President, Talent Management

Amy O’Donnell guides the human capital and organization development strategies for MBO.

Amy O’Donnell guides the human capital and organization development strategies for MBO. In this role, she is responsible for all aspects of the firm's people development, benefits design, Associate and staff experience, talent strategy, and professional enhancement programs.
 
Amy joined MBO in 2001; in her over 25 years of experience in the Human Capital Management field, she has served as a VP of Recruiting, a VP of Human Resources, and operated a staffing business. Amy received a master’s in Industrial Psychology from Old Dominion University and her bachelor’s in Psychology from the California University of Pennsylvania.


Kim Osgood

Vice President, Finance and Accounting

As Vice President of Finance and Accounting, Kimberly Osgood is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the firm. Kim has over 25 years of experience in corporate finance and has served in various financial executive roles since 1983.

As Vice President of Finance & Accounting, Kimberly Osgood is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the firm. Kim, who has been with MBO since 2000, has over 25 years of experience in corporate finance and has served in various financial executive roles since 1983.

During her career, Kim has been involved in the IPO of a $40 million software company and has performed due diligence in several acquisitions. Kim’s experience includes bank financings, tax reporting, consolidations of international operations, government contracting, and SEC reporting and compliance. She previously served as VP of Finance and CFO for Template Software. Kim received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Virginia Tech.


Aassia Haq

Chief Marketing Officer

Aassia Haq brings more than 15 years of experience in business management, marketing, public relations, strategic communications and journalism including experience at companies such as Quaker Oats, Frito Lay and PepsiCo, Inc.

As Chief Marketing Officer for MBO Partners, Aassia Haq brings more than 15 years of experience in business management, marketing, public relations, strategic communications and journalism.  Her current role at MBO Partners is focused on developing and promoting the MBO brand, guiding marketing strategies and tactics for MBO Partners’ business and working to improve the programs and products that will help satisfy MBO’s growing independent consultant client community.

Aassia brings to MBO Partners a proven record of success in driving brand communications initiatives for market leaders, including Quaker Oats, Frito Lay and PepsiCo, Inc. Prior to joining MBO Partners, Aassia founded Alumrise, Inc., a company that provides web-based products and enterprise services for the workforce that also helped integrate employers and professionals outside the traditional labor market. 

Aassia also frequently serves in leadership roles, including as Executive in Residence at Babson College’s Center for Women’s Leadership.  She holds a Bachelor’s degree in government with a minor in creative writing and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.


Jay Lash

Vice President, Market Strategies

Jay Lash is responsible for exploring new markets for the MBO business model and creating new business opportunities for Associates. Recently he developed strategic alliances with human capital industry partners in the VMS, MSP, and staffing industry space.

As VP of Market Strategies for MBO Enterprise Solutions, Jay Lash uses two decades of experience in workforce management solutions to help MBO Partners extend its business model to new client around the country. He has successfully developed strategic alliances with key human capital industry partners in the VMS, MSP, and staffing industry space and has helped MBO Enterprise Solutions position itself as the leading independent contractor engagement specialist partner to the industry. Under Jay’s leadership, the company has  launched a series of new, Fortune 50 client engagements with some of the world’s leading software and technology companies, developing best practices for the industry as a whole. Before joining MBO Enterprise Solutions, Jay served at Allegis Group Services for over six years as a leader on their Human Capital Solutions team, responsible for the development of customer-specific solutions, client consulting and new product offerings like IC Compliance and Recruitment Process Outsourcing. Prior to Allegis, Jay had over 15 years of experience in the Workforce Management Solutions industry working for Manpower Professional and TAC Worldwide, designing and implementing complex MSP programs and Vendor Management Solutions.

A well-regarded industry advisor, Jay participates with organizations such as the HCI Contract Talent Practice board of founders, the American Staffing Association, Staffing Industry Analysts and the Sourcing Interests Group. As a thoughtful advisor to industry partners, Jay has also served on development teams at VMS software firms, a consultant for GuidePoint Industry Advisors and the Aberdeen Group. He provides consulting to companies seeking innovative solutions to their contingent workforce challenges. Jay Lash began his career as an Executive Search consultant and has served in foundational HR and Recruiting roles. Jay is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and currently resides in Utah and Maine.


David North

Chief Information Officer

David North oversees the use of technology at MBO. In this role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining the vision of how the firm's technology can best serve its Associates and clients.

David North oversees the use of technology at MBO. In this role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining the vision of how the firm's technology can best serve its Associates and clients. He uses his over 30 years of IT experience in leading the MBO team that creates, maintains and supports these technologies. David has been with MBO since 2000, after serving as a technology executive in the e-commerce and IT consulting industries.

Previously, David served for more than a decade as part of the management team of Applied Intelligence Group, an IT consulting company. David consulted on hundreds of engagements and directed the development of a wide range of complex Internet-based electronic commerce systems for AIG’s nation-wide client base. He has also served as a Computer Science instructor at Oklahoma Christian University and the University of Oklahoma, from which he received a master’s degree in Computer Science.


Jonathan Lochhaas

Chief Technology Officer

Jonathan Lochhaas is a key member of MBO Partners’ technology leadership team and is responsible for leading the research, development and implementation of emerging technologies to accelerate new innovations for the marketplace and bolster the company’s scalability.

Jonathan Lochhaas is a key member of MBO Partners’ technology leadership team and is responsible for leading the research, development and implementation of emerging technologies to accelerate new innovations for the marketplace and bolster the company’s scalability.

Lochhaas joined the company in Sept 2011, bringing with him a proven track record of leadership in the digital, software development and information technology arenas.  Prior to joining MBO Partners, Lochhaas served as Senior Director of Business Solutions Management at Sirius XM, where he oversaw the integration of the company’s business and technical strategy for its online properties, including award-winning websites, mobile apps, eCommerce sites, and Internet radio stations, supporting millions of users. Before SiriusXM, he led Software Development for Group 1 Software, a division of Pitney Bowes.  Lochhaas also has valuable international executive management experience, having served in the role of Chief Technology Officer at Silk Road Technologies and Bleum Software Outsourcing, both in China.

Jonathan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, graduating with honors from Concordia College and has a Masters of Business Administration from Kellogg School of Management.


Dave Putt

Vice President, Business Development - Enterprise Solutions

Bringing over 20 years of experience in strategic e-business management, corporate development, and software, Dave Putt serves as Vice President of Business Development for MBO Enterprise Solutions.

Bringing over 20 years of experience in strategic e-business management, corporate development, and software, Dave Putt serves as Vice President of Business Development for MBO Enterprise Solutions. In addition to delivering executive briefings on MBO for prospective clients during the pre-contract due diligence phase, Dave handles contingent workforce program management, integration, and training with the firm's strategic clients.

Currently, Dave is on the advisory board for the Human Capital Institute and an active participant in the Contract Talent Research Practice Area at HCI. An authority on independent contractor compliance, co-employment risk assessment, and mitigation, he also oversees the company’s Federal, Defense, and Intelligence programs and partnerships. Before joining MBO, Putt served in managerial positions with HCL James Martin, Butler Technology Solutions, and Solution Technologies, Inc. Putt received a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.


David Cassar

Vice President, Client Services - Enterprise Solutions

As Vice President of Client Services for MBO Enterprise Solutions, David Cassar brings over 15 years of experience providing solutions for a wide range of clients, including many of the Fortune 500 and the United States government.

As Vice President of Client Services for MBO Enterprise Solutions, David Cassar brings over 15 years of experience providing solutions for a wide range of clients, including many of the Fortune 500 and the United States government. His current role is focused on enabling enterprise clients of MBO to realize the true value of their independent contractor and SOW consultant workforces. Through the timely implementation of formal programs to properly engage independent contractors, clients can mitigate the risks associated with this fast growing segment of the contingent workforce, including reclassification, co-employment, and business risks (security, liability, on-boarding, etc.), while winning increased visibility and control over independent contractor and small services vendor spend.

During his career, David has worked for three of the fastest growing privately-held companies in the United States (per Inc. Magazine) and also worked for Aon Consulting as a leader customizing and implementing Human Capital solutions for large global enterprises. He has implemented a wide range of solutions including large ERP implementations, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, leadership development programs, and the outsourcing of recruitment and staffing services.

A certified Senior Human Resource Professional (SPHR), David has held Board of Directors roles in the Human Resources field as Treasurer and Secretary of a Mega Chapter of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). David graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) from Eastern Michigan University.


Kimball Norup

Vice President, Western Region - Enterprise Solutions

Kimball Norup joined MBO Partners in 2011 as Vice President – Western Region. He brings a decade of executive experience in the human capital management industry.

Kimball Norup joined MBO Partners in 2011 as Vice President – Western Region. He brings a decade of executive experience in the human capital management industry.

Kimball was most recently SVP & General Manager of Collabrus, which he ran for two years after serving for two years as Chief Marketing Officer for both Collabrus and sister company, M Squared Consulting. Before Collabrus, Kimball was Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Nelson Family of Companies, including WorkforceLogic. Before Nelson, Kimball was Vice President - Business Development for eSolo.com, and before that was Vice President - Marketing & Sales for Noverus. Kim was with Geodex International for eight years, the last four of which he served as President.

He graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and earned an MBA with honors from the University of California at Davis.


Kelly Marshall

Director, Associate Services

Kelly Marshall joined MBO in 2005 and currently holds the position of Director of the Associate Services.

Kelly Marshall joined MBO in 2005 and currently holds the position of Director of the Associate Services. With over ten years of experience in Customer Service and Operations Management, Kelly is an integral member of the management team and has held a number of positions during her tenure including Team Manager, Enrollment Manager, and Manager of Sub-Contractor Compliance.

Kelly is responsible for the oversight and management of the Associate customer experience and service delivery. Before joining MBO, Kelly spent five years with Wegman’s Food Markets as a Customer Service Manager and Team Leader. Kelly is originally from Buffalo, New York and has a bachelor’s degree in Finance.


Benjamin Bazian

Director, Information Systems

Ben Bazian is responsible for the day to day operations of the MBO technology infrastructure.  He oversees the MBO computing and telecommunications systems and assures that technologies align with business strategies.  Ben has been with MBO since 1989.

 

Ben Bazian is responsible for the day to day operations of the MBO technology infrastructure.  He oversees the MBO computing and telecommunications systems and assures that technologies align with business strategies.  Ben has been with MBO since 1989.

 


Matthew Bender

Director of Communications, Enterprise Solutions

Matthew Bender, Director of Communications for MBO Enterprise Solutions, is a hands-on, detail-oriented marketing and corporate communications professional with nearly 20 years of experience.

Matthew Bender, Director of Communications for MBO Enterprise Solutions, is a hands-on, detail-oriented marketing and corporate communications professional with nearly 20 years of experience.

A member of the MBO team since 1998, Matthew has been instrumental in developing and communicating the company’s evolving services to all of its diverse constituencies. His writing has been featured in a wide variety of industry forums, including books, white papers, web sites, and articles.
 
Prior to joining MBO, Matthew managed development, content, and marketing communications for two start-up web development groups. He graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in English and currently resides in Herndon, Virginia.


Heather Prindle

Director - Enterprise Solutions

As Director for MBO Enterprise Solutions, Heather Prindle brings over 10 years of experience addressing the needs of companies and consumers.

As Director for MBO Enterprise Solutions, Heather Prindlebrings over 10 years of experience addressing the needs of companies and consumers.  Since joining MBO in 2006 she has held many roles in the company including Account Manager, Team Manager, and Enrollment Manager.

Prior to MBO, Heather had several years of banking experience supporting individual and business financial needs in long term account relationships. 

A certified Human Resource Professional (PHR), Heather graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Interpersonal Communications and an MPA from George Mason University.