Leadership
Leo has led Ladris since its inception, driving corporate strategy and go to market. Prior to founding Ladris, Leo worked as a software & data engineer. He previously won the Berkeley Lipson Prize and was an Ibrahim Fellow. He received his BA from UC Berkeley.
Bowen leads product strategy and AI development at Ladris as Chief Technology Officer. He brings extensive experience in systems integration and deep expertise in applied mathematics and machine learning. Bowen's focus is on delivering solutions that bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world applications. He received his BA from UC Berkeley.
Igor Zlimen, PhD, serves as Vice President of Engineering for Ladris with over four decades of experience in software engineering and management. His expertise is centered on the design, development, and implementation of database software systems. Notable contributions include EM&V tracking databases and analysis software for both public and investor-owned utilities, speech-enabled Mobile Security Guard application for cell phones, and the development of a Loan Tracking Database System for Broadway Federal Bank. Igor received his B.S. in physics from the University of Zagreb, Croatia in 1984 and a Ph.D. in nuclear physics from the Rugier Boskovic Institute in 1991.
Andrew Kirk supports our customers as the Vice President of Sales and Customer Success at Ladris. With over a decade of leadership in the govtech space, he has worked with hundreds of state and local governments and built high-performing sales and customer teams at companies such as GovOS, Rock Solid Technologies, and CitySourced. He has a passion for working alongside governments, especially on digital transformation projects. Kirk graduated magna cum laude from Indiana University, Bloomington earning a BA in economics and completed an MBA from UCLA Anderson.
Steve Monaghan is Vice President, AI for Public Safety, at Ladris. Monaghan leverages over 25 years of government leadership, including concurrent roles as CIO, Agency Director, and Director of Emergency Services, to drive technological innovation in public safety. His strategic expertise, numerous awards, and commitment to advancing community resilience underscore his leadership in AI-driven solutions. Monaghan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from Chico State University.
Eric Little serves as Outside General Counsel. He previously worked for the SEC & on Wall Street, founded his own legal software firm for which he managed operations and raised capital, and then spent a decade at Wilson Sonsini. He has served as General Counsel & managed Strategic Alliances for various privately held companies.
Tim Yamauchi has over 30 years of experience in Senior and General Management, with a strong focus on driving growth and innovation. He has served in senior executive roles at a wide range of public and private companies. He currently works as a Principal at Inside The Mountain Consulting, where he excels in creating business partnerships.
Bernie Lacroute is a Partner Emeritus at Kleiner Perkins and Chief Wine Drinker at Willakenzie Estate Winery. Bernie served as a General Partner at Kleiner Perkins from 1990-2000; prior to that he was instrumental as EVP & Board Member at Sun Microsystems from 1983 to 1989. Bernie was instrumental in developing the VAX/VMS program and Ethernet in conjunction with Xerox and Intel while at Digital Equipment Corporation from 1969-1983.
Advisory Board
Harold Schapelhouman has devoted his life to public service. He traveled to New York to assist in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, was deployed to help after Hurricane Katrina, and assisted in the recovery efforts of the Oklahoma City bombings. With a four decade tenure at the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, he possesses unique insights into the perils of wildfires and their potential devastation to a community. He envisions that in another 40 years, the district will continue to adapt, gaining knowledge, technology, and convenience through automation.
Currently serving as a professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Utah, Tom Cova brings a wealth of experience and expertise in Environmental Hazards, Emergency Management, Geographic Information Science, Transportation, Warning & Evacuation. His impressive list of professional honors and awards includes the Excellence in Mentoring Award from the College of Social & Behavioral Science (CSBS), as well as the Advisor role in Enabling the Next Generation of Hazards Researchers, and the John I. Davidson Award for Practical Papers, among others. His extensive body of journal articles spans decades and covers a wide range of topics, including wildfire evacuation modeling, lane-based evacuation routing, and post-event analysis of wildfire protective action recommendations, to name just a few.
With over 25 years of expertise in natural resources science and management, JoAnne is a trailblazer in innovative fire behavior research on wildland fires. Bridging the gap between research and management, she has paved the way in forest ecology, wildlife conservation, and fire science. As an author and co-author of 30+ technical publications and a captivating speaker with over 50 presentations to diverse audiences, she is committed to driving progress in the field.
With over four decades of expertise in wildland fire management, Carol is a force to be reckoned with. From battling flames as a hotshot crew captain to analyzing fire behavior like no other, she has set new standards in the field. Her unwavering dedication has safeguarded countless communities and inspired a generation of women in firefighting. Her experience is further immortalized in "The Fire Within: A History of Women Wildland Firefighters in the United States," highlighting the contributions of women in wildland firefighting.
Joining the Ladris Evacuation Advisory Board, Carol envisions a future where her fire management expertise converges with Ladris' cutting-edge AI models. Together, they aim to revolutionize disaster forecasting, evacuation planning, and community preparedness, ensuring a safer and more resilient tomorrow.
Carol understands that prepared communities are a formidable ally in wildfire management, as they facilitate a more strategic and focused firefighting effort, allowing firefighters to act swiftly and reduce risks.