About RedCAT Systems
Empower performance and inspire success
We’re a remote-first company, because we’re a people-first company.
At RedCAT Systems, we are focused on ways to establish and cultivate team culture in a virtual workplace. We love that our team DNA is made of people from different regions of the country, bringing the most innovative, strategic, and talented from all corners.
Our community is based on these core values
Transparency
We move forward with clear, concise, and timely information. This keeps us focused on the same page.
Consistency
We have unmatched work ethic because of our dedicated team. We strive to deliver solutions and solve for them together.
Simplicity
We streamline processes to ease the employee experience. We're willing to try new things and figure out what works best for the good of the group.
Curiosity
We grow by asking questions and learning from one another. We're not into siloed experiences. It's all about connecting and building together.
Leadership Team
Jason Phillips
Chief Executive Officer
Jason Phillips
Chief Executive Officer
Jason Phillips is our Chief Executive Officer. He is responsible for growth, performance, and the overall customer experience for the HR platform. Jason’s teams are committed to delivering moments that matter for complex and global enterprises.
Prior to RedCAT Systems, Jason was the Chief Digital Officer and the Global HR leader for People and Communities at Cisco Systems. Jason’s passion for human resources accelerated during his tenure at Kaiser Permanente where he oversaw HR delivery for more than 600K employees and retirees.
Jason’s professional career first started as a U.S. Marine Corps Officer, and continues to play a vital role in his life today as he volunteers his time assisting veterans and their spouses.
Judy Jaber
Chief Marketing & Communication Officer
Judy Jaber
Chief Marketing & Communication Officer
Judy Jaber is our Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. She leads a team focused on creating a cohesive company vision through strategic messaging, digital storytelling, and executive engagement programs.
Prior to RedCAT Systems, Judy was an innovative leader at Cisco Systems where she spanned people strategy and workforce experience to licensing and partner buying experiences. Her background in technology, healthcare, and biotech compliments the vision for our future.
In her spare time, Judy enjoys gardening and cheering for her two daughters who row for D-1 universities. She earned her MBA from Chapman University and her bachelor’s in psychology from California State University, Chico.
Dave Hart
Chief Finance Officer
Dave Hart
Chief Finance Officer
Dave Hart is our Chief Financial Officer. He is a strategic thought partner who drives business decisions through an analytical and balanced lens.
With more than 20 years experience in finance and analytics, Dave’s had the opportunity to manage all aspects of finance from accounts receivable to reporting and data analysis. He has served in leadership roles for companies such as J.G. Wentworth and F. Schumacher & Co.
He is based in Wilmington, Delaware and earned his MBA from the University of Delaware.
Maria Morris
Vice President, Customer Success
Maria Morris
Vice President, Customer Success
Maria Morris is our Vice President of Customer Success. Her priority is taking care of the user experience and leading a team of customer advocates. Maria is committed to ensuring that her team drives customer satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth for the company.
With more than 20 years experience in human resources and operations, Maria has held various positions focused on talent, market conditions, and continuous improvement at companies such as ADP Payroll Services and Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG).
She is based in Evans, Georgia and enjoys spending time with her son. She contributes to multiple charitable organizations and participates in half marathons–having completed one full marathon.
She earned her MBA and master’s in industrial and organizational psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and her bachelor’s in industrial and organizational psychology from Marywood University.
Kate Ward
Chief People & Compliance Officer
Kate Ward
Chief People & Compliance Officer
Kate Ward is our Chief People and Compliance Officer. She has served multiple roles throughout the company since 2018, from account manager to policy writer. In her role, she ensures that RedCAT adheres to all Service Organization Controls (SOC) compliance and drives employee engagement in a remote-first environment.
She earned her master’s in piano performance from the University of Colorado Boulder and her bachelor’s in psychology from Lee University. She is passionate about social justice causes and serves on the board of Wilco Iris, a non-profit focused on providing safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in her county.
She enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, especially while hiking or attending their baseball and soccer games. In her spare time, Kate performs and teaches piano lessons in the Nashville area.
Jeff Mori
General Manager, Engineering
Jeff Mori
General Manager, Engineering
Jeff Mori is our General Manager of Engineering. He drives technical excellence and innovation to provide our customers with rapid ideation and prototypes to fit their needs. He also seeks to incorporate emerging technologies, like AI, wherever possible.
He has spent the last eight years in software development for the HR sector, with a focus on compensation management. Jeff started his career as a microprocessor engineer at IBM. Then, he pivoted to a Y Combinator incubated startup that launched Coinbase’s first Bitcoin VISA card.
Jeff is based in Honolulu, Hawaii with his growing family and enjoys endurance cycling and car racing. He earned a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University,
Matt Moore
Vice President, New Product Engineering
Matt Moore
Vice President, New Product Engineering
Matt Moore is our Vice President of New Product Engineering. He leads the development and innovation for all product infrastructure while pioneering a new way of working.
He has more than 15 years experience in full-stack development, with focused attention on PHP, Javascript (VueJS), and MySQL. Matt is skilled in developing SaaS products and developing APIs for internal and customer-facing use.
Based in the Kansas City area, he enjoys cheering at his children’s sporting events and reading. He earned his bachelor’s in computer science from Missouri State University.
Tarah Lipperd
Chief Product Officer
Tarah Lipperd
Chief Product Officer
Tarah Lipperd serves as our Chief Product Officer. She is responsible for developing innovative user experiences and strategies throughout our product portfolio. Prior to her role in product, Tarah supported several of our customers and led the onboarding experience and training for employees.
She has more than 20 years experience in human resources (HR), specifically focused on compensation and performance management. She has worked at companies such as Kellogg Company, Indiana University Health, and Allied Solutions.
She is based outside of Indianapolis, Indiana with her husband and son. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, baking, and being with her large extended family.
Tarah earned her B.S. from the School of Informatics at the Indiana University Bloomington. She is a certified compensation professional (CCP) with WorldatWork Total Rewards Association.