Management Team
Ketan Thakker
CEO RDE, Inc.
With over 20 years of experience in finance and operations, Ketan served as CFO for Apartments. com helping the company to grow from $20M to $125M annually. He was also the founder of triprental.com prior to joining Ubid.com in 2013. He is an accredited CPA who holds an MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.
Elliot Bohn
CEO of CardCash.com
Seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse background in leveraging technology, both as an operator and a financier. Co-founded CardCash.com in 2009 and swiftly transformed the startup into one of the world's largest gift card exchange marketplaces. For his outstanding achievements, Forbes Magazine recognized Elliot as one of America's Most Promising CEOs under the age of 35, a prestigious list featuring only 22 individuals. His strategic vision has fostered key partnerships with industry giants such as Walmart, Amazon, CVS, and United Airlines, solidifying his reputation as a dynamic leader in technology-driven entrepreneurship. With a decade of experience in M&A, Elliot has successfully orchestrated investment and acquisition deals, raising over tens of millions in venture capital and debt financing from esteemed names like Guggenheim Partners, Incomm, Pathward, and Sterling National Bank.
Mark Ackerman
COO of CardCash.com
Experienced operator, Co-founded CardCash.com in 2009, and played a pivotal role in evolving the operation from a startup with a handful of individuals into a thriving team of over 50 employees. His visionary leadership and management acumen have streamlined processes, ensuring the efficient coordination of various departments, including customer service, shipping, bulk sales, human resources, and loss prevention. With a track record of success, he continues to drive operational excellence and contribute to the growth of innovative ventures.
Balazs Wellisch
CTO of Restaurant.com
Balazs is responsible for the strategy, formulation, development and delivery of RDE's product portfolio as well as the operation of the company's IT infrastructure. As an accomplished executive, Balazs has more than 25 years of experience leading high-performing organizations and driving modern technology development and adoption for global organizations.
Thomas Butt
CTO of CardCash.com
Accomplished business and technology leader driven by a passion for discovering innovative approaches that yield outstanding results, Tom boasts an exceptionally diverse professional background. From his roles as a nuclear physicist and spacecraft engineer to his experiences as a software engineer, CTO, and CEO, Tom has navigated a varied and impactful career trajectory. His leadership extends across both corporate giants such as GE and Lockheed, as well as numerous startup ventures.
Board Of Directors
Ketan Thakker
Chairman
With over 20 years of experience in finance and operations, Ketan served as CFO for Apartments. com helping the company to grow from $20M to $125M annually. He was also the founder of triprental.com prior to joining Ubid.com in 2013. He is an accredited CPA who holds an MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.
Elliot Bohn
CEO of CardCash.com
Seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse background in leveraging technology, both as an operator and a financier. Co-founded CardCash.com in 2009 and swiftly transformed the startup into one of the world's largest gift card exchange marketplaces. For his outstanding achievements, Forbes Magazine recognized Elliot as one of America's Most Promising CEOs under the age of 35, a prestigious list featuring only 22 individuals. His strategic vision has fostered key partnerships with industry giants such as Walmart, Amazon, CVS, and United Airlines, solidifying his reputation as a dynamic leader in technology-driven entrepreneurship. With a decade of experience in M&A, Elliot has successfully orchestrated investment and acquisition deals, raising over tens of millions in venture capital and debt financing from esteemed names like Guggenheim Partners, Incomm, Pathward, and Sterling National Bank.
Kevin Harrington
Board Member
Nearly 40 years experience in product introduction and direct marketing, being one of the first to market products through infomercials in 1984. A serial entrepreneur, Mr. Harrington appeared as one of the original panelists on “Shark Tank,” from 2009 to 2011. He currently serves as a director of Celsius Corp., Emergent Health Corp., and Redwood Scientific Technologies, Inc.
Paul Danner
Board Member
As the Chief Executive of Pepex Biomedical, Inc., Mr. Danner has established a prosperous track record while leading business development efforts and effectuating B2C, B2B & B2G business transactions on five continents, and leading three Nasdaq-listed companies as the senior corporate executive building over $1 Billion in shareholder value. He previously served as a Naval Aviator flying the F-14 Tomcat.
Scott Wingo
Board Member
Board Committees
Paul Danner
Board Member
As the Chief Executive of Pepex Biomedical, Inc., Mr. Danner has established a prosperous track record while leading business development efforts and effectuating B2C, B2B & B2G business transactions on five continents, and leading three Nasdaq-listed companies as the senior corporate executive building over $1 Billion in shareholder value. He previously served as a Naval Aviator flying the F-14 Tomcat.
Committees: Chair of Audit Committee
Scott Wingo
Board Member
Committees: Chair of Governance Committee