About Us

Scott Thompson is the Chief Executive Officer, President, and a Board Member of Proceed, where he leads the company’s strategic growth and innovation. Since taking the helm in 2016, he has overseen substantial transformation, including the expansion into digital services, the formation of national partnerships, and the completion of several transformative acquisitions. These include Case Anywhere, Lantagne Legal Printing, Becker Gallagher Legal Publishing, Cockle Legal Briefs, and The Lex Group, significantly strengthening its position in the legal services sector.

Brian Denes serves as Chief Financial Officer at Proceed, where he leads the company’s financial strategy, planning, and analysis. In this role, he ensures the continued financial growth and stability of Proceed, driving key initiatives that support operational excellence and strategic objectives. He is also actively involved in M&A, supporting acquisition evaluation, integration, and financial diligence.

Maria Piperis serves as Chief Operating Officer at Proceed, where she oversees day-to-day operations across the company’s nationwide footprint. With nearly three decades at Proceed, Maria brings deep institutional knowledge and a proven track record of operational leadership.

As Chief Technology Officer at Proceed, Nick Pompa leads the company’s technology vision and strategic initiatives, driving innovation and supporting sustainable growth. He oversees mission-critical projects including technical M&A efforts, enterprise cloud migrations for enhanced scalability, and the implementation of advanced security protocols to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Graham Helgans serves as Director of M&A at Proceed, where he leads the company’s merger and acquisition strategy, including transaction sourcing, execution, and post-acquisition integration. In this role, Graham supports Proceed’s long-term growth objectives by identifying and executing strategic opportunities that strengthen the company’s platform and market position.

David Nill serves as Chief Development Officer at Proceed, where he is responsible for developing and expanding strategic technology partnerships across the legal ecosystem. His work focuses on embedding Proceed’s services directly into the case management systems used by law firms, enabling seamless access to solutions within existing workflows.

Brian Vandegrift is a seasoned executive with more than two decades of experience driving sales growth, business transformation, and operational excellence across the information technology and pharmaceutical industries. As Chief Sales Officer at Proceed, Brian leads the company’s sales strategy and business development initiatives, fostering client relationships and advancing strategic programs that accelerate revenue and expand market presence. His leadership is defined by a focus on innovation, collaboration, and delivering measurable results.

Jill Mastrianni serves as Chief Marketing Officer at Proceed, where she leads the company’s marketing strategy and oversees brand, demand generation, communications, and go-to-market initiatives. In this role, Jill is responsible for accelerating profitable growth, strengthening brand leadership, and expanding Proceed’s market presence across all lines of business.