Meet Our Leaders
The Cilio team began over 21 years ago as a family-run organization. Since then we have expanded to meet the demands of our innovative product lines with a team distributed from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, all the way to North Carolina. Today our team brings decades of experience to the design of CiO.
Rick Olejnik
President
As the president of Cilio, Rick is responsible for leading the company, across all business operations, to ensure clients receive the very best products and support services. Leveraging 25+ years' experience, Rick owns the implementation of Cilio’s vision and oversees its underlying processes in concert with Cilio’s senior leaders. Prior to joining Cilio, Rick was the VP of Platforms at Provana, a SaaS provider of account engagement management solutions. He also served as the Chief Information and Security Officer for 10 years at the leading national collections law firm, Rausch Sturm. Rick and his wife, Carmen, have three children and live in southeastern Wisconsin where he enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family.
David Brass
Chief Operations Officer
As the Chief Operating Officer of a technology company, David's role revolves around ensuring seamless operations in the face of rapid expansion. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, his expertise is leveraged to fuel the company's growth and triumphs. Guiding the teams with strategic finesse and a passion for driving sales and operational efficiencies, this COO ensures that everyone is on the same page, processes are supercharged, and products hit the mark for their valued customers. Situated in coastal North Carolina, David embraces a work-hard, play-hard mentality, enjoying various water-related activities such as boating, swimming, and fishing.
Jeremy Olejnik
Chief Technology Officer
Jeremy Olejnik is a visionary technology leader and accomplished Chief Technology Officer. With over 20 years of expertise in technology design, process innovation, and data management, he has been at the forefront of advancing the field and driving results for his clients. As the leader of the tech stack for Cilio, Jeremy has shown his mastery of online data management, security, and user-friendly web design.
Allen Klumpp
VP of Infrastructure, Security & Warehousing
Allen ensures safety, security, and efficient management of assets. With expertise in implementing comprehensive security measures and robust infrastructures, he deploys state-of-the-art technologies for safeguarding facilities and solutions. Allen's extensive experience in warehousing operations optimizes data for key business decisions, delivering accurate metrics and enhancing customer satisfaction. Committed to continuous learning, he drives operational efficiency, mitigates risks, and contributes to the overall success of Cilio and its customers.
Amit Bana
Chief Growth Officer
Amit is accountable for spearheading the market expansion of Cilio Automation Factory's (CAF) products and services in India, Southeast Asia, and Europe. With over 25 years of experience, his primary objective has been to develop and execute go-to-market strategies for their offerings throughout Southeast Asia and Europe, resulting in consistent revenue growth and successful market penetration. Furthermore, Amit possesses extensive expertise in organizational design, establishing and strengthening organizations, as well as ensuring efficient delivery of their solutions.
Love Chopra
Chief Delivery Officer
As the Chief Delivery Officer (CDO) at Cilio, Love brings extensive experience in the product and technology ecosystem, with a strong focus on digital transformation. Throughout Love's two-decade career spanning India, the US, and Europe, Love made the transition into the role of CDO after Cilio's acquisition of AutomationFactory.AI. In that company, Love co-founded and led the product and services business verticals as a CTO. With a background in technology consulting and a deep understanding of building startups, Love has honed expertise in managing large-scale engineering organizations around Big Data, AI, DevOps, enterprise products, and intelligent digital transformation.
