About Us

Digital Risk is the only company in the market that combines proprietary predictive modeling analytics with expert forensic underwriting services, thus providing its clients an integrated 360° portfolio management solution to maximize returns and minimize losses. The Company’s predictive analytics, when integrated with its asset management services, delivers an effective set of solutions that minimize credit risk, pinpoint and prevent fraud, identify and execute loss mitigation and asset recovery opportunities, execute loan repurchase and loss indemnification, ensure regulatory compliance, assure quality, and maximize portfolio returns, among others. 

Executive Team

Peter R. Kassabov, Chairman And CEO

Entrepreneur Peter Kassabov owns a successful record of transforming new business concepts into profitable, large-scale operational enterprises.

Mr. Kassabov started his career at Logistix Corporation, where he was a key member of an executive team that grew the company in seven years from a small outsourcing entity, with fewer than 300 employees, to one of the world’s largest high-tech outsourcing enterprises with more than $750 million in revenue, 3,500 employees and 18 locations on five continents. Mr. Kassabov was responsible for the implementation and management of integrated direct-to-consumer operations, including e-commerce, customer service, order fulfillment and technology solutions worldwide for companies such as Microsoft, HP, Dell, Apple and Sony.

In 1999, as a Founder and President of Connextions, Inc., one of the leading outsourcing firms in the U.S., Mr. Kassabov spearheaded the company’s self-funded, profitable growth from 30 employees to more than 1,000. Under his leadership, the Connextions team designed and implemented integrated solutions for industry leaders such as Mercedes Benz, Olympus, EarthLink, Chase Manhattan and Nextel. The company’s success was recognized with numerous industry awards, including the “Call Center of the Year,” “CRM Implementation of the Year,” “100 Best Supply Chain Partners,” and “Fast 50,” among others.

In 2003, recognizing healthcare industry challenges and opportunities, Mr. Kassabov founded Connextions Health, LLC. Under his leadership the company grew into a profitable enterprise, employing hundreds of nurses, clinicians and licensed insurance sales agents. Connextions Health’s unique predictive modeling solutions enabled health care insurance plans to identify and manage high cost healthcare conditions through integrated member-centric disease management and wellness programs. Company clients include United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Health Net and Cedars Sinai.

In 2006 Mr. Kassabov successfully sold his ownership in Connextions and Connextions Health to a major private equity firm.

An American citizen, Mr. Kassabov holds a Master of Science Degree in Engineering from HIACE Institute in Sofia, Bulgaria, his native country. He is a member of Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and serves on the Board of the Orlando Chapter of YPO.

Jeffrey Taylor, Managing Director And Chief Business Development Officer

Prior to founding Digital Risk, LLC Mr. Taylor was a Partner of Rapid Reporting Marketing Group, Ltd., the first private company to contract with the Social Security Administration (SSA) for authentication of Social Security numbers against the SSA database.

Previously, he served as Chief Executive Officer at Avix Technologies, Inc., a carrier-class Application Services Provider to the telecom industry. There, he arranged for initial financing, established the management team and developing strategic partnerships.

In 2001, he served as Vice President – Channel and Strategic Development for iNNERHOST, Inc., a leading application hosting firm, where he was responsible for defining and executing a return to growth and profitability for the company. Mr. Taylor spearheaded the company’s business development working with clients such as Verizon, Telefonica, Cable & Wireless, CANTV.

Prior to that, with Connextions, Inc., an integrated outsourcing provider, Mr. Taylor was responsible for eBusiness development and was a key member of the company's management team, which achieved triple digit revenue growth. His contribution was critical for the award and implementation of custom CRM solutions for Olympus and CBS e-business accounts.

From 1995 to 1999, as Managing Director of the Atlantic Pacific Group, Mr. Taylor acted as Lead Investor/Management Consultant for several early stage ventures, including Industrial Ecosystems and Genetic Vectors, Inc.

Mr. Taylor was also the Founder of American Transfer and Trust, Inc., a SEC licensed stock transfer agency, servicing NASDAQ Small Cap and OTCBB companies. He is a member of the Fraud and Ethics Subcommittee of the Mortgage Bankers Association. Mr. Taylor holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Miami.

Alex Santos, Managing Director And COO

Alex Santos serves as Chief Operations Officer and is responsible for delivering all aspects of Digital Risk’s products and services. As a member of the executive team, Alex also develops new products, services and related delivery vehicles for Digital Risk’s clients.

Prior to Digital Risk, Alex was the Senior Vice President, Supply Chain for Connextions, Inc. Connextions is one of the country’s most innovative outsourcers and system integrators. At Connextions, Alex was responsible for all aspects of the supply chain business unit (manufacturing, distribution and contract packaging) including responsibility for the information technology, operations, client service and purchasing functions.

Prior to Connextions, Alex was a member of Ernst & Young LLP’s Merger and Acquisition practice serving Fortune 500 clients as well as major private equity firms in the retail, distribution, manufacturing and technology industries. While at Ernst & Young, Alex worked on 60 transactions with a total value of $12 billion. Alex began his career as financial auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP.

Alex has earned advanced degrees in both Law and Accounting from the University of Florida. Alex is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Florida Bar.

Mark Hinshaw, CFO

Mr. Hinshaw, 39, brings more than 15 years of experience to this position, having served in various executive positions for the nation’s leading lenders and investors. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President at JP Morgan Chase and Co (NYSE:JPM), where he oversaw $20 billion in originations. His broad range of responsibilities included product development, pricing, risk management, modeling, process re-engineering and strategic planning.

Previously, Mr. Hinshaw served as Senior Vice President at Countrywide Financial Corporation, where he oversaw product development, pricing, competitive benchmarking, and a variety of predictive analytics including credit risk, pre-payment speed, and compensation optimization. Mr. Hinshaw began his career at Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC) managing whole loan trading, whole loan pricing, risk management, securitization, hedging and M&A functions.

Other Management Team Members

Bruce Miller, Structured Finance Consultancy Practice

A seasoned securitization professional with 20+ years experience in the ABS/MBS marketplace, Bruce Miller is responsible for marketing the firm’s capabilities to the Financial Community.

Before joining Digital Risk, he was Managing Director/Group Head of the Americas Securitization Group at ING Capital, where was responsible for the firm’s mortgage and non-mortgage related securitization activities in North and South America. Prior to that, he was a Director at Credit Suisse First Boston, where he founded and ran the firm’s original Conduit and Credit Products Group; he held senior positions in Asset Finance, Short and Medium Term Finance / Debt Capital Markets, and Financial Institutions. Previously, Mr. Miller was Head of the Securitization Group at The Daiwa Bank, Ltd., where he ran the firm’s U.S. securitization business. He has advised clients in the securitization of most consumer and commercial asset classes, and has originated, structured, and executed securitized financings in the ABCP Conduit, Public ABS, Private Placement, and Bank markets.

Mr. Miller holds a Bachelor’s in Economics from St. John’s University and a M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance from the New York University Stern School. He has taught corporate finance at the undergraduate level, and has been a guest speaker at securitization industry conferences.

David C. Cash
Vice President of Business Development

David C. Cash has proven expertise in sales engineering and new business development facilitating system design of worldwide large venue installations; market analysis and application integration of emerging technologies.

From 1999 to 2004, Mr. Cash held numerous and increasingly important positions at AMX Corporation. AMX Corporation incorporates one-touch control solutions to make business and home the perfect blends of technology and simplicity. As a part of the rapid, worldwide growth of AMX, Mr. Cash was responsible for the growth of the European and Asian market segments providing global sales support, sales engineering and client support. Mr. Cash designed and provided oversight of the company’s prototype entry into the hotel vertical space.

Following his successful tenure at AMX Corporation, Mr. Cash consulted at InterWest Partners as a Technical Analyst. In his role he was providing new ventures technical analysis and evaluation, assisting business strategy development.

Mr. Cash holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southern Methodist University, and took post-graduate studies in European business management in Salamanca, Spain. He is a lifelong member of the Republican National Committee, The President’s Club, and Republican Eagles.

Cheri Bransford
Corporate Secretary

Ms. Bransford comes to Digital Risk, LLC with extensive executive corporate experience. Her previous position was with Connextions, Inc., one of the leading outsourcing and system integration firms in the U.S. At Connextions, she supported Mr. Kassabov in the daily and strategic operations of Connextions and in the creation of its Healthcare unit - Connextions Health.

Prior to Connextions, Cheri was Vice President and Corporate Secretary for the STAR Network, and the HONOR Network prior to the merger with STAR. The STAR Network is a nationwide financial network, owned by the largest U.S. financial institutions, providing ATM and POS debit services. She was an integral part of the merger with STAR and the many acquisitions by HONOR of other Networks. She was also a vital member of the Integration Team of Star Systems into Concord EFS and was instrumental in the Secondary Stock Offering with STAR/ Concord on behalf of the STAR Shareholders. During her successful tenure, she held positions with increasing responsibilities including corporate marketing, human resources, executive administration, Board and Shareholder liaison. Cheri was the first non-Board member elected by the Board of Directors to hold the position of Corporate Secretary and was elected to the Board Marketing Committee, the Operations/Technical Committee, and the Board Nomination Committee as well. She also orchestrated and attended all Board, Board Committee and Shareholder meetings.

Ms. Bransford holds a management degree from Southern College with a minor in corporate law.