Bruce Lucas is a co-founder of the Company, and has served as our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of our board of directors since our founding in April 2021. He is married to Shannon Lucas, a co-founder of the Company, our President and Chief Operating Officer and a member of the board of directors. Prior to Slide, Mr. Lucas founded super-regional insurer Heritage Insurance (NYSE: HRTG), serving as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Information Officer and Chairman of the board of directors from 2012 to 2020. Mr. Lucas received a Bachelor of Arts in Geology and Environmental Science from Indiana University Bloomington and a Juris Doctor from Indiana University Maurer School of Law. We believe Mr. Lucas is qualified to serve on our board of directors due to his extensive experience in the insurance industry, as well as prior leadership and management roles.
Shannon Lucas is a co-founder of the Company and serves as our President and Chief Operating Officer, as well as a member of our board of directors. Previously, she was Chief Risk Officer of Slide since our founding in April 2021. She is married to Bruce Lucas, a co-founder of the Company, and our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the board of directors. Mrs. Lucas leads Slide’s operations and enterprise risk management. Prior to Slide, Mrs. Lucas served as Chief Executive Officer of Securus Risk Management, LLC, a risk consulting firm providing services in the insurance industry, from 2016 to 2020. Mrs. Lucas received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from University of Florida and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida.
Ms. Bruce has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Simplicity Integration since 2021. Her recent experience also includes significant leadership roles as Chief Accounting Officer of Baylor College of Medicine from 2017 to 2022 and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at U.S. Legal Support from 2011 to 2016. Ms. Bruce has previously served in senior executive roles including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, and Chief Information Officer positions in both the public and private sector and in the US and Europe. Ms. Bruce received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Trinity University and is a CPA.
Robert Gries has served as a member of our board of directors since our founding in April 2021. Mr. Gries has served as the president and chief executive officer of Gries Investment Funds since 2004. Mr. Gries has served on many non-profit and civic boards, including the University of Tampa and Berkeley Preparatory School, and he currently serves on the board of the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Mr. Gries received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Michigan. We believe Mr. Gries is qualified to serve on our board of directors due to his investment and leadership experience, as well as his service as a director at numerous companies.
Thomas O’Shea has served as a member of our board of directors since April 2024. Mr. O’Shea has served as head of European investments for Brigade Capital Management, LP since 2017, and currently serves as a partner and member of its investment committee. Mr. O’Shea currently serves as a director of Mannok Holdings Designated Activity Company and Quinn Industries Holdings Luxembourg Sarl. Mr. O’Shea received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Virginia, where he was an Echols Scholar, and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business. We believe Mr. O’Shea is qualified to serve on our board of directors due to his investment experience, as well as his leadership experience.
Stephen Rohde has served as a member of our board of directors since April 2024. Mr. Rohde has served as member of Slide Insurance Company’s board of directors and Chairman of the audit committee since 2022. Mr. Rohde serves on Lion Insurance Company’s board of directors and as the chairman of its audit committee. Mr. Rohde served as an independent consultant for numerous insurance companies, including Slide and Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc., from 2016 to 2022. Mr. Rohde received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. We believe Mr. Rohde is qualified to serve on our board of directors due to his accounting and leadership experience, including prior experience serving as chief financial officer for other insurance companies, as well as his service as a director at other companies.
Mr. Wright has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Franklin Street since 2006 and the Chief Executive Officer of Ally Capital Group since 2009. Mr. Wright serves on the Franklin Street board of directors as the chairman of the board. Mr. Wright currently serves on many non-profit and civic boards, including Forward Tampa Bay and Berkeley Preparatory School. Mr. Wright received a B.A in Finance from Miami University. We believe Mr. Wright is qualified to serve on our board of directors due to his business and leadership experience.