As the heart of the organization, Jeff is the kind of CEO who personifies passion and leading by example through a balance of tenacious work, lively culture, and adventurous living. After joining ABG Capital in 1997, he was instrumental in transforming it from a small family-run computer service company into a technology and software innovator, while maintaining the same familial culture as before.

While also serving as an advisor on a multiple boards, staying on top of the sporting events of his children, and spending quality time with his wife, Jeff is the model of balancing a strong work ethic with seeking the beauty and experiences of an enthusiastic life. An avid lover of traveling, skiing, vintage car racing, and capturing outdoor photography, Jeff serves as ABG Capital’s true visionary, always seeing that its successes go beyond the office doors and into the communities it serves. As through the newly established Tapolci Foundation, it’s clear that it is Jeff’s mission to leave a legacy of resources, passed from generation to generation.

Jeff holds an A.S. in Engineering Technology from The Pennsylvania State University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology and a B.S. in Industrial Management from Gannon University.

Sara Warhold, our Office Manager, has been with ABG Capital since 2012. Sara earned her Associate Degree from Bradford School and has worked in several administrative roles at different organizations. She has a love of fitness and recently earned her certification through ACE as a Health Coach. She looks forward to bringing that skill set to the Health & Wellness Program here at ABG Sara works closely with HR to organize company outings, training, and initiatives while developing company culture.

• Interests:
• Health and Fitness, and Personal Training
• Favorite Fashion Statement:
• Dresses of the 1950s
• Favorite Travel Destination:
• Ireland

Natalie DeCario started at ABG Capital in 2012 and in less than a year, she quickly became the department lead as our Marketing Communications Manager. Natalie joined the company shortly after Double-Majoring in Corporate Communications and Mass Media with a Minor in Human Resource Management from Carlow University. Natalie works with the Marketing Department to strategize, develop, and analyze marketing objectives for ABG Capital and its portfolio companies.

• Hobbies:
• Swimming, Camping, and Hiking
• Favorite Travel Destination:
• Italy
• Secret Power:
• Underwater Breathing

Erica Penrod is the Controller for ABG Capital. Erica joined ABG in 2008 shortly after graduating from Robert Morris University with a Bachelor’s in Accounting and a Master’s in Business Administration. As Controller, Erica handles financial responsibilities like billing disputes, vendor reconciliations, and taxation.

• Favorite Travel Destination:
• Australia
• Favorite type of Food:
• Mexican Cuisine
• Television Fame:
• Appeared in Nutrisystem Advertisements

Nick Jenker has been with ABG Capital for nine years, starting as a Call Center Representative after graduating from ITT Tech in 2006. Since then, Nick has furthered his education by receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and an Associate Degree in Computer Networking in order to grow with the company. With his longstanding work history and experience with ABG Capital, he grew into his current position as Accounting Coordinator.

• Hobbies:
• Biking, Working Out, Playing Sports
• Desired Skill:
• Car Mechanics

Matt Chapman started at ABG Capital in 2001 as an intern and worked his way to becoming Senior Developer. As Senior Developer, Matt works with the Development staff in creating and breaking down websites, databases, and software.

• Interests:
• Motorbiking, Video Games, and Gardening
• Favorite Travel Destination:
• Egypt
• Favorite Style of Food:
• Italian Cuisine

Jason Marshall began his work at ABG Capital in 2010 and is a Senior Developer. In this position, Jason creates website infrastructure and manages VoIP Innovations’ BackOffice, Titanium III.

• Favorite Travel Destination:
• Sweden
• Secret Power:
• Ability to fly

Kim Rivetti began working for ABG Capital in 2013 as their AR Representative. Kim finds great joy in assisting customers as a billing liaison. Her responsibilities involve billing for ABG Capital’s portfolio companies, VoIP Innovations and Global Pops.

• Interests:
• Movies, Literature, and the Outdoors
• Future Endeavors:
• Participation in more Tough Mudder races
• Favorite Travel Destination:
• Ireland

Jessica Young is our Vendor Management Specialist and has been working for ABG Capital’s portfolio companies since 2003. While working her way up through multiple positions across many of ABG Capital’s portfolio companies, Jessica’s first job was with Computer Comfort as their receptionist and computer repair check-in. Later, Jessica had a brief role in the Support Department for PGH Connect, before becoming a Provisioning and Billing Specialist for GlobalPOPs in 2006. Her experience in generating traffic from numerous carriers onto GlobalPOPs’s network would translate into a temporary position at VoIP Innovations as a Provisioning Representative just before earning her current title as Vendor Management Specialist for ABG Capital, where she will build upon her successes and relationships with vendors across all of our portfolio companies.

• Greatest Physical Feat:
• Riding 150 miles in two days for the MS-150.
• Favorite Travel Destination:
• Iceland, for its incredible scenery.
• Favorite Style of Food:
• Mexican cuisine.

Paul Frye is our Systems Project Specialist who handles special projects and systems administration for the IT Department. Proudly serving at ABG Capital for 12 years, Paul developed his current position after building upon his experience with EUSLabs and GlobalPOPs. As System Project Specialist, he enjoys finding ways to fix problems and working with his fellow employees as these problems arise. Paul received a degree in Computer Science from Edinboro University and possesses certifications in A+ and Network+.

• Favorite Hobbies:
• Spending time at my music studio in South Side, Pittsburgh.
• Favorite Style of Food:
• “Italian by a mile.”
• Desired Skill:
• To instantly learn foreign languages for travel purposes.

Cherie Steffen began working at ABG Capital in 2014 as our Communications Specialist. Cherie received her Bachelor’s in English from Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she has adapted her love of the written language into a means of starting a career. Within her first year at ABG Capital, Cherie has shifted towards a focus in Social Media where she is determined to provide any information others may find worthy of a like, retweet, or share.

• Special Certifications:
• NASM Personal Training Certified
• Desired Skill:
• Hip-Hop Dancing
• Favorite Type of Food:
• American Cuisine