About Us
Our Executive Team
Paul Mathis
Paul Mathis leads product development and technical support at Speech2Data, working directly with customers to understand their recording challenges and develop practical solutions.
With more than 30 years of experience in professional audio, Paul has helped develop and bring to market successive generations of recording products for Marantz Professional, Denon Professional, Superscope Technologies, and FTR.
His work includes pioneering digital meeting recording solutions that helped organizations transition from cassette-based systems to modern digital workflows.
Paul combines extensive technical expertise with a practical understanding of the needs of the people who operate recording equipment every day.
Mehdi Alister
Mehdi Alister leads operations, financial management, and strategic partnerships at Speech2Data.
With more than 30 years of experience in the professional audio industry, Mehdi has worked extensively with municipalities, courts, and technology partners to understand their recording and documentation requirements.
He works closely with clerks, court administrators, and government officials to identify opportunities for improving recording reliability, meeting documentation, and operational efficiency.
Mehdi brings a combination of industry experience, business leadership, and customer relationships to Speech2Data’s mission of making professional recording technology more accessible.
David Pratt
David Pratt leads marketing strategy, brand development, and customer communications at Speech2Data, helping organizations understand how the company’s recording solutions can simplify their work.
David brings decades of experience in marketing, digital strategy, and product positioning, including six years in the professional audio industry at Superscope Technologies, where he worked alongside Speech2Data’s founders.
Most recently, David spent more than a decade at CARFAX, specializing in search engine optimization and digital marketing.
At Speech2Data, he focuses on connecting the company’s technical capabilities with the practical needs of court reporters, municipal clerks, and other professionals responsible for creating reliable records of important proceedings.
Our Go-to-Market Sales Team
| Region | S2D Contact | Priority Customers |
|---|---|---|
| Global | Mehdi Alister | Small cities' courts, mayors and city managers, international distributors |
| National | Paul Mathis | Federal/state courts, conference meeting management |
| Western States | Evan Chau | Tribal courts, education, corporate |
| South Central | Michael See | Small cities' courts, mayors and city managers |
| Mid Atlantic | Tom LaFera | State/local governments |
| Panhandle (TX, OK, AR, AZ) | Open | Tribal courts, education, corporate |
| National | Inga Miciak | Conference events, social media initiatives |
| National | Ken Hom | IT/network support |