Leadership
Leading with passion, tenacity, and integrity
SMA Technologies exists to help companies unlock the potential of their people by automating the repetitive tasks that keep them from more critical work. Since our founding, SMA Technologies has been guided by the passion and drive of our senior leaders.
Their strategic, long-range view and dedication to solving clients' biggest challenges remain the cornerstones that have enabled our company’s longevity and growth.
Todd Dauchy
CEO
Todd Dauchy is the Chief Executive Officer of SMA Technologies. He is responsible for planning and executing the overall vision, strategy, and operations of the company. He started his career with SMA as Chief Technology Officer in 2012 and was promoted to President in 2018.
Before joining the company, Todd was a client of SMA working for a large credit union. He has also led a large data center for a Fortune 500 manufacturing company and guided the IT teams of two large consumer goods manufacturing companies through the acquisition and merger process.
Todd's greatest strengths are change management, a passion for progression, and leadership. In every challenge he has faced, he was a leader in the company’s transformation to the next level of performance. He is known within the company for having his finger on the pulse of all of SMA’s major business initiatives, with an ability to provide guidance and make decisions with a deft touch.
Todd earned his bachelor's from the University of Phoenix in Business Administration. He has long been a fan of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, attending multiple events every year. He lives in Houston with his wife of over 30 years, with two grown children and four grandchildren. They have a shared passion for traveling and creating memories with their family.
Ryan Dimick
Chief Product Officer
Ryan Dimick is the Chief Product Officer at SMA Technologies, responsible for creating and executing the product vision of the company. He oversees product management and development for all product lines, providing customers with automation expertise through the Managed Automation Services offering, assisting customers with Customer Support, and leads the internal Information Technology team.
Ryan has worked in positions within or serving Financial Institutions for more than 15 years and has a passion for using automation to provide superior customer service and reliability. Before joining SMA in 2013, he worked at a financial institution in various roles throughout IT. During that time, Dimick worked as part of a team to implement automation and recognized the impact it could have on its operations.
Outside of work, Ryan loves spending time with his wife, his son, pets, and extended family. He loves creating and thinks his inventive tacos are world-class. He is an avid gardener and loves being outdoors.
Sam Foshay
Chief Financial Officer
Sam Foshay is the Chief Financial Officer of SMA Technologies. He is responsible for the financial strategy, planning, corporate development and manages the company’s Finance, Accounting, and Legal departments.
Sam has more than a decade of experience of operating successfully in the software sector at various businesses. Prior to joining SMA, he served as CFO at Honorlock, a leading provider of proctoring software to higher education and corporate markets, and previously was SVP of Finance and Corporate Development at Social Solutions (currently Bonterra), a leading provider of case management solutions for not-for-profit organizations and government agencies.
Sam prides himself in a hands-on approach to improving the operations, financial health, and growth profile of the businesses he’s led. A proven operator, he has led successfully in many high growth environments with equal exposure to organic and inorganic growth models as well as private equity, venture capital and public environments.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Chapman University. He lives in Austin with his wife and son and is often found outside on a run or on a hike with his family.
Courtney Marciano
Chief People Officer
Courtney Marciano is the Chief People Officer for SMA Technologies, responsible for the company's people and culture strategy. Courtney has a passion for empowering organizations to unleash the full potential of their workforce through highly engaged teams. She oversees the employee experience at SMA, including talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Courtney has held various roles in People Operations over the last 10 years, primarily with private equity-owned companies. In Courtney’s role as Chief People Officer, she is committed to creating and maintaining high-performing cultures, placing a strong focus on the organization's health.
Courtney holds a BA in International Business and Supply Chain Management from State University of New York at Plattsburgh. She resides in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband and daughter. You can often find her at a coffee shop searching for the best lavender latte in any city she visits.
Ashley Thompson
Chief Marketing Officer
Ashley Thompson is the Chief Marketing Officer at SMA. Ashley believes the best marketers are data driven, creative, results oriented - and kind! Ashley has 15 years of experience leading creative, content, digital, merchandising and user experience teams. She has spent the entirety of her career working in rapid growth organizations, and loves a good challenge.
Ashley holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin, where she was also part of the Women’s Track and Field team. Ashley brings a competitive spirit to work everyday and is fueled by finding new ways to be efficient in order to win.
Outside of work Ashley is a proud mom to two smart, funny, curious daughters. When she can, she loves hitting the streets of Houston, running to her favorite rock’n’roll music and grabbing a nice meal with her husband, Colby.
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