Team Members

Eran Salu is the founder and Managing Director of JAL Equity, where he has used personal capital to acquire 50+ companies over the past 15 years. Before JAL Equity, Eran worked as an M&A Advisor at Morgan Stanley (in New York and Menlo Park) and SGCapital (in Los Angeles) and has executed over $20BN in merger transactions. Eran is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business (as a Palmer Scholar) and the UC Berkeley School of Law.

Rachel Grossfeld is the Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Development at Marketing.com / JAL Equity. With over a decade of experience in buy-side and sell-side transactions for Fortune 500 and private equity firms, Rachel specializes in strategic leadership, guiding negotiations, determining valuations, and enhancing operational performance. Rachel is a graduate of Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

Sean McNeill is a Director at JAL Equity, focused on origination and underwriting prospective M&A investments across the JAL portfolio. Before JAL Equity, Sean worked at AdaptHealth as a Director and M&A Associate at Eli Global, successfully closing over 45 M&A transactions in healthcare, specialty finance, and business services.  He graduated from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School with a BSBA and is a CFA charter holder.

As Director at JAL Equity, Edward Leigh performs due diligence and oversees the closing of acquisitions. Over the last ten years of his career, Edward has focused on investing and acquisitions for private companies and institutional investors across a diverse set of industries, responsible for over $1.8 billion in transaction value. Edward is a graduate of the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Economics with a focus on investments.

Ian Barber is the General Counsel of JAL Equity, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, governance, and corporate matters. With nearly 20 years of legal experience, he oversees global legal teams and has served in executive roles for a financial services firm. Ian began his career at Abrams & Bayliss and is a Capital One alum. He holds a BS from the McIntire School of Commerce and a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law.

As the COO of Marketing.com, Andy leads Operations and Sales with full P&L responsibility. An industry leader in business performance and operational excellence, he excels in building leadership teams and scaling businesses through M&A. Andy was President of Cenveo’s Label division, leading its sale to Brook + Whittle in 2022. He also managed over 40 facilities and $1.7 billion in sales at Cenveo and was the Senior Business Unit Leader for BantaPublications before joining Cenveo.

Wendy leads Marketing.com's National Sales and Marketing organization, advising Fortune 1000 companies and C-level executives on innovative multichannel solutions. She emphasizes new business development, enterprise account strategies, and driving sales across all portfolios. Previously, Wendy held a senior role at RR Donnelly and led the Packaging & Display Division at Cenveo, overseeing 900 employees and $320 million in annual sales. Her leadership was pivotal in the Division's $105 million acquisition by WestRock.

Piero focuses on the origination and integration of commercial printing and direct mail acquisitions. With 30 years of operational roles in the printing industry, he was most recently the EVP of Operations for ColorArt. Piero has a successful track record in reorganizations and restructuring, crucial for mergers and acquisitions. He works with private equity and privately held companies to expand capabilities and consolidate in national and international markets, including America, Europe, and Asia.

Sardor Alibaev is the Chief Accounting Officer at Marketing.com, leading the Finance and Accounting functions. With over 20 years of experience, Sardor began his career at PWC andEY and later held finance leadership roles in manufacturing, life sciences, medical devices, and high-tech companies ranging from $250 million to $11 billion. He specializes in building finance teams, implementing ERP systems, and onboarding acquired businesses. Sardor is a CPA and holds a degree in finance from Auburn University.

Scott Ijams is the Chief Information Officer of JAL Equity, specializing in technology and integrating new acquisitions. With over 30 years of experience in technology and operations in the marketing and print industry, he was most recently the COO for MoneyMailer. Scott has a proven track record of using technology to drive innovation and efficiency. He began his career as a Naval Aviator with the US Marine Corps and holds an engineering degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Liam leads a portfolio of software and e-commerce ventures at JAL Equity. He previously managed a SaaS online ordering platform serving 3,000 restaurants and directed a product strategy for acquiring and consolidating 18 magazines. Liam has launched major e-commerce brands and developed products for USA Today and other media outlets, including VR news stories. He also advises StatPearls, the largest provider of healthcare continuing education, and manages a real estate portfolio.

Jeff Kingsford, co-founder of GrowMail.com and Chief Product Officer, has over 20 years of expertise in the Martech space. He excels in creating advanced applications that simplify direct mail and printing solutions, making these services more accessible and efficient for businesses. Jeff drives innovation and growth with a strong background in sales and marketing. His visionary leadership ensures GrowMail remains at the forefront of marketing technology advancements.

Kate is Marketing.com Chief Human Resources Officer, leading HR for a global team of over 3,000 members. With nearly two decades of experience, she excels in building high-performing teams, driving organizational change, and supporting M&A activities. Since joining in 2021, Kate has built the HR infrastructure, including the shared services model for talent, benefits, and payroll. She holds a bachelor's from Webster University, a PHR certification, and is pursuing a Master’s in Human Resources Development.

Christina is the EVP of Creative Strategy for Marketing.com, leading the rebrand from ColorArt. With over 20 years of experience in digital and traditional marketing, she consistently develops effective campaigns. As the former owner of DAS Group, she earned recognition from Entrepreneur Magazine for several years. Christina holds an MBA from Florida International University and a BS in Marketing from the University of Miami.