Our Team
Our Executive Team
Daniel LaPadula, CPA, CFF
President and CEO
Dan is a certified public accountant, certified financial forensic and a graduate of the University of Miami. He has owned and operated a mid-sized public accounting firm, LaPadula, Carlson & Co., for over 35 years.
During his leadership, the firm has become a specialist in the field of auditing commercial, employee benefit trust funds and other organizations.
Several years ago, Dan recognized the need for securities class action monitoring and claims filing services. Reacting to this need, Dan has put together a team of highly qualified professionals including CPAs, MBAs, analysts and computer technicians to accomplish these goals. The result is Class Action Solutions, Inc.
Areas of specialization:
- Advanced knowledge of the securities industry
- Extensive knowledge of back office securities operations
- Extensive background in securities custodial operations
- 35 years of forensic auditing experience
Sharon Carlson, CPA
Executive Vice President
Sharon is a certified public accountant and a partner in the accounting firm of LaPadula, Carlson & Co., as well as the Executive Vice President and a shareholder of Class Action Solutions, Inc.
In her capacity as the Executive Vice President, Sharon coordinates the execution of the firm wide operating procedures and the communication of the results to our clients.
Sharon has over 25 years of auditing experience and holds a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Barry University.
Areas of specialization:
- Design, development and implementation of securities monitoring, notification and claims filing strategies
- Management, supervision and participation in project teams and communication of analytical results to client managers regarding securities class action activities
- Expertise in designing, developing and implementing best solutions, in terms of cost and quality in the securities class action activities
Alexis Silcox
Operations Manager and Lead Analyst
Alexis holds a Bachelors degree in Political Science with specialization in International Relations and Global Affairs from Eckerd College.
Alexis has extensive knowledge and experience in the securities industry. She has helped to develop and maintain advanced monitoring and claims filing programs specific to class action activities. Alexis is responsible for maintaining the daily functionality of the firm, as well as client relations and marketing.
Areas of specialization:
- Design, development, and implementation of monitoring, notification and claims filing procedures
- Management of proprietary software CLAIMS-PROsm
- Provide proper client relations
- Maintain necessary reporting standards i.e. quarterly status reports
- Maintain relationships with claim administrators