The people who power what’s next

Jeff Hughes is Chief Executive Officer at 8am and has a 30-year track record of scaling growth businesses. Jeff most recently served as CEO of Enverus, leading the company throughout Genstar Capital’s majority ownership. Jeff’s leadership is driven by software product innovation and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction and retention.

Nathan Pace is the Chief Operating and Finance Officer of 8am, focused on driving growth and productivity across the organization. With more than 20 years of experience, he’s held senior leadership roles including CFO at MyCase and VP of Finance at Kibo Commerce. Nathan earned his BBA in Finance from the University of North Texas and his MBA from SMU.

Nate Skinner is the Chief Revenue Officer of 8am, where he leads the company’s go-to-market strategy across sales and marketing to drive sustainable growth and customer expansion. With more than 25 years of experience in digital marketing, revenue strategy, and brand development, Nate has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and accelerating revenue for innovative technology companies. Business Insider has recognized him as a key executive shaping the marketing technology industry, and he has also served as an advisor and mentor for Endeavor companies since 2018.

Catherine Dawson, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, leads 8am’s Legal Department. After starting her career in big law, including 10 years at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Catherine was the General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer of several technology companies. She advises on corporate governance, legal compliance, M&A transactions, and corporate strategy. Catherine holds a BA in Economics from Oberlin College and a JD from NYU School of Law.

Jeff Sidell is 8am’s Chief Technology Officer, bringing over 30 years of experience as a senior enterprise software and data science executive. He has a proven track record of building and scaling high-performance analytics solutions across diverse industries, most recently serving as CTO at Advarra. Jeff holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MS in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Leslie Witt is the Chief Product Officer of 8am, and a growth-focused executive and board advisor with deep experience in product, design, and innovation across tech, health, and finance. She’s known for building strong teams and customer-centric cultures that power sustainable, high-growth businesses.

Teresa Laverty is the SVP of People at 8am, where she leads talent acquisition, business partners, and all things HR. She has over 20 years of experience in various HR functions, and now leads the People team function at 8am. Teresa holds a BA in Business Administration and holds credentials for both SPHR and SHRM-SCP.