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Robert Rae
President & CEO
With over 30 years of success in technology, telecommunication and consumer service businesses, Robert Rae leads ClearCaptions with a driving force to help customers stay connected and independent with innovative and easy-to-use technology products. In 2017, he led the separation of ClearCaptions from Purple Communications where he served as CEO of both companies. Prior to Purple, he served as President and COO of Academic Partnerships, CIO of Mosaic Sales Solutions, Executive VP of Securus Technologies, Director of Operations at Fujitsu’s Network Communication company, and various roles at Bell Atlantic/Verizon. He earned a master's degree in Business Administration and bachelor's degrees in Economics and Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh.
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Corrine Perritano
Chief Operating Officer
With over 25 years of executive experience in consumer technologies and leadership in the health and wellness industry, Corrine Perritano lays the foundation for ClearCaptions that highlights its core mission to change lives through connection and independence. Prior to joining the company, she served as President of Beltone North America, CEO of Total Woman Gym and Spa, and Executive Vice President of Sales and Operations at Jenny Craig, Inc. She earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Michigan.
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Robert Pennington
Chief Financial Officer
With over 20 years of finance experience including leadership roles, strategic direction, contract negotiations, stakeholder relationships, and growth and acquisitions, Robert Pennington demonstrates his robust skill set by continuing advancements for ClearCaptions. He enables new service and delivery levels while assuring financial stability. He has a bachelor’s degree with distinction from the University of Virginia and a Master of Business Administration degree with high distinction from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.
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Raghu Dhulipala
Chief Information and Technology Officer
With over 30 years of measurable results in software and hardware development including Software as a Solutions (SaaS) applications, digital privacy, security solutions and technology improvement and scalability, Raghu Dhulipala leads advancements in call captioning tools and platforms at ClearCaptions. He provides service stability and expansion to best serve the needs of every customer–today and well into the future. He graduated with honors from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
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Michael Strecker
Vice President of Regulatory and Strategic Policy
With over 18 years of telecommunications experience and 14 years in relay services, Mike Strecker leads the compliance and government affairs at ClearCaptions. Prior to joining the company, he was the Vice President of Telesales and Logistics as well as the compliance officer and compliance committee chairman at CSDVRS, LLC. He held various finance and accounting positions at Sprint, Communication Services for the Deaf, Inc. and CSDVRS, LCC. He earned his master’s degree in Business Administration at Webster University.
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Anne Gowen
Vice President of Marketing
With over 25 years in direct-to-consumer marketing in retail, travel and healthcare, Anne Gowen brings her passion for accelerating growth to ClearCaptions through consumer-centric marketing, media and measurement strategies. Her extensive background spans from building new brands to transforming traditional brands. Prior to joining ClearCaptions, she held leadership roles with Winmark Corporation, Travel Leaders Group, Miracle-Ear and UnitedHealthcare. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota.
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Lesley McCulley
Vice President of Human Resources
With over 25 years of experience in designing and implementing people strategies for scalable growth, Lesley McCulley leads a diverse company culture at ClearCaptions through inclusive experiences in corporate and virtual environments. Prior to working at ClearCaptions, she managed HR in leading education technology companies and founded a human resource consulting practice. She has a master’s degree in HR Management from Lesley University in Massachusetts and a bachelor’s degree in Management from the University of Miami.
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Mitchell McMahon
Vice President of Strategy Execution
With over 23 years of experience leading Operations, Technology and Project Delivery Teams and 20 years in telecommunications, Mitchell McMahon ensures high quality and timely delivery of products, services and business strategies at ClearCaptions. He holds various certifications focused on process management and operational excellence including PMP, CMQ/OE and Six Sigma black belt. He has a bachelor’s degree in Management from Northeastern University and Graduate Studies in Administrative Leadership at the University of Oklahoma.