Meet Your Instructors

Rich Lisauskas, CPA

President & CEO

Rich joined Axxis in December of 2001. He was appointed to the company’s board of directors as President and Chief Executive Officer in October of 2003. Rich brings more than 25 years of industry and high-tech experience, including a unique blend of enterprise software, business management, sales and operations expertise. Before joining the company, Rich was Vice President of Business Development for the Cedar Group, a UK-based publicly traded enterprise software and solutions provider. While at Cedar, Rich was responsible for many executive relationships including global partners Oracle, Business Objects and Siemens. Under Rich’s leadership, Cedar’s North American division was able to significantly increase its sales and service revenues.

Prior experience included eight years as an accountant and consultant with KPMG Peat Marwick and Price Waterhouse (PWC). While at PWC, Rich pioneered their first Business Process Outsourcing Unit within their compliance practice and served many high-tech companies as an advisor and consultant on diverse issues such as technology integration, financial reporting and international tax structuring.

Rich is a CPA and a member of the AICPA. He is also a member of the AICPA Technology Committee. He holds a BS degree in Accounting from Bentley College.

Art King

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Art joined Axxis in July of 2003 as a proven executive who brings over 35 years of industry and high-tech experience, including a unique blend of enterprise software, business management, sales and operations expertise. He was promoted to Vice President of Sales & Marketing in October of that year. Art is responsible for leading and managing the company’s corporate marketing activities and sales efforts. Prior to joining Axxis, Art was the VP of Sales & Marketing at Slingshot, an e-commerce supply chain management software company. At Slingshot Art was responsible for launching industry focused e-commerce supply chain management software and service offerings throughout North America.

Prior experience included VP of Marketing for the Cedar Group, a UK-based publicly traded enterprise software and solutions provider. At Cedar, Art was responsible for launching new software and service offerings throughout North America. He was responsible for the annual worldwide User Group conference and was the corporate representative for the User Advisory Boards. Under Art’s leadership, Cedar’s North American division was able to expand its solutions from standard accounting applications to a comprehensive suite of ERP and CRM applications significantly increasing its sales and service revenues.

Keith Patterson

Director of Product Marketing 

Keith has over 20 years of experience working in the downstream petroleum market. His experience includes 10 years of experience as the President of a petroleum marketer and over 10 years of experience providing industry solutions through automation solution providers.

Bobbi Souza

Customer Support Manager

Bobbi has worked with Axxis for over 14 years. She currently leads a team providing excellent customer service to the petroleum industry. She has a deep and broad knowledge of the petroleum industry, Axxis solutions, and what it takes to provide excellent customer service. She has implemented solutions, led implementation teams, resolved customer issues and manages a team focused on providing top notch customer service.

LeAnne Kruger

Sr. Client Services Manager

LeAnne has been in the petroleum industry for over 30 years and with Axxis since shortly after its product launch in 1992. LeAnne has worked in many different segments of the industry and brings her knowledge and expertise to Axxis’ customer base. Her years of experience enable her to understand many issues facing customers. LeAnne works closely with Axxis’ larger clients, helping to configure the applications to best meet their various needs, including many custom enhancements.