Cheetah Leadership Team
John Watts
Managing Director of Cheetah
John joined Cheetah in June 2022 with more than 30 years of experience in business growth and development within the FinTech industry.
He has directed and collaboratively guided teams focusing on improving solutions in software management. John also brings experience in executive leadership, product/project management, business development, and strategic planning. His efforts reflect his commitment to leadership, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.
Prior to joining Cheetah, John served as Senior Vice President of Operations at a banking solutions company focused on loan origination software, where he was responsible for restructuring and leading the Professional Services and Development/Product teams. Driven in his previous positions to achieve professional growth and operational excellence, John aspires to bring those same values to Cheetah.
John holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance (Investment and Banking) from the University of Wisconsin School of Business in Madison, Wis., and a Master’s Degree in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater School of Business. John enjoys playing golf and currently resides in Fishers, Ind., with his wife.
Brandon Jeffress
Chief Revenue Officer
Brandon joined Cheetah in 2019 and brings more than 18 years of sales and sales leadership experience in financial services software and technology. He is passionate about taking on challenges in leadership, culture, processes, people, and client relationships to spur new growth. He believes that growth creates excitement and boosts morale at every level of a company. If a company is thriving, the enthusiasm is almost tangible.
As a Certified John Maxwell Team Member and Coach, Brandon approaches every situation with the understanding that growing your company requires a focus on growing your people.
Prior to joining ASC, Brandon authored his first sales centric book entitled “Stop Selling & Start Helping – The proven guide to phenomenal sales results.” His focus on building a culture on helping clients rather than convincing them to buy has proven to be effective.
He holds a BA degree in Computer Science Business from Anderson University and currently resides with his family in Denver, CO.
Dan Wright
Chief Operating Officer
Dan joined the Cheetah team in 2018 and brings over 20 years of executive leadership in corporate, entrepreneurial, and academic environments. He has developed and executed business plans for both startup and mature organizations and led the development of software applications and services in a variety of industries. He developed the business and marketing operations for a non-profit organization that saw revenues grow from $2M to $10M in five years.
Dan served as the Chief Information Officer in two hospital systems prior to launching an information technology services company. As co-founder and CEO, he led the company for 8 years before negotiating the sale of the firm and its software products. He most recently served in senior leadership positions at a college in New Jersey, first as Executive Vice President, and later as the institution’s Provost and Chief Academic Officer.
Dan has also served in a variety of community and non-profit service roles, including Councilman for the Borough of Bound Brook, New Jersey.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He also holds a Ph.D. in Leadership at the University of the Cumberlands.
Linc Mitchell
Executive Vice President of Innovation
Linc joined Cheetah in 2015 and brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the software and information technology industry from startups to Fortune 10 firms. Linc brings experience in strategy creation and execution, development of high performing teams, metric generation, and client relationship management. He has led 100+ member teams and managed $50 million budgets. Linc has also served in a variety of non-profit service roles, including board positions with the Grant County YMCA and the Northeast Indiana Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Prior to joining ASC, Linc held positions at IBM, Lockheed Martin, and Lincoln Financial, in addition to smaller technology firms.
Linc graduated from Indiana University, Kelley School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business – Finance, and received a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Philip Yu
Director of Products
Philip joined the Cheetah team in 2018 and brings brings more than 20 years of product management, marketing and development experience in the software and telecommunications industries. Philip brings experience in product strategies planning and execution, product life cycle and portfolio management, roadmap prioritization and communication, requirement gathering, and new product launch planning. Philip is responsible for Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Client Support Teams.
Prior to joining Cheetah, Philip held software development, product management and marketing positions at several technology companies.
Philip received his Bachelor of Arts degree in China and also graduated from University of Regina in Canada with a Master’s of Science in Computer Science.
Kyle Bean
Customer Support Manager
Kyle joined the Cheetah team in 2021 as a Client Support Specialist. Since then, he has worked in every capacity of our Client Support team, including as a Team Lead and a Technical Support Specialist. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and a Master of Science in Information and Communication Sciences from Ball State University. Kyle is passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences and fostering strong relationships.
Outside of work, Kyle enjoys traveling with his wife, spending quality time with family and friends, and making an effort to enjoy running. Whether connecting with loved ones or challenging himself with new activities, Kyle brings positivity and dedication to all aspects of his life.
Nick Ramsey
Quality Assurance Manager
Nick joined the Accutech Systems Corporation team in 2021 as a Quality Assurance Specialist. Since then, he has grown through several roles—including Quality Assurance Analyst Lead—and now serves as Quality Assurance Manager. His experience spans financial operations, software testing, and process improvement, with a strong focus on wealth management and trust accounting systems.
Nick holds a Bachelor’s in Marketing Management and a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University. He is passionate about building collaborative teams, aligning Quality Assurance strategy with business goals, and driving initiatives that improve product reliability and client satisfaction.
Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons and is always looking to find the next best grilling recipe. Whether leading a team or navigating life’s priorities, Nick brings thoughtfulness and dedication to everything he does.
Erin Edwards
Manager, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
Erin Edwards is the Manager of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) at Cheetah LLC, where she leads operational strategy and client-focused solutions with a commitment to excellence and scalability.
Since joining Cheetah in 2019, Erin has brought deep expertise in IRA compliance, trust administration, wealth management operations, and tax reporting to the product development team in Quality Assurance. Her leadership journey has included serving as Manager of Quality Assurance before transitioning to her current role in March 2025. With over 23 years of experience in the banking and finance industry, Erin has worked extensively with software platforms supporting account administration, financial planning, and operations processing.
Erin holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Personal Finance from Indiana Wesleyan University. Away from the office, Erin volunteers as a coach for her local Miracle League, an inclusive baseball club.
Lyn Whitesell
Marketing Manager
Lyn came to Cheetah in 2022 with valuable visual design and brand experience in the banking and design agency sectors.
Throughout her two-decades in the visual communication field, Lyn has provided brand leadership to well-known companies and institutions. Her professional portfolio includes consumer products, utility companies, higher education, and more.
Lyn has won numerous regional and national awards for branding, advertising, visual design, and communications, including the prestigious American Advertising Federation Silver Medal Award. The Silver Medal Award is the highest honor given in the advertising industry.
Lyn is passionate about helping others. She has donated her design talent to various charities and has contributed her fine artwork to be auctioned for the benefit of nonprofits throughout the Midwest. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from Ball State University with a major in Graphic Design/Visual Communication.
Jim Boucher
Implementation and Professsional Services Manager
Jim has over three decades of progressive IT leadership experience, and is a results-driven technology executive specializing in IT governance, enterprise systems, and large-scale digital transformation. He has successfully led global IT organizations, built and optimized datacenters, and delivered mission-critical systems across manufacturing, engineering, and corporate environments.
Earlier in his career, Jim served as Director of R&D for Experior Corporation, where he transitioned core clinical and surgical software products from client-server to web-based platforms. Later as IT Director at United Technologies Electronic Controls, he oversaw enterprise-wide systems including ERP, MES, PLM, and CRM for multiple international sites worldwide.
Jim is a MBA graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University with a B.S. in Computer Science from Ball State University. Jim holds multiple industry certifications, including Google Project Management Certification, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and ACE (Lean Manufacturing).
Known for his ability to simplify complex processes, mentor high-performing teams, and deliver on ambitious IT roadmaps, Jim brings a unique combination of technical depth, operational discipline, and strategic vision to every organization he serves.
Kyle Bean
Customer Support Manager
Kyle joined the Cheetah team in 2021 as a Client Support Specialist. Since then, he has worked in every capacity of our Client Support team, including as a Team Lead and a Technical Support Specialist. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and a Master of Science in Information and Communication Sciences from Ball State University. Kyle is passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences and fostering strong relationships.
Outside of work, Kyle enjoys traveling with his wife, spending quality time with family and friends, and making an effort to enjoy running. Whether connecting with loved ones or challenging himself with new activities, Kyle brings positivity and dedication to all aspects of his life.
Erin Edwards
Manager, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
Erin Edwards is the Manager of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) at Cheetah LLC, where she leads operational strategy and client-focused solutions with a commitment to excellence and scalability.
Since joining Cheetah in 2019, Erin has brought deep expertise in IRA compliance, trust administration, wealth management operations, and tax reporting to the product development team in Quality Assurance. Her leadership journey has included serving as Manager of Quality Assurance before transitioning to her current role in March 2025. With over 23 years of experience in the banking and finance industry, Erin has worked extensively with software platforms supporting account administration, financial planning, and operations processing.
Erin holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Personal Finance from Indiana Wesleyan University. Away from the office, Erin volunteers as a coach for her local Miracle League, an inclusive baseball club.
Nick Ramsey
Quality Assurance Manager
Nick joined the Accutech Systems Corporation team in 2021 as a Quality Assurance Specialist. Since then, he has grown through several roles—including Quality Assurance Analyst Lead—and now serves as Quality Assurance Manager. His experience spans financial operations, software testing, and process improvement, with a strong focus on wealth management and trust accounting systems.
Nick holds a Bachelor’s in Marketing Management and a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University. He is passionate about building collaborative teams, aligning Quality Assurance strategy with business goals, and driving initiatives that improve product reliability and client satisfaction.
Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons and is always looking to find the next best grilling recipe. Whether leading a team or navigating life’s priorities, Nick brings thoughtfulness and dedication to everything he does.
Lyn Whitesell
Marketing Manager
Lyn came to Cheetah in 2022 with valuable visual design and brand experience in the banking and design agency sectors.
Throughout her two-decades in the visual communication field, Lyn has provided brand leadership to well-known companies and institutions. Her professional portfolio includes consumer products, utility companies, higher education, and more.
Lyn has won numerous regional and national awards for branding, advertising, visual design, and communications, including the prestigious American Advertising Federation Silver Medal Award. The Silver Medal Award is the highest honor given in the advertising industry.
Lyn is passionate about helping others. She has donated her design talent to various charities and has contributed her fine artwork to be auctioned for the benefit of nonprofits throughout the Midwest. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from Ball State University with a major in Graphic Design/Visual Communication.