Flexible software escrow solutions for today’s technology.

At PRAXIS Technology Escrow, we are an independent third-party that protects your technology data and source code. We provide solutions for software escrowsource code escrowSaaS escrowtechnology escrowtrade secret escrow, and automated escrow.

The PRAXIS team has over 20 years of experience in the software and technology escrow field. Our lineage dates back to the late 1990’s with Fort Knox Escrow Services (later acquired by Iron Mountain). This is where our base of knowledge for flexible software escrow solutions and excellent customer service began. We continued to hone our escrow industry knowledge and refine our flexible services as founders of Escrow Associates, LLC (later acquired by The NCC Group). With this essential industry background and experience, everyone on the PRAXIS team knows first-hand how to help clients easily navigate through flexible escrow solutions, and to help all parties involved.

Our Difference

Whether you’re an attorney, a software developer, or an end user, PRAXIS is the right choice for you. PRAXIS not only leverages over 20 years of industry experience and knowledge, but also we provide our clients the unique option to implement cost-effective, customizable agreements that you won’t find anywhere else. Our customization for our escrow services is what makes PRAXIS stand out from its competitors.

You can be rest assured that your critical assets, whether software escrowtechnology escrowsource code escrow, or SaaS will be protected. In addition, your technology data is protected and secured with the highest level of security through either our physical media vault storage or through our secure digital storage options.

PRAXIS meets or exceeds all industry best practices, and we are 100% committed to your satisfaction so we confidently guarantee our services. If you’re not satisfied with our service during the first 30 days for any reason, please let us know. If we cannot resolve the issue to your satisfaction we’ll refund your money. No questions asked!

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Team

Team

Chris Smith

Founder & CEO

Creating innovative software and technology escrow solutions has been a 20-year journey and a continuing passion for Chris. He has a unique ability to recognize and incorporate new technologies into software and SaaS solutions, eliminate administrative burdens and increase escrow deposit quality and functionality.

Chris began his career in the software escrow industry in the late 1990’s as a Director of Sales with Fort Knox Escrow Services, Inc. where he learned the value of flexibility and outstanding customer service. After Fort Knox’s acquisition by Iron Mountain Incorporated, Chris and several of his fellow directors founded Escrow Associates, LLC with the purpose of continuing the tradition of providing client-focused and innovative escrow solutions. Chris and his partners grew Escrow Associates, LLC into the world’s third largest provider of technology escrow services. In 2011, Escrow Associates was acquired by the NCC Group PLC.

PRAXIS Technology Escrow, LLC was founded specifically to continue to provide innovative solutions to address major software trends that have rendered most software escrow solutions obsolete. A few examples of our innovations include the creation of the first automated escrow solution in 2016 and the continued evolution of SaaS continuity solutions such as data storage, server management and hot site solutions to keep business critical applications running when SaaS vendors fail.

Rhonda Gibb-Shulman

Sr. Director Business Development

Rhonda Gibb-Shulman is Senior Director Business Development and works closely with corporate leadership teams.

Rhonda has over two decades’ experience in business development guiding clients with custom solutions to their tech and legal needs.

Previously, Rhonda’s work focused on satellite technology (Motorola),
technology/software resiliency services for critical applications (Iron Mountain and PRAXIS), valuation and commercialization services for intellectual property portfolios (Ocean Tomo), litigation services (Courtroom Sciences), case management software (Olofson Technology), and fractional General Counsel services (Outside GC). Rhonda’s experience in partnering with executives and corporate legal is complemented by her strong customer-focus and service as a brand ambassador for the organization. Rhonda earned a Management degree from Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business.

She is active in her community and has served on the board at the YMCA, as a member of ChildHelp, a volunteer for Surfrider Foundation, and currently involved with a non- profit supporting Chicago’s at-risk youth.

Rhonda is a Chicago born – California girl who returned to her roots where she lives with her husband, three bonus sons and her dog, Louie. In her downtime she enjoys cooking, gardening, DIY projects, biking, music and comedy.

Ashleigh Flower

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Ashleigh Flower is the Operations Manager at PRAXIS, helping to drive key initiatives and oversee day-to-day activities. She joined PRAXIS in 2016. 

Ash began her career in management, consulting and marketing, where she focused primarily within the hospitality space. In 2011 she transitioned to an operational role at an Atlanta-based private equity firm. It was during this period that she developed a passion for working with entrepreneurs and a love of learning the nuances of many different industries; which served as the guiding force behind her current career path.

With 15+ years of experience supporting executives, startups, and small businesses, Ash has extensive experience with finance, marketing, and human resources to streamline processes and achieve organizational goals. 

She resides in Richmond, VA with her husband and three step-children.

Our Advisory Board

We know software escrow.

PRAXIS offers the right mix of agreement flexibility, industry knowledge, quality protections, and experience to help you get real value from your software escrow agreement. We turn problems into solutions at PRAXIS Technology Escrow.

Christian Dodder

CEO Fire Protection Services, LLC

Christian Dodder is a software and technology escrow industry veteran who began his escrow career with Fort Knox Escrow Services (acquired by Iron Mountain) in the late 1990’s where he pioneered the ‘simulated release” method of Technical Verification services. In 2002 Christian was co-Founder and CEO of Escrow Associates, LLC. Escrow Associates grew organically based upon flexibility and customer service quality to become one of the largest software and technology escrow providers in the world before being acquired by the NCC Group in 2011. Christian is now bringing technology and service innovations in the Life Safety industry as CEO of Fire Protection Services, LLC. His cross industry experience is invaluable in helping PRAXIS continue to put customers first and improve processes.

Grayson Burnhart

Business Development Executive, LocumTenens

Grayson Burnhart is business development executive and leader with impressive experience in the residential real estate, software escrow and now healthcare industries. Grayson began her software and technology escrow industry experience with Escrow Associates where she excelled as an Account Executive over the years and was promoted to a sales leadership role. Grayson continued to lead client facing sales teams for the NCC Group following their acquisition of Escrow Associates. Grayson has a gift for building relationships and understanding a client’s unique needs and identifying the solution that best fits their needs. During her tenure she helped hundreds of corporations, healthcare and government organizations implement business continuance plans to protect their licensed technology.

Mark Hopkins

Director HireIQ

Mark Hopkins brings an unique mix of both large scale corporate innovation experience as well as direct experience in leading a technology start up. Mark had 33 years of experience working in UPS Operations, Industrial Engineering, Technology Support, Strategic Systems, eVentures, Supply chain Solutions, and Package Process Management. In his previous role at UPS, he led the Package Process Management group that was responsible for the development of strategy and projects that enhance the service, cost, and capabilities of the company’s delivery and transport network. Later, Mark joined HireIQ as a Director and led innovations in voice recognition technology that impacted hiring decisions in call center environments. He is a strategic thinker with demonstrated business leadership who understands how technology should be applied to well-planned business processes.

Mike Travis

Mike Travis is a veteran senior sales executive that impacts company growth through strategic leadership. Previously as the Senior Vice President of Sales and member of the Executive Team at AvidXchange where he played an integral role in navigating the AvidXchange Sales Organization through their IPO in 2021 and continue to grow revenue in excess of $300M+ in the four (4) years of his sales leadership. Mike has more than 25 years of experience leading sales organizations and building elite field sales teams in multiple industries including Financial Services, IT Operations, and Enterprise software and services. Having held several senior leadership positions in revenue-focused roles with Fiserv, RiskIQ, TIBCO and HP Software, he was responsible for driving revenue growth across various industries from SMB through multi-billion-dollar Enterprise sized clients. In addition, he has developed and implemented successful go-to-market strategies, managed North American sales teams, sales operation teams, pre-sales teams, and sales enablement programs.

Careers

At PRAXIS, we specialize in providing SaaS, software and technology escrow services to safeguard our clients’ intellectual property and ensure business continuity. Join us and be a part of a company that values expertise, integrity, and customer satisfaction.

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