About Us

As Chief Executive Officer, David leads the executive leadership team providing direction and oversight for all facets of Meriplex. David has a recognized executive management track record and over 19 years of experience driving company-wide growth in the technology industry.

David Henley worked for a major telecom company briefly before deciding to go into business for himself and co-founding Meriplex Communications in 2001 as a voice and ISP provider. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Texas A&M University.

As Chief Strategy Officer, Dusty leads Meriplex’s Core Technology group which includes ongoing strategic initiatives for emerging technologies, assess their potential to enhance the company’s portfolio, and recommend new partnerships for technology development.

Prior to joining Meriplex in 2005, Dusty worked as a Finance Manager for Garlyn Shelton Imports where he oversaw banking relations and custom product development to meet the needs of their customers. Dusty holds a Master of Science in Quantitative Economics from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Art in Economics from the University of Northern Iowa.

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As Chief Operating Officer, Paul Gullo leads our core operations teams to successfully develop and execute operational transformation and integration strategies for all of Meriplex that includes any ongoing potential acquisitions and their respective due diligence.

With more than 30 years of progressive experience in multiple industries, Paul brings solid leadership, executive management and strong core business skills, which allows the ability to partner across all segments of the business in developing alliances and influencing the strategy and direction of the business. Prior to joining Meriplex, Paul has led organizations globally as both a CFO and CAO. He brings a vast experience with a focus in the engineering and technology industry, including TechnipFMC and Cardtronics. Paul holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas in Accounting and Finance and is a licensed CPA in the state of Texas.

As Chief Technology Officer, Brian leads Meriplex’s Technology group to develop and implement technology solutions. Brian is responsible for streamlining internal operations and driving efficiencies within the organization. He owns elevating the current internal structure and systems in partnership with other senior leaders of the organization.

Prior to joining Meriplex, Brian spent the prior 15 years serving as the Chief Technology Officer in a mid-size industrial company. Under his leadership, he formulated and executed a technology vision focused on implementing tools to automate the business process and promote organizational change. Brian holds a BBA in Management of Information Systems from The University of Houston.

As the Chief Information Security Officer at Meriplex, Adam oversees the security strategy, governance, and operations for Meriplex. He has more than 25 years of experience building and leading global security teams, delivering effective and innovative solutions that protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems, while enabling business growth and agility. Prior to joining Meriplex, Adam worked in the finance and advertising industries after spending more than two decades safeguarding the security interests of various US Government agencies, including NASA, the Departments of Defense and State, and the US Army. He has a Master of Business Administration from Texas Christian University and a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from Boston University.

As General Counsel, Jason is responsible for overseeing all M&A activity and managing corporate governance, as well as providing strategic counsel for internal functions including, but not limited, to Operations, Human Resources, and Sales.

Jason has 20 years’ experience in executive level advising for corporations and brings a wealth of legal knowledge and expertise to influence business-driven decisions. As former General Counsel for the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, Jason worked with the Tribal Council, the Tribal Administrator, and CFO, and the Tribe’s economic enterprises in the United States and the Republic of Mexico. His practice included all areas of federal, state, tribal, and international law, including economic and policy development, commercial contracts, lending, joint ventures, and more. Prior to that, Jason was in private practice with law firms including Barry Conge Bond, Burleson, and Hogan Lovells, where he represented public and private clients in a panoply of complex transactional areas, including securities, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate governance, capital markets, commercial contracts, and debt finance. Prior to becoming an attorney, Jason worked in finance with prominent firms such as Wachovia Securities, Enron Energy Services, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. Jason graduated with a JD, cum laude, from University of Michigan Law School, MA in Organizational Behavior and MA in Sociology from Stanford University, MBA from Tulane University, and a BS in Finance, summa cum laude, from the University of Houston Clear Lake.

As Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Meriplex, Amanda leads all aspects of human resources including employee relations, organizational development, payroll, compensation and benefits, performance management, recruitment, and staffing.

Amanda brings over a decade of HR leadership including managing Human resource departments ranging from small to midsized companies in the financial services, consulting, legal, and medical devices. Amanda has extensive experience with instituting new employee initiatives for emerging companies which include a focus on encompassing total life cycle of the employment experience. With her experience, Amanda will build on the existing Meriplex HR platform by adding best-in-class practices and elevating our Human Resource program. Amanda holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Loyola University Chicago. She also earned her duel Bachelor degrees from Drexel University in Business Administration and Art History. She is an active mentor in the Houston HR community as well as participant in the Society for Human Resource Management.

As Chief Financial Officer, Garrett Else oversees all financial aspects of Meriplex, contributing to the company’s strategic vision and operational success. Based at Meriplex’s headquarters in Houston, Texas, Garrett works closely with the senior leadership team to drive financial planning, optimize business processes, and support the organization’s growth objectives.

Garrett brings over 28 years of financial and operational expertise to Meriplex. Prior to joining, he served as CFO at BearCom, a $400 million voice, video, and data communications provider, where he successfully implemented process improvements, advanced strategic planning initiatives, and led companies through transformative change.

Garrett holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Gustavus Adolphus College and an MBA in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Outside of work, he is an avid reader who enjoys playing sports, traveling, and spending time with his wife, two children, and three dogs. Garrett resides in Dallas, with regular time spent at Meriplex’s Houston and Dallas locations.