Meet Our Leadership Team

Vince Barsolo has been with Televerde since 1995, rising from call center supervisor to CEO. His journey is a powerful example of what’s possible when purpose and performance go hand in hand. With nearly three decades of experience inside the business, Vince brings a deep understanding of Televerde’s mission, people, and potential.

As CEO, Vince is focused on driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value for Televerde’s global client base. He brings a strategic mindset to innovation, talent development, and market expansion, ensuring the company remains competitive in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Previously, Vince served as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, where he led the company’s global expansion through strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and innovation initiatives. He was key in scaling Televerde’s contact centers and deepening relationships with global enterprise clients.

Vince earned a degree in journalism from Northern Arizona University. Outside the office, he enjoys time at his cabin in Prescott, exploring new golf courses worldwide, and cheering loudly for his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers.

Michelle Cirocco is the Executive Director of Televerde Foundation and the Chief Social Responsibility Officer for Televerde. She joined Televerde in 1999 and has held several leadership positions including Chief Marketing Officer. Michelle was recently named a World-Changing Woman in Conscious Business by Conscious Company magazine. Her journey of transformation was also featured by Forbes in a two-part interview. Michelle is a strong customer champion with a tireless commitment to using business as a force for good. Michelle earned her MBA from Arizona State University where she also serves as an Advisory Board Member for the Center for Services Leadership (CSL). The globally-recognized CSL strives to improve the business and academic understanding of the distinctive and growing role of services in organizations. She holds multiple certifications from SiriusDecisions. Michelle is an avid TED fan and organized and hosted TEDxPerryvilleCorrectional, the first TEDx to be held in an Arizona prison. The event looked behind the curtain of incarceration to show the potential that exists in providing second chances. Michelle dedicates a significant amount of her free time giving back to her local community by volunteering for the Phoenix Rescue Mission and Athena International. She is a member of the National Association of Female Executives and MBA Women International.

As Vice President and Head of Global Sales, Alicia thrives on architecting bespoke programs for clients that deliver tangible ROI, partnering with Fortune 500 companies across all industries.

Additionally, Alicia is an advocate for the Televerde business model. Her work ethic and passion for her clients’ success is only matched by her drive and determination to provide meaningful work opportunities for the incarcerated women who come after her.

Eric Crawford’s role in Televerde’s executive team is underpinned by a stellar professional journey, marked by tenures at notable firms such as Moatable and Ernst & Young.

His expertise extends beyond mere numbers; it's about making finance accessible and comprehensible. Eric leads our financial strategies and operations with an eye for detail and a commitment to transparency, turning complex data into actionable insights.

Eric is also deeply family-oriented. He is a father who cherishes time spent with his fiancée and their blended family of six wonderful children. A former Marine Corps veteran, Eric values time away from the desk, be it exploring the great outdoors or engaging in board games — moments that allow him to recharge and connect with loved ones.

Eric brings a wealth of professional experience to Televerde and his care for others makes him a perfect fit within the Televerde team. 

Yolanda Slan is Televerde’s Chief People Officer. She is an experienced human resources and employment leader with a record of success building and enhancing HR programs in both the private and non-profit sectors.

Yolanda joins us from Southwest Center, where she last served as director of HR, managing all HR activities and enabling the organization to function at its highest level through the recruitment, development, and retention of high-performing, mission-aligned employees. She is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and she has a deep understanding of talent management strategies which has enabled her to create a positive impact in all of her past positions.

Justin Vogel is the General Manager of the SAP Program at Televerde. A graduate of Arizona State University, Justin is an innovative leader with deep expertise in the technology industry. Throughout his career, he has championed marketing and sales best-practices to enterprise and emerging customers across the globe. Justin is distinguished by his passion for business, his focus on collaborative team-building, and his commitment to meeting customer and market demands.

Outside of the office, Justin enjoys playing tennis, is an avid golfer, and loves to spend time outdoors with his family at every opportunity.

As the Director of Global Workforce Management, Jason Cortel leads the Global Workforce Management Team and acts as a strategic partner to Televerde’s senior leaders. He is responsible for the strategy and vision for Televerde’s global workforce command center, creating staffing plans, setting priorities and goals, and managing their execution. Jason also provides leadership, management, and direction to the worldwide resource management team, working diligently to optimize Televerde’s workforce, maximize revenue, and improve the employee experience.

Ashley McDonald is Televerde’s Director of Revenue Operations, responsible for aligning marketing, sales, business operations, and client experience to drive predictable, scalable growth. She focuses on optimizing the full revenue lifecycle from lead generation through pipeline conversion by strengthening processes, systems, and data visibility. Ashley brings extensive go-to-market experience across industries and company sizes, translating strategy into operational execution that improves efficiency, accelerates pipeline, and delivers measurable ROI.

Ashley partners closely with business leaders to improve performance and bring discipline to how revenue is executed. She ensures teams have the structure, insight, and accountability needed to operate consistently and deliver results. Ashley is graduate of and a strong advocate for the Televerde business model and actively mentors women transitioning from the company's prison-to-workforce program and reentering their communities.

Chris Mercer is a high-performing B2B sales and marketing leader who brings to Televerde more than 20 years of experience planning, developing and implementing data driven, predictable revenue, marketing and demand generation frameworks.

Chris joined in 2016 and is responsible for leading and growing the EMEA markets for Televerde. He is passionate about developing his team and providing them opportunities to flourish in their career, both with Televerde and in the future.

As Televerde’s director of Information Technology, Ashley Cruz brings a wealth of knowledge about information systems and nearly 13 years of experience utilizing marketing automation platforms, implementing system integrations, and developing complex strategies to optimize business processes and assist with attaining long-term objectives within our organization and on behalf of our partners to support growth and strengthen Televerde’s partnerships.

Ashley is dedicated to bridging the gap between sales and marketing teams by offering customized strategies and best practices that meet individual goals and foster team collaboration. Ashley believes that the right mix of technology and human touch mixed with determination and innovation can help any company or individual to overcome their obstacles and exceed their expectations.

She is passionate about human equality and empowering others to shine in the workplace and outside of it. An avid hiker, Ashley loves spending time outdoors, especially with her pit bulls. 

As Televerde’s Director of Inbound Operations, Kent Hansen’s role is underpinned by the creative and empathetic style of leadership he developed throughout his career leading successful inbound customer support teams. 

Kent earned his MBA from the University of Miami and has spent much of his career building and developing high-performing inbound teams for large organizations across various industries. He not only brings a wealth of professional experience to Televerde but also a passion for helping people grow and develop professionally.

As the Senior Operations Manager for Televerde in LATAM, Damian Ocaña is responsible for a critical component of Televerde’s international business strategy. He holds MBA from the International Business Management Institute which is a complement to his long and successful background as a teleservices leader. Damian is committed to growing Televerde’s business in LATAM and driving success for Televerde’s clients in every geography.