Our Team
The people behind 32 years of excellence
Our leadership team brings decades of expertise across fixed asset management, enterprise technology, operations, and finance — dedicated to delivering precision results for every client.
Chip Hogan
Chief Executive Officer
Leading Assertive Industries with a strong vision for growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional asset management solutions for clients across North America.
Karl Moody
Senior Managing Partner
One of the founding partners of Assertive Industries with over 30 years of entrepreneurial success and developer of the flagship PEER/FA asset management software.
Timothy Kephart
Division Vice President
20+ years of entrepreneurial success specializing in M&A support, policy development, business strategy, and Fortune 1000 client consulting.
Gabriel Tennant
Chief Financial Officer
Overseeing the financial operations and strategy of Assertive Industries, ensuring fiscal strength and supporting long-term growth across all divisions.
Karen Moss
VP, Operations
Responsible for national operations, planning, supply chain, and new product introduction — as well as AI’s media, corporate outreach, and social responsibility initiatives.
Shantay Irons
HR Director
Leading a team of highly effective professionals with a strong track record at Fortune 500 companies including Equifax and AT&T, and a passionate community leader.
Greg Peters
VP, Logistics
Built his career from management experience at FedEx, DHL Global, and Hyundai, helping Assertive deliver the highest level of professional logistics services in the industry.
Akila Logan
Senior Project Engineer
Oversees Finance and HR while supporting company expansion, project management, and marketing. A decade of experience in engineering and the political arena in New York and D.C.
Rhona Lopez
Regional Managing Partner
California Regional Managing Partner with expertise in project management, HR, and international business development. A decorated Army Veteran who served in the Middle East.
Chae Downing
Sr. Project Manager
Results-focused Senior Project Manager with 15 years of experience. PMP, CSPO, and CSM certified. BA from Spelman College, BBA from Oglethorpe University.
David Johnson
Chief Information Officer
Visionary technology leader overseeing AI’s operations with experience at Equifax, General Dynamics, Yamaha, Fox, and Warner Brothers. Known for leading by example and empowering his team.
Alex Potnick
Project Manager
Project Manager at Assertive Industries supporting fixed asset management engagements across multiple industries and client organizations.
Built on shared values
Our team’s success comes from a shared commitment to the principles that have guided Assertive Industries for over 32 years.
Precision
Every audit, every count, every report — delivered with exacting accuracy.
Integrity
Independent, objective, and transparent in everything we do.
Partnership
We’re invested in our clients’ success — not just their audits.
Innovation
Constantly evolving our technology and methods to stay ahead.
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