Mike Mobar, President & CEO
After spending eight years as a system development manager at a large Florida-based workers' compensation insurance company, Mike founded Tropics Software Technologies (TST) in 1994. As the president and CEO of TST, Mike uses his proven business skills and business process automation talents to lead the company in creating better products and expanding the client base in more jurisdictions. His expertise in the insurance industry and astute knowledge of applied technologies is the result of over 30 years of experience in business process automation and over 19 years experience specifically with workers' compensation systems.
Mike is a graduate of the University of South Florida with degrees in information management & marketing.

Stephen Massingale, Vice President
Stephen is a core member of the TST team. With an extensive background in data systems, he is credited with platform and architecture development for Tropics® systems. He oversees the quality assurance (QA) department and all of its QA and database activities. Stephen has been with the company for 13 years. Prior to joining TST, Stephen spent six years on US Navy submarines as a Data Systems Technician and worked for several other IT departments in various corporations. Stephen holds a degree in computing & information sciences from Charleston Southern University.

Rob West, CFO
Rob joined TST in 1998. As chief financial officer, Rob plays an integral role in the day-to-day company operations. His technology background allows him to command the TST technology infrastructure and business continuity while his administrative management experience enables him to oversee finances, contract administration, and human resources with ease. He carefully selects new additions to the TST staff to insure the team environment and entrepreneurial spirit thrive.
Rob is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in administrative management.

Claire Stone, Director of Product Design
Claire has been with TST for over nine years. She acts as a liaison between the clients and developers in the analysis and implementation of new products and system enhancements. Through her years at TST, her client support responsibilities have included handling client requests, performing system upgrades and leading new product implementations and data conversions. These experiences have provided her with a deep understanding of how the system functions, as well an insight into which questions need to be asked when working with new or existing clients to develop custom solutions that best fit their needs. She also coordinates client proposals and co-leads the Tropics support team. Claire received a bachelor's degree in history from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.

Kelly Hinsberg, Director of Client Services
Kelly's primary responsibility at TST is managing the support staff and ensuring all client issues including enhancement requests, training and product releases are expedited by leveraging automated tools and software versioning procedures. In addition, Kelly works with the development staff to ensure that client needs are understood and developed according to expectations and compliance. Kelly has been with TST since 1999. Prior to her work at TST, Kelly spent over 10 years working in and managing policy service departments at two Florida-based workers' compensation carriers. She also worked at a Sarasota-based professional employer organization (PEO) researching and ensuring workers' comp compliance within multiple state environments. She received her education from Florida State University.

Len Rodkey, Director of System Deployment
Len is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of new project initiatives for Tropics. Len has over 14 years of experience in the Worker's Compensation industry, having held high-level operational and information technology management positions for companies including Riscorp, Zenith, Unisource, and Guarantee Insurance. Her extensive experience in data analytics, business intelligence, business process improvement, compliance, and technology project implementation make her an excellent fit for her role as the Director of System Deployment. She has an active All Lines License for the state of Florida and is a member of the Sarasota Bradenton Claims Association, as well as the Workers' Compensation Claims Professionals. Len has earned her BS degree from the University of Tampa, her MBA from Florida State University, and Masters in Information Systems from the University of South Florida.