LEADERSHIP Servant Leaders

People Who Started on the Phones. People Who Stayed.

The average tenure on Etech's executive team exceeds 15 years. Most started in operations. The CEO has 43 years in the BPO industry. The President & Chief Operating Officer started as a call center agent. Servant leadership is not a value statement here. It is the management methodology.

THE FOUNDERS

Where It Started.

Dilip Barot

Dilip Barot

Founder and Chairman

In 2003, Barot was the lead investor for a team that started Etech Global Services, a multinational outsourcing organization. From its humble beginnings in Nacogdoches, Texas, Etech has grown to over 4,000 employees providing world-class solutions to Fortune 500 companies from seven contact centers across the US, India, and Jamaica. | Mr. Barot used his vast experience as an entrepreneur to establish the strategic direction of the company and prioritize business imperatives. Barot has hands-on experience with the development, investment, and management of over 7,000 residences over the past 18+ years. His success has been published in national and international publications such as Forbes magazine – "Imported Entrepreneurs" and Reader's Digest – "Keepers of the Dream." | Barot is also the founder of an ambitious infrastructure technology project known as "InfoCity" – a world-class Mixed Use Development located in India with 10 million square feet. | Most recently, he has led the development of Amrit Ocean Resort and Residences. Spanning over seven acres of the Atlantic shoreline on Singer Island, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences is a new paradigm of mindful living for those pursuing an unparalleled wellness lifestyle. Amrit has developed comprehensive programming that optimizes personalized wellness of mind, body, and spirit through expert education, instruction, and influence on positive lifestyle changes.

2003
Founded Etech
18+
Years in real estate
7,000+
Residences developed
Matt Rocco

Matt Rocco

Chief Executive Officer

Matt Rocco is the Chief Executive Officer of Etech Global Services. | With over 43 years of experience in the BPO industry, Matt's career spans leadership roles at renowned organizations including Dun & Bradstreet and BellSouth, where he built a reputation for operational excellence and customer-centric innovation. | Since joining Etech over two decades ago, Matt has been instrumental in transforming the company into a trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies. Under his leadership, Etech has grown into a global organization with seven state-of-the-art centers focused on delivering next-generation solutions in customer experience, AI, and analytics. His strategic vision blends financial discipline with operational agility, driving both performance and long-term value for clients and employees alike. | Matt is widely recognized for his commitment to servant leadership, emphasizing people-first culture, integrity, and purpose-driven business practices. This approach has shaped Etech's identity and impact, enabling meaningful relationships with customers and communities across the globe. | An advocate for thought leadership, Matt is a frequent keynote speaker and contributor to industry publications. He has co-authored five books alongside his lifelong friend and business associate, Jim Iyoob, exploring topics such as leadership, transformation, and innovation. | A proud alumnus of Dickinson College, Matt earned his B.A. in Economics while lettering in both basketball and baseball, serving as captain of the basketball team. He later completed a Master Certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell University. | Outside of business, Matt has served on numerous corporate and nonprofit boards. He and his wife, April, are the proud parents of five children. In 2016, Matt overcame a life-threatening illness, an experience that further deepened his resolve to lead with gratitude, humility, and resilience.

43+
Years in BPO
5
Books co-authored
7
Global centers led

EXECUTIVE TEAM

The People Running the Operation.

Combined 200+ years of contact center and BPO experience. Average executive tenure at Etech exceeds 15 years.

Jim Iyoob

Jim Iyoob

President, ETS Labs | Chief Revenue Officer, Etech

Kaylene Eckels

Kaylene Eckels

President & Chief Operating Officer

Ronnie Mize

Ronnie Mize

Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer

Dr. Veronica Chimney

Dr. Veronica Chimney

Chief Human Resources Officer

Gurudatt Medtia

Gurudatt Medtia

Executive Vice President

Shawndra Tobias

Shawndra Tobias

Chief Data Strategy Officer

Melissa Wood

Melissa Wood

Dean of Global Leadership Development

SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Operational Leaders Across Every Function and Region.

Senior leaders embedded across operations, technology, people, and strategy — at every location.

Patrick Reynolds

Patrick Reynolds

SVP - Business Development & Client Solutions

Amit Kachhawa

Amit Kachhawa

SVP – Corporate Strategy & Enterprise Execution

Ryan Brummond

Ryan Brummond

VP, CX & Contact Center Solutions

Manu Dwievedi

Manu Dwievedi

VP – Product Strategy & Innovation

Michael Almazan

Michael Almazan

AVP, Global Training & Transformation

Benjamin Johnson

Benjamin Johnson

AVP Operational Excellence

Nancy Pratt

Nancy Pratt

AVP – Human Resources (US/Jamaica)

Jenny Benoy

Jenny Benoy

AVP – Human Resources (India)

Garland Hawk

Garland Hawk

AVP - Information Technology

Rajendra Dabhi

Rajendra Dabhi

AVP – Operations (Farshore & Nearshore)

Ilesh Sisodiya

Ilesh Sisodiya

Director of Software Development, Infrastructure & Security

Laminta Fowler

Laminta Fowler

Sr. Director of Operations (Dallas & San Antonio)

Keyur Dave

Keyur Dave

Sr. Director of Operations (Vadodara)

Jonathan Johnson

Jonathan Johnson

Sr. Director Operations (Nacogdoches & Lufkin)

BUILT FROM WITHIN

Nearly Half the Leadership Team Started on the Operations Floor.

Call center agents, chat agents, sales reps. They moved into leadership because they developed the people around them. That is the only promotion criterion that matters at Etech.

~50%
of leadership promoted internally
15+
avg years of executive tenure
Matt Rocco

Matt Rocco

Call Center Agent Chief Executive Officer
Jim Iyoob

Jim Iyoob

Call Center Agent Chief Revenue Officer
Kaylene Eckels

Kaylene Eckels

Call Center Agent President and COO
Gurudatt Medtia

Gurudatt Medtia

Assistant Team Leader Executive Vice President
Patrick Reynolds

Patrick Reynolds

Call Center Agent SVP - Business Development & Client Solutions
Amit Kachhawa

Amit Kachhawa

Chat Agent SVP, Corporate Strategy & Enterprise Execution
Laminta Fowler

Laminta Fowler

Account Leader Sr. Director of Operations (Dallas & San Antonio)

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

A Pipeline That Builds Leaders at Every Level.

Etech's LD&E function is a global program run by Melissa Wood, Dean of Global Leadership Development, with 27+ years of experience in building leadership pipelines from frontline to executive level. our structured programs ensure that the leadership bench is always deep.

Melissa Wood

Melissa Wood

Dean of Global Leadership Development

Certified Master Executive Life Coach and John Maxwell Team Facilitator. Three international certifications including Lean Six Sigma. Contributor to "Hey Leader, Wake Up and Hear the Feedback."

Aspiring Leaders Program

Quarterly, 8 weeks, 2-hour sessions

Identified future leadership candidates participate in a structured 8-week program focused on Etech's leadership principles, operational decision-making, and people development. Cohorts are selected based on performance and potential, not seniority.

New Leader Assimilation

40 hours over 5 full days

A structured 40-hour onboarding for newly promoted leaders combining Etech-specific processes, systems training, coaching methodology, and leadership modules. Covers the transition from individual contributor to people leader.

Ongoing Leadership Development

24-hour core training + monthly sessions

A 24-hour Coaching Tactics certification followed by monthly leadership refreshers. Keeps leaders sharp on feedback, recognition, conflict resolution, and performance coaching techniques as the organization grows.

On Demand Training

Specialized, team-based

Targeted training modules designed for specific teams or challenges. Developed in partnership with operations leadership to address performance gaps identified through QEval™ data and frontline observations.

HOW WE LEAD

Servant Leadership is not a Value Statement. It is the Operating Model.

Every leader on this page was promoted because they developed the people around them. The management methodology is simple: serve the people who serve the customer. The result is measurable: under 5% monthly attrition, 6.3-year average tenure, and a 95% client retention rate.

"In this industry, your people are your product. If you do not invest in them, you are delivering a diminishing asset to every client, every day."

Matt Rocco, CEO

Work With the Team. Talk to Us About Your Program.

Every conversation starts with the leadership team that runs the operation. No sales layer. No handoff.