Meet Our Leadership Team
The driving force behind our mission to revolutionize customer relationships with artificial intelligence.
Nicholas T. Rustad, MBA, CSM, CSPO
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
With a distinguished 25-year career in corporate leadership, Nicholas is a visionary executive with a passion for empowering small businesses. His journey from rural Minnesota to the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies has provided him with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs today. Before co-founding 1stContact.ai, Nicholas held key leadership roles at prestigious organizations such as **The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Perficient, and Accenture**, where he honed his expertise in technology, strategy, and organizational transformation.
A proud alumnus of the **University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management**, where he earned his MBA, Nicholas is a lifelong learner with a deep understanding of business and technology. He is also a **Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)** and **Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)**, reflecting his commitment to agile and innovative product development. Nicholas's dedication to helping others achieve their full potential is the driving force behind 1stContact.ai's mission to provide an affordable, powerful, and user-friendly CRM for small businesses.
Travis Greeley
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Travis is the operational heart of 1stContact.ai, ensuring that the company's vision is executed with precision and efficiency. As a co-founder, he brings a wealth of experience in managing complex projects and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. His partnership with Nicholas is built on a shared passion for helping small businesses succeed, and his meticulous attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the 1stContact.ai platform.
Travis's leadership is instrumental in ensuring that 1stContact.ai delivers a seamless and intuitive user experience. He is dedicated to building a company that not only provides a world-class product but also offers exceptional customer support. His commitment to operational excellence is a key reason why 1stContact.ai is quickly becoming the CRM of choice for small businesses looking to grow and thrive in a competitive market.