Springtech TEAM
Dave Leininger
Co-Founder, Executive Chairman, Managing Director
Dave leads the Springtech team. Prior to founding Springtech, Dave was the solo founder of two software companies in the bankruptcy and class action administration space, both with successful exits. The first, ClaimTrack Services Group, sold to First Union (now Wells Fargo) and the second, Administar Services Group, to a private equity firm and ultimately to Computershare (Ticker: CPU). Dave previously worked as a turnaround CFO, a CPA at Coopers and Lybrand (now PWC), and was the youngest VP at The Charter Company (previously a Fortune 100 conglomerate). He has a B.S. in Accounting with Honors from Penn State University. Dave holds his Series 3 license.
Kyle Sheeley
IT Developer
Kyle joined Springtech in December 2020. He graduated from the College of Charleston in May of 2019 with a B.S. in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics and Business Administration. Kyle is a full stack Microsoft programmer who develops and maintains Springtech's proprietary Stocktrack software. Kyle also performs other high value projects involving database maintenance, validating data integrity, performing system updates and maintaining hardware.
Steve Million
Chief Technology Officer
Steve is CTO at Springtech, joining December 2019. Steve brings over 25 years of experience as a full stack Microsoft developer. Prior to joining Springtech, he worked as Lead Developer for Camjack Enterprises. Previously, he served as CTO for Vizergy Digital Marketing.
Steve studied computer science at Florida State University.
Michael Dean
Quantitative Analyst/Associate Trader
Michael is a quantitative analyst/associate trader who joined Springtech in September 2021 after graduating from Jacksonville University with a B.S. in Finance and Accounting. During his time there, Michael was a member of the JU Men’s Lacrosse Team for four years, served as the Portfolio Manager for the Dolphin Student Investment Fund, and was a member of the JU CFA Research Challenge Team in 2020. Prior to Springtech, he worked for KPMG’s Audit division. He holds his Series 3 license.
Ken Young
Quantitative Trader
Ken joined Springtech Capital in August of 2020. Previously, he worked in the Operations Procurement Department at CSX Transportation. In this role, he oversaw a $50 million book of business with key business partners including CSX technology, financial systems, and public safety departments. Ken was also a successful entrepreneur, launching and selling what has become the premier marine construction company in the Metropolitan Washington area. Ken served in the United States Marine Corps for eight years, with posts in Washington DC, Camp Lejeune, and in Okinawa, Japan. He also spent several years working for the federal government in Iraq and at the Pentagon.
Ken holds an MBA from Jacksonville University where he served as portfolio manager of the student investment fund and captained the CFA Global Research Challenge team, which he led to a Florida state championship.
James Coburn
Software Developer
James joined Springtech in February 2024 as a software developer. He is expected to graduate from University of North Florida in the fall with a B.S. in Computer Science. James gained experience in Android app development through Java programming while collaborating with CCEC professors on undergraduate research projects within the honors college. James is a member of Upsilon Pi Epsilon (International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines) and NSCS (National Society of Collegiate Scholars). James develops and maintains Springtech’s Stocktrack software using C#, SQL, and C++.
Sarah Brooke
Quantitative Analyst / Trader
Sarah is a researcher who joined Springtech with 4+ years of physics research experience. She graduated in 2015 from the University of North Florida (UNF) with a B.S. in Physics and a minor in Mathematics. Sarah is skilled in data analysis, python development and quantitative research. While at UNF, she received the Outstanding Student Award for Physics.