Board
NASP Board / Staff Directory
Amanda DobantonVice-President,TreasurerAmanda Dobanton is Associate General Counsel at DRB Capital in Delray Beach, Florida. Prior to joining DRB Capital, Amanda served as managing partner and general counsel for Fairfield Funding for over 12 years focusing on structured settlement purchases, assignments and fundings. Amanda is a current Board member for NASP and a member of the legislative committee. Amanda has a BS from Brenau University and a JD from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.
Andrew SavyskyBoard MemberAndrew Savysky is the Co-Founder, President and General Counsel for Structured Settlement Capital, LLC, and 123 LumpSum, and a board member of NASP. He has over 22 years of experience in specialty finance and structured settlements. Andrew received his B.A. from Villanova University and his J.D./MBA from American University-Washington DC.
Marc HermesBoard Member Marc Hermes is the President of Liberty Settlement Funding, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Hermes spearheads all facets of the company, encompassing operations, finance, and sales. With over 18 years in the structured settlement industry, he has positioned Liberty as an industry leader since 2011. Before embracing the structured settlement world, he made significant strides as an Account Executive at Comcast Spotlight for over ten years, ranking in the top 5% of salespeople in USA. Beyond his corporate accomplishments, Marc holds a BSBA in Marketing from the University of Florida.
Zack LeshetzBoard MemberZack Leshetz is the President of Fortune Settlement Solutions, bringing 18 years of expertise in specialty finance and structured settlement transfers. With a strong background in business and law, Zack earned his B.A. from the University of Miami and his JD from Nova Southeastern University. His extensive experience and leadership have significantly contributed to Fortune Settlement Solutions’ success and innovation in the industry.
Brian DearExecutive Director and General CounselBrian Dear was appointed Executive Director and General Counsel of NASP in September 2019. An attorney at Vassar, McCown, Dear & Sicotte, LLP, Mr. Dear practices commercial and business litigation. Mr. Dear represents numerous structured settlement purchase companies. Mr. Dear has over 15 years of experience representing clients in the Secondary Market and supporting NASP efforts. Mr. Dear formerly served as an Assistant District Attorney for Brazoria County, Texas. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University School of Law and Syracuse University.