Founded Sterling in 1975. A labor attorney, certified polygraphist and licensed private investigator, he is an authority on security and testing services. He holds a BA from the University of Maryland and a JD from Benjamin Cardozo School of Law. Under his leadership, the company has enjoyed a 99% customer-retention rate, deploys the most advanced client-support technology, provides an ever-growing roster of services, and doubled its size in the past two years.

Joined Sterling as president in 1999. He has overseen a tripling of revenue, making Sterling the fastest growing company of its kind. Responsible for new business development, operations and account management, he also oversees the creation of corporate alliances, marketing initiatives, and new products and services. He earned a BA and MBA in marketing from Hofstra University. He is a frequent speaker and commentator on hiring practices and policy development.

Schay is an operations management professional with rich experience in business process transformation, Six Sigma analysis and software implementation. Prior to joining Sterling in 2007, Schay held senior and strategic positions at Wolters Kluwer Corporate Legal Services (CLS) for six years. As CLS's National Manager of Representation Services Schay directed a network of over 120 staff, supporting a business that delivered over $190MM in annual revenue. In addition, Schay spent six years as a principal management consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). As practice leader at PwC, Schay led teams in the development of PwC's Customer Relationship Management method and delivered over $9MM in annual revenue through the provision of ERP related content management solutions. At Sterling, Schay is responsible for continuous improvement of world-wide operations processes based on Lean Six Sigma principles, as well as insuring strict adherence to ISO 9001 procedures. Schay also leads all of Sterling's Client Relations functions to guarantee customer satisfaction and to maintain Sterling's 96% client retention rate. Ms. Schay received her bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary.

Joined Sterling in 2008 and is responsible for Sterling’s corporate development activities including the growth of its international capabilities, mergers and acquisitions. He brings more than 25 years of executive and management expertise to the Company having served in executive positions at Barclays Bank Plc, Merrill Lynch and other financial services firms. In addition to commercial banking, finance and corporate development positions, Andy has served as the CEO of a software product company in the financial services industry which he sold in 2007. Andy has been actively involved in the design and implementation of Sterling’s capabilities in India since inception. He holds a BA in Economics from Northwestern University and an MA in International Economics from the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University.

Named to his current post in 2005. Previously vice president-operations, he directs policy, training and corporate regulatory reporting. With the company since 1978, he assures Sterling's operations comply with all federal, state and local statutes. He gained a BS in psychology from Fordham University and a MS in criminal justice from C.W. Post College. He is also a graduate of the Backster School of Lie Detection.

Appointed to the newly created post of Chief Financial Officer in June 2006. A 17-year veteran financial executive at both public and private companies, he is responsible for building and improving the company’s financial structures and strategic planning as well ensuring strict adherence to financial compliance policies and procedures. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Long Island University/CW Post and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New York Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Management Accountants.

Steve Elko is a Senior Information Technology professional with more than 20 years experience. Prior to joining Sterling in 2008, Steve held senior technology roles at Marsh and McLennan, JPMorgan Chase and Merrill Lynch. Steve has led several initiatives that transformed the financial services industry. These include CRM, financial planning and a wealth management shared service platform that supported multiple investment and banking businesses. Steve has a BS in Computer Science and Management Science/Quantitative Analysis from Kean University and a Diploma in Client/Server Development from Chubb Institute.