Team Members

Eran Salu is the founder and Managing Director of JAL Equity, where he has used personal capital to acquire 50+ companies over the past 15 years. Before JAL Equity, Eran worked as an M&A Advisor at Morgan Stanley (in New York and Menlo Park) and SGCapital (in Los Angeles) and has executed over $20BN in merger transactions. Eran is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business (as a Palmer Scholar) and the UC Berkeley School of Law.

Rachel Grossfeld is the Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Development at Marketing.com / JAL Equity. With over a decade of experience in buy-side and sell-side transactions for Fortune 500 and private equity firms, Rachel specializes in strategic leadership, guiding negotiations, determining valuations, and enhancing operational performance. Rachel is a graduate of Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

Sean McNeill is a Director at JAL Equity, focused on origination and underwriting prospective M&A investments across the JAL portfolio. Before JAL Equity, Sean worked at AdaptHealth as a Director and M&A Associate at Eli Global, successfully closing over 45 M&A transactions in healthcare, specialty finance, and business services.  He graduated from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School with a BSBA and is a CFA charter holder.

Ian Barber is the General Counsel of JAL Equity, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, governance, and corporate matters. With nearly 20 years of legal experience, he oversees global legal teams and has served in executive roles for a financial services firm. Ian began his career at Abrams & Bayliss and is a Capital One alum. He holds a BS from the McIntire School of Commerce and a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law.

As the COO of Marketing.com, Andy leads Operations and Sales with full P&L responsibility. An industry leader in business performance and operational excellence, he excels in building leadership teams and scaling businesses through M&A. Andy was President of Cenveo’s Label division, leading its sale to Brook + Whittle in 2022. He also managed over 40 facilities and $1.7 billion in sales at Cenveo and was the Senior Business Unit Leader for BantaPublications before joining Cenveo.

Wendy leads Marketing.com's National Sales and Marketing organization, advising Fortune 1000 companies and C-level executives on innovative multichannel solutions. She emphasizes new business development, enterprise account strategies, and driving sales across all portfolios. Previously, Wendy held a senior role at RR Donnelly and led the Packaging & Display Division at Cenveo, overseeing 900 employees and $320 million in annual sales. Her leadership was pivotal in the Division's $105 million acquisition by WestRock.

Piero focuses on the origination and integration of commercial printing and direct mail acquisitions. With 30 years of operational roles in the printing industry, he was most recently the EVP of Operations for ColorArt. Piero has a successful track record in reorganizations and restructuring, crucial for mergers and acquisitions. He works with private equity and privately held companies to expand capabilities and consolidate in national and international markets, including America, Europe, and Asia.

Scott Ijams is the Chief Information Officer of JAL Equity, specializing in technology and integrating new acquisitions. With over 30 years of experience in technology and operations in the marketing and print industry, he was most recently the COO for MoneyMailer. Scott has a proven track record of using technology to drive innovation and efficiency. He began his career as a Naval Aviator with the US Marine Corps and holds an engineering degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Liam leads a portfolio of software and e-commerce ventures at JAL Equity. He previously managed a SaaS online ordering platform serving 3,000 restaurants and directed a product strategy for acquiring and consolidating 18 magazines. Liam has launched major e-commerce brands and developed products for USA Today and other media outlets, including VR news stories. He also advises StatPearls, the largest provider of healthcare continuing education, and manages a real estate portfolio.

Jeff Kingsford, co-founder of GrowMail.com and Chief Product Officer, has over 20 years of expertise in the Martech space. He excels in creating advanced applications that simplify direct mail and printing solutions, making these services more accessible and efficient for businesses. Jeff drives innovation and growth with a strong background in sales and marketing. His visionary leadership ensures GrowMail remains at the forefront of marketing technology advancements.