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Leadership Team<\/span><\/h1>\n \n\n \n\n \n\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-50px||50px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Osperity\u2019s management is an experienced interdisciplinary team with expertise in video surveillance technologies, video analytics and cloud-based software, IoT, and industrial operations. The team has a proven track record in growing successful, innovative and customer-focused technology companies.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-50px||25px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/osperity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Scott-Crist.jpg” title_text=”Scott-Crist” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Scott Crist, Chief Executive Officer<\/span><\/h2>\nScott Crist is CEO of Osperity\u200b, an Intelligent Visual Monitoring Firm. Scott previously served as the CEO of Infrastructure Networks (INET), an integrated technology & telecommunications company that enables the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) economy.\n\nScott is also a partner at Texas Ventures, a technology venture capital fund. He has an extensive background as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist and was the founder and CEO of Telscape International (NASDAQ), a telecommunications company focused on certain emerging markets around the world. Prior to that, he served as President and CEO for Matrix Telecom, which Inc. Magazine once ranked 7th on its list of the 500 fastest growing private companies in the US. Previously, Scott worked for Trammell Crow Group, IBM and Booz-Allen Hamilton.\n\nHe has a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from NC State University. He is also an Entrepreneur of the Year recipient from CNN\/ NASDAQ\/ Ernst & Young. In addition, Scott is chairman of the VA-Gov Housing fund, the nation\u2019s largest lender for the Veteran Administration\u2019s Homeless Shelter Program.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-25px||25px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/osperity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/paul_ritchie.jpg” title_text=”paul_ritchie” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Paul Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer<\/span><\/h2>\n

Paul is the COO at Osperity, an Intelligent Visual Monitoring firm that allows organizations to manage remote assets by exception via Industrial Computer Vision.\u00a0 He has extensive experience building both sales and operations teams in growth-focused organizations and leads the day-to-day operations of Osperity.<\/p>\n

Paul has over 30 years\u2019 experience and is a proven leader in oil & gas technologies, specialized equipment fabrication and enterprise SaaS solutions, working with companies such as Evoco, Reuters, as well as owned two companies with successful exits.<\/p>\n

Paul has worked closely with organizations throughout North and Latin America establishing a Canadian corporate presence in foreign countries.\u00a0 He has also established joint ventures in Latin America for the manufacturing and distribution of specialized equipment.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-25px||25px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/osperity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brent-Ness.jpg” title_text=”Brent-Ness” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Brent Ness, Director of Operations<\/span><\/h2>\nBrent Ness serves as Director of Operations and Safety Officer, a position he has held since November 2019. Brent is responsible for leading Osperity\u2019s operations team which includes hardware procurement and commissioning, system design, networking and technical support. Brent has a wealth of experience in the telecommunication industry having previously led several teams in both Canada and the USA. He has held roles in network & system design, sales, business development, management, and operations. Brent brings an enhanced focus of increased margins and operational process improvement aligned to Osperity\u2019s goals.\n\nBrent\u2019s skill and expertise are drawn from his more than 30 year career that spans many industries including telecommunications, construction, oil & gas, mining & manufacturing. Prior to joining Osperity, Brent held positions with Westcan ACS, Redline, ATCO and as a small business owner for telecommunications solutions consulting.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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