Our Team
With decades of experience in the legal technology industry, the senior team at Kiersted / Systems offers an unmatched understanding of electronic discovery and litigation support issues. They combine that experience with a hands-on commitment to your needs—anticipating change, meeting deadlines, and working with you through changing requirements and schedules to get the job done.
George Kiersted 
President
With an extensive background in information technology and application development, George Kiersted identified the need for the special application of IT to the law and litigation sector more than two decades ago. Since the founding of Kiersted / Systems in 1984, he has built the company into a proven leader in providing advanced technology services to law firms and corporate legal departments in the areas of matter management, document management, discovery, and support for complex litigation. The company was one of the first on the e-discovery scene, and under George’s guidance, has continued to develop powerful new processes, leveraging the latest technology and enhancing supporting technical systems to efficiently and accurately manage the vital e-discovery practice area. George has continuously grown and developed the K / S staff, skills and practice areas of the firm to address emerging and critical industry needs like forensic services and legal hold. As a direct result of George’s vision and leadership, large corporations and law firms consistently turn to Kiersted / Systems for unrivaled expertise and the highest quality legal technology solutions.
E. Andre Guilbeau Vice President, Litigation Technology
Since joining Kiersted / Systems in 1997, Andre Guilbeau has been instrumental in helping our clients dramatically improve the use of litigation technology—with an emphasis on electronic discovery, document management, and related processes. His deep experience has included the successful transformation of litigation processes and technology at one of the world’s largest oil companies. Andre has also led technical teams in completing highly automated complex, large-scale discovery projects with seemingly insurmountable deadlines. He has been a key leader in the establishment and operation of K / S Electronic Discovery services, which have helped numerous clients meet the challenges presented by this rapidly evolving area. Working closely with leaders in law departments, he and his team analyze business processes and implement changes to produce increased efficiency and accuracy at every level.
Linda Gordon Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Linda Gordon, a 30-year veteran with broad experience in technology-based solutions, is tasked with driving sales and account management practices that will support Kiersted / Systems’ growth objectives. Linda joined Kiersted / Systems after serving as the EVP of Sales and Marketing at Bridgeway Software, makers of matter management software. In this role, she helped grow the business 35% each year and helped build the infrastructure necessary to service Fortune 1000 corporations. Linda has a unique mix of sales management, general management and marketing skills, accumulated through career experience in start-up, middle market, government and Fortune 500 organizations. Linda earned her BA in Mathematics from the University of Texas.
Amanda Heldt Manager, Implementation Consulting
With over 15 years of extensive industry experience as a lead technical consultant and project manager, Amanda Heldt manages system design and implementation at Kiersted / Systems. Throughout these years she has supported the legal and corporate security departments of top global companies, facilitating software implementation, developing custom legal matter management systems and designing and implementing advanced security management systems. With her uniquely capable consulting skills and unrivaled matter management expertise, Amanda expertly counsels Kiersted / Systems clients like Wal-Mart Stores and Shell Oil Co., helping them get the most out of their systems through proper configuration, maintenance and “tune-up” upgrades. Also a seasoned authority on new or replacement system implementation, she is respected by her clients for her commitment to recommending and delivering the best solution to suit their individual needs.
Kevin Blood Manager, Forensics
Kevin Blood brings over 10 years of experience to the forensic and data collection practice at Kiersted / Systems. While a Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, Kevin worked on some of the largest Corporate Investigations and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations in the world. Kevin’s experience interfacing with various Fortune 100 clients, as well as his ability to advise in-house counsel on forensically sound data collection strategies and the implementation of forensically secure collection processes, are the foundation for the forensics group. A graduate of California State University Chico with a BS in Finance and a Minor in Management Information Systems, Kevin is also an encase Certified Examiner (EnCE).
Chris Dodd Manager, E-Discovery and Hosting
Since becoming a key member of the K / S team in 1999, Chris Dodd has overseen the expansion of Kiersted / Systems’ multi-tiered, full service e-Discovery operation and managed the implementation of the company’s repository hosting solution. He has contributed his extensive consulting and project management experience to support complex litigation and IT projects for Exxon/Mobil, Shell Oil Company, ZANTAZ, and numerous “Top 100” law firms. Prior to joining Kiersted / Systems, Chris worked as a project manager at Computer Packages, Inc., where he customized and implemented proprietary intellectual property software. A graduate of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, he also previously held positions as a systems programmer and data analyst, where he amassed a breadth of technical expertise that he continually draws upon in the service of K / S clients.
John Cottle Manager, Business Development
John Cottle brings a “customer first” attitude and more than 15 years of experience in the litigation support industry to his business development role at Kiersted / Systems. His extensive knowledge of national markets has enabled him to provide vital solutions to Kiersted / Systems clients. In one instance, his custom development efforts enabled a large energy company to produce over 20 million pages of records to satisfy an FTC second request. Previously, John held senior sales and operations positions at Daticon, Exxon, and Ikon Office Solutions. A graduate of the University of Northern Arizona, he is also a founding member of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
