Meet the Team

Founded in 2017, Blockware has made Bitcoin mining accessible to thousands. This is the team behind it all, from site development and machine sourcing to marketing and customer success.

Megan Brooks-Anderson

Megan Brooks-Anderson

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Former Chief Operating Officer of Riot Platforms, with public-company experience spanning mining operations, hardware procurement, IT and cybersecurity, SOX controls, and M&A. Over 25 years in operations, risk, and finance, with a finance degree and credentials in accountancy and risk management.

LinkedIn
Sam Chwarzynski

Sam Chwarzynski

FOUNDER, PRESIDENT

Founded Blockware after four-plus years as a proprietary FX trader focused on volatile markets. Graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, former Ivy League football player, and a 2013 All-Ivy selection.

LinkedIn
Keye Walker

Keye Walker

CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE CEO

Keye partners with the CEO to advance strategic priorities, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and strengthen organizational effectiveness. Her background spans entrepreneurship, business operations, human resources, and executive support, bringing a practical, people-focused approach to organizational growth and execution. She holds a BA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

LinkedIn
James Stanton

James Stanton

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

Former Head of Business Development at Foundry, where he helped grow the Foundry USA Pool to $10M in annual recurring revenue. Background across Bitcoin mining, data centers, and SaaS growth.

LinkedIn
John Haar

John Haar

VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

Former Managing Director at Swan Bitcoin and, before that, an institutional portfolio manager at Goldman Sachs for more than 12 years. B.S. in Finance from Villanova University.

LinkedIn
Logan Gremillion

Logan Gremillion

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER LinkedIn
Rich Ferolo

Rich Ferolo

DIRECTOR OF REVENUE OPERATIONS

Five-plus years in sales, most recently as an Enterprise Account Manager at Fusion Risk Management, following four years importing specialty fasteners. B.S. in Organizational Leadership.

LinkedIn
Mitchell Askew

Mitchell Askew

HEAD OF BLOCKWARE INTELLIGENCE

Author and editor of the Blockware Intelligence newsletter, covering Bitcoin mining economics, on-chain data, and macro. BSBA in Economics from Appalachian State University.

LinkedIn
Tanner Davis

Tanner Davis

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Works directly with clients to size, source, and deploy mining operations. Prior experience in wealth management and technology analysis. B.S. in Finance from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.

LinkedIn
Fernando

Fernando "Nano" Grijalba

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Former SVP at Braiins Mining with five-plus years in sales across software and manufacturing. Before Bitcoin mining, a professional cyclist.

LinkedIn
Alex Leathead

Alex Leathead

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, CUSTOMER SUPPORT MANAGER

Multiple years in the crypto mining industry overseeing day-to-day operations and client support, backed by over 1,000 hours of formal accounting and administrative training.

LinkedIn
Javier Suarez

Javier Suarez

DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS

Former Commercial Specialist at the U.S. Department of Commerce with more than 15 years in international trade and logistics. Master's in International Economics from Université Paris I.

LinkedIn
Sean Reimer

Sean Reimer

CUSTOMER SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE

Six-plus years in crypto-focused customer support roles, helping clients get online and stay online. BFA from Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design.

LinkedIn
Veronica Grooms

Veronica Grooms

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT LinkedIn
Chris Hobeika

Chris Hobeika

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING LinkedIn
Clayton Mann

Clayton Mann

DIRECTOR, FINANCE

Former real estate financial analyst. B.S. in Finance from Bentley University with a minor in Computer Information Systems.

LinkedIn
Rocco Marchiori

Rocco Marchiori

CORPORATE CONTROLLER

CPA with five-plus years in finance, risk, and operations for Bitcoin miners and digital asset funds, plus four-plus years in internal audit and SOX/SOC 1 compliance.

LinkedIn

Want to work with this team?

Talk to a Blockware account rep about hosted mining.