Meet Our Leadership Team!
CorpNet was founded on the belief that starting a business shouldn’t be so complicated. Today, our leadership team carries that vision forward — combining deep industry expertise with a genuine passion for helping entrepreneurs succeed.
Philip K. Akalp, Esq
Founder & Chairman
Philip Akalp is a pioneer in the online legal document filing industry. With a passionate entrepreneurial spirit, Phil took an idea from a law school class and presented it to his then partner, now wife, Nellie. Together they launched his vision, and in just a few years that first business was acquired by Intuit. Still fueled by their entrepreneurial drive, Phil and Nellie launched CorpNet in 2009, again finding themselves at the forefront of the industry. Phil leads his team with the same heart and wisdom he brings to raising his four children — an inspiration to all around him.
Nellie R. Akalp, JD
Founder & CEO
A pioneer in the online legal document filing space since 1997, Nellie has helped more than half a million small businesses and licensed professionals start and maintain companies across the United States — most recently through her Inc. 5000-recognized company, CorpNet. She closely follows industry trends and shares her knowledge across CPA and small business communities, establishing herself as one of the most influential experts on business startup and compliance matters. As CEO, Nellie leads CorpNet with the same passion she brings to raising her four children alongside Phil.
Milton A. Turcios, MBA
Vice President of Operations
Milton Turcios has been an integral part of CorpNet’s success since it was founded in 2009. Committed to a thriving workplace environment and the optimal customer experience at CorpNet, Milton now acts as the Vice President of Operations. He oversees all activities ensuring the development and implementation of operations to further streamline the business formation and compliance process for CorpNet partners and clients.
Erica Routos
Executives Initiatives Manager
Erica Routos has an extensive experience with partner relations and holds a background in design and project management. She drives product excellence through the coordination of development and customer experience initiatives. At CorpNet, Erica leads the team by leveraging systems and resources to help with expansion and growth.
Elizabeth Morrisette
Web and Product Manager
Elizabeth Morrisette works to improve digital processes for both CorpNet’s staff and customers through improvements to our systems and products. She enjoys making changes to things to make peoples’ lives better, their time at work more productive and their digital experiences easier.
Nadia Akalp
Legal & Financial Operations
Nadia Akalp leads Legal & Financial Operations at CorpNet, drawing on experience across nearly every role in the company since joining in 2020. A Loyola Marymount University graduate with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Finance, Nadia coordinates large-scale projects spanning marketing, social content, financial planning, executive initiatives, and M&A.
Allison Sinclair
Public Relations
Allison Sinclair enjoys making the people and brand of CorpNet shine in the public’s eye. She leads public relations efforts ensuring the founders’ inspiring story is told, CorpNet’s services are well known and the company is an established resource for those looking to start or maintain their businesses.
Azizah Zeiss
HR Manager
Azizah Zeiss is CorpNet’s Human Resources Manager. She has been in HR for the better part of a decade now working to keep the heart in HR and fostering a positive and inclusive culture through open communication and employee engagement.
Vanessa Gaspar
Staff & Compliance Supervisor
As the Staff & Compliance Supervisor, Vanessa Gaspar thrives on helping team members succeed, driving effective onboarding, offboarding, and recruitment efforts. Vanessa’s passion for creating solutions and building implementations ensures streamlined operations and a supportive work environment.
Liz Meagher
Sales Manager
Liz Meagher comes from a robust background in sales support, sales operations, and elevating the customer experience. She is dedicated to optimizing sales processes and driving customer satisfaction.
Brandon Dedman
VP of Technology
Brandon Dedman drives CorpNet’s technology strategy, bringing extensive experience in cloud engineering, Azure, and multicloud solutions. He leads many of CorpNet’s key tech initiatives, including the introduction of new AI tools and products designed to enhance both internal operations and the customer experience.
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