Our Team

Dempsey is a widely respected and highly accomplished C-Suite executive with more than 25 years of expertise in global business transformation, sales and operations, P&L management and creating and nurturing high performing teams. In this role, she will lead CAI as a global partner in its ongoing commitment to ensuring client operational readiness through innovative methodologies and technology.

Alice Redmond is an experienced Regulatory Compliance, commissioning, qualification, and validation subject matter expert with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. She has significant experience with project planning, regulatory compliance, CQ and coordination. In depth understanding of aseptic processing, biotechnology products, oral solid dosages, liquid fill, Lyophilization, and medical devices. Understands FDA regulations, regulatory guidance documents, and ICH guidelines and applies product/process knowledge to develop risk based approaches.

Phillip Pursifull is the Chief Financial Officer for Commissioning Agents.  Mr. Pursifull is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the company and supervises all core accounting, treasury, and legal functions.  Mr. Pursifull was also a key member of the transition of Commissioning Agents from a private company to an ESOP held firm, and he has been the ESOP plan administrator since 2008.  Prior to assuming the financial role within Commissioning Agents in 2004, Mr. Pursifull was a field manager with Commissioning Agents performing project work.  Mr. Pursifull has a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

John has more than 23 years of experience providing technical and consulting services in cGMP pharmaceutical and biotechnical environments. John is an experienced QP with several years’ experience releasing both commercial and clinical material to market. John is a Quality Systems SME. He has in-depth understanding of tech transfer, supply chain qualification, aseptic processing, biotechnology products (MABs and other therapeutic proteins), oral solid dosage, liquid fill, lyophilization, sterilization, bulk chemical API and medical devices. He understands FDA and EU regulations, regulatory guidance documents, and ICH guidelines and has applied the knowledge to develop risk based approaches for several applications. John has significant experience in GMP/ISO compliance auditing of manufacturing facilities and supply chain. He is familiar with implementation of Lean principles and tools, Kaizen events, root cause analysis, visual workplace, standardized work and process mapping of supply chain.

Rich Stanfield is a Project Manager with over 30 years of experience in the start-up, operation and maintenance of systems and equipment, including system and plant commissioning and turnover. He has over 20 years of experience managing projects of up to $2M and leading groups of people ranging from one to over 50 persons.

With over 25 years of leadership experience across marketing, client engagement, and operations, Carrie Cash serves as CAI’s Vice President, Client Engagement & Marketing. She oversees account management, marketing, and proposal support, driving growth through strategic alignment and a client-first mindset. Carrie has led global brand initiatives and built high-performing teams in both corporate and startup settings, bringing a passion for purposeful leadership, operational clarity, and measurable results.

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Mark brings over 25 years of global experience as a strategic HR leader in high-tech and life sciences organizations. He is widely recognized for creating and delivering Human Performance programs that drive employee engagement and business success.

With more than 25 years of global leadership in data center strategy, operations, and innovation, Jamie’s impact spans both the public and private sectors. From leading AI infrastructure at Meta to advancing mission-critical operations for the U.S. Intelligence Community, his work has shaped the way some of the world’s most complex facilities run. Jamie’s leadership is rooted in innovation, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of mission-critical environments. 

Michael is based in Boston, Massachusetts and brings 24+ years of global corporate legal experience.  Michael’s background includes 17 years at American Tower Corporation, a growing company where he led all facets of the corporate legal function including contract review, employment law, litigation, intellectual property, and mergers & acquisitions. He holds a JD from Boston College Law School and a BA in Philosophy from the University of Colorado, and serves on the Development Committee and Advisory Board of The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company.