While many talented developers, clinical psychologists, and technical advisors are contributing to the creation of After Echo, the individuals on this page are the core team leading the business. From strategic vision and ethical oversight to operational execution, these are the people guiding After Echo as we build a new kind of legacy platform — one grounded in empathy, innovation, and real human connection.
T.R. Griffith - Founder & CEO
T.R. is a seasoned technology executive, product strategist, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience leading innovation at the intersection of people and platforms. A former CIO/CTO with deep roots in enterprise delivery, T.R. has helped launch hundreds of SaaS applications and over a dozen commercially successful digital products. His career spans healthcare, infrastructure, and startup ecosystems, where he’s known for building high-performing teams and translating complex ideas into meaningful user experiences.
After Echo was born from T.R.’s personal experiences with grief, memory, and the desire to leave something lasting for his family. With familial ties to the funeral services industry and a deep respect for legacy, he founded After Echo to build a platform where technology helps people be remembered — fully, authentically, and with care. As CEO, T.R. leads the vision, product strategy, and ethical framework behind the Echo, ensuring it serves both emotional needs and technological integrity. - LinkedIn
Rob Howard - Strategic Advisor
Rob Howard is a seasoned technology entrepreneur, founder, and advisor with a proven track record of helping early-stage ventures scale through clear product vision, technical strategy, and smart operational execution. He is the founder of Daily Story, an innovative omnichannel Digital Marketing suite, and previously built and exited Telligent, a social software company later acquired by Verint. Rob has served as CEO, CTO and Head of Product for multiple startups, offering both hands-on leadership and long-term strategic guidance.
As an advisor to After Echo, Rob brings deep expertise in building human-centered software and translating complex technical ideas into intuitive experiences. His insight into product-market fit, ethical AI development, and scalable architecture helps guide After Echo’s technical foundation — ensuring the platform is both emotionally resonant and future-ready. Rob’s focus on responsible innovation aligns closely with our mission to build AI that cares. - LinkedIn
Mark Gilman - Strategic Advisor
Mark Gilman brings decades of executive leadership and operational strategy to After Echo as a trusted advisor. With a legacy of driving industry firsts at global giants like McDonald’s, Wal-Mart, and Blockbuster, and later serving as CEO of Camping World, Mark has repeatedly turned bold visions into scalable realities. His ability to create value through visionary management, market innovation, and operational precision has led to billions in top-line growth across more than 60 countries.
At After Echo, Mark’s role is to guide the team through the complex intersection of emotional technology, market adoption, and operational scalability. His deep expertise in launching new concepts, advising private equity on high-impact ventures, and applying technology to transform industries makes him an invaluable partner as we build a category-defining legacy platform. Mark helps ensure that After Echo is not only meaningful — but built to last. - LinkedIn