Meet Our Team
Founder & CEO
Amir Mireskandari
In the early 1990’s, Mr. Amir Mireskandari worked at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) division of The World Bank in Washington, D.C. where he managed emerging markets loans and equity portfolios for the IFC. Mr. Mireskandari has also served as an advisor on privatization to the Kingdom of Morocco, the Government of Belize, and other various capacities to Governments of Jamaica and Barbados.
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Mr. Mireskandari cofounded The Lugano Group, in 1998, a securities broker dealer firm which offered securities brokerage, advisory, investment and consulting services.
In 1999 he started Miresco Rugs Co. which grew to become one of the largest manufacturers, distributors, licensee developers and rug brands in the United States.
Mr. Mireskandari launched RMP Partners in 2010. RMP provided asset disposition and liquidation services. RMP Partners is now a holding company which owns and operates over a dozen privately held operating entities, focusing on the home furnishings, legal, and real estate industries.
Mr. Mireskandari earned both a B.B.A and M.B.A in International Business from George Washington University and completed his postgraduate studies in Management at Harvard Business School. Mr. Mireskandari is fluent in English, Farsi, French and Italian.
President
Darlene Underwood
Darlene Underwood is a senior operations and restructuring executive with more than 30 years of experience leading complex liquidation projects, distressed business operations, operational turnarounds, and court-appointed receivership support engagements. She brings extensive expertise in operational management, asset liquidation, inventory controls, organizational restructuring, human resources, compliance, and strategic business operations across retail, manufacturing, energy, distribution, and service-based industries.
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Throughout her career, Ms. Underwood has served in senior executive leadership roles supporting organizations undergoing operational transition, financial restructuring, liquidation, and organizational stabilization. Her experience includes serving as Chief Operating Officer for a national liquidation firm, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for an international human resources consulting organization, and senior operational leadership roles supporting national energy and distribution-related companies.
Ms. Underwood has extensive experience coordinating and managing large-scale liquidation projects involving retail stores, furniture operations, warehouses, distribution facilities, and distressed business assets. She has directed operational planning, workforce coordination, inventory valuation, asset recovery initiatives, sales management, and auction oversight for hundreds of projects nationwide. Her ability to rapidly assess operational challenges, implement controls, stabilize workflows, and maximize asset recovery has consistently delivered measurable financial results for clients, stakeholders, and ownership groups.
In addition to liquidation operations, Ms. Underwood has substantial experience supporting companies operating under court-appointed receiverships, handled through an affiliated advisory practice, and transitional management structures. Her responsibilities have included operational stabilization, personnel restructuring, vendor coordination, inventory accountability, compliance oversight, financial reporting support, policy implementation, and coordination with legal counsel, receivers, financial professionals, and executive leadership teams. She is highly experienced in navigating sensitive operational environments requiring discretion, urgency, fiduciary awareness, and cross-functional coordination.
Ms. Underwood has also managed and coordinated live and online auction operations designed to maximize recovery value for remaining inventory, fixtures, equipment, and business assets. Her experience includes supporting projects involving major national and regional retailers, furniture organizations, and liquidation engagements across multiple industries.
Known for her hands-on leadership style, operational discipline, and ability to manage high-pressure environments, Ms. Underwood possesses strong expertise in operational strategy, organizational management, personnel leadership, process improvement, inventory management, sales operations, compliance, and stakeholder communication. She is recognized for building effective relationships with clients, staff, vendors, legal teams, and executive leadership while maintaining focus on operational continuity and value preservation.
She attended Western Governors University and Our Lady of the Lake University – Houston Campus, with studies focused on Business Administration and Human Resources Management, and has completed numerous continuing education programs related to operations, compliance, human resources, and organizational management.
Professional Pedigree
- Western Governors University
- Our Lady of the Lake University – Houston Campus — Business Administration & Human Resources Management
- 30+ Years Operations & Liquidation Leadership
- COO — National Liquidation Firm
- EVP & COO — International HR Consulting Organization
- Court-Appointed Receivership & Transitional Management
Senior Managing Director
Joshua Thompson
Joshua Thompson is the Chief Information Officer responsible for all of EAM technology initiatives, including information technology and digital strategy spanning applications, data, servers, cybersecurity and infrastructure across the enterprise. He brings over 25 years of exceptional experience in the planning, development, delivery, and monitoring of technical solutions that address the needs of his clients in support of their missions, while maintaining the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
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Prior to joining RMP Partners, Mr. Thompson was the Marketing Director of Fandango, where he directed the company’s branding, developed marketing strategies that drove customer growth and revenue efforts driving 4,000,000+ website visits, as well as creating scalable marketing processes ensuring maximum growth, revenue and profitability.
Senior Financial Analyst
Michelle Sanchez
With a wealth of experience in financial strategy development and client relations, Michelle holds the position of Senior Financial Analyst. She is instrumental in driving financial planning initiatives, ensuring strategic decision-making, and maintaining a client-centric approach to financial services. Armed with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies, Michelle offers a unique blend of financial acumen and legal assistance operations proficiency.
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She possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration in team settings. With over six years of experience in client and customer relations, Michelle Sanchez is a dynamic Senior Financial Analyst, bringing a unique blend of financial insight and strategic thinking to Equitable Asset Management.
Senior Managing Director
Mona Miles
Mona Miles has over 20 years of progressive leadership experience, consistently demonstrating a deep commitment for organizational success while maintaining the highest level of integrity. Ms. Miles currently serves as Chief Administrative Officer, where she leads the teams of various aspects of day-to-day operations, including financial, client services, project management, marketing and research.
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She oversees a staff of project management specialists and retail professionals committed to the success of the organization’s clients and partners.
Senior Managing Director / Receiver
Honorable Jack Cactus Cagle
Former Judge Jack Cactus Cagle served the public for over 30 years as an attorney, mediator, Judge of Harris County Civil Court at Law #1, interim Family Law Associate Judge for the 311th District Family Court, and Commissioner of Harris County Precinct 4. Cagle has extensive experience managing complex multi-member organizations with large budgets.
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Graduating from Rice University with a B.A. in History, Economics, Managerial Studies in 1983 he then received his Juris Doctor from the Baylor School in 1986. Cagle served as a Special Commissioner for Harris County Civil Courts at Law. In 1998 he served as the interim Family Law Associate Judge for the 311th District Family Court and in 2000 served as the Litigation Staff Attorney for Harris County Probate Court #3. In November of 2000 Cagle became the elected Judge of Harris County Civil Court at Law #1.
As judge, Cagle consistently earned high ratings from the Houston Bar Association and received numerous awards from legal, business, political, and community groups, including the Community Builder Award from the Grand Lodge of Texas, Holland Lodge No.1. Cagle’s Harris County judicial peers elected him to be Administrative Judge for the County Civil Courts and his statewide peers elected him to serve as the President of the Texas Association of County Court-at-Law Judges. During his service as the Judge of Harris County Civil Court at Law #1, Cagle presided in over 724 jury trials.
On October 3, 2011 Harris County Judge Ed Emmett appointed Cagle to serve out the unexpired term as Commissioner of Harris County Precinct 4. As commissioner, Cagle represented over 1.2 million residents and managed a staff of 545 employees with a Precinct 4 budget of $290.5 million under his direct supervision and as a member of Commissioners Court was responsible for over 17,000 employees and a consolidated budget of Harris County entities in the billions. Cagle served for seven years on the Board of the Houston-Galveston Area Council and served on the Board of Directors for the Texas Public Power Pool. Cagle now serves as a Mediator, Arbitrator, traveling justice of the peace and Court-Appointed Receiver.
Marketing Director
Jordan Jopling
Jordan Jopling currently holds the position of Director of Marketing at Equitable Asset Management. Leveraging her results-driven approach, she plays a pivotal role in devising and executing innovative marketing strategies that foster clear messaging and elevate brand recognition.
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With a poised and effective communication style, Jordan excels in navigating diverse business development scenarios, including those within multicultural environments. Her track record includes the successful orchestration of promotional campaigns and the meticulous management of large-scale events, consistently delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Additionally, she served as an event and relationship manager at a prominent restaurant based in River Oaks. Jordan's educational background includes a bachelor of science in hotel and restaurant management from the University of Houston with an emphasis in event management.
Beyond her academic achievements, Jordan showcases proficiency in various technical skills such as graphic design, website development, creative and content writing, photo and video editing, as well as expertise in digital marketing and social media.
Managing Director/Receiver
George Huntoon III
George is a leader in the Real Estate & Construction Industry. With over 25 years specializing in the acquisition and liquidation of real estate assets. Experienced in residential and commercial construction management, as as well as residential, commercial & multi family asset management. Over 15 years of experience w/Utility District management and oversight of municipal bond debt.
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Appraisal Specialist
David Lewis
Mr. Lewis has been engaged in the Art and Antique business for 35 years. Currently, he owns and operates Lewis and Maese Auction house.
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Lewis and Maese is the premier Auction house in Houston, the 4th largest city in the United States. They sell estates for banks, trusts, law firms, and individuals. Mr. Lewis is a licensed Appraiser with specialties in estates. and a licensed auctioneer in the state of Texas.
Through his estate business, David has been involved in Real Estate for 31 years. He builds, develops, and rents residential and commercial properties. Specializing in residential, Mr. Lewis has built apartment complexes. lofts, townhomes, and ranches.
Senior Managing Director / Receiver
Trent Simpson
Trent Simpson is a Texas-licensed attorney with deep expertise in finance and real estate. A graduate of Texas Christian University with a degree in finance, he earned his Juris Doctorate from Tulane University School of Law in 2021.
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After launching his career in real estate, Trent transitioned to his current role as Counsel/Managing Director at Equitable Asset Management, where he specializes in managing distressed businesses and providing comprehensive support
services to receivers.
Trent specializes in assisting complex receivership matters involving business with disputed ownership and has a wealth of experience ensuring that the businesses and their assets are secured during contentious litigation. He combines deep legal knowledge with Equitable Assets
Managements staff and trusted partners to ensure that the Receivers are able to deal with any problems that occur during their tenure.
Managing Director
Wayne Greenwald
Wayne M. Greenwald represents the entire spectrum of parties-in-interest in debtor-creditor matters and cases under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. He has extensive experience in business and commercial litigation and assists clients at all phases of dispute resolution, including pre-claim negotiations, mediation, arbitration and trial.
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Wayne M. Greenwald has been concentrating in debtor-creditor law for more than 30 years. He was the assistant chair of the Defense Research Institute’s Special Litigation Group on Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy. He formerly served as co-chair of the American Bankruptcy Institute’s commercial fraud task force.
VICE PRESIDENT
Ken Biorsky
Trial Attorney and then a Senior Trial Attorney with the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) in Washington, DC from 1969 to 1983, where I represented the Government in a broad range of tax litigation. My duties included coordination with various divisions in the national and field offices of the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), negotiation of settlements, and the handling of all aspects of pretrial discovery, trial, briefing, oral argument, and appeal.
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I was a charter recipient in 1977 of the Tax Division’s Outstanding Attorney Award, which I again received in 1981. In 1982 as a result of my involvement with the litigation of a number of investment tax credit (“ITC”) cases, I was selected by the Justice Department’s Assistant Attorney General (Tax Division) to head a study of the Government’s ITC ruling and audit policies and practices, and to prepare the Government’s brief in a lawsuit seeking to enjoin one of the then “Big-8” accounting firms (Ernst & Whinney) from deceptive and abusive practices in the preparation of ITC studies for clients.
Managing Director / Receiver
Michael Chang
Michael is a business leader experienced in real estate transactions, commercial property management, operating businesses across multiple industries, and finance and accounting. He is a licensed commercial and residential Realtor®.
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Michael has worked with numerous companies to restructure and restore business profitability through asset monetization and interim management. He is results-oriented with proven ability to solve complex problems.
Managing Director / Receiver
John Humphries
John boasts extensive experience in the real estate industry, possessing a profound understanding of its intricacies and dynamics accumulated over numerous years of dedicated work. He demonstrates exceptional skills as a receiver, adept at efficiently managing incoming legal documents and correspondence.
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John's talent lies in his ability to swiftly but accurately process and organize crucial information, ensuring seamless communication. With a keen eye for detail and a strong grasp of procedures, he plays a vital role in facilitating smooth operation of the court's administrative functions. John is an active member of the Houston Real Estate Investment Association, The Center for Black Equity, and The Houston Black Real Estate Association, to name a few.
Investigator
Rich Munguia
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