Our Team

Jacques DeLarochelliere is the CEO and cofounder of ISAAC Instruments, and Chair of the Board of Directors. His business journey began on a racetrack. One morning in 1990, Jacques tried to understand his poor performance as a race car driver, which he initially blamed his race car’s tuning. Santo, his mechanic, then pretended to make adjustments, as he was convinced that everything was fine.

When he got back on the track, Jacques made the best time. Proud of his performance, he was sure the adjustments he had asked for had done the trick. He was then told nothing had changed. This lesson in humility helped Jacques realize that people couldn’t feel, record and explain actions and reactions as well as technology. This triggered his need to develop a tool to quantify the behavior of race car drivers and their vehicles.

The family home’s garden shed then became ISAAC’s first laboratory. With his childhood friend David Brillon, he spent his free time working on his telemetry system. At the time, the Internet, GPS, cellular communication and accelerometers were brand new tech!

In the early 2000s, his telemetry system piqued the interest of leading automakers, like Ford, GM, Chrysler, Honda and Toyota. His entrepreneurial vision enabled him to build a successful business, which today brings its unique expertise to the transportation industry.

Jacques’s entrepreneurial leadership led to his nomination as a finalist in the Ernst & Young and Desjardins entrepreneurship awards. Jacques holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a flight theory and practice certification from the Kansas University School of Engineering, and specialized training in aircraft certification from Transport Canada.

Jacques is a sportsman at heart. He particularly enjoys speed and extreme sports. If he so enjoys riding his longboard to the office, it’s because the slopes along the way help get him there really fast!

J.S. Bouchard is the Chief Product Officer and cofounder of ISAAC Instruments. His mission? To trailblaze with the product team to craft the premier in-cab trucking solution in North America. Driven by this ambition, J.S. brings a wealth of expertise to his role. His journey is marked by over 15 years of deep conversations with hundreds of trucking fleets, uncovering what keeps them up at night while leveraging his solid foundation in computer engineering from McGill University. Before becoming Chief Product Officer, J.S. showcased his strong leadership for over a decade as executive vice president of Sales at ISAAC. In that role, he played a key part in building ISAAC’s business strategy and was critical in launching the ISAAC solution and the ISAAC InControl mobile tablet.

David Brillon, Cofounder and responsible for Strategic Innovation at ISAAC Instruments, launched the “ISAAC” project in 1999 with his childhood friend, Jacques DeLarochellière. A technologist at heart, he played a key role in building and leading the company’s technology group, which set ISAAC apart by delivering complete vehicle telemetry solutions and a platform tailored for the transportation industry. The products developed under his leadership have been adopted by major global vehicle manufacturers—including Ford, GM, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, FAW, BRP, Volvo, and John Deere—as well as leading carriers such as Quality Carriers, Eassons, TransX, Trimac, and Challenger. Today, David focuses on Strategic Innovation, envisioning and shaping the platform of the future. His journey with artificial intelligence began with early Expert Systems and continues today with new AI technologies, reinforcing ISAAC’s commitment to staying ahead of industry transformations. With expertise spanning software architecture, distributed applications, communication protocols, and advanced vehicle data analysis, David brings both technical depth and visionary leadership to the organization. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in industrial electronics engineering.

Ross Castleton, CPA, CA, serves as the Chief Financial Officer at ISAAC Instruments, where he oversees the company’s financial and accounting functions, as well as its IT, legal, and project management departments. As a thought leader and a disciplined finance professional, he is dedicated to ensuring the business grows sustainably. A committed advocate for growth, Ross actively engages in leveraging data to enhance the company’s operations and processes. He has a strong passion for technology and driving industry transformation through innovation. He finds great motivation in mentoring and developing team members to reach their full potential, viewing this as the ultimate measure of effective leadership. Ross holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honors in Accounting from McGill University and earned his Chartered Accountancy designation from the John Molson School of Business. With over 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, and management, he is a seasoned leader in his field. Outside of his professional commitments, Ross is an enthusiastic supporter of Liverpool Football Club and the Baltimore Ravens. He is an avid golfer and enjoys spending his leisure time on the golf course, perfecting his game.

François Eric is Chief Technology Officer at ISAAC, where he leads the Software, Hardware, and AI departments. His mission is to foster reliable, scalable, and innovative technology development that supports the company’s rapid growth, while prioritizing the well-being and effectiveness of the teams driving this transformation. François began his career as a tech entrepreneur, founding companies focused on software development and product innovation. Over time, he transitioned from building startups to guiding technology strategy in high-growth environments, evolving to a CTO role where he now focuses on long-term stability, scalability, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Passionate about software architecture, process optimization, and innovation in logistics and transportation, François is committed to establishing sustainable and efficient practices that empower both people and technology.

Melanie Simard is the Vice President of Safety, Compliance, and Technical Support at ISAAC. With over 20 years in the trucking industry, her field experience as a driver, dispatcher, compliance manager—not to mention an ISAAC user—gives her a unique perspective on clients’ problems and the urgency of those problems. The trucking DNA she brings to the table is a valuable asset to both ISAAC and its clients. Her mission? Melanie lives to share her decades of trucking knowledge and her passion for the industry with the people around her, to empower them to excel and exceed expectations.

Rick Ochsendorf is Vice President of Client Engagement at ISAAC Instruments. With nearly four decades of experience in trucking operations and telematics, Rick plays a key role in connecting ISAAC’s teams with the real-world needs of fleets. He works closely with both prospects and clients to clarify their business goals, and ensure ISAAC delivers meaningful results. His mission? To help fleets succeed by making sure the technology they adopt truly serves their day-to-day operations. Rick has held leadership roles across operations, product, sales, and customer success at companies like Platform Science, Trimble Transportation, and PeopleNet — always with a focus on making technology work for the people who rely on it. He holds a B.A. in Business Management from Metropolitan State University and is a Certified Transportation Professional with the National Private Truck Council.