Our Management Team
George M. Dauphine, Founder and Chairman
Mr. Dauphine founded Document Systems of California in 1994 while serving as founder and president of Marathon Imaging, an Arizona distributor of Ricoh and Copystar copying systems. Under his leadership, Marathon Imaging became one of Arizona’s leading suppliers of document imaging products and services. Prior to Marathon Imaging, he held various management positions with one of California’s largest distributors of copiers and fax equipment.
Marathon Imaging has since been sold to a major manufacturer. Mr. Dauphine now devotes his efforts entirely on the Document Systems’ offices located in California. Document Systems has become a technology leader in the field of Document Management representing companies like HP, Ricoh, DocuWare and others.
Mr. Dauphine can be reached at gdauphine@documentsystems.com.
Joe Escamilla, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Joe Escamilla has over 23 years experience in the office automation industry. He was initially part of the San Sierra/Taylor Made service departments, quickly moving into Service Management running multiple successful branches. He joined the Document Systems team in 2000 continuing his expertise in exceeding the industry's standard for ratings and profitability. His Document Systems service department achieved the prestigious JD Power & Associates award for Outstanding Customer Service.
Greg Frank, Executive Vice President, National Accounts Manager, Director
Mr. Frank joined Document Systems in 1994 after a successful career in key management positions with Ikon Office Solutions. He has consistently provided the leadership necessary to grow Document Systems in to one of the most dominate dealerships in Southern California. Under his leadership, Document Systems has earned the “J.D. Power Certified Dealer Award” while achieving double-digit growth year after year. To provide the highest in value to our clients, Mr. Frank is dedicated to the continuing of education and professional development of the entire Team at Document Systems.
Larry Levine, Senior Vice President/ Major Accounts, Director
Mr. Levine has been with Document Systems since the inception in 1994. Throughout the years he has been instrumental in Document Systems' growth. His passion for "an outstanding customer experience" is his foundation for developing long term relationships with his clients. He is quite involved with non profit groups and believes in giving back to his community through community service. He oversees the growth of the major accounts division and is an advocate of managed print services.
Jordan Lippel, Vice President, Sales
Jordan Lippel has joined Document Systems as Vice President of Sales. Jordan has more than 20 years of Sales, Marketing and Operational experience with Fortune 200 companies. His main focus was in the Security Integration, Document Management, and B2B Solutions sectors.
Jordan had extensive executive experience with Stanley Black & Decker, Iron Mountain, and ARAMARK before joining Document Systems. He will use his knowledge and experience to train, develop and mentor employees. He believes in a proven “solution oriented” assessment process to find productivity improvements and cost savings for his clients.
Jordan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Society from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He can be reached at jlippel@documentsystems.com.
John Parisi, Vice President, Accounting

Mr. Parisi received a B.S. in Accounting from the School of Business at S.U.N.Y (State University of New York) at New Paltz in 1988; he has passed the CPA exam in California. After more than 10 years in various accounting positions Mr. Parisi joined Document Systems in 2000. He held the position of Corporate Controller from 2000-2005 and currently serves as Vice President of Accounting. Mr. Parisi has been on the Board of Directors since 2001.
Jim Salzer, Director
Jim Salzer is President of DocuAudit International, a consulting and training company specializing in the office technology industry. His 38 years of experience includes senior management positions for an OEM and retail public company as well as ownership in an independent reseller. Jim has spent the last 13 years leading DocuAudit International in helping their clients, which include OEM’s, distributors, and independent resellers worldwide, develop and implement strategic sales and business initiatives and is recognized as an industry expert in managed print services. Jim applies real world experience and a practical approach to coach clients to reach business and personal objectives.





