ITEC Wrapper - Kansas
Denny Basham
Senior Systems Engineer
Double-Take Software

Denny graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from James Madison University in 1994. In addition to over 13 years of professional experience in Information Technology Denny has been a certified geek since he got a Commodore VIC 20 at age 8. As a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) his background includes full lifecycle software development, network administration and consulting. Denny has experience in numerous technical areas including e-commerce, database management systems, computer/network security, malware, and data recoverability. In his role as a Senior Systems Engineer for Double-Take Software Denny oversees the pre-Sales technical activities of the Rocky Mountain region.
DAVID BLACK
PRESIDENT AND CEO
INSOURCE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

David joined Insource Technology Corporation in 1995 and serves as the company’s President and CEO. He also leads the Insource Advanced Enterprise Class Wireless Networking and Intrusion Detection practice. David began his career in 1973 with Texas Instruments and was involved in the design of semiconductors, small business computers, and Winchester disk drives. In 1985, David joined Compaq Computer Corporation as Vice President of Engineering and was responsible for development of Compaq’s desktop and portable PC’s, including Compaq’s first laptop and notebook computers. He also served as Vice President and General Manager of Compaq’s Worldwide Peripherals Division. David holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Southern Methodist University. He also holds seven patents pertaining to advanced disk drive technology.
Ethan Blynn
Regional Manager
Syncsort, Inc.

Ethan Blynn is the Midwest Regional Manager for Syncsort where he specializes in High-Performance Solutions for Business-Critical Applications. Ethan holds degrees in Business and Computer Science and has held a number of technical, sales, and management positions within the information technology industry over his 25-year career. He manages an organization that is directly responsible for technology deployments of Disaster Recovery and Backup Applications for both public and private sector accounts.
KIM BRAND
PRESIDENT
FILEENGINE

Kim Brand has been delivering Open Source solutions to small businesses, schools and not-for-profits since 1999. Based on this experience, he formed Server Partners, LLC in 2001 to develop a Linux based file server appliance called FileEngine. He believes Linux offers the best value to SMBs interested in a stable, economical, worry free server environment that integrates well with their Windows Desktop PCs. Kim is a member of the board of the Central Indiana Linux Users Group and an organizer of TechPoint's Open Source for Business Peer Group. He has written two books and writes and speaks regularly on technology matters.
Mickey Curry
Instructor
New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Kansas City

Terence Davis

WatchGuard Technologies

25 years+ in the computer networking industry holding various positions ranging from NOC admin, network admin, system admin, systems engineering, sales engineering, security specialist, network security consultant, and certified IT trainer. Attended College of the Mainland and North Texas State University specializing in studies in engineering and computer sciences and has completed several industry and product specific certification trainings to include; CCSA CCSE NCCA NCOA NCOA-Advanced WSP WCSP WCSP-FV WCSAV WCSSE
Keith Ebel

Proximity Wireless

Keith Ebel is a business development and engineering professional with over 24 years experience in the RF/Microwave and wireless industry. As founder and president of Proximity Wireless, he helps businesses of all sizes implement and improve their wireless coverage and capacity. Mr. Ebel graduated with honors from the U.S. Naval Air Technical Training Center and later received his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University. His professional training includes specialized areas of electromagnetics, radio frequency and microwave characteristics, wireless communications, and radio modeling and propagation. Mr. Ebel has presented to numerous organizations including Sprint; the ICCA of Kansas City; the Wireless World Conference in Kansas City; various ITEC shows, and the IEEE Microwave Techniques and Theory Society in Boston, Massachusetts.
James Gaskin



Have you ever thought to yourself, technology is great---when it works? At one time or another we’ve all had the urge to throw the PC out the window or rip the network connection out of the wall. However, when the success of your business depends on information technology to perform even the most basic functions, unanswered questions can be fatal. In this interactive roundtable discussion, we bring together local experts, consultants and providers who will help diagnose your specific problems and offer advice about the IT challenges you face every day. Under the expert guidance of author and columnist James Gaskin, you;ll get the help you need to tackle even the most daunting of IT-related tribulations.
Stephen H. Gillilan
Group Manager of Vulnerability Assessment & Sec.
Sprint Nextel Corporate Security.

Fred Granville

FLG Networking Services

Fred Granville, founder of FLG Networking Services, is an alumnus of IBM Global Services, where he performed network consulting services for a broad spectrum of IBM customers. Prior to joining Global Services, he worked with IBM as a design engineer, systems engineer, and technical project manager. He now provides professional networking services for clients in the Kansas City area. Fred has extensive experience with Cisco routers, Catalyst switches, and PIX/ASA firewalls and holds the Cisco CCNA and CCNP certifications. He is active professionally with the Independent Computer Consultants Association (ICCA) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
JESPER JURCENOKS

NETVIGILANCE

Jesper Jursenoks
Co-Founder
netVigilance

Jesper a.k.a. "JJ" is the Co-founder of netVigilance, leading the Technical team with a practical "lead by example" inspiring the team with his direct and creative approach to any obstacle. Jesper utilizes his blend of technical expertise and corporate management experience to steer netVigilance in a highly competitive market. Before founding netVigilance "JJ" Owned and Operated a successful ISP and Web-Hosting company, and ran a highly respected systems integration firm called "InterSpace" in Northern Europe for seven years. Prior to that, he was a team leader and senior consultant for several multinational corporations including Minolta and Compaq Computers (Now Hewlet-Packard). In the late 1980's, JJ Pioneered the field of "Thin Clients" and Satellite emails from vessels in the Atlantic Ocean. JJ demonstrated an industrious nature at an early age, getting his first job when he was merely 11, a job he kept for 3 years. When he was 15, JJ earned his first salary as a Computer pre-Sales engineer, a job that was interrupted a year later when Jesper relocated to Switzerland to pursue his education. JJ is fluent in English, Danish, German, Swiss German, and can also read Norwegian and Swedish.
Don Keeler
Chief Technology Officer
Lumen Software

Rick Laite
Channel Manager for South Central
Astaro

Shane Langston
President
DCT Solutions Group

Shane Langston is the founder and President of DCT Solutions Group in Kansas City, MO, a leading provider of mobile computing solutions. With nearly twenty years of experience in Mid-Range systems, PC, Bar Code, Software Development and Mobile Computing, Shane brings a unique perspective based on years of industry analysis. Shane serves on the Motorola Partner Advisory Council for their Enterprise Mobility Business and is a Member of the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program.
Jim Libersky

The Barrier Group

Jim has over 15 years of networking experience. Prior to joining The Barrier Group, Jim has held various business development, sales, and sales management positions. His accomplishments include; 1. Forming Strategic Partnerships with all the RBOC’s in N.America and Microsoft. 2. Launched a Division with products that won Data Comm and PC Magazine Editor Choice Awards 2 years in a row, developed MLPP, and saw expediential sales growth. 3. Through his sales management his region grew 46% Jim holds a double major in Financial Management and Financial Economics from the Univ. of Iowa
GENE MCCUBBIN

POPLABS

An accomplished entrepreneur, Gene has co-founded several technology companies; including National Accounts Services, Axis Technologies and RealUse, which were all successfully merged or acquired. In November 2001, Gene founded Webxites with the mission to build a national brand for small business web marketing services. Experiencing over 3,700% growth in the first four years, under Gene’s leadership, Webxites became one of the nation’s fastest growing companies. The company was recently recognized as the #50 fastest growing private company in the United States (Hot 100 awards, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Entrepreneur), the #7 fastest growing technology company in Texas (Fast 50 awards, Deloitte), and was recognized three years in a row as one of Houston’s fastest growing companies in technology (FastTech 50 Awards). Rebranded PopLabs in 2007, the company offers a unique combination of paid ad management, search engine optimization, social media, custom site design and campaign targeting and advisory services to small businesses, ad agencies and PR firms throughout the US. In May 2006, Gene was honored by HTC in the Celebration of Entrepreneurs Gala event as well as having been a recognized as a finalist in Ernst & Young’s Gulf State Entrepreneur of the Year program. Gene’s bog is www.genemccubbin.com.
Steve Miller
Vice President
Insource Technology Corporation

Steve leads the Microsoft-focused, Unified Communications practice at Insource where he has been a senior management executive for 12 years. Before heading the UC practice Steve led the Application Development & Integration practice where he managed numerous large scale development projects. His 30 years of technical and operational experience give him a unique and balanced perspective of the information technology arena. Steve has worked in many industry verticals including energy, finance, insurance, marketing and government. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Computing Science from the University of Alberta.
Jim Parker

StoreVault a NetApp Division

John Parmley

AirMagnet

Dean Richardson

Arcmail

Dean Richardson is a recognized leader in enterprise messaging technology, having implemented messaging systems in companies such as The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin and The Tribune Company. Richardson has served as Chairman of the Messaging Forum of The Open Group, an international standards consortium; Board Member of the Electronic Messaging Association, and, during his tenure at The Boeing Company, as Associate Technical Fellow and member of The Technical Leadership Team. In 1994, Richardson co-founded Left Coast Systems Corp., an Internet service provider, Web hosting and software development company which attracted the attention of The Boeing Company. In 1998, Richardson joined Boeing where he served as Senior Architect in the Enterprise Messaging Services. In this role, he was responsible for Boeing's Enterprise Messaging Backbone, one of the largest private email networks in the world. Richardson led the Boeing Ventures team that created and spun out MessageGate, whose product was based on technology Richardson developed to protect and manage the Boeing email environment. Richardson served as co-founder and Vice President of Technology at MessageGate before joining ArcMail Technology in January 2006.
Mitch Roberson
Microsoft Unified Communications Specialist
SKT Business Communication Solutions

Mitch Roberson is a Managing Engineer for SKT Business Communication Solutions and has over many years experience in the IT field. His responsibilities include the support, configuration and design of a variety of Information Technology systems. Mitch’s professional experience centers on Microsoft technologies including directory services, network management, storage and messaging platforms. Professional Experience in Microsoft Technologies, management and implementation of Active Directory migration projects, design of multi site directory services architecture utilizing Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Windows NT/2000/2003 Server configuration, design and troubleshooting, Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5/2000/2003/2007 and Installation, Configuration, and Administration of Exchange 5.5 and Exchange 2000/2007 and many other technologies.
LOU ANN STOVALL
SPECIAL AGENT
FBI

Mark Thomas
IT Governance Specialist
Centriq Training and Escoute Consulting

David Troup
CEO & Founder
MailFoundry

Labeled a "serial entrepreneur" by colleagues, David has been starting successful companies since he was in high school during the first PC revolution. David founded MailFoundry to bring continuity back to email in a world where, as he puts it, "anti-spam has ruined email." David operates as a hands-on CEO, overseeing new product development and engineering as well as field marketing and business development. With a BS degree in Artificial Intelligence and a lifetime of applications "visioneering", David not only knows the ins and outs of the architecture and coding behind his products, he has the understanding and vision of where communications and technology are headed and how they are changing the way we work and live.
Howard Weinzimmer
CEO
Video Funace, Inc

Howard Weinzimmer provided the original funding for Video Furnace and became the CEO in the summer of 2002. His responsibility is to strategize, manage and drive the business side of Video Furnace. His background in technology goes back to the late 1980's after a successful career in printing and distribution. He has been involved in the development and growth of companies that have been sold to AOL, Microsoft and British Telecom, among others.
Desi Whelan
Sales Engineer
StoreVault, a NetApp Division

Steve Goncalves has been working in IT for over 20 years, including eight years at IBM before joining StoreVault, a division of Network Appliance. His areas of expertise are in server consolidation, hardware performance tuning, and security. Additionally, Steve is an IBM Xseries specialist and has served as a professional witness for the State of Colorado on data and recovery.
 
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