Our by-laws provide a system in which about half of our Board of Directors and each committee are elected each year, to serve two-year terms. This gives us both continuity and the opportunity for fresh perspectives. This year, there were four seats open on the Board of Directors. There was a tie, and therefore a runoff for for the fourth seat. The runoff completed Friday, and Keith Nelson was selected to serve.
Here is a super-quick intro to our Board, in order by last name. Please connect to them via this web site, LinkedIn, or both.
Christopher Barber
Cheaper Than A Geek
Elected in 2023
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjbarber/
Christopher is the owner and self-proclaimed Chief Nerd at Cheaper Than A Geek. They are an MSP that’s about to celebrate 22 years in business just outside of DC and Baltimore that specializes in the smaller SMB space.
Chris is very in local, state, and national Chambers of Commerce, and serves as the NSITSP representative to the CISA small business working group.
Jeff Grenier
Firelands IT Services
Elected in 2024
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgrenier-firelandsit/
Jeff is actually one of the first board members and is now our first “returning” board member. He has been very active in NSITSP since the start, including servicing at Chair of the Governance Committee.
Jeff has owned an MSP business for more than 17 years. Firelands IT has very high employee and client retention. They are headquartered in Ohio.
Heather Johnson
Gozynta, Inc.
Elected 2024
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-johnson-gozynta/
Heather is the COO of Gozynta, Inc., a software developer focused on helping managed service providers. She has is a long-time board member and has been our Vice President since 2022. She has a great deal of experience working with boards and organizing both groups and events.
Heather brings us deep experience in business and organizational leadership. She is widely recognized as one of the leading “Women in the Channel” by CRN – and those who know her.
Steve Kazan
Inner Onion
Elected in 2023
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekazan/
Steve Kazan is the CEO and founder of Inner Onion, a sales, marketing, and partner consulting firm supporting B2B technology clients. Steve’s career was spent building partnerships with MSP’s / MSSP’s, system integrators and GSI’s.
Steve has been instrumental in developing and coordinating our webinar series. He has served as the board secretary since 2022. And he’s a very active member on our special committees and taskforces.
Corey Kirkendoll
5K Technical Services
Elected in 2023
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykirkendoll/
Corey Kirkendoll is the President & CEO of 5K Technical Services. 5K Technical Service, is an award-winning Managed Service Provider (MSP) company that is committed to establishing solid IT solutions for Small-to-Medium sized Businesses (SMB) throughout the North Texas area.
In addition to helping small businesses to take advantage of the same technology used by larger organizations, Corey has a strong commitment to helping IT consultants to build their businesses and be effective leaders. Corey has been a strong leader for many IT organizations.
Keith Nelson, Ph.D.
Vistem Solutions, Inc.
Elected 2024
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/knelsonvsi/
Let’s get this out of the way first: When I speak, Keith is my official heckler.
Vistem Soloutions, Inc. is a premiere IT provider. It’s flagship Maritime Dispatch Software has been used at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for over 16 years, never missing a single dispatch session. Vistem has been engaged in complex business process solutions including manufacturing automation for Boeing and its subcontractors as well as small to medium business operation solutions.
Keith has been a great NSITSP volunteer and committee member since our founding. He has been very active on the Legislative Committee and has represented us at several events where we have had a booth or table. He comes to us with deep knowledge of the state legislative process as well as advocacy of programs for those with special needs.
Jason Thomas
Jatag Solutions
Elected 2024
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasont2000/
Jason founded Jatag Solutions in 2008. Jatag takes pride in a strong customer service culture as well as a focus on the latest and safest technologies for small businesses. They focus on a variety of market, varying from manufacturing facilities to law firms and medical offices.
Jason has been a NSITSP leaders and committee member since our founding. He was on the original Formation Committee, which morphed into the Governance Committee, where he served as the chair. Jason has volunteered to represent us at many, many events. He is also a leader in the local technology communittee in the Chicago area.
Also on the Board . . .
Karl W. Palachuk
Small Biz Thoughts
I hold a non-voting position on the Board of Directors
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlpalachuk/
I founded the NSITSP in 2021 because … well, because it had to be done and someone had to do it. I have been involved in professional technology roles since 1993 and in IT consulting since 1995. I am the author of more than 20 books – mostly focused on how you can run a better consulting business.
Nicole Singleton Norman
Executive Director of the NSITSP
President, Bolder Strategies – our AMC (Association Management Company)
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleasingleton/
Nicole Singleton Norman has led non-profit trade associations and professional associations for over 20 years. She is pleased to bring this extensive experience to bear for the National Society of IT Service Providers. Nicole also has served as an adjunct professor. Nicole earned a Master of Business Administration from Regis University, and a Master of Applied Communications from the University of Denver. She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies.
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