Jeremey Zela – Executive Vice President & CTO
Jeremey Zela is co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Northridge Systems. Mr. Zela focuses his attention on operations, delivery methodology, and technology best practices. Mr. Zela is continually involved with researching emerging technologies in order to forge the technical direction of the company. Jeremey oversees all technology-related endeavors of the business including practice line development, best practices, thought leadership, software engineering, and systems design and architecture.

While at Northridge Systems, Mr. Zela has led the design and architecture of the firm's robust Microsoft.NET-based class library which allows the company's web and software development teams to deliver reliable software within a reasonable timeframe and budget. In addition, Mr. Zela was the chief architect on the Northridge Systems Content Management System which is a full content management suite providing security, workflow, authoring, publishing, and site management.

Mr. Zela has over ten years of professional technology experience including consulting, technical architecture, and software engineering. Jeremey has held senior technology roles with several leading firms including IBM, MCI Telecommunications, and Wang Laboratories. Mr. Zela is regarded as an industry expert in the areas of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 development, COM/ActiveX design, SQL Server 2005, ASP.NET, XML/XSL, and software engineering best practices.

Email: jzela@northridge.com

Walter Rowland – Chief Business Development Officer
Walter Rowland is Chief Business Development Officer at Northridge and heads up marketing, sales, and partner management for the firm. Mr. Rowland and his team are charged with crafting and informing the marketplace of Northridge capabilities and solutions, building relationships with new clients, managing the Northridge/Microsoft relationship, and forging and managing relationships with other complimentary partners.

Mr. Rowland has over 14 years of consulting and management experience in the areas of project and project portfolio management, IT, internet custom application development, interactive marketing and design, software package implementation, and technology business development across multiple industries. Prior to joining Northridge, Walter worked for UMT Consulting Group – a project and portfolio management consulting firm and a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner – as Senior Vice President Business Development; for Commerce One – a business-to-business ecommerce software firm – as Regional Vice President Business Development; for AppNet – a 1,500 person technology management consulting firm – as a Practice Director leading custom ecommerce application development engagements for large commercial clients; and for NMP – a new media consulting firm – as a Team Leader building internet systems for commercial and non-profit clients.

Walter received his undergraduate degree with honors from Harvard University, and holds an MBA in finance from Columbia Business School.

Email: wrowland@northridge.com

Bill Kellert – Chief Financial Officer
William Kellert, CPA is the Chief Financial Officer of Northridge Systems. Mr. Kellert is responsible for the financial planning as well as the accounting operations of the company. Mr. Kellert has over twenty years experience in accounting and finance including running his own public accounting firm in Atlanta.

Prior to joining Northridge Systems, Mr. Kellert has, in addition to managing his own firm, held the CFO position for WorkComp Solutions, Inc., and worked with Trust Company Bank of Georgia, Touche Ross & Co. and Wilensky & Co, PC.

Bill holds a Certified Public Accountant certificate in Georgia, a Masters of Taxation degree from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Emory University. In his time away from the office, Bill enjoys time with his family and volunteers for community organizations.

Email: bkellert@northridge.com

Stephen Love – Group President, Northridge Interactive
Stephen Love is the Group President of the Northridge Interactive division of Northridge Systems and originally was President & CEO of Vervos, Inc. (acquired in 2005 by Northridge Systems). Stephen leads a team of seasoned communication strategists, designers, and marketing professionals within the Northridge Interactive business unit. While at Vervos, Stephen worked with many leading companies and non-profit organizations including HBO, EMC, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center, Time Warner Cable, and Verizon.

Prior to founding Vervos, Stephen served as Executive Creative Director of the Commerce One Design Center (previously AppNet and NMP, Inc.). In his six years with the company, he built and managed a team of 40 brand consultants, designers, copywriters, and interface engineers. Stephen was responsible for representing the Design Center in sales engagements as well as ensuring the successful delivery of projects. He also served as Interactive Marketing Consultant and Creative Lead on several key client engagements, including Cablevision, Discovery Communications, BellSouth, Worldcom, BET, Wall Street Journal, and World Wildlife Fund.

Stephen recently served as a judge of the Web Marketing Association’s 2005 WebAwards. Also in 2005, he was certified as an ePhilanthropy Master Trainer (ePMT) by the ePhilanthropy Foundation, speaking at many of their eTour stops. Stephen was also contributing author to Fundraising on the Internet, the ePhilanthropy Foundation’s Guide to Success Online, and writes ongoing updates delivered via email to buyers of the book.

Stephen holds a bachelor’s degree from Brown University in American Civilization, focusing on cultural trends and how they impact society.

Email: slove@northridge.com

Matthew Barman – Senior Vice President, Development Practice Director
Matt Barman is Senior Vice President, Development Practice Director for Northridge Systems. Mr. Barman is responsible for creating and deploying process and project management best practices at Northridge in addition to his efforts leading large-scale client discovery and implementation projects. Matt has extensive experience with project management methodologies as well as software engineering frameworks such as the Rational Unified Process (RUP) and the Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF). With considerable programming expertise to complement his knowledge of project methodology, Matt has a unique set of skills that enables him to be keenly aware of all aspects of a project's workings and helps him ensure the successful delivery of those projects.

Prior to joining Northridge Systems, Mr. Barman was a senior consultant for both Cambridge Technology Partners and Semtor where he developed his proficiency in designing and delivering large-scale software development projects on time and within budget.

Matt received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with High Honors from the University of Florida.

Email: mbarman@northridge.com

Ted Davis – Vice President of Marketing, National Sales Executive

Ted Davis is Vice President of Marketing for Northridge Systems and also focuses on National Account Sales. Mr. Davis brings over 15 years of senior-level sales, marketing and management experience working for leading companies such as Inacom Information Systems, Xcelerate and KPMG.

As Vice President of Marketing at Northridge Systems, Mr. Davis is responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating all corporate marketing programs and initiatives. Mr. Davis’ marketing and sales experience spans across web and software development, colocation and hosting, information security and managed IT services markets.

Mr. Davis was a founding member of the Atlanta chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) and served as the Director of Vendor Relations. He is currently a member of the Atlanta chapter of the International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP).

Email: tdavis@northridge.com

Scott Middlebrooks – CIO, Systems Engineering Service Director
Scott Middlebrooks is the CIO, Systems Engineering Service Director at Northridge Systems. In this role, Scott is responsible for strategy, delivery, operations, and technical sales support aspects of enterprise infrastructure projects as well as hosting, collocation, and managed services. Mr. Middlebrooks has extensive experience in network design and architecture, systems engineering and infrastructure security. Scott was originally responsible for architecting the Northridge Systems hosting network infrastructure to ensure stability, redundancy and scalability.

Prior to joining Northridge Systems, Scott served as a senior network engineer at Harry Norman Realtors where he was responsible for network design, implementation, and administration. Scott is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on both the Windows NT 4.0 platform as well as the Windows Server 2003 platform. In addition to his deep expertise with Windows operating systems and enterprise applications, Mr. Middlebrooks also has significant experience with network appliances from major vendors including Cisco, Juniper, SonicWall, Watchguard, Barracuda Networks, and others.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia. In his time away from the office, Scott enjoys time with his family and friends, pursuing his private pilot’s license, and is an accomplished grill master.

Email: smiddlebrooks@northridge.com

Keith Freeman – Infrastructure Practice Director
Keith Freeman has over 10 years of combined technology and corporate operations experience and is responsible for running the Infrastructure practice at Northridge Systems. Mr. Freeman was recently the Director of Operations at iReality Group USA, Inc. and in this position he was responsible for all aspects of company operations, including capacity planning, forecasting, financial management, project oversight, and organizational management for IRG’s Internet integration projects. Mr. Freeman directed all resource management, staffing, and outsourcing of over 70 consultants to client projects of over $3 million in revenue.

Prior to joining IRG, Mr. Freeman was an Associate Director of Cambridge Technology Partners, a custom client/server and application systems integrator. He directed the operations and sales for the technical training division within the company. During which time, the training center had a $1 million dollar revenue run rate. Additionally, Mr. Freeman provided multi-tier, object oriented, and client/server instruction to Fortune 100 clients, including General Electric and M&M/Mars. Mr. Freeman also co-architected solutions for Cigna, Ryder Systems, and Beckman Coulter.

Prior to Cambridge Technology Partners, Mr. Freeman served as a Technical Team Lead and Project Manager with Systems Consulting Group. He also became a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Certified Sybase Instructor, and a Certified Logicworks Instructor.

Mr. Freeman received a degree in Management Information Systems from Florida State University.

Email: kfreeman@northridge.com

David Tangren - Business Applications Practice Director

Dave Tangren is the Business Applications Practice Director at Northridge Systems. Dave oversees and coordinates projects, pre-sales, customer relations, and best practices for business intelligence and collaboration solutions based on the Microsoft platform. Mr. Tangren has extensive experience in building business intelligence solutions for large and small companies around the United States, and is leveraging this experience at Northridge Systems to bring the Microsoft business intelligence product suite to the Georgia market.

Dave's business intelligence background includes work for companies such as Coca Cola, MBNA, the Army/Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) and the US Navy. Prior to the emergence of Microsoft Analysis Services and the MS Business Intelligence suite, Dave designed and built BI solutions for the Oracle Express OLAP product suite. Dave also spent a stint as an web/application developer in MS .NET and SQL Server for an Atlanta firm, Transport4.

Mr. Tangren has a bachelor's degree in General Business from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he graduated with honors Summa cum Laude. Dave started his consulting career as a temp working for First Tennessee Bank in college, where he built a database for First Tennessee Bank's Estate division. Ever since, he has leveraged his business knowledge and technical experience gained on-the-job to develop soup-to-nuts BI applications that closely fit the needs of his clients.

Email: dtangren@northridge.com

Dottie Hodges – VP of Quality and Standards, Nonprofit Practice Director

Dottie Hodges leads the Nonprofit services arm for the Northridge Interactive division of Northridge Systems. In this role, Ms. Hodges is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for nonprofit clients in the areas of online fundraising and advocacy, marketing, and user experience.

Prior to Northridge Interactive, Ms. Hodges was cofounder and Vice President of Beaconfire Consulting, a Washington DC-based firm focused solely on Internet strategy and Web site development for nonprofit organizations. Ms. Hodges also served as practice manager within Commerce One’s Global Nonprofit Services division. Ms. Hodges has worked with over 60 nonprofit clients including the ACLU, Heifer International, Conservation International, Easter Seals, and World Wildlife Fund.

Dottie holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee in Environmental Studies, and has worked for several leading environmental nonprofits. She recently served as a master trainer for the ePhilanthropy foundation, as well as many speaking engagements on Web usability and site audit methodology.

Email: dhodges@northridge.com

Brian Bradley – Vice President, Strategic Accounts & Partnerships  

Brian Bradley is Vice President of Strategic Accounts & Partnerships with Northridge Systems, a Microsoft Gold Certified Systems Integrator.  In his role, Mr. Bradley is focused on managing and enhancing Northridge’s partnership with Microsoft, as well as building new relationships with Strategic Client Accounts.

Mr. Bradley has an extensive business development background with over 14 years experience selling into Fortune 1000 and mid-market accounts.  Prior to joining Northridge, Mr. Bradley was responsible for helping build up the Southeastern office of Levi, Ray & Shoup (LRS) in the Microsoft Managed Partner Program.  Earlier in Mr. Bradley’s career, he worked with Paul DiModica to launch the first second stage IT incubator in the United States, E4Speed, which was a fully funded subsidiary of a $700 million public firm, Renaissance Worldwide.  Mr. Bradley also briefly ran his own consulting practice, The Graylock Group.

Mr. Bradley is a member of numerous organizations including Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, TechLINKS and others. Mr. Bradley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Southern Illinois - Carbondale University.

Email: bbradley@northridge.com

Tor Gundersen – Creative Director
Tor Gundersen serves as Creative Director for the Northridge Interactive business unit at Northridge Systems. In this role, Mr. Gundersen is responsible for all aspects of the creative delivery process and for leading a team of highly talented designers. Tor provides core leadership in the area of successfully blending design and technology ensuring goal driven results for our clients. In his time with Northridge, Mr. Gundersen has led successful client engagements for major accounts including Atlanta Gas Light, Peracon, Harry Norman Realtors, Modem Media, and many others.

Prior to joining Northridge Systems, Tor had successful tenures at several leading design and marketing agencies in the Atlanta area. Clients he has worked for in the past include: Cartoon Network , ACOG (Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games), USOC (United States Olympic Committee), IOC (International Olympic Committee), Randstad, Shaw Industries, CLAUS.COM, JC Penney, Powertel, Georgia Power, Interliant, Kimberly-Clark Healthcare, Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, MedAssets and Chik-Fil-A.

Mr. Gundersen has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and an Associate degree in Illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology. With a career that started in print and includes over a decade of web and interactive media experience, Tor has a highly valuable blend of traditional and new media expertise allowing clients to successfully utilize all available channels.

Career highlights include:

Email: tgundersen@northridge.com

Holly Nicholson – Director of Human Resources
As Director of Human Resources, Holly Nicholson is focused on the company’s biggest asset, our people. Her mission is to attract, develop and retain outstanding talent for Northridge Systems, and provide them with the knowledge and work environment to perform at their best. In this role, Holly is responsible for setting the strategic direction for HR policies and procedures relating to all phases of personnel activity including: benefits administration, organizational development, performance management, regulatory compliance, and employee relations.

Holly has ten years of sales, project management, and recruiting/HR experience working for companies such as Inacom Information Systems, e^deltacom, and BellSouth, Inc. Ms. Nicholson was a founding member of the Atlanta chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) and served as the Director of Operations. She is currently a member of WIT (Women in Technology), TAG (Technology Association of Georgia) and SHRM (Society of Human Resources).

Holly holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia.

Email: hnicholson@northridge.com