Rodney Hyde
President/CEO
Rodney has over 30 years’ experience with systems integration, engineering and technical support. Having been a field technician, technical support engineer and project manager in his career path, Rodney has a unique understanding of what an all-around customer experience should be. Products supported in his past have been heritage Nortel and Avaya communications and contact center systems. Rodney has achieved multiple technical certifications including Support Expert, Design Expert, Technology Expert and Applications Developer.
Tommy Cross
Vice President
Tommy has worked in the data, telecommunications and electronics field for over 25 years. Tommy has extensive experience with Voice, Networking, Microsoft, video surveillance and access control systems. His reputation with clients speaks volumes for his attitude toward customer service and satisfaction. Technically Certified as an MSCE, Support Expert, Design Expert, Technology Expert and Applications Developer he cannot only manage installations & service, but is very hands-on with all products, especially WAN/LAN and server-based applications.
Darlene Vancura
Vice President of Finance
Darlene has 30 extensive years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Operations and Management in product and service based companies in the IT and Construction industry. Her leadership and motivation continue to enhance our business processes while maximizing our business objectives. Darlene brings a unique mix of skill sets into our financial operations and business management.
She is a strong team player and communicator who highly values personal relationships and business integrity.
Larry Cothern
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Larry has been in the technology industry for over 35 years and has held a variety of positions to include Account Executive, Major Account Executive, Sales Manager, and Vice President of Sales. Larry’s sales philosophy is becoming a trusted advisor by working closely with customers to define their exact needs and to recommend solutions to meet those needs. Larry works to increase efficiencies or to reduce cost to help customers increase profitability. Larry’s technology proficiencies include Unified Communications, Contact Centers, Video, and Data Networking and Wireless solutions.
Brian Cothern
Regional Vice President of Operations
Brian has been in the technology industry for nearly 30 years and has held a variety of positions to include Voice and Networking Senior Technician, Sales and Support Engineer, Project Manager, Operations Manager and Vice President of Operations. Brian’s support strategy is centered on becoming a trusted member of the customer’s team. By working closely with end customers, Brian works to identify their exact needs and recommends solutions to meet those needs. Brian enjoys being a part of the design, implementation and support of the solutions that are delivered to our end customers. Brian’s technology proficiencies includes Unified Communications, Contact Centers, Video and LAN/WAN/Wired and Wireless Networking solutions.
Patrick Tobin
Regional Sales Manager
Patrick has been in the Technology Industry for more than 25 years. Patrick earned a BS-EET from DeVry Institute of Technology in Decatur, Georgia. Initially, Patrick worked as a Field Engineer with Racal-Datacom, and eventually transitioned into Systems Engineering directly with Nortel. After more than 10 years in Engineering, he moved into Sales for Nortel, Avaya and HPE. Patrick is our Regional Sales Manager for the Carolinas branch. He is based in Charlotte.