At Premier Computing Inc., our technical depth and high-level support resources are a critical contributor to our success in servicing our client’s needs and exceeding their expectations. Our team of qualified employees elevates our service level beyond “the norm” and sets our organization apart from other resellers. A brief summary of our qualifications follows. Team members are listed in alphabetical order.


 

	Terry Armstrong, ECNE/MCSE, Senior Network Engineer tarmstrong@premiercomputing.com
Terry Armstrong, ECNE and MCSE. Terry joined Premier in 1992 after graduating from the University of Utah in Computer Science. Terry earned both Novell and Microsoft certifications while employed by Premier. Her expertise is in the area of Network Operating Systems and PC and network hardware devices. She typically installs and updates network operating systems and application software. Terry also provides network design, installation and trouble shooting services.
	Tim Brown, Consultant tbrown@premiercomputing.com
Tim is a Sage Software (MAS90/MAS200) and Microsoft Dynamics GP consultant. He has over 20 years of experience implementing Finance, Distribution, and Manufacturing modules. Tim also spent 5 years consulting for Oracle. Tim earned an Associates of Science in Accounting from Utah Technical College as well as his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Brigham Young University.
	Andy Casper, Network Systems Engineer acasper@premiercomputing.com
Andy is a Microsoft Certified Professional who has been installing, maintaining and managing Microsoft desktop and network operating systems for 7 years. Andy is proficient in both wired and wireless networking design, implementation and troubleshooting. Prior to Premier he has served in help desk, service technician and an IT Manager roles for several companies throughout Northern Utah. Andy currently performs new installations and configurations for Dynamics GP, Dynamics CRM and SharePoint, network design and maintenance, hardware installation, software installation, computer upgrades, and system design consulting. Andy has earned his MCP for Microsoft CRM Installation and Configuration as well as the Core Training requirements for Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007.
	Dan Erickson, Consultant derickson@premiercomputing.com
Dan has over 30 years experience working with accounting software in a variety of positions from software developer to controller. Since 1996 he has been exclusively involved with Microsoft Dynamics GP. As a Certified Software Engineer and a Microsoft Certified Professional he has extensive experience with software development and, in particular, integrations with the Dynamics GP database. In addition he has had considerable experience with the core applications and distribution series. Currently Dan specializes in data integrations, SQL Reporting Services and custom application architecture. Dan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California.
	Chona' Gile, Consultant cgile@premiercomputing.com
Chona' has over 10 years experience installing, implementing and supporting Microsoft Dynamics GP financial systems. She has expertise with the financial series, distribution series, manufacturing suite, service suite and a number of companion products including Horizon's Manufacturing Suite, Ethotech's multi-level commissions, Nodus' credit card software and Edisoft's EDI application. Chona’ also has extensive knowledge working with multicurrency, inter-company, and inter-fund products as well as custom reporting using Crystal Reports and SQL Reporting.
	Rob Gillespie, CAE rgillespie@premiercomputing.com
Rob earned his Business Administration degree from the University of Utah. He is a Certified Account Executive with Microsoft Dynamics GP Software working with Premier Computing Technologies. He has previously worked as a Controller, Manager of Information Systems and Chief Financial Officer of several large companies in Utah. As a CFO, he purchased and implemented Microsoft Dynamics GP for his company. Because of his previous work experience and having implemented Microsoft Dynamics GP himself, he has a unique ability to assist new Microsoft Dynamics GP Software users in developing their implementation plans. He is currently the Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Certified Account Executive for Premier Computing, Inc.
	Emad Hanna, Consultant ehanna@premiercomputing.com
Emad has a Bachelor of Science in IT and Business Management. He has sixteen years of package implementation experience. He implemented many PeopleSoft, Siebel and Microsoft Dynamics CRM systems. He has worked in functional, technical as well as the project management roles. He currently specializes in implementing Microsoft Dynamics CRM and understands the complete development/implementation life cycle for Microsoft Dynamics CRM. He holds all three Dynamics CRM certifications in the functional, technical and installation competencies’. Emad has successfully integrated Microsoft Dynamics CRM to multiple accounting packages including Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) and has over 16 implementations of Microsoft Dynamics CRM under his belt.
	T. Hoecherl, Consultant thoecherl@premiercomputing.com
T has numerous Microsoft certifications, including MCSE, MCDBA, MCSA, and MCOS, along with several other IT certifications. Prior to joining Premier, T was the CFO and CIO of a national manufacturing company. He directed the set-up of the corporate office and all operations, including the accounting system and procedures, computer network, telecommunications, payroll, banking, 401(k), physical facilities, and all functional and operational activities. He also worked for 17 years as worldwide Director of Purchasing for a multi-national organization and has 10 years experience as an independent business consultant. Along with his many IT certifications, T is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM). T has a degree in Mathematics from the University of New York, Albany, a Masters degree in statistics (MStat) from the University of Utah, and an MBA from the University of Utah
	Larry Ipson CPA, Consultant lipson@premiercomputing.com
Larry earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting at Brigham Young University. He worked in the private sector for six years. He then moved to the government arena and spent 16 years as a controller for Sandy City (population of 90,000) and most recently spent 5 years as the Chief Financial Officer for the City of South Jordan (Population of 42,000). Larry is a Licensed Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Government Finance Manager. He is a member of the Government Finance Officers Association and has been president of the Utah Government Finance Officers Association. While at Premier he has worked as the lead consultant for several Dynamics-GP implementations. He also completed 3 separate software implementations while working in government, the last of which was the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics GP. This gives him a unique understanding of the needs from a user perspective.
	Shane Kump, Client Services/Online Administrator skump@premiercomputing.com
Shane started with Premier in 1996 and has since worked in several different areas within the company. He has an Associates of Science degree from the College of Eastern Utah, earned his Certified Internet Web Professional certification, Certified SEM Professional, and is an Inbound Marketing Certified Professional. He is the Clients Services/Online Administrator for Premier Computing, Inc. responsible for working with our clients to insure they remain updated with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Dynamics CRM and SharePoint products and promotions. He is also the webmaster of our company website and responsible for representing and maintaining our company profile on the internet through the use of SEO, SEM, Social Media, and Blog tools.
	Perry Larson, Consultant plarson@premiercomputing.com
Prior to joining Premier, Perry was the system and network administrator for a large manufacturing firm. Perry started working with computers in 1976 as programmer and consultant. He was a project manager for many implementations covering a wide range of information technology issues. Along with the implementations Perry created numerous custom programs and reports. Perry specializes in software implementation, data migration and custom report solutions. Perry uses Crystal Reports and Microsoft SQL Reporting Services to enhance the capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics GP, Dynamics CRM, SharePoint and other software packages.
	David Mettler, Consultant dmettler@premiercomputing.com
David works with both the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 solution and with business management solutions from Sage Software, MAS200 and MAS500. He has worked as a Webmaster and a Network Administrator before joining Premier Computing Inc. David is certified as a Sage MAS200/MAS500 Consultant as well as a Microsoft Certified Professional for Dynamics CRM 4.0 Applications and Customization & Configuration. He is currently in the process of completing his Computer Science Degree.
	Ed Motola, Consultant emotola@premiercomputing.com
Ed Motola graduated from UCLA in 1976 with a B.A. in Marine Biology. He moved to Utah in 1981 and started working with computers at the inception of the IBM PC. Ed worked with computerized accounting programs for three years as a controller, and then started consulting for a large number of clients using Cyma Accounting Systems. He specialized in technical support, training, auditing, data conversion, and custom reporting. Ed joined Premier in February 1998 and has continued to provide these services for the Microsoft Dynamics GP core modules, primarily General Ledger, Payables Management, Payroll and FRx financial reporter. He also specializes in Human Resources, Fixed Assets, Budgeting, MICR check programs, Multicurrency, and Intercompany. Ed supports upgrades, integrations and report customizations, especially with FRx and Report Writer. Ed is a Dynamics Certified Accounting Applications Specialist (CAAS).
	Vi Nguyen, Consultant vi@premiercomputing.com
Vi graduated from the University of Geneva Switzerland in Business Administration with a major in Accounting. She has been in charge of Premier Computing Technologies Accounting department for many years. This experience gives her a unique understanding of what our clients face daily. She is involved in all the daily operations of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Ledger, and Bank Reconciliation. Vi’s field of expertise is in these core modules. She’s also a Microsoft certified professional for Dynamics GP.
	Julie Potter, Vice President and Customer Sales Manager, Certified Marketing Executive jpotter@premiercomputing.com
Julie received her BS and MBA in Finance from the University of Utah. Her positions as our Customer Sales Manager and Certified Marketing Executive also require additional training and certification from our software vendors. Julie has responsibility for existing customers. She works closely with Microsoft to insure that our customers remain current with Microsoft Dynamics GP products and programs. In addition to working closely with Microsoft, Julie keeps our clients informed of our training schedule and complimentary programs such as a monthly lunch and learn.
	Dale Potter, President/CEO dpotter@premiercomputing.com
Dale earned his accounting, MBA and law degrees from the University of Utah where he received several academic honors including graduating Magna Cum Laude and serving as the Managing Editor of the Utah Law Review. He began his career with Arthur Andersen, a big five accounting firm. Dale taught accounting at the University of Utah and built a law practice before becoming President of Premier Computing Technologies (formerly All Makes Office Systems). During this time, Premier has transitioned from an office equipment company to a leading provider of accounting software as well as related networking and PC technologies.
	Sharon Quilter, Consultant squilter@premiercomputing.com
Sharon has many years experience in supporting Microsoft Dynamics GP as a consultant as well as several years as an end user of Microsoft Dynamics GP. She has worked in accounting in various capacities since 1990 and has earned an Associate of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems. She is experienced in the Financial Series, Distribution Series, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Integration Manager, VBA with Modifier, FRx, SQL Reporting Services, Crystal, Report Writer and Business Intelligence applications tied to SharePoint. Sharon is a Microsoft Certified Professional for Dynamics GP and Dynamics AX Financials.
	Stewart Schow, Certified Peachtree and MAS90 Consultant sschow@premiercomputing.com
Stewart received his BS in accounting from Brigham Young University in 1984. While earning his degree Stewart worked as a corporate controller for a manufacturer of chalkboards and accessories, which became a 12 year career. Stewart has also been the controller of a company which manufactured medical devices and ended this career working in the specialized software field. Then, in 1991 Stewart began selling and implementing MAS90 as a partner in Microcomp. After six years he purchased the business and began his own MAS90 consulting firm while achieving his MBA from the University of Phoenix in 1999. In 2004 Stewart passed the Peachtree certification requirements and began serving Peachtree clients in Utah. In 2005, Stewart merged his firm with Premier Computing Technologies to provide better service for his own clients as well as Premiers clients.
Virtual Team Members Premier has established multiple international, national and local partnerships with highly specialized independent ERP and CRM consultants as well as other Microsoft Dynamics GP authorized partners. We can utilize these partners to expand our own consultative skills and offerings. For example, for manufacturing implementations we engage the expertise of an individual with more than 10 years experience designing and implementing manufacturing. For budgeting and forecasting we engage an independent consultant with extensive and dedicated experience with the solution. For larger custom projects we engage an international firm for coding while we perform the design services for the client. These relationships have existed for more than five years and help us to provide the expertise required for successful ERP implementations. These partnerships together with our full time consultants allow us to have the industry’s best and brightest individuals help with strategic decisions about our implementation projects.