Eric Thomas
President
Eric graduated from Quincy University in 1995 with a degree in accounting. He worked extremely hard at an internet service provider for five years, during which time he started ETC back in 1997. Eric recently completed his Masters in Business Administration and really considers himself to be lucky to be able to love what he does every day. Eric knows his way around Cisco Systems equipment, Linux, and Windows among other hardware and operating systems.
He gets to be the boss and work among a great, but slightly off-kilter team here at ETC ComputerLand. Every day brings new challenges which we are able to provide team-based solutions for networking, computing and website needs for our clients.
Kathryn Thomas
Office Manager
Kathryn has been a member of the ETC ComputerLand staff since its inception and functions as the Office Manager. She enjoys seeing all of the new changes and growth that is possible in the field of computer technology. Kathryn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work and a Master of Arts degree in Mythological Studies/Depth Psychology.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, working on her home, playing with Maggie (her beloved Shih Tzu), and of course, spending time with Eric.
Brad Ray
Support Specialist - Kirksville Office
I was born in Kirksville, Missouri and I've called home Novinger which is just outside Kirksville. I've been active in the information technology field for about 8 years now, although I've only been employed by ETC ComputerLand since January 2008.
Most people in Northeast Missouri know me from ATV racing, I've promoted ATV races from 2001-2008 locally.
I'm also an avid deer hunter, and love spending time with my new son Kelby and wife of Sonya. I went to high school in Novinger, Missouri and graduated in 2001. I attended two years at the Kirksville Area Technical Center, and was a night class instructor for one year.
Brandon Bloodgood
Web Developer/Programmer
Brandon Bloodgood was born, raised, and currently resides in Hannibal, MO. Brandon found his love for programming at an early age when he began pecking away at code in 4th grade on an Apple Macintosh. At the age of 11 he received his first computer and instantly began building applications in Basic. Currently, Brandon enjoys programming in PHP, JavaScript, and exploring the power of Ruby on Rails.
When not being a code monkey, Brandon enjoys carpentry, 3D modeling, and sitting down to watch a good movie with his family.
Chris Mathews
Network Engineer
Chris went to school at DeVry University in Alpharetta, GA, and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Management. In Atlanta, he worked as a Network Engineer with a focus on Nortel's enterprise routing, switching, wireless and security appliances.
Beyond Nortel, Chris also has experience working with Juniper Networks, Extreme Networks, Nokia/Checkpoint firewalls and Sourcefire's IPS. Chris holds Certifications with Nortel and Juniper.
Chris Wilken
Support Specialist - Kirksville Office
Originally from Omaha, NE I moved to Missouri in 2000. I have been married for 4 years and just had my first child Connor on October 2, 2009. I ran a commercial laundry for almost 5 years and now finally am getting into the IT career. I have been building computers since I was 13 and networking since I was 16. I also enjoy many forms of electronics such as home theater, car stereo, and gaming. When I'm not messing with computers and electronics I like camping, mountain biking 4 wheeling, and shooting. I am also learning the joys of being a father and also a uncle.
Cody Hageman
Web Services Manager
Cody attended Quincy High School and graduated from Quincy University in 2004 where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Certificate of Business. He has been with ETC ComputerLand since 2004 and became manager of the Web Design and Programming department in 2006.
An avid sports fan, he enjoys golf, basketball, baseball, and bowling. His favorite sports teams are the Illinois Fighting Illini, St. Louis Rams, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Bulls, and of course, the Chicago White Sox.
In his free time, Cody enjoys watching sports, working on his websites, and spending time with his fiancee Kayla.
Dan Fisher
Systems Consultant
I'm proud to say I have been here since the beginning - The beginning of ComputerLand back in 1990 and now the beginning of ETC ComputerLand. I was reading DOS manuals before the term Geek was even coined, and yes, I have booted from a 5 inch floppy to run VisiCalc from the other 5 inch floppy drive on my IBM XT. Things have changed.
I sit in the sales department now and do my best to keep up with the growing complexity of our clients networks. There is an amazing amount of technology driving the businesses in our roughly 75 mile circular territory and I am fortunate to be involved in much of it. Companies I've worked with have grown from a single office computer to intense data centers that demand 24x7 uptime.
Speaking of 24x7 uptime my incredible wife and I are learning about life through our little girl Kennedi. She's 2 at the time of this writing and has already proven that anything I am part of during business hours is not so complicated comparatively speaking. There are challenges and then there are challengers. I enjoy both but I may have met my match when it comes to the latter.
David Skinner
Small Business Sales Consultant
I am A+ and Network+ certified and have been working on PCs for over 10 years. I was born and raised in Quincy, IL.
If I'm not at work, you will find me hiking, fishing or canoing somewhere. I have two beautiful daughters, Rayanne and Hailey. The girls and I also enjoy cooking and playing video games together.
Donna Leach
Procurement
I have been in the computer business world for 10+ years, which is a major accomplishment as when I started all I knew about computers was that they came in a brown box! I now know a lot more! I have 3 children, 1 granddaughter, and 2 grandsons who are the light of my life.
I enjoy reading and shopping-can a woman ever get too much shopping!!
Elaine Fesler
Sales Manager
I have been in the computer business for 13 years. I have an Associates degree from John Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management degree from Hannibal LaGrange College.
I am married to Rick and we have 3 sons (Talyn, Ryan and Kylor). We enjoy spending time with our grandchildren and love spoiling them. In my spare time I love to shop, watch sports and love spending time with family and friends.
Jessica Unger
Web Designer
Jessica graduated from Lindenwood University with a B.A. in Information Technology in June of 2005. She left her big city life to come to Quincy and be with her husband. Jessica also enjoys playing around in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to see what she can learn and create next. She has recently sparked an interest in getting to know some of the fun programming side of the web.
She loves animals and in her spare time spends time with her 3 dogs and 2 cats and any other unfortunate animals that may need her help. Jessica and her husband Brian had their first little angel in May 2008 and are spoiling her just as much as the dogs and cats.
John Brueggeman
Service Technician
John was born and raised in Quincy IL where he graduated from Quincy Notre Dame. In 2004 he graduated with his BS in Computer Science from Quincy University. John is proud of his two daughters and is a big football fan.
John Richards
Web Developer/Programmer
I was born in Pennsylvania and have also lived in West Virginia, Missouri, Texas and now Illinois. I graduated from Hannibal LaGrange College with a BS in Computer Information Systems. Here at ETC Computerland I get to do what I love, programming and web development.
In my spare time I play computer games, tennis, handball, racquetball, and read books.
Ken Ng
Support Specialist
Ken spent most of his life in small town Indiana, right on Lake Michigan. Being so close to Chicago, he is a mix of big city with a dash of country. He traveled 340 miles away from home to attend Quincy University to study Computer Science and Business Management. Quincy is now his home and he enjoyed his previous internship here at ETCC so much that he is now back to stay.
He considers the best things in life to be time with friends and family, all types of music, import sports cars, Japanese sport bikes, off-road trucks, jet skis, or anything with an engine for that matter, and of course, electronics and computers. He has way too many interests and hobbies for his own good.
Kim Brown
Client Liaison
Kim grew up in Pittsfield, IL and graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in Business Management. After spending several years in St. Louis, she moved back to the area about 8 years ago and currently resides here in Quincy. Kim's expertise and specialized training are in the area of IT Asset Management and she works closely with our Managed Services and Sales departments.
Kim proudly devotes her time outside of the office to her 2 precious little girls, Samantha Grace and Olivia Faith. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports (mostly NFL) and the occasional shopping trip.
Lisa Curran
Inside Sales Support Specialist
Graduate of Quincy University. I've been with ETC ComputerLand since June of 2007. I was a Service Technician and recently promoted to the Sales Department as an Inside Sales Support Specialist.
Married with 3 boys so I have no hobbies.
Margie Schlueter
Administrative Assistant
Margie knows everything and anything about great, old Quincy, Illinois because she has spent her greatest days here. She is also Quincy educated, having attended Gem City College, and enjoying the variety of classes that JWCC has to offer. Steve is the wonderful man that has swept her off her feet for over 21 years and they have two sons named Austin and Alex. She takes every opportunity to spend time with her husband, sons, and their families.
Gourmet dinner parties? She's there, hosting! There is very little doubt that she loves to cook the most delicious and satisfying gourmet meals that anyone has ever had. The only thing that could make her life any better is if her husband, Steve, buys her a puppy.
Mark Davis
Technical Sales Consultant
Mark is a Quincy native born and raised. He attended Quincy High School and is a current musician with the Quincy Concert Band and plays occasionally with the Heidelberg German Band.
Mark's wife Pam is the Store Manager of Old Navy at Prairie Crossing, and has been tolerating Mark for almost 25 years now... Mark's family includes a daughter Shannon and son Michael.
Mark loves to spend time with his family and likes almost anything outdoors, including hunting, fishing, boating, and cooking. Mark has over 30 years of customer service experience, and is a familiar face to area businesses within a 75 mile radius.
Matt Gower
Director of Network Services
Matt Gower has worked at ETC ComputerLand since July 2004. Prior to ETC Computerland, Matt lived in Kansas City and worked as a Network Design Engineer for a large financial institution. While in Kansas City, he received a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Management from DeVry University. Matt has experience working with a broad range of network technologies. His primary focus has been Cisco routing, switching, wireless, security, and Unified Communications. Matt is a Cisco Certified Network Professional and a Cisco Certified Voice Professional.
As Director of Network Services, it includes duties related to managing the Advanced Technologies department as well as managing the other managers and supervisors in Service, Support, Presidium, the Kirksville branch office, and Cabling.
In his spare time, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife Jamie and two sons, Cayden and Kai, as well as playing and watching just about every sport.
Michelle Horman
Support Administrator
Michelle graduated from the University of Utah with Bachelor degrees in Communication and Public Relations as well as a minor in Criminology. When she returned to Quincy she put those degrees to good use and went to work in the computer world. Michelle spends most of her days taking phone calls from clients and scheduling the network specialists and all the while she is profiling everyone around her using the skills learned in her Criminology classes. (Just kidding.) Michelle has been married to Mark Horman for over 13 years and has two daughters, Grace and Charlotte.
In her spare time, she enjoys attending her daughters many sporting events, working on their 100+ year old home, going to auctions and watching period flicks.
Randy Dodds
Service Administrator
I graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 1985. I began working at ComputerLand in 1996 where I am Service Administrator. I married my wife Kelly in 1998.
I enjoy golf, cards, bowling and casinos. I am an avid St Louis Cardinals fan and am on a quest to visit as many major league parks as possible.
Rich Curtis
Managed Services Specialist
I have worked for ComputerLand for 10 years. I live in Hannibal. I am not married and have no kids. I have 2 cats.
I enjoy fishing, sports, and online gaming. I used to play paint ball but I am to fat for that now .....probably because of the online gaming.
Richard Sullivan
Custodian
Richard was born and raised in Quincy Illinois. His careers have included, delivering papers, factory work, sales management and truck driver. He is an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Quincy Gems fan. You can also bet that Richard will be at all the local high school sporting events. He loves being outdoors. If he isn't riding his bike for exercise, he's working on his lawn or gardening.
Richard has one child and together with his wife, they share ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. You can count on Richard always coming in with a smile. It is clear that he enjoys each and every day.
Ryan Hinkamper
Support Specialist
Ryan was born and raised in Quincy where he attended Quincy Notre Dame and graduated in 1998. He later attended ITT Technical Institute in St Louis, Missouri where he received an AAS in Computers and Electronics Engineering.
He has experience with all Microsoft operating systems and environments. As well as proficiencies within large and small networks. Ryan holds the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional: Enterprise Administrator (MCITP: EA) certification.
Ryan enjoys hunting deer, turkey, ducks, geese, rabbits, quail, pheasants, squirrels, coyotes, crows, doves, raccoons, and anything else legal. He also enjoys golf, softball, computer games, watching the Chicago Cubs, and making fun of Cardinal fans.
Sharon Earnest
Administrative Assistant
Sharon has been the receptionist at ETC since August 2006. She enjoys greeting customers and helping with their computer needs. She also enjoys the challenges that come with working in the ever changing computer field. She has taken office technology courses at JWCC to keep current with office procedures.
Sharon is a life long Quincy resident. In her spare time she enjoys scrapbooking, cooking, reading, and walking.
Tracie Dalton
Finance Manager
Tracie graduated with her BS in Accounting and Business Administration from Culver-Stockton College. She received her MBA from William Woods University in 2003. After seven years as the Chief Financial Officer for an area hospital, Tracie joined the staff in March 2007.
Tracie enjoys spending time with her chidren, Hailie and Evan.
Brian Caldwell
Network Services Manager
Brian has over 20 years of experience in the field of Information Technology. Brian has been involved in various Internet and IT centric business ventures over the years. He has a diverse skill set that encompasses all aspects of Network Engineering, Programming, Systems Administration, Systems Analysis, Business Intelligence (BI), and Manufacturing (from an IT perspective).
Education
- Bachelors of Science degree: Information Technology (BSIT)
- Master of Science degree: Master of Information Systems (MIS)
Brian enjoys low-brow comedy and the politically incorrect.
Jason Carpenter
Senior Network Engineer
Jason graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelors of Science degree. While at Illinois State he majored in Telecommunications Management and minored in Industrial Technology.
He has experience with Cisco wireless and wired infrastructure, Microsoft Active Directory, Linux, and VMware Virtual Infrastructure.
Jason holds the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) for Windows 2003, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA), and VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certifications.
