The 2W Story
We’re the team that teaches our clients how to better run their company, helps them see a new and better way of doing business with judicious application of proven technology and expert services.
No Project Too Big. No Client Too Small.
Our Mission
To provide our clients with NO NOISE technology. Your stuff just works.
Our Promise
We can do that. If not, we know someone who can. Let us introduce you.
No Excuses
Technology should not make your head hurt. Technology should not make you broke.
Our Team
- Steven is an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America.
- At one time, Steve was a Scout Master in Swayzee, Indiana.
Steven Abney
Steve’s role at 2W Tech is to provide configuration, installation, upgrade and troubleshooting of installations on the network level, as well as for Epicor. He enjoys seeing the ever-changing landscape of technology and making sure the workplace is more productive and secure. When Steve is not working, he loves to investigate Ancestry Family Tree. He has researched 15,000 relatives so far. He also enjoys traveling back to the Foothills of Kentucky as often as he can for trail riding and spending time with family. He also enjoys spoiling his grandchildren. Steve has always wanted to be lil Abner from the newspaper comic strip. He grew up with that nick name and has taken a liking to his attitude on life and in doing good things for people.
- Alishia has a 35-year old collection of all the concerts she’s been to.
- Alishia hates wearing socks.
Alishia Austin
Alishia is responsible for client support, as well as project coordination. Her favorite part of the job is working with the team to identify a new opportunity, trade ideas and actions for possible solutions and watching the result of a well thought out plan. When she is not solving problems at 2W Tech, she loves to help engaged couples create their own wedding vows and unique ceremonies. Outside of Alishia, you can refer to her as a crazy cat lady or an unapologetic metal head. She loves spending time with her family, listening to good music, enjoying great food and overall just making memories.
- Sue is allergic to every type of nut.
- Sue has had 14 broken fingers.
Sue Bresee
Sue is responsible for everything marketing at 2W Tech. She loves her job because of all the diversity that comes from the ever changing world of marketing and reacting to what’s hot at the moment. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Penn State. She is still an avid Penn State football fan today. She resides in Erie, PA, which happens to be one of the snowiest places on earth. Sue spends her free time playing volleyball, reading, working out, and drinking wine. She also spends a ridiculous amount of time cheering on her children at their athletic events. Sue loves her family and friends and loves to entertain any chance she can. Which is why she is OCD on cleaning, you never know when someone will drop by! Sue is a really awesome cook, but if you ask her to bake you anything, it will end in a major disaster.
- Kathy loves the Cleveland Indians.
- Kathy grew up in the hippie days, she's a blue jean baby queen!
Kathy Canfield
Kathy handles the purchasing of hardware, software and licenses for clients, as well as everything else that gets thrown her way! She loves her job because she gets to spend someone else’s money! Kathy spends her free time with her grandchildren or cheering on the Cleveland Indians. Go Tribe! She believes there is a super hero in all of us, you just have to have the courage to put on the cape! So be yourself and put on that cape!
- Mark was a delegate to a national political convention and ran a county political party. He was the youngest chairman.
- Mark now hates politics.
Mark Canfield
Mark’s job as a Senior Systems Architect is to design solutions for clients, support clients needs and find new sales opportunities when presented. In short, he tries real hard not to screw up a clients network or server! Mark attended several schools including Waynesburg University, Lakeland College, Lake Erie College, and the School of Hard Knocks. Mark has 2 very spoiled rotten doxie’s named Pnut and Teddy. He used to spend his free time on home repair but now he’s moved into a condo, so who knows what trouble he is going to get into!
- Doug is the oldest of 5 siblings.
- Doug held a high school record in track & field for over 15 years.
Doug Chandler
Doug spends his days at 2W Tech consulting with Epicor clients on implementations, reported issues/troubleshooting, creating custom reports and other customization requests. He enjoys being able to assist a customer in accomplishing improvements in their work processes. He earned a BS in Computer Science from Indiana Tech, as well as an MBA from Indiana University. Doug’s hobbies include programming, reading, furthering his education, as well as home/auto maintenance. He would not want to be a superhero, he already has enough people that depend on him for answers.
- Jenny's favorite cake is German chocolate.
- Jenny hates roller coasters.
Jenny Chandler
Jennys’ job as a Software Developer allows her to work with Epicor customizations, reports, dashboards, BPMs, etc. Working mainly with customizations is perfect for her since she enjoys being able to find creative solutions to solve problems. Jenny graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Computer and Information Science. In her free time, she enjoys playing (primarily old) video games, reading, cooking, and other things that don’t make for a very exciting list. She just enjoys being home.
- Greg is 4 days older than Israel.
- Greg was offered a music scholarship to college.
- Greg is only 106,523rd in line for Packers season tickets.
Greg Clauser
Greg is mainly responsible for helping 2W Tech’s clients with Epicor installations and/or re-implementation, as well as managing help desk tickets. His favorite part of the job is seeing when the light bulb goes off in a user, as they begin to understand how what we’re doing, is really going to help them do their job and get control of their business. Greg has a BS in Business Management from Northern Illinois University and over 40 years of experience in the Manufacturing industry. His hobbies include playing golf, volleyball and racquetball. He also enjoys watching his grandchildren play hockey, basketball, volleyball, softball and baseball.
- Steve once worked as Julia Child's personal photographer when she visited Milwaukee.
Steve Culver
Steve’s role as the SE Wisconsin Market Manager is to manage the client base in Wisconsin and ensure that all their needs are met. He enjoys seeing clients succeed with technology without even really trying. Steve enjoys spending time with his wife and children, as well as his few grandchildren. His hobbies include sailing and cross-country skiing. Steve enjoys mornings because of his love for his Rancilio commercial expresso machine.
- Lissette is the tallest girl in her family.
- Lissette enjoys salsa and line dancing.
Lissette Flores
Lissette is responsible for managing all projects, determining resources, developing estimates on work effort, and solving customer issues. She usually has her hands in most projects because she loves client interaction and the fact that each project varies in nature from the next. Lissette has earned a B.A. in Business and Management from Alverno College, as well as an MBA from Carroll University. She loves to spend all her spare time with her nieces, nephews and godchildren. Lissette is usually known to be the life of the party, well at least when she finally gets there. She can relate to the Flash, because she is always running late!
- Ron is left-handed.
- Ron was born and raised in NYC.
Ronald Fontaine
Ron is responsible for performing superhuman feats of computing and assuring that clients needs are met in a timely manner. He enjoys working at 2W Tech because it allows him to learn and interact with new technologies. Ron studied at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He has many hobbies including motorcycles, reading books, playing video games, watching movies, flying stunt kites and playing with new technology. Ron is always happy, therefore is always smiling!
- Autumn's dog Ginger went to work with her everyday for 16 years.
- Autumn is the director of a local pageant.
- Autumn is a licensed nurse.
Autumn Frazier
As one of the longest tenured employees at 2W Tech, Autumn is responsible for day to day accounting activities and maintaining the financial records. She is, as we like to call her, the Official Bean Counter. She loves having the ability to work independently, and at other times work with employees that care so much about the company. Autumn earned an Associates Degree from Duquesne University and a Certification of Finance from Strayer University. She owns a boatload of pets including a 19 year old potbelly pig, 2 dogs, a tortoise, sun conure and a lot of feral cats. In her spare time, she enjoys rehabbing old homes and furniture, baking and working with a trap n release program for feral cats.
- Tom has made over 40,000 edits to the English Wikipedia since 2006.
- Tom lives on Lake Michigan in Indiana.
Tom Geairn
Tom’s job function as the Chief Trailblazer is finding new market initiatives for the business. He loves working with clients to improve their productivity or effectiveness. If there is an opportunity to build something new for someone, Tom is the first to volunteer. He loves creating and building new things. If it’s not on a computer, he’s doing home-improvement, construction or something similar. Tom loves spending his time volunteering or being at the beach.
- It's an inherited family trait that Jared can spark up a conversation with anyone, even strangers.
- Jared is probably the pickiest eater on the entire planet.
Jared Hamilton
Jared loves using technology to help clients succeed and also enjoys having the opportunity to meet new people. His responsibilities include managing and maintaining infrastructure systems. This includes networking, email, security, upgrading and configuring server and backup solutions, as well as cloud-based solutions. Jared enjoys spending his free time writing and recording music. He plays guitar, drums and bass. He also enjoys kayaking and being outdoors. One thing he does not enjoy is early mornings. Every day is a new adventure and Jared loves to wake up each morning to find out what it will be.
- Michael plays hockey.
- Michael loves photography.
- Michael loves music.
Michael Hirt
For the last couple years, Mike has been focusing mostly on Infrastructure maintenance and IT projects for our clients. Give him new technology to play with, whether it’s a new piece of hardware or a software tool that helps solve an issue, and he forgets it is work he’s doing! Mike graduated from UW Milwaukee with a Bachelors Degree in Information Sciences and a minor in Computer Sciences. He loves playing hockey and video games, listening to music, and has a passion for cars. You can usually find him in front of the computer coding something. Mike dreams of the day he could become like Doctor Strange to manipulate time and energy!
- Mark is a Nebraska football fan.
- Mark prefers the front and center slot in his yoga class
Mark Jamieson
“The higher you are on the org chart, the more accountable you are to those whose boxes that fall under you. The difference between the very top officer and most Jr Tech is simply a job description. Never forget we all work for each other.” Mark has been the CEO/President since 2012 and is focused on providing value for our clients, team members and investors. He is constantly on the lookout for the next thing. Mark graduated from the University of Arizona. He is married with 2 children. When he isn’t at the office or with a client, he’s probably officiating a Lacrosse game somewhere.
- Randy is a voracious consumer of current events and history.
- Randy is a huge hockey fan.
Randy Kohn
As Client Success Manager, Randy is responsible for helping 2W Tech’s clients maximize their investments. When Randy is not at 2W Tech, you can often find him officiating or coaching Hockey. He is also an avid reader and wine drinker. His other passion is listening to heavy metal music. Randy wishes he was Superman and could fight the never ending battle for truth, justice and the American way.
- Steve has attended a game at every Major League Baseball Stadium.
- Deep down, Steve is a bit of a geek.
Steve Lindquist
As a Business Intelligence Consultant, Steve (pictured left) is responsible for Epicor SSRS Report creation and modification, as well as data migration for Epicor uploads. He enjoys the variety of assignments his job allows him to have. Clients have a multitude of requirements needed to get information from Epicor to make their operations run more efficient and profitable, Steve is responsible for making this happen. Steve earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and an Associates Degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology. He is an avid traveler in his spare time, as he has been to 5 of the 7 continents. He enjoys fixing things around the house and brewing his own beer. Steve wishes he was the Invisible man so he could spend his time pranking people and getting away with it.
- Joe once played a high school football game on Lambeau Field.
- Joe is half Irish.
Joe Lopina
Joe joined 2W Tech as an IT Consultant and is responsible for investigating computer errors, reviewing customer requests and planning for future expansion. Joe works everyday to promptly remedy any client problem he is faced with, as he understands that is the key to customer satisfaction. When Joe isn’t working, he loves to spend his free time messing with Security cameras, playing golf, and just spending time with his wife.
- Brent puts his shoes on first thing in the morning, before even taking a step.
- Brent wants to be Batman so he can drive the Batcar.
Brent Mathews
Brent’s duties at 2W Tech include completing service and project tickets, helping customers with troubleshooting, problem solving and handling custom requests. His job does not include a dull moment ever. Brent likes the moment when all the pieces of a project come together and the technology works like a well-oiled machine. Brent earned both an Associate of Science and a Bachelor of Science degree. He has 1 wonderful daughter. Brent’s hobbies include being a mechanic, home refinishing, tinkering with anything with wheels, cooking, playing softball and exploring the great outdoors. His favorite part of waking up is observing the weather and all its magnificence, knowing it is being shared by family and friends closest to the heart.
- Chris's nickname is Chris Squared, as his wife's name is Chris also.
- While attending the Masters, Jack Nicklaus spilled his water on Chris.
Chris Maynard
As a Senior Consultant, Chris has primary responsibility for conducting all aspects of a complete ERP application implementation, including business process mapping, business process re-engineering, project management, software installation, systems integration, data conversion, system design and modifications, end-user training and post-implementation support. He has implemented the full application suite for Epicor’s ERP software. Chris’s hospital birth certificate has a picture of the Hindenburg, as he was born in Lake Hurst, NJ where it exploded. His hobbies include spending time with his family, golfing and fishing.
- Sam owns three chain saws, although he can only operate one at a time.
- Sam has very few secrets.
Sam Plumer
As a Senior Consultant, Sam is responsible for providing Epicor ERP business and technical consulting. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Geology from Clarion University. Sam has a ton of hobbies including spending time with his family and pets, fitness, sports, outdoors, woodworking, automotive/mechanical, construction, farming, cooking, shooting sports, hunting and motorcycles. In addition to a variety of hobbies, he also has very diverse musical tastes. Sam is envious of the Hulk because he gets to work out his anger in a physical way.
- James would eat Mexican food every day if left unchecked.
James Prather
James job is to engage with prospective customers and discuss the products and services 2W Tech can offer. He loves helping prospects recognize the benefits that technology can bring to their business. James earned a B.S. in Accounting Information Systems from the University of Southern California. He spends his free time with his family, doing DIY home projects and restoring Aircooled VWs (60’s era). He also really loves Japanese woodworking techniques.
- Erik speaks both Japanese and French.
- Erik studied radio/film/drama/tv in school.
Erik Rasmussen
As one of the newest member of our team, Erik focuses on specialized Epicor projects. He loves helping customers leverage technology to achieve their goals, while demystifying for them the technological tools they use. Erik can be found riding his bicycle in all weather conditions and all over the city. He is currently learning to restore classic cars, which is just one more DIY project he is undertaking. Erik likes to spend his free time with his family, serving his church and doing as much as he can to help others.
- It is rare that Josh lives at a location for more than 1 year.
- Josh has traveled as much by train as he has by plane.
Joshua Schulz
As an IT Consultant at 2W Tech, Josh’s responsibilities include troubleshooting computer errors, designing networks, configuring and setting up deployments of software and operating systems. Josh loves when he can create a system that is transparent to the end user and it just works through anything that gets thrown at it. Josh has an Associate’s Degree in Network Security and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, with an emphasis on Cyber Operations. His hobbies when not studying include reading, tinkering in his home lab, cooking and hiking. Josh spends his holidays fixing things for family members.
- Ken's goal is to visit every continent at least once.
- Ken's favorite food is Italian.
Ken Smith
Ken is the VP of Operations, which means he is responsible for implementing policies and procedures and ensuring everything runs smooth. He is also the guy that gets to do what no one else wants to do! Ken enjoys problem solving, so this job gives him the opportunity to do just that. Ken has several children, 1 grandchild, along with 3 dogs. His hobbies include many outdoor things such as hunting, fishing, camping, motorcycling and landscaping. He is also an avid lover of wine, good food and music. Ken is known to be a really great cook in most environments.
- Cecil loves to meditate.
- Cecil is super, super quiet.
Cecil Thomas
Cecil’s responsibilities on our team include helping our IT Clients with their Infrastructure needs. He enjoys helping customers with their hardware, software, network issues and knowing that their problems have been resolved and they are satisfied with the task completed. Cecil has both a Bachelor’s Degree in IT and an Associate’s Degree in Computing and Management. He has a passion for fast cars. If Cecil could be a superhero, it would be Superman because he knows how to handle every difficult situation.
- David has played and coached soccer for 40 years.
- David still owns the log cabin his great-great grandfather built.
David Thomas
As Director of Epicor Services, David is in charge of managing resources and developing effective processes for implementing and supporting Epicor ERP for 2W Tech’s clients. He likes assisting end users of ERP software achieve significant improvements for their business. David earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Haverford College, as well as a Master’s Degree from Indiana University. His hobbies include cycling, skiing, and playing the banjo.
- David's high score in bowling is 299.
- David loves to golf.
David Wabiszewski
David has been fixing problems for 2W Tech for a few years now. He is responsible for the day to day management of our IT Infrastructure Group. David and his family are surrounded by many pets including 2 labs, 2 guinea pigs and 2 horses. He enjoys cooking (he used to be a Chef), bowling and mowing the lawn. Ok, he doesn’t enjoy mowing the lawn, but he spends a lot of his free time doing it. He does however, enjoy golfing, particularly when the sun is out and the temperature rises above 60 degrees. His favorite part of waking up every day is seeing his family and animals, it is what makes his life worth living. Well that and working at 2W Tech!
- Diana is really shy.
- Diana works with charity horse shows.
Diana Whitinger
Diana is not only a Senior Consultant at 2W Tech, but she also a Founder of the company. Her many job duties include working with new clients on implementing Epicor 10, working with existing clients on upgrading from legacy version of Epicor software to Epicor 10, troubleshooting problems and issues with all versions of the Epicor software, as well as mentoring new employees. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, as well as an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science. Diana is wild about animals. She has a german shepard, barn cat, 9 American Saddlebred horses and a pony. Her hobbies include raising and showing American Saddlebred Horses, going to the theater, traveling, in addition to spending time with her family.
- Zack’s left foot is two sizes smaller than his right.
- Zack would be the first one to go in a zombie apocalypse.
Zack Williams
Zack works on a wide variety of Epicor projects including implementations, process design, reporting and customizations. He loves having the constant opportunity to work with clients and learn about their business. Being able to help companies grow and build solutions through technology is extremely rewarding to him. Zack has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Lewis University. He has a couple cats, however the dog is still pending further discussion. When he is not mastering baby talk with his twins, he likes to unwind cooking and listening to a good record. Zack is a big fan of Disney, he believes it truly is the happiest place on Earth. He would really like to be Iron Man because he is smart, social, has lots of toys and never has to worry about a secret identity.
For the better part of 30 years…
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