Meet Our Team

At Simplified Technology Solutions, we know that the right people with the right expertise make the difference between a good organization and a great one. That's why we've assembled a team of seasoned professionals dedicated to dramatically improving how you deploy and manage your IT resources.  Meet the STS professionals with the breadth and depth of expertise you need to get the job done right.  Disclaimer: While the pictures are fun, the descriptions are real.

Meet Our Team

Justin Bickler - CEO | Business Consultant | Senior Engineer
	Justin's diverse background begins by melding a wealth of knowledge and passion into helping people's technology work well and efficiently for them.  After 20+ years of experience, Justin is excited to bring that knowledge back to his hometown. Settling the roots in late 2009, we've grown this business as a team by focusing on superb customer service and consistent results. Justin also focuses his strategy time on facilities engineering, server and network infrastructure and updating clients to the latest versions of software. Email: justin@simplifiedtechsolutions.com Office: 507-437-8324
Mary Erickson - Executive Assistance | Office Coordinator
	Mary's our office leader. Her 23 years of experience with products, sku's, processing, and leadership have been put to use corralling a group of techies. Mary keeps our office operations, schedules, shipping and receiving, inventory management.  Mary's an important team member ready to help our customers. Email: mary@simplifiedtechsolutions.com Phone: 507-437-8324
Kevin Swank - Account Manager | Business Accounts
	Kevin brings 30 years of sales experience to help grow and expand the STS customer base.  Each day, Kevin works to technical methods to practical situations.  He's ready to help you! Born and raised in Austin has given him a feel for what the business community has for wants and needs that can be adressed by the STS team. Email: kevin@simplifiedtechsolutions.com Phone: 507-437-8324
Gary Quednow - Print Manager | Ink & Toner Sales
	Dedicated Print Manager & Ink and Toner Sales ready to help simply your technology consumables. While Ink and Toner might seem too simple, Gary will guide you through numerous cost saving measures and supplies on your printing expenses.  Find Gary catching up on last night's news at the Donut Connection as he plots his daily service calls and customer visits. Email: toner@simplifiedtechsolutions.com
Emily Erickson - Web Design & Marketing
	Emily is our Web Designer and Marketing coordinator. She always put a smile on your face. She will inform you on new events/sales going on with our business. Whether it's the monthly newsletters full of tips and tricks or press releases, she aims to mix valuable information in a perfected delivery. If you would like to get our monthly newsletter just e-mail her!  Email: marketing@simplifiedtechsolutions.com
Matt Grav - Advanced Engineer, Consultant
	Matt's background begins with customer service as being number one. He brings 10+ years of management experience combined with computer education to the STS team. Matt will help make sure your technology is working for you not against you! Updating your system and training you with the knowledge to run all your software and hardware is how he can help you. After work you can find him singing in the church choirs but..can he hold a tune? Email: matt@simplifiedtechsolutions.com
Blake Zietz - Helpdesk Engineer, Network Operations Center
	Blake is newest team member. Bringing his 10 years of expierence to the group, he provides a new skill-set of virus removal and computer repair at lightning speed.  This is a real asset for our "Urgent Care" computer requests.  Right now he focuses on residential technology work.  He is our most colorful member of the team...his hair that is. Email: blake@simplifiedtechsolutions.com
Chip - Engineer - Network Operations Center
	Chip is a really smart guy who falls in love with your computer. He will not stop until the problem is solved.  Focused on larger networks, server, Virtual machines and data back-up systems, Chip will keep things running smoothly. Other passions: He loves to sun bathe and grow sweet corn. Give him a call at the office: 507-437-8324
Joe D. - Tele-communications Specialist & Phone Technician
	No Phone job to big or too small.  We can talk you through the issue and get to an immediate result.  We'll even have a little fun along the way. My favorite moment is when my customers pause, and then say "Now I get it" - That just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.  I love my job. Favorites:  Frisbee Disc Golf, Reading Curios George Books, Banana-Strawberry Smoothies Office Hotline: 507-437-8324
Joel Nelson - Advisor, Chauffeur
	Joel is our resident mentor.  He acts as the counselor, sounding board, and tie-breaker.  Below are a few more details to add to this well rounded super-star: Senior Advisor (Age & Wisdom) Commissioner on the Leadership Board Insightful morning idea producer Cheer Leader Audio/Video Specialist Two-Way Radio Rental Manager Talent Booking Agent Joel would also like to plug the "Google Fiber for Austin, MN" idea.