Bringing people and technology together for over 20 years.
Executive Team
![Brian Burke](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/651b0c6c97a1e5d967d43c0b_brian-burke.jpg)
Brian Burke
has been very active in the local business community, including the SBA, SPD, Medinah, Alexian Brothers, Children's Advocacy Center, Rotary Club and more!
![Jim Burke](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/646ce67f8372bd57df03c130_Jim_Burke.jpg)
Jim Burke
wears many hats while running the day to day operations at Links, but also serves on the SBA Board and Schaumburg Business Development Commission.
![Bob VanValkenburg](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/611ffef65ca3b544ba847a77_Bob%2520VanValkenburg%2520crop.jpeg)
Bob VanValkenburg
benefitted from Xerox's strong sales training program and he puts decades of experience to use overseeing our commercial software and web products division.
Technology Staffing & Support
Open positions![Tom Kretz](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/61e88db4de952435e622bd2e_tKretz.png)
Tom Kretz
is a US Army veteran and tech industry executive of 25 years who manages our F100 clients and heads recruitment and staffing operations nationwide.
![Patricia Errera](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/646ce5cdf962ac08ebd527d0_Patty%20Errera.jpg)
Patricia Errera
has 35+ years of experience (City of Chicago, etc.) handling accounting duties such as payroll and HR responsibilities like insurance and new hire support.
![Amber Boytis](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/611ffef5c468d2f62f01300b_Amber.jpeg)
Amber Boytis
earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from San Diego State University and enjoys the NFL and going to the beach with her children.
![Carol Fiandalo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/611ffefa3e518a1c18101b94_IMG_3169%2520SQUARE.jpeg)
Carol Fiandalo
joined Links after 10 years at the Schaumburg Business Association and brings her number-crunching passion to help companies save money.
![Michelle Gauthier](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/63f526e1dcdaaa4f67206776_20230221_113837.jpg)
Michelle Gauthier
has 7+ years of experience in Account Management and B2B sales.
![Tim Hart](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/6532c61726136cc5c9795b06_Tim%20Hart%20SQUARE.jpg)
Tim Hart
has 30+ years of experience with industry leaders such as Sprint, NCR, Unisys, Lucent, Bank of American, and Cisco in North and South America and SE Asia.
![Sarah McClarey](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/611fff133e518a26c5101bba_sarah.jpeg)
Sarah McClarey
has a technical certification in LAN Management from Harper College with experience as a network technician and managing Crystal Reports and ERP conversions.
![Lydia Patino](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/65cb9d389a6414ed146563ea_image001.jpg)
Lydia Patino
![Angie Ruffolo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/646ce76e005f9e73e252a75b__MG_8535.jpg)
Angie Ruffolo
Managed IT Services & Support
![Patrick McManamon](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/611fff0fbe21b5ae5d42e65b__MG_5902%2520PAT.jpeg)
Patrick McManamon
is an avid White Sox fan who still answers helpdesk calls after 20+ years—taking pride in his team's ability to "bring people and technology together."
![Chris Adams](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/646ce47d068290df844a1629_Chris%20Adams%20UNCROPPED.jpg)
Chris Adams
![Mario Barbieri](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/646ce61cde3264975490afac_mario.jpg)
Mario Barbieri
takes pride in helping customers and troubleshooting new technology for 15+ years but also loves spending time with family, music and classic cars.
![Ardit Breznica](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/64d65619e89a9b07d49879bd_Ardit%20Breznica%20UNCROPPED.jpg)
Ardit Breznica
Dedicated cybersecurity enthusiast, committed to fortifying digital landscapes and helping end users navigate the digital realm securely.
![Brendon Brown](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/646ce80d32a3860d875cf001_Brendon%20Brown%20FULL.jpg)
Brendon Brown
![Brian A. Burke](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/646ce72000bcc7b893f81b49_202210%20Brian%20A%20Burke%20UNCROPPED.jpg)
Brian A. Burke
Is a recent graduate of William Rainey Harper College with an Associates in Arts. He is passionate about golf and spending time with friends and family.
![Justin Caticchio](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/646ce49765f26400011c2e2b_Justin%20Caticchio%20UNCROPPED.jpg)
Justin Caticchio
a Lake Park Highschool graduate who grew up playing video games and building his own computers.
![Ben Conklin](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/646ce4f1c9ce78380b4cfd62_Ben%20Conklin%20UNCROPPED.jpg)
Ben Conklin
earned his Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity from Illinois State University. He is passionate about playing video games and exploring the outdoors.
![Andy Haggard](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/611ffef6780d8e7a332743a5_ANDY%25201.jpeg)
Andy Haggard
served with distinction in the US Navy for four years, is CompTIA Network+ certified, and brings experience as a help desk technician who likes board games.
![Russell Hoeft](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/646ce441e8a663f0d930f379_IMG_0611%20Russell%20Hoeft%20UNCROPPED.jpg)
Russell Hoeft
![Nick Janasek](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/646ce5edd763242aa45d34ce_Nick%20UNCROPPED.jpg)
Nick Janasek
started down the IT path by building high-end gaming PCs, then graduating from DeVry, before serving as a Systems Administrator in the automotive industry.
![Nathan Kanabrocki](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/646ce5ff5bcaa66c44ec828b_Nathan%20Kanabrocki%20UNCROPPED.jpg)
Nathan Kanabrocki
graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security who likes the Cubs and Bears, as well as playing golf and video games.
![Henry Kozera](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/611fff00d8b5cf2d128645ab_henry.jpeg)
Henry Kozera
is a CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ certified technician with 25+ years of experience performing installations who enjoys woodworking and motorcycling.
![Joe Lugay](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/646ce65671ab1d28fcc6d983_joey2.jpg)
Joe Lugay
is a photographer and pianist with 15+ years of IT experience as a positive and adaptive support technician, help desk analyst and technical specialist.
![Joane McLeod](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/611fff051b10bf54f5402cb6__MG_8025%2520JOANE.jpeg)
Joane McLeod
volunteers with several village and political committees and brings decades of recognition auditing security and consulting on compliance reporting.
![Hugh Murray](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/611fff0191fe8f4abd7e68a1__MG_5854%2520HUGH.jpeg)
Hugh Murray
has an Associate's Degree in Network Engineering and Electro/Mechanical Engineering, several training certificates, and is an Apple Certified Technician.
![Tone Przyszlak](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/611fff1710a3793bcd1e25f4__MG_0374%2520TONE.jpeg)
Tone Przyszlak
has many areas of IT expertise, is VMware VTSP certified, and was featured in Fortune Magazine's "Finding, Training and Keeping the Best Service Workers."
![Max Ryzh](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/646ce4b67e5aace6b17fef3e_Max%20Ryzh%205x7.jpg)
Max Ryzh
![Joel Sanroman](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/63ed41893331ede7c2f8aee3_Joel%20Sanroman.jpg)
Joel Sanroman
![Andrew Sheridan](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/611ffef54bafd07e83336ddc_andrew.jpeg)
Andrew Sheridan
was a department scholar for Network Technologies at Western Illinois University, has a strong Linux background, and likes to work out and play racquetball.
![Brian So](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/66213f1151b7b83a6f6b6929_Brian%20So%20UNCROPPED.jpg)
Brian So
Software Development
![Gary Kravis](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/611fff0026dbd201e5ec99cf__MG_5640%2520GARY.jpeg)
Gary Kravis
is a "safe computing" poker player with decades of experience developing software for energy companies—including our tariff document management products.
![Ethan Bonin](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/6127e81274af66531b72fe49_ethan-bonin.jpg)
Ethan Bonin
has worked on projects with a high focus on HIPAA and security compliance, skillfully and clearly communicating between engineers and clients.
![Steve Goldberg](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/646ce559c9240a54fa05293a_Steve%20Goldberg.jpg)
Steve Goldberg
is a baseball fanatic who helps companies use our TariffShark products by any means necessary—user guides, instructional videos, remote training, etc.
![Lucas Konopka](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/63ed437e0cf08115cdb3b535_6318285a-da38-8c91-10cd-636238bd075d.png)
Lucas Konopka
![Joe Lutz](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/611fff062235455000cfdac6__MG_5943%2520JOE%2520LUTZ.jpeg)
Joe Lutz
is a full-stack JavaScript ninja focused on building secure scalable enterprise web applications hosted in the cloud ... also pretty decent at poker
![Dan Scimo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/611ffefce9b965c2dfa6edd9_Dan%2520Scimo.jpeg)
Dan Scimo
is our resident hockey expert (Go Blackhawks!) who has unique ways of testing for bugs in our software and is learning C# and SQL programming.
![Ed Spence](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/65de04829e12d7e5880bcb3d_Ed%20Spence%20UNCROPPED.jpg)
Ed Spence
brings 25 years of experience across multiple disciplines focusing on people, processes and technology!
![Josh Tully](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/66392838212567566e7d7617_Josh%20Tully%20UNCROPPED.jpg)
Josh Tully
loves all things tech-related and has a passion for using code to solve real-world problems.
Web Design & Marketing
![Brent Levy](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/65de1edf09230c0f6cb7849c_Screenshot%202024-02-27%20at%2011.41.40%20AM.png)
Brent Levy
Talented Web Designer comfortable completing projects ranging from simple website redesign to enterprise-class, web-based interfaces.
![Tim Nyquist](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/633dd1eb7df4c8271f351a3e_tim.jpg)
Tim Nyquist
is a Detroit sports fan who has designed hundreds of websites and print collateral for Valparaiso University and Links Technology the past two decades.
![Brittany Street](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/646ce702a5e6d522834ddf7f__MG_8550.jpg)
Brittany Street
majored in social media and marketing at Bradley and brings her SBA networking and people skills to Links to elevate the web presence of our clients.
![Cameron VanValkenburg](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fb57f85e3143814f39f621b/64122ea60b75cd19ba8e956c_Cameron%20VanValkenburg%20SQUARE.jpg)
Cameron VanValkenburg
is a graduate of the University of Dayton with a degree in Communications focused on Journalism.