Upic Associates

I have been the office manager for Upic Solutions since September, 2011. Working for Upic and the United Way make me feel like I am making a difference in the world around me. I like to think that in some way, I am helping people who are down in their luck, and need a helping hand. When not at work, I enjoy taking long walks and scrapbooking. I have participated in the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk for Breast Cancer four times, raising over $10,000 in the fight against this terrible disease.

I began working at the Metro United Way (Louisville, KY) in 1986, then joined the Upic Solutions team in 2004 as an Andar Business Specialist. Working for Upic Solutions and the United Way allows me to make a difference in the lives of others, while making a living working with passionate, caring individuals. I have been married for 34 years, have two daughters, and four beautiful grandchildren, with another on the way. (Andar & FMS-15 years)

I have been a Database Specialist at Upic Solutions since 2008, and have worked in the IT business since 1998. At Upic, I do my thing so our customers can do theirs. I’m proud to be a part of a complex team that ultimately helps people in a tangible way. We’re making a difference…together; because small things done with great love will change the world. I am just an ordinary guy with a wife, kids and grandkids, and all that goes with that. (Andar-5 years)

I am a Deskside Support Technician at Upic, starting in 2009. I enjoy knowing that taking care of United Way’s IT needs makes it easier for them to go out and make a difference in their community. I am a huge soccer fan. So instead of sleeping in late on the weekends like most people, I wake up at 6 am to watch the English (Soccer) Premier League!

I bring extensive private sector CRM experience to Upic, having served as CRM Project Lead for a national manufacturing company. I began my IT career in 1997 as a network administrator for a local market research firm and in 2005 accepted a position as Director of Technology at a Cincinnati leasing and logistics company. In these positions I was responsible for developing user documentation and training for internal staff, developing detailed project scope and project planning documents, and redefined many business processes and procedures which were automated within CRM. I hold a BBA from the University of Cincinnati in Information Systems and have multiple Microsoft certifications. In my spare time I enjoy playing golf and soccer, and spending time with my family. I currently reside in Mason, OH with my wife Amanda, and daughters Ashley and Morgan.

I have worked for the United Way and their subsidiaries for over 34 years. I began with the United Way of King County (Seattle, WA), then moved on to the United Way of Greater Cincinnati. Along with Winston Faircloth, I helped to create and develop Upic Solutions. At Upic, I have assisted the United Way in their initial use of Andar for ePledge, and more recently in the migration of some United Ways to a CRM based campaign management system. I have been married for almost 35 years and have two grown children. In my spare time I like to train for and run in marathons. So far I have run in six! (Andar & FMS-21 years)

I have been a Technical Support Specialist at Upic Solutions since June of 2010. A quote that I really like that applies to my work at Upic is, “Sometimes success is just out of reach, and an extra hand is required; don’t be afraid to ask.” When I’m not working, I’d like to think that I am an aspiring guitarist.

I began working at the United Way in 2005. Then in 2011, I became a Business Analyst at Upic Solutions. I am glad that I have the opportunity to extend my time as a part of the United Way family through my work with Upic. I self-published a book in 2008 that is available on Amazon.com. Later this year I will also have a paper published as a case study in the 9th edition of the textbook, Ethical Theory and Business, Chapter 5 – Pfizer, Repeat Offender, written by one of my former professors. (Andar-8 years)

I am a Business Analyst for Upic Solutions, and have been helping United Way customers since 2002. I started working at the United Way of Central Ohio in Columbus, OH. Something that you may not know about me is that I will be walking in the 2012 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. (Andar-11 years)

I am with Upic Solution’s Tech Support team. I help to keep the computers running at the United Way. I began to work here in August, 2011. I tell people that I’m working at Upic to assist the United Way employees who are helping those folks in need who need it the most. I like to fly remote control helicopters outside of work.

I began my affiliation with the United Way when I worked at the Mile High United Way (Denver) in 2001, then moved on to Upic Solutions in 2009 where I am currently the eBusiness Representative. I get to meet great people from all over the country working at Upic. The population of people we work with are caring and making a huge difference in the world. I love being a part of it! Outside of work, I spend a lot of time in my winery and dark room in my home. (Andar-1 year)

I had a 21 year career with Delta Airlines before starting in the field of IT. Then after two years of IT work, I found my way to Upic Solutions in 2010. My Upic colleagues had good fun with me when I started because I could never quite remember when we were off for a holiday. This is the first job in my life at a company that was not open every single day of the year! Outside of work, my family gets most of my time. Occasionally I also sneak in some time to play guitar with a band.

I am the new Senior CRM Application Support team member. I was born and raised in Billings, Montana and have two older brothers and an older sister. After finishing high school I served a two year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Washington D.C. I then attended my first two and half years of college at Ricks College (Brigham Young University – Idaho) in Rexburg, Idaho. While at Ricks, I was actively involved in anything that had to do with music. I attended Portland State University in Portland, Oregon where I earned a Bachelors of Science in Human Resources Management in 2004 and then a Post-Baccalaureate in Business Information Systems in 2009. I married Julia, my college sweet heart, in June of 1998. We now have six beautiful children and enjoy spending time camping, canoeing, hiking, and anything else that has to do with the outdoors. The family moved to the Cincinnati area in 2010 from Newberg, Oregon and have fallen in love with Ohio.