MCA Connect Leadership Team

Dave has more than 15 years’ experience in Business Analytics consulting, with an excellent track record for delivering world class solutions. He is responsible for helping our clients gain better insight into their data in order to make more informed decisions faster. Dave ensures the successful implementation of every analytics project MCA delivers.

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With almost a decade of experience in various architect and developer roles, Leah oversees Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations implementations at medium to large manufacturing companies.  A technology background allows her to understand the challenges that can hinder a successful project from multiple viewpoints. Her passion for achieving the highest customer satisfaction enables her and her team to create innovative solutions that allow clients to gain a competitive advantage.

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As leader of the marketing, inside sales, and strategic alliance teams, Lori oversees MCA Connect’s expansion initiatives and helps shape the company’s go-to-market strategies. She brings over 20 years of leadership and experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, most recently serving as Associate Vice President, Global Head of Microsoft Alliance at a global technology firm. She was also the CEO and Founder of Northwest Cadence, a business consultancy focused on Microsoft Cloud and Data & AI technologies.

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Doug leads companies (including ours) through the strategic planning process. With more than 25 years of manufacturing ERP and consulting experience, he finds innovative ways for companies to use ERP systems to drive operational excellence. He is an APICS member and holds CPIM and CIRM designations.

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Over the past twenty years Dag has brought value implementing Microsoft products, ERPS, and analytics in manufacturing and oil and gas.  As evidenced by his prior roles (director, architect, business analyst, developer), Dag is one of the rare individuals who has industry knowledge, soft skills, and technical expertise which enables him to design and implement high-value solutions.  He enjoys applying technology to enable organizations to reach their objectives.

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With a background in finance and accounting, Santo excels in analyzing complex situations and developing effective solutions for clients. In his more than eleven years at MCA Connect, Santo has worked in a variety of roles, including Senior Consultant and Senior Solution Architect. He now helps lead the company’s learning and development program.

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As Sales Director, Jansen helps manufacturers solve business challenges with solutions built on the Microsoft Power Platform. His expertise includes guiding clients through the process of analyzing data, automating processes, and simplifying operations. Jansen has worked in a variety of sales and business development roles at technology companies across the country.

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Tish, as a Director in the Project Management Office, assists with defining and enforcing a strong methodology across projects of varying sizes and deliverables. With 30 years of combined experience as a Project Manager and Financial Controller. Her experience includes complex ERP implementations with a successful track record for on-time and on-budget performance while identifying, managing and meeting stake holder’s expectations. She has successfully led ERP implementation projects integrating finance, accounting, supply chain, manufacturing, project cost and technology processes. Additionally, Tish has guided companies thru mergers and acquisitions, development of shared services groups and the implementation of fully integrated ERP systems.

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David leads corporate strategy, and oversees the finance, marketing and IT functions. With more than 25 years of financial and operational experience, the highlights of his career include being instrumental in over 50 mergers and helping to grow Ciber from $80 Million to $1 Billion in annual revenue.

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Global, result driven executive envisioning, transforming and leading process and technology based growth initiatives grounded in business and economic value. Over 30 years of ERP deployments, manufacturing, supply chain and continuous improvement experience utilizing a wide variety on Business Transformation, Lean, Six Sigma and Change Management tool sets. Valued member of senior leadership teams creating strategies and cascading objectives that solve business problems through people, process and technology enablement plans designed for maximum return at the lowest possible cost.

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As Director of Accounting, Elizabeth oversees all accounting and financial reporting functions to help keep MCA Connect on-task and in-budget. With over 25 years of experience in banking, finance and accounting, her passion and attention-to-detail help to stabilize our internal controls and ensure our financial compliance.

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Eric currently serves MCA Connect’s Dynamics Applications practice as a Director. Eric has been with MCA since 2013 and has led multiple ERP implementations as a Solution Architect. Eric has a passion for learning new things, sharing knowledge, and helping others grow and succeed.

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Randy has 20+ years of experience in IT where he has spent the majority of his career leading ERP implementations. With a practical and in-depth understanding of both the business and technical aspects of ERP, Randy is capable of understanding client requirements and challenges and addressing them effectively. Randy is primarily responsible for defining our implementation approach for ERP and works closely with other practice leaders to ensure seamless integration of delivery across the entire project.

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With over a decade of experience in various marketing and business development roles, Kelsey is responsible for MCA Connect’s strategic marketing programs, brand management, and corporate communications. Her passion for crafting strategic plans and integrated campaigns, along with the support of her creative team, has led to increased sales pipeline and revenue growth.

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Steve is the service delivery leader for our business transformation, ERP, and Business Analytics practice areas. With over 20 years of experience in management consulting, Steve is primarily responsible for defining our delivery approach and ensuring our consulting and implementation teams have the tools and training to consistently deliver innovative solutions that create high customer satisfaction ratings.

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Scott is a seasoned professional with more than 25 years experience in the industry and leads the Engagement Management practice at MCA Connect. He and his team help to manage our clients throughout the life of their projects, collaborating to solve business challenges and acting as the primary point of contact across the organization. His passion and dedication for unmatched client support has helped our clients to maximize their success.

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With over 35 years of C-Suite and of information systems management experience, Geoff has implemented ERP systems in the Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail, Public Sector, Finance, Service and Hospitality industries. Over the last 14 years, his focus has been with Dynamics 365 / AX, including management of 15 implementations.  Geoff has a unique mixture of senior management business perspective combined with business process improvement, enterprise architectural design, program management and functional knowledge. Geoff represents a “Can-Do’ attitude driven in a team-oriented environment.

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Howard is passionate about helping companies drive innovation and customer value through the implementation of ERP/CRM solutions. He uses the experience he gained from his 20+ year career in management consulting to help companies align their processes and execute smart, market-driven strategies. Over the years, Howard has worked with a diverse range of companies, including major international enterprises and self-funded startups.

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Jason has 20+ years of experience in the IT Industry, with over 17 years of combined management experience and 13 years within a $1 Billion IT consulting company. As a tenacious, outside-the-box thinker, he routinely explores the latest IT trends and technologies to keep MCA Connect on the leading edge.

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Erik leads the Project Management Office (PMO) at an enterprise level for MCA Connect. He is tasked with defining and enforcing a strong methodology across projects of all sizes, software mixes, and project management methodologies. With 15+ years of project management experience across the full Dynamics stack and a similar background of designing and implementing cloud-based solutions, his experience helps to define and remove obstacles to the success of your project.

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Graham is a well-rounded and hands-on technology professional with 21 years of consulting, project management, sales, and business development expertise. He is highly skilled at interfacing with both technical and business staff, as well as representing technology efforts at board level. Graham excels at providing technology, vision and a roadmap for enabling digital transformation for our clients.

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Carri has 15 years’ experience in Dynamics implementations. Over the course of her career, she has built expertise in manufacturing, acquisitions, project management, and process improvement. Carri is skilled at helping teams resolve multiple and complex issues thanks to her deep knowledge of business processes and her experience with multiple implementation methodologies.

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With 25+ years serving the manufacturing industry (8 years Factory Automation and Controls, 18 years ERP and Manufacturing Business Systems), a background in engineering, and a long track record of sales leadership, Geoff Lewis works in support of our clients to ensure that MCA Connect continues to meet and exceed our customer’s expectations.

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Kathy is an experienced Director and Solution Architect with MCA Connect, specializing in all areas of Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations, AX2012 and AX2009, along with all facets of Business Transformation and Change Management. Her professional experience includes various positions as Director, Solution Architect, Project Manager, Consultant, Business Analyst, Materials Manager and Purchasing Agent. She has over 25 years of experience in consulting, manufacturing and distribution.

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In his current role, Andrew oversees MCA Connect’s Managed Services practice, helping customers optimize their business with customized, proactive support. Andrew has been with MCA Connect for more than eight years, serving as Dynamics AX Technical Solution Architect, Technical Manager; Dynamics AX Delivery Director; and now Managing Director of Managed Services. His professional background includes roles in software development and IT leadership.

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Joe has 25+ years of experience in IT Program and Project Management, with many successful Fortune 500 company ERP implementations behind his belt. As a determined, outside-the-box thinker, he routinely explores the latest technical and functional aspects of Dynamics, SharePoint, and other Microsoft products to help keep MCA Connect ahead of the competition.

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Craig is an experienced optimization manager with expertise in business processes, professional services, pre-sales, startups, and business consulting. He helps companies leverage their Microsoft Dynamics platform investment through upgrades, new modules or functionality, and adding ISV solutions to their environments.

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Jeremy is responsible for building out and managing MCA Connect’s offshore capabilities. An accomplished Dynamics AX technical architect with strong functional skills, Jeremy has worked with Dynamics AX for more than 17 years and has been involved with over 20 full lifecycle implementations. He’s also led several new implementations and major upgrades. His responsibilities included application design, coding, performance tuning, requirement gathering, resource management, and more.

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Toby leads a team of talented professionals in the areas of Talent Acquisition & Engagement, Career Development, and Legal/Contracts. With over 25 years of professional experience in Operations and Corporate Development, he and his team help to manage MCA Connect employees throughout their careers and collaborate to solve operational challenges.

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Tunc leads MCA Connect’s offshore practice, helping clients leverage Microsoft technology to achieve measurable results with a positive business impact. A Microsoft Certified Dynamics Expert, Tunc has more than 18 years of Dynamics CRM experience and has overseen 100+ successful Microsoft CRM implementations. His deep experience in consulting, software development, and project management has helped numerous global companies succeed with cutting-edge tools and technology.

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Mark leads a team of business development executives focused on generating qualified leads and building a sales pipeline for MCA Connect’s delivery offerings. He uses the experience he gained from his 30+ year career in technology to help clients innovate and grow with Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions.

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With over 30 years of Data Analytics & Consulting experience, Brad helps our clients use Data to better understand, identify and analyze performance factors that drive business efficiencies. Prior to joining MCA Connect, Brad helped build and run JCB Partners, a specialized Data Analytics Consulting company.

With more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing software and consulting, as CEO, Claude manages company operations. Prior to joining MCA in 2008, he co-founded Intrepa, was a co-founder of The Summit Group, and worked in the management services practice for Crowe. Claude sits on numerous Microsoft boards, providing leadership within the Microsoft channel.

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Richard is responsible for leading the D365 Customer Engagement (CRM) practice for MCA Connect. While he has implemented several different CRM systems during his long career, Richard has been implementing Microsoft’s version of CRM since version 1. He has led many successful, complex implementations in the Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Chemical, and finance spaces and has led many successful xRM implementations using the D365 application toolset.

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