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IQ reseller Corporation’s management team includes significant expertise in both reseller operations, as well as software sales and management experience. Key players include:
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William E. Blegen, President
- 18 years experience in the industry selling products both wholesale and B2B.
- Founded and built and sold a $14M Technology reselling business.
- Founded Aztecha Corporation, now called IQ reseller Corporation, in 2001. Consultant to resellers nationwide on sales process, warehouse, fulfillment and operations.
Chris Holm, Vice President
- 29 years experience in software development, implementation and sales. 20 Years with ROI Systems, manufacturing ERP solution. Sold to Epicor in 2003. Helped build company from near startup to 200 employees prior to Epicor purchase.
Judy Hekel, Director, Support Services
- 20 years with Nortel Telephone PBX division serving various roles as PBX software testing, implementation and documentation.
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Board of Advisors
Michael Carnahan
Founder and CEO of ROI Systems Minneapolis, MN, Mike is a visionary designer of integrated business software for manufacturers. ROI’s Manage 2000 manufacturing software was the centerpiece for ROI’s 350 manufacturing customers. Customers included recognizable consumer names such as Easton Sports Equipment, Amana, and, Polk Audio. ROI was acquired by Epicor for $20.7M in 2003. Mike holds a Master of industrial administration (MSIA) degree from Purdue University 1968.
Doug Mcgregor
Over 25 years of software business experience including executive positions in M&A, venture capital, sales, marketing, R&D and operations. Currently Managing Partner of Rational Equity, LLC a private equity firm which acquires, operates and increases the value of middle market software companies. Rational focus’s on profitable software companies with proven systems and strong recurring revenue.
Prior to Rational Equity, Mr. McGregor led Global Mergers & Acquisitions within SoftBrands, Inc., a $100M public software company. He built SoftBrands M&A practice from conception to over $30M in acquisitions within an 18-month period. Prior to SoftBrands, Mr. McGregor was Global Vice President/General Manager for Epicor Software, a $350M public company. At Epicor Mr. McGregor ran two international divisions and personally led numerous multi-million dollar sales campaigns to companies such as Boeing, TRW, Goodrich Aerospace, General Electric, US Air Force, and US Navy. Under his leadership he successfully groomed both divisions for sale and raised $20M in venture capital from Moore Capital, and High Bar Ventures (founders of Sun Microsystems and Brocade Communications).
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