About Us
Since 1995, Revolution Group has been helping customers utilize technology to achieve their business goals. Our team of talented, results-oriented professionals is dedicated to providing customers with superior, enduring technology
solutions that anticipate and adapt to evolving technology needs.
As business experts in a technical world, our consultants can help you utilize technology to improve business processes, decrease costs, mitigate business risk, and increase revenue.
As customer service experts in a business world, extraordinary customer relationships are our top priority. We believe in building a business partnership by understanding your goals and working closely with you to deliver innovative solutions that meet your specific needs.
We offer comprehensive IT solutions, including managed technology services and IT project management to help supplement the growing needs of small and medium-sized businesses.   For manufacturers and mid-market businesses, we specialize in CRM and ERP consulting, implementation and integration.  Our passion for technology and superior customer service make us your ideal technology partner.
The Revolution Group Team
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- Strategic IT executive, with over 25 years as a consultant
- Focuses on understanding IT industry trends and translating them to strategic plans for Revolution Group and key customers
- Spends as much free time as possible enjoying nature through mountain hiking and competitive running
- Seasoned IT professional with 25+ years IT practice management and technical experience
- Salesforce.com Certified Administrator
- CPA
- Nearly 20 years of programming and database experience
- Salesforce.com Certified Developer
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- Expert in multiple programming languages and applications, both on-premise and in the cloud
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from the Ohio State University
- Worked part-time and as an intern with Revolution Group since 2005
- Positive and loyal technology associate and a vital part of the engineering team
- Over 10 Years of IT Experience
- MCSE, MCSA, MCP, CCSP, CCA, A+, N+
- Served in the US Marine Corps
- Specializes in Datacenter Virtualization utilizing VMware ESX/ESXi and Quest vRanger and vFoglight
- Experienced with a vast array of storage products, including NAS devices, iSCSI & Fibre Channel based SAN products
- MCSE, MCSA, VCP4
- Graduate of Franklin Univeristy
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Associates Degree in Business Administration
- Responsible for quotes, ordering, and accounts receivable
- Almost 15 years of IT experience
- Microsoft Certifications:Â MCSE NT,MCSE 2003, MCSA 2000, MCSA 2003, MCTS, MCP
- Other Certifications:Â CSSA, CCA, CCEA, N+, A+
- Graduate of Kent State University
- Attended graduate school at Northern Arizona University
- Has been selling technology solutions since 1983
- Attended The Ohio State University, Aero/Astro Engineering program
- Studied at Franklin University – Mechanical Engineering ( robotics & automated systems )
- Microsoft .NETÂ and AS400 RPG Developer
- 2004 Graduate of Ohio Dominican University where she studied public relations and communications
- Salesforce.com Certified Administrator
- Responsible for Salesforce Implementations and Administration
- Has worked in the IT industry for over 5 years
- Associate’s Degree in Network Systems Administration
- Finishing Bachelor’s Degree in Network Communications Management at Devry
- Holds an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from North Central State College
- Finishing his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Mount Vernon Nazarene University
- Front line of the sales department
- Recently received his Bachelor’s Degree in Networking and Telecommunications from DeVry
- Passionate about technology and enthusiastic help-desk professional
- Former honors student at Lake Gibson High in Lakeland, Florida
- Holds BFA in Creative Writing from Bowling Green State University
- Has worked for over 5 years in Salesforce Administration and Development at NetJets and Huntington Bank
- Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant, Sales Cloud Consultant, Developer, Advanced Administrator, and Administrator
- University of Notre Dame Mendoza School of Business, BBA Accountancy
- Has been with Productivity Resources, a management training and consulting firm he cofounded, since 1993
- Began his CPA career with Arthur Andersen & Co., and has worked as an Accounting Manager, Controller, and CFO
- Experienced project manager with over 13 years of hands-on system implementation and integration leadership
- Strategic minded team leader with business and technical experience
- Expert in Plex Online Manufacturing ERP and automotive supply chain management
- Responsible for all demand generation activities
- Manages social media initiatives and website
- Studied journalism and public relations at The Ohio State University
- BS in Business Administration from The Ohio State University
- 25 years of manufacturing and ERP system experience
- Expertise in deploying fully integrated ERP, PLM, MES, CRM, and SCM technology solutions
- Served in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg
- Graduated from Indiana University-Purdue Univeristy in Fort Wayne
- Worked in television and telecommunication sales before joining our growing sales team
- Over 25 years senior management and consulting experience in materials management, purchasing and business analysis
- CPIM – APICS Certified (American Production & Inventory Control Society)
- Certified ISO/9001-2000, Internal Systems Auditor by Alamo Learning Systems
- Experienced project manager with 10 years of hands-on system implementation leadership
- Manufacturing ERP, MES, SCM, QMS, and CRM systems implementation expertise
- Conversational in Spanish language, leading ERP implementations in Mexico and Spain
Rick Snide
Chief Executive Officerrsnide (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
Founded company in 1995 with partner Polly Clavijo.
Fun Fact:
Once appeared on Lucy’s Toyshop.  Plays piano and the guitar.
Polly Clavijo
Chief Operating Officerpclavijo (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
Founded Revolution Group in 1995 with partner Rick Snide
Fun Fact:
Polly is a great water skier. She recently hiked her first mountain. (Loved it!)
Favorite job – being a mom.
Mike Ravagnani
Director of Developmentmravagnani (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since January 1999
Fun Fact:
As a child, Mike was once left at a church picnic. Being the 4th of 5 kids, it took a long time for his parents to realize that one of their kids was missing. Fortunately, Mike wasn’t phased because this type of thing happened regularly in his family.  He just started walking home and his parents picked him up along the way.
Firas Alnemer
Network Engineerfalnemer (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since June 2010.
Fun Fact:
World traveler by the third grade with visits to Syria, Ireland, Jordan and Italy.
Aaron Bridges
Network Engineerabridges (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since July 2004
Fun Fact:
Once ran a 4:50 mile! Has been in 49 of the 50 states.
Scott Coffman
Network Engineerscoffman (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since October 2010
Fun Fact:
Once walked 45 holes of golf using the same golf ball in one day.
Bekki Bush-Dunlap
Office Managerbbushdunlap (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since February 2011
Fun Fact:
An amazing tap dancer. Also enjoys camping and tie-dying.
Gary Dyer
Engineering Managergdyer (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since April 2003
Fun Fact:
Reads the manual for everything, including his appliances, stoves, watches, remotes, etc. Just the kind of guy you want to manage your network!
Sam Hanna
Director of Business Developmentshanna (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since March 2011
Fun Fact:
Once worked as a probation officer under Sandra Day O’Connor.
Ted Hipple
Senior Developerthipple (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revoultion since December 1999
Fun Fact:
Plays the clarinet. Enjoys model rocketry.
Kristen Leffingwell
Salesforce Consultantkleffingwell (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since March 2011
Fun Fact:
Directed the first student-run drama performance at Ohio Dominican University. “Grease”
Ryan Mavis
Network Engineerrmavis (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since August 2011
Fun Fact:
Competes in a national series of ATV races, Grand National Cross Country.
Frank Mayer
Marketing Specialistfmayer (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since March 2011
Fun Fact:
Growing up, was nicknamed for one of the Little Rascals — Spanky!
Vince McCullum
Network Engineervmccullum (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since June 2011
Fun Fact:
Is a certified Scuba Diver.
Josh Minton
Salesforce Consultantjminton (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since October 2011
Fun Fact:
Did not attend second grade. Instead he spent the school year in a “computer workshop” featuring the cutting edge Apple IIe.
Kevin O'Brien
CRM Consultantkobrien (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since October 2011
Fun Fact:
Was a drummer in the Notre Dame Marching Band.
Karen Patterson
ERP Consultantkpatterson (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since September 1999
Fun Fact:
Served as the 1983 Ohio Apple Queen.
Cindy Snide
Marketing Directorcsnide (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since September 2005
Fun Fact:
Served as the 1985 Ohio Pork Queen.
Marty Staats
ERP Consultantmstaats (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since January 2011
Fun Fact:
Saw Elvis live, in concert.
Daniel Tekle
Business Development Managerdtekle (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since September 2010
Fun Fact:
Was a finalist in the Scripps National Spelling Bee contest in Washington DC. DO NOT accept his invitation to play Words with Friends!
Tom Titensor
ERP Consultantttitensor (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution since October 2007
Fun Fact:
Worked in Alaska one summer during high school.
Pat Welsh
ERP Consultantpwelsh (at) revolutiongroup (dot) comBio:
With Revolution Group since 2003
Fun Fact:
Wore the same number 87 on his football jerseys from 5th grade peewee league through college at Ohio University.