The Many Faces of Technology.

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

    • Rick Snide

      Chief Executive Officer

      Bio:

      Founded company in 1995 with partner Polly Clavijo.

      • 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

      Fun Fact:

      Once appeared on Lucy’s Toyshop.   Plays piano and the guitar.

      Polly Clavijo

      Chief Operating Officer
      pclavijo (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      Founded Revolution Group in 1995 with partner Rick Snide

      • Seasoned IT professional with 25+ years IT practice management and technical experience
      • Salesforce.com Certified Administrator
      • CPA

      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 Development
      mravagnani (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since January 1999

      • 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

      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.

      Bekki Bush-Dunlap

      Office Manager
      bbushdunlap (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since February 2011

      • Graduate of Franklin Univeristy
      • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Associates Degree in Business Administration
      • Responsible for quotes, ordering, and accounts receivable

      Fun Fact:

      An amazing tap dancer.  Also enjoys camping and tie-dying.

      Aaron Bridges

      Service Desk Supervisor
      abridges (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since July 2004

      • Over 10 Years of IT Experience
      • MCSE, MCSA, MCP, CCSP, CCA, A+, N+
      • Served in the US Marine Corps

      Fun Fact:

      Once ran a 4:50 mile!  Has been in 49 of the 50 states.

      Scott Coffman

      Senior Systems Engineer
      scoffman (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since October 2010

      • 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

      Fun Fact:

      Once walked 45 holes of golf using the same golf ball in one day.

      Gary Dyer

      Engineering Manager
      gdyer (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since April 2003

      • Almost 15 years of IT experience
      • Microsoft Certifications: MCSE NT,MCSE 2003, MCSA 2000, MCSA 2003, MCTS, MCP
      • Other Certifications:  CSSA, CCA, CCEA, N+, A+

      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 Development
      shanna (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since March 2011

      • Graduate of Kent State University
      • Attended graduate school at Northern Arizona University
      • Has been selling technology solutions since 1983

      Fun Fact:

      Once worked as a probation officer under Sandra Day O’Connor.

      Ted Hipple

      Senior Developer
      thipple (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revoultion since December 1999

      • Attended The Ohio State University, Aero/Astro Engineering program
      • Studied at Franklin University – Mechanical Engineering ( robotics & automated systems )
      • Microsoft .NET  and AS400 RPG Developer

      Fun Fact:

      Plays the clarinet. Enjoys model rocketry.

      Kristen Leffingwell

      Salesforce Consultant
      kleffingwell (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since March 2011

      • 2004 Graduate of Ohio Dominican University where she studied public relations and communications
      • Salesforce.com Certified Administrator
      • Responsible for Salesforce Implementations and Administration

      Fun Fact:

      Directed the first student-run drama performance at Ohio Dominican University.  “Grease”

      Ryan Mavis

      Senior Service Desk Technician
      rmavisrevolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since August 2011

      • 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

      Fun Fact:

      Competes in a national seriels of ATV races, Grand National Cross Country.

      Frank Mayer

      Marketing Specialist
      fmayer (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since March 2011

      • Holds an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from North Central State College
      • Received Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in May 2012
        from Mount Vernon Nazarene University
      • Front line of the sales department

      Fun Fact:

      Growing up, was nicknamed for one of the Little Rascals — Spanky!

      Vince McCullum

      Senior Service Desk Technician
      vmccullum (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since June 2011

      • 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

      Fun Fact:

      Is a certified Scuba Diver.

      Chris Estes

      Salesforce Consultant
      cestes (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since January 2013

      Bio:

      • BSBA in Management Information Systems
      • Over 12 years of IT experience
      • Salesforce.com Implementation Project Manager

      Fun Fact:

      Loves to boat with her family.  Has been waterskiing since she was 5 years old.

      Kevin O'Brien

      CRM Consultant
      kobrien (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since October 2011

      • 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

      Fun Fact:

      Was a drummer in the Notre Dame Marching Band.

      Karen Patterson

      ERP Consultant
      kpatterson (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since September 1999

      • 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

      Fun Fact:

      Served as the 1983 Ohio Apple Queen.

      Cindy Snide

      Marketing Director
      csnide (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since September 2005

      • Responsible for all demand generation activities
      • Manages social media initiatives and website
      • Studied journalism and public relations at The Ohio State University

      Fun Fact:

      Served as the 1985 Ohio Pork Queen.

      Connie Welsh

      Programmer
      cwelsh (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution Group since March 2012.

      • Bachelors of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering
      • 15 years of systems experience in a manufacturing environment
      • Worked in the following areas: programming, system design, database design, system testing, training and project  management

      Fun Fact:

      Connie is a probono counselor.

      Marty Staats

      ERP Consultant
      mstaats (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since January 2011

      • 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

      Fun Fact:

      Saw Elvis live, in concert.

      Tom Titensor

      ERP Consultant
      ttitensor (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since October 2007

      • 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

      Fun Fact:

      Worked in Alaska one summer during high school.

      Pat Welsh

      ERP Consultant
      pwelsh (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution Group since 2003

      • 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

      Fun Fact:

      Wore the same number 87 on his football jerseys from 5th grade peewee league through college at Ohio University.

      Firas Alnemer

      Systems Engineer
      falnemer (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since June 2010.

      • 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

      Fun Fact:

      World traveler by the third grade with visits to Syria, Ireland, Jordan and Italy.

      Brie Rogers

      Marketing Assistant
      brogers (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since April 2012

      •  Grew up in Milwaukee, WI
      •  B.A. in Journalism with an emphasis in Advertising
      •  Attended South Dakota State University
      •  Played soccer in college

       

      Fun Fact:

      Received the Silver Award in Girl Scouts.

      Scott Russell

      Service Desk Technician
      srussell (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since January 2012

      • Has worked in the IT industry for 7 years
      • Associates Degree in Network Systems administration
      • Bachelors Degree in Network Communications and Management

      Fun Fact:

      Has a second job working on a farm.

      Alec Hildreth

      Service Desk Technician
      ahildreth (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution Group since February 2012

      • Grew up in Bexley, OH
      • Graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2011
      • Studied Engineering Science, Engineering Management and Human and Organizational Development
      • Starting working in 5th grade bussing tables at father’s restaurant, Tapatio

      Fun Fact:

      Went scuba diving in three countries—Bahamas, Canada, and the U.S.

      Brian Shea

      Chief Information Officer - Business Support Division
      bshea (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution Group since April 2012 (Second Go-Around — Previously with Revolution from 2000-2004)

      • Over 17 years of IT experience
      • Previously served as the Chief Technology Officer for Nationwide Children’s Hospital
      • Certifications: MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, CCNA, ITIL V2/V3
      • Attended Columbus State University and The Ohio State University

      Fun Fact:

      Was once mistaken for Nick Lachey!

      Jeff Kurtz

      jkurtz (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution Group since August 2012

      •  Nearly 20 years of professional programming and development, over 30 years combined programming for fun and work
      • Published Author, SAMS Teach Yourself Visual C++ Online in Web Time
      • Prefers .NET development but likes the challenge of learning new tools and languages
      • Graduated from DeVry University, 1995

      Fun Fact:

      Still writes code in Motorola 68K Assembler for classic game consoles.

       

      Amit Joshi

      Solutions Architect
      ajoshi (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution since June 2012

      • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Certificate of Studies in International Studies and a Minor in Japanese from The Ohio State University
      • Over 8 years of industry experience in Software Development and Engineering
      • PL/SQL, T-SQL, C#, C++, Java, Ruby on Rails

      Fun Fact:

      Lived in Kobe, Japan for a year. Conversational in Japanese and Marathi. Pretends to remember Spanish from High School.

      Aaron Wright

      Service Desk Technician
      awright (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution Group since August 2012

      • Grew up in Columbus, OH and rural PA
      • Currently attending DeVry University to receive B.S. in Network & Communications Management
      • Was the Associate Director of Marketing for the DeVry Student Association

      Fun Fact:

      Plays guitar and various other instruments, and has been in several bands.

      Deanna Lyons

      ERP Reporting Services Business Analyst
      dlyons (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution Group November 2012
      • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Concentration in Information Systems
      • DeVry University
      • Dean’s List

      Fun Fact:

      Semi-professional belly dancer since 2000.

       

      Jason Kellner

      Manager, Business Development
      jkellner (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution Group since August 2012.

      • Technology sales for 15+ years
      • Married with 4 children
      • Family man with a passion to play golf

      Fun Fact:

      Has a BB stuck in his cheek. Just ask — and he’ll show you.

      Jeff Robeano

      Systems Engineer
      jrobeano (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution Group since September 2012

      • Bachelor’s degree in Network & Communications Management from DeVry University
      • M.B.A. from Franklin University
      • Has worked in the IT Industry for 9 years

      Fun Fact:

      Is a Freemason and Shriner

      Kevin Rall

      Salesforce.com Practice Manager
      krall (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution Group since October 2012

      • A visionary and dynamic leader, with 17 years of IT & Business Management experience
      • Previously served as the Vice President of Sales & Underwriting for a Wards Top 50 insurance operation
      • Passionate about the Cloud & Salesforce.com
      • Attended North Central STate College and Ashland University

      Fun Fact:

      Kevin’s the youngest of six kids, he starting playing the guitar at the age of 9, met his lovely wife playing in a band and is now the father of three beautiful daughters.

       

      Ken Walton

      Business Development Manager
      kwalton (at) revolutiongroup (dot) com

      Bio:

      With Revolution Group since September 2012

      • Born in Germany, grew in Virginia
      • 20+ years in IT and ERP Consulting Business Development
      • Dual Majors in Marketing and Management from The College of William and Mary, Mason School of Business

      Fun Fact:

      Loves old cars and has double jointed thumbs.