NetAccess Management and Staff

Gary Bannister, M.Sc., President and CEO of NetAccess Systems Inc.

Mr. Bannister received his Master of Science in Computer Science, and his Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Engineering from Queen's University. Prior to becoming a member of the NetAccess management team, he was Manager of Computer Systems and Services at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), Canada's national resource centre for occupational health and safety information. Mr. Bannister combines a wide experience in management, information systems, and support across a wide range of computer platforms. Since coming to NetAccess in 1995, Mr. Bannister has played a number of important management roles, and in May 2001 he was named President and CEO of NetAccess.

Don McNally, Ph.D., VP. Corporate Development

Dr. McNally is a native of Hamilton and graduate of McMaster University. He received his Ph.D. at the University of Toronto in the history and philosophy of science and technology. As one of the founding Directors of NetAccess, Dr. McNally brought together the current NetAccess Board of Directors, and is currently developing NetAccess' strategic partnerships. Dr. McNally is also Chair of the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee and on the Board of Directors for Theatre Aquarius. In May 2001, he was named Vice-President, Corporate Development.

Lorraine Merola, Hon. B. Comm, CMA, Financial Manager

Ms. Merola is one of the original members of the NetAccess management team. Graduating from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Lorraine has also obtained her CMA. Lorraine is the NetAccess Financial Manager, and is also a NetAccess shareholder. As a member of the NetAccess management team, Lorraine is responsible for accounting, quarterly reporting, and preparing financial recommendations for management and board, and long-term budgeting and planning.

Jason Hersey, Technical Sales and Support Specialist

Mr. Hersey joined NetAccess full-time in April 2005 as Technical Sales and Service Specialist. Jason came to NetAccess with extensive Internet, IT, and business experience. Prior to joining NetAccess, Jason ran his own consulting business, and was in high demand among area businesses. Previous experience includes work as Senior Technology Director and Service Manager for CompuSmart Hamilton. Jason is responsible for design and implementation of networking services and supplies custom solutions and onsite support to clients.

Irina Kalachnikova, B.Sc., Systems Programmer

Ms. Kalachnikova graduated with a B.Sc. in Math from K.G. University, Kemerovo, Russia. Irina has been with NetAccess since May 2000. She provides software support for internal systems and develops and maintains software programs for delivering Internet-related services. She also conducts research and development of new products and services in response to customer needs.

Tyler Bannister, B.Sc., Software Engineer

Mr. Bannister is a graduate of Waterloo University with a degree in Math and Computer Science. Prior to joining NetAccess in July 2005, Tyler worked for a number of companies in Toronto and Hamilton doing software development primarily in the area of Internet-based services. Tyler heads up development of web based services and the hosting environment for web developers.

Jane Hynes, Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant

Ms. Hynes is a graduate of Mohawk College with a Business Accounting Diploma. Jane has been with us since July 2005 and is responsible for customer account management and receivables as well as payables and cash management. Jane also manages NetAccess client accounts and is the first point of contact for most customer calls and service inquiries.

Peter Wright, Technical Sales and Support Associate

Mr. Wright joined NetAccess in June 2006. Prior to becoming part of the NetAccess team he worked as a Technician at CompuSmart Hamilton and as Store Manager in Burlington. Peter supplies custom solutions and onsite support as well as technical assistance with network design and implementation.

Chris Jordison, Technical Support Specialist

Mr. Jordison joins the NetAccess Support team with five years of experience on the UPS - Technology Support Group, Chris will be one of NetAccess' primary onsite customer service representative and has a wide range of experience in trouble shooting and support for Internet and network problems. Chris is dedicated to excellence in customer service, and works very well with the NetAccess technical support team. NetAccess clients will benefit from Chris' ability to get onsite and address service issues in a prompt and professional manner.

Michelle Curow, Customer Support/Receptionist

Ms Curow comes to NetAccess with wide experience in customer service. She worked for a number of years as the technical service representative and administrative receptionist for a large Hamilton area insurance company where she was nominated Employee of the Year. Michelle will be providing front line customer service for NetAccess and will often be the first line of contact for customer service and support requirements. Michelle brings excellent customer communication skills to her position, and is a very enthusiastic team member at NetAccess. Michelle also brings writing and design skills to her job, and will have the primary responsibility for producing the quarterly NetAccess Newsletter.

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