The Deerwood Technologies Team

Jim MayneJim Mayne has 23+ years of enterprise Technology Infrastructure Management experience with a variety of major financial institutions, including Twin City Federal, IDS Financial Services, American Express and Ameriprise Financial.

Jim has a Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas; a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota; an Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification and is a certified Microsoft Small Business Specialist.

He is a member of the Aitkin, Cuyuna Range and Brainerd Lakes Chambers of Commerce, Secretary/Treasurer of the Leader's Edge Business Networking International (BNI) Chapter, is an active member of both the Deerwood American Legion and the Brainerd Area Sertoma Club. He has been a member of the Computer Measurement Group (CMG) for over 20 years, has served on its board of directors and on many conference and organizational committees.

Jim and his wife, Sheila, enjoy various activities and outdoor events with their grandchildren, children and their extended family and friends in the Deerwood and Brainerd Lakes area.

Jim's experience with small, medium and large businesses enables his firm to provide technology solutions tailored to each environment, business owner and business goal or strategy.

 

Julie Nesseth

Julie Nesseth has 30+ years of experience in a variety of business office environments.  As purchasing manager Julie is in charge of Deerwood's national procurement operations as well as coordinating back office processes.

Julie is a self-motivated, organized and creative individual who understands the importance of providing quality business practices.  She also documents and drives improvement in Deerwood Technologies’ general business, HR and administrative procedures and processes.

Julie was born and raised in the Crosby area and she and her husband Mike enjoy spending time with their children, grandchildren, family, friends, fishing (both winter & summer) and ice racing.

 

Wayne McClureWayne McClure has 17 years of experience in the Technology industry. He has worked at several Central Minnesota computer businesses. Positions included Bench Technician, Commissioned Sales, Business Solutions Consultant, and Store Manager. He started his own business and began doing low voltage technology work in addition to computer sales and service. He has serviced business customers with anywhere from 1 to 500 employees, and enjoys helping customers grow their business.

Wayne graduated from Northwest Technical College, majoring in Electronics Technology. He is CompTIA A+ and Network+ certified, an Apple Certified Macintosh Technician, and is currently working on Cisco and Microsoft certifications. He is a MN Licensed Power Limited Technician and is Wildblue Satellite Internet certified.

Wayne was elected twice as President of his Church Council. He, along with his wife Robin, enjoy music, camping, road trips, and spending time with their children and grandchildren.

 

Jason PrzymusJason Przymus is our Vice President of Business Development.

Przymus brings seven years of enterprise level IT experience, working with some of the nation’s largest healthcare and government systems on large scale deployments, data security, hardware procurement and project management.

Expanding Deerwood Technologies’ statewide coverage to now include Wisconsin, the Dakotas and Iowa, Jason's knowledge base covers all levels from network security and virtualization to server/desktop systems and IT asset management. 

Przymus, a home-grown Crosby-Ironton graduate, attended the University of Minnesota Duluth and has received advanced training in network monitoring and information security.  He also holds certifications in Systems Administration, Systems Engineering and Database Administration.

Jason continues to live in the lakes area with his wife Eryn and son Bennett.  He is a member of civic organizations in Brainerd, Duluth and Minneapolis.

 

Cathe Picek

Cathe Picek joined Deerwood Technologies as Service Manager for our GUARDIAN Network Support™ customer Service Desk.

Picek brings more than 20 years of account development, sales and customer service experience from previous positions with national retail companies, the Brainerd Lakes Chamber, Brainerd Dispatch and Confidence Learning Center.

Picek graduated from The College of St. Scholastica with a degree in Organizational Behavior.

Cathe lives in the Deerwood area with her husband Jerry Bohnsack. She is an active member of the Brainerd Area Sertoma Club, receiving Sertoman of the Year in 2010, and Deerwood Lakes Lions.

 

Gladys BehymerGladys Behymer brings over 23 years of experience as VP of a marketing, print, mailing and fulfillment business to her new position as Marketing/Sales Associate. Her responsibilities include inside sales support, government certification, process development and documentation, marketing/lead generation and admin support. She has a BA in Business Administration.

Gladys has a 'can do' attitude and is willing to take on any project that is needed to help Deerwood Technology succeed. She is capable of researching and following through on even the tough projects like government certification.

Gladys and her husband, Dan, moved to their cabin in Breezy Point to live full-time in the summer of 2011. They enjoy the outdoors, performance cars and restoring old cars.

 

 

We work diligently to deliver to the highest standards to create a positive and memorable experience for our customers.

 

The Deerwood Technologies Team