About

Our Leadership Team

Bio:

Bryan brings 25 years of industry experience to People Driven, having held pivotal leadership roles in technology companies before ascending to the CEO position. He has a proven ability to navigate complex challenges, foster innovation, and deliver superior results.

Fun Fact:

Bryan is always on the move and has never lived in 1 house for longer than 5 years.

Bryan Teipel

CEO

Bio:

Matt specializes in Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Networking. He has a strong brand and reputation for both technical and customer excellence. His primary focus is building the company’s overall technology program and strategy while also engaging with customers to accelerate their transformation from a builder of components to a broker of services.

Fun Fact:

The square root of 2 is an irrational number, containing an infinite number of non-repetitive digits.

Matt McPherson

CTO

Bio:

Dean is experienced in Enterprise Networking, Network Security, Hybrid Cloud, Collaboration, and Cybersecurity. Dean offers a unique combination of leadership and business development experience within technology driven industries, and is an accomplished team leader, adept at developing and guiding diverse teams to deliver top performance.

Fun Fact:

Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Rainier

Dean Lochkovic

COO

Bio:

Laura has worked in the technology industry for a decade, focusing on marketing, partner alliances, sales support, and company culture. She focuses on fostering a collaborative environment and empowering teams to champion our customers' needs while forging lasting connections passionately. These initiatives translate into meaningful, lasting relationships.

Fun Fact:

She is passionate about women in technology and founded People Driven's 'Lady Driven' group.

Laura Muysenberg

VP, Marketing & Sales Operations

Bio:

Daniel is a long-time technology expert, passionate about customer satisfaction. He spent much of his career unraveling technical debt and securing mission-critical infrastructure with Governments, including airports and utilities. His fascination for problem-solving led him to support companies in achieving critical updates and enhancements in their network infrastructure and network security.

Fun Fact:

One summer Daniel surfed the most interesting breaks from San Fransisco to Tijuana.

Daniel Heidt

VP, Hybrid Cloud

Bio:

Gretchen is a seasoned HR executive with 25 years of experience with a focus on structure and a people-centric approach. Gretchen Murphy’s career reflects her commitment to excellence, people, and continuous learning, making her a leader in building thriving, people-driven organizations.

Fun Fact:

Gretchen grew up on the Straits of Mackinac and her Grandmother was the last lighthouse keeper at the Round Island Lighthouse.

Gretchen Murphy

VP, Human Resources

Bio:

After 17 years in Commercial Banking, Kevin has assisted the People Driven ownership group for 8+ years and now PDT, focusing on investment analysis, financial reporting, and strategy. Kevin is currently on the executive board at a local non-profit, In the Image, and has served on various GVSU alumni and business boards.

Fun Fact:

Outside of work, he enjoys golf, home improvement projects and all sporting activities.

Kevin Schafer

VP, Finance

Bio:

Brent began working in the Integrator space in 1987 as an engineer and architect before moving into sales. The past 20 years Brent has been serving in sales and sales leadership roles across the Midwest. With a strong entrepreneurial mindset, Brent is passionate about building great teams.

Fun Fact:

Brent enjoys hunting and woodworking.

Brent Clodgo

SVP, Sales

Bio:

Tom brings over 25 years of experience in the technology industry. His career has been characterized by a relentless commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and fostering a culture that puts employees and customers at the forefront of every endeavor.

Fun Fact:

Tom enjoys spending quality time with his family, playing golf, and traveling.

Tom Montes

SVP, Strategic Initiatives

Bio:

Bryan has been in the technology industry for over two decades. Half of that time as a customer in IT leadership roles and the other half in technology sales and sales leadership working with public and commercial customers of all sizes.

Fun Fact:

Bryan enjoys aviation and holds a private pilot license along with some additional ratings.

Bryan Johnston

Area VP, West MI & WI

Bio:

Joe has been helping customers solve business challenges by connecting things to networks since 1986. Over this time, he has spent his career working for and alongside the most trusted brands in IT, delivering solutions to many recognized corporations and public sector customers throughout Michigan.

Fun Fact:

On any cool spring or fall evening you may find Joe on his travels wearing his favorite pair of chaps. That is however, while only out riding on his motorcycle. ✌🏼

Joe Zanchetta

Area VP, East Michigan

Bio:

Jeremy “Hutch” Hutcherson brings over 25 years of consultative sales experience, including 15 years in the technology sector. He is passionate about partnering with clients to drive meaningful business outcomes and build long-lasting relationships within the community. Known for his approachable and collaborative leadership style, Jeremy focuses on delivering results while fostering a positive and engaging team culture.

Fun Fact:

Outside of work, Jeremy enjoys spending time outdoors, golfing, and traveling with his family.

Jeremy Hutcherson

Director, Sales

Bio:

John has spent 25 years serving customers in the technology space. His expertise spans everything from the data center to application delivery. John's career has been defined by his commitment to putting customer needs first and understanding the business impact of technology. He is passionate about building relationships that drive customer success.

Fun Fact:

John has logged over 60,000 miles on dirt & adventure motorcycles.

John Gilmore

Sales Director - MN

Bio:

With a background in education, Eric brings a servant mindset to his nearly 2 decades of leadership and 15 years of IT and physical security experience. Eric focuses on supporting and empowering high-performing teams, fostering strong team culture, and delivering outcome-based results.

Fun Fact:

Eric is an avid outdoorsman. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find him on his favorite blue ribbon trout stream or in a tree stand.

Eric Closson

Director, Professional Services

Bio:

Jason has been involved in technology for more than 25 years. His career has expanded from answering calls on a helpdesk to deploying one of the largest contact centers in the Midwest. Now Jason enjoys leading a team that deploys technology to meet our customers business outcomes.

Fun Fact:

Jason has been practicing Jiu Jitsu for years.

Jason Burton

Director, Professional Services

Bio:

Mike brings over 25 years of experience in the technology industry. He began his career as a Unix Systems Administrator during the pivotal Y2K era, later transitioning into complex data center networking solutions for some of Southeast Michigan’s largest enterprise clients. Today, Mike leads a team focused on delivering enterprise networking, wireless, and data center technologies that drive meaningful business outcomes for customers.

Fun Fact:

Outside of work, Mike is passionate about coaching football and baseball. When he's not working or on the field, you’ll likely find him enjoying a round of golf.

Mike Mahaney

Director, Professional Services

Bio:

With over 25 years of experience in IT and telecommunications, Jason brings broad industry knowledge and proven leadership in project and program management. He is focused on aligning cross-functional teams, streamlining internal processes, and fostering strong client partnerships to drive strategic, outcome-based delivery and long-term customer success.

Fun Fact:

Jason loves unplugging with his family on camping trips, exploring new places, and chasing outdoor adventures wherever the road takes them.

Jason Coey

Director, Project Management

Bio:

Matt has spent the last 20+ years in technology services involving development, managed services delivery, customer support operations, and customer success. Delighting customers and leading teams are Matt's greatest passions. His pursuit now is to solve customer challenges with an amazing technology experience.

Fun Fact:

Matt got a hole-in-one when he was 12 years old, flying it directly in the hole.

Matt VanderZwaag

Director, Customer Success

Bio:

Nick brings over 17 years of sales and leadership experience in the IT industry to the People Driven team. Throughout his career, Nick has demonstrated a unique ability to engage cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and create impactful experiences for customers and colleagues. His commitment to excellence and continuous improvement has earned him recognition as a trusted advisor and a servant leader.

Fun Fact:

Nick is the head varsity soccer coach at Grandville High School.

Nick De La Luz

Customer Success Business Development Director

Bio:

Jamie brings more than 30 years of experience to PDT, serving as our “as-a-Service” (aaS) expert. He has always prioritized customer relationships and providing tailored and cost-efficient solutions for his customers. His degree from The Ohio State University in Organizational Communications and combined experience in the industry makes him an excellent leader for our team in the “as-a-Service” space.

Fun Fact:

Jamie was in the closing of an episode of National Geographic playing with a baby gorilla.

Jamie Baird

Director, Solution Services

Bio:

Katie grew up in West Michigan and graduated from Grand Valley State University. For the past 15 years, Katie's professional focus has been in accounting and finance, with half of that duration dedicated to the tech sector.

Fun Fact:

Katie hates snakes but not spiders.

Katie Lucas

Controller

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People Driven Technology, Inc

6300 Venture Hills Blvd SW
Byron Center, MI 49315

(616) 264-6700

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