| Speakers |
| Colin Bryant Country Manager – Asia Pacific Advanced Solutions International (Asia Pacific) Colin has worked with ASI for more than 12 years and has been involved in the iMIS community since its early beginnings in the Asia-Pacific region. In his role as Country Manager Colin along with the Client Sales team work with iMIS clients helping them learn about the latest iMIS software developments and plan to make the most of their iMIS investment. After gaining qualification in Business Marketing, Colin began his career at National Mutual Life Association helping others use computers and databases. Colin became a part of the iMIS and NFP community at the Institute of Management Consultants and later with BDO Kendalls as iMIS Product Manager. He joined ASI as a Senior Consultant before moving across to Client Sales. Colin has a passion to understand customer requirements and translating them into an iMIS solution for maximum customer value. Colin and his young family live in inner city Melbourne where he spends many a weekend frequenting Bunnings and renovating their home | |
| Alicia Deering eMarketing Strategist Informz Alicia is the eMarketing Strategist at Informz, a Saratoga, NY based email service provider. She is responsible for assisting clients in maximizing their email marketing through careful and creative analysis, and strategic thinking. Before taking on her strategy role she served as an advisor, guiding and supporting clients on how to effectively utilize Informz products to maximize their email marketing, including brand management and optimization. A magna cum laude graduate of the College of Saint Rose, she holds a BA in Public Communication. Alica has been a member of the New York Capital Region American Marketing Association since November 2006, a past president who now serves as executive board liaison. In addition, she currently serves on the Albany Ad Club board as a presidential appointee and as VP of Membership for the Women's Press Club of NYS. | |
| Bruce Drury Co-Founder and Director Business Improvement iServices A co-founder of iServices, Bruce is regarded as the brains trust of the organisation. He has an extensive knowledge of technology and business systems, from both a hardware and software perspective. This knowledge has been the corner stone from which iServices’ success has been built. Bruce is also able to combine his 12 years’ iMIS experience with strong Project Management and his knowledge of a wide variety of CRM, financial, payroll, billing and content management systems. Bruce has an in-depth knowledge of how all systems in a business need to integrate and work together. This ensures that the solutions iServices deliver are end-to-end, rather than silo solutions. Bruce is an industry leader in high-level solution design is and very lateral in his thinking. To top this off, Bruce is also holds a Master’s degree in Engineering, is a member of the Project Management Institute and is a certified PMP. Bruce’s role at iServices is to build business strategy, planning, and organisational efficiencies into the technical solutions developed for clients. | |
| Liz Drury Co-Founder and CEO iServices As Liz describes it, the success of any organisation is to identify what makes your business tick and determine what is needed both strategically and technologically to achieve those goals and then focus on how to measure and maintain those levels of differentiation from the competitors. With a background of large scale enterprise business systems (i.e. Oracle and Peoplesoft), Liz has come to understand the importance of critical accurate information and how it directly affects decision making. Liz has built a legacy within the team at IServices to unlock the power and potential of an organisation and form valuable long term relationships which are both challenging and rewarding. Additionally, Liz has also worked with a number of large software companies and was aPartner at Deloitte Consulting before founding iServices. | |
| Christy Egan Client Training Manager Informz Christy is the Client Training Manager at Informz, focusing on training clients on all aspects of the product. Christy creates and conducts customized web-based and onsite trainings based on clients' needs. Outside of work Christy enjoys spending time with her husband and two teenage daughters and taking on challenges such as 5ks and half-marathons. | |
| Tricia Fastje Director of Business Solutions (C) Systems Global Prior to joining (C) Systems Tricia was the Manager of Database Services for the Michigan Farm Bureau where she was responsible for the implementation, configuration and maintenance of the iMIS solution. Tricia’s experience as an iMIS end-user as well as her 7 years of experience serving as a Project Manager and Application Consultant provide her with the ability to craft solutions that meet organization’s needs. Her ability to efficiently translate requirements into recommendations that benefit the organization as a whole has made Tricia instrumental in the delivery of creative solutions for numerous clients. Her knowledge of the iMIS platform and its features make her an invaluable resource when talking to organizations about revised business rules, how to effectively manage change and reach organizational goals. Her participation in numerous projects and committee-based initiatives within the iMIS Community has driven the development and application of best practices and standards for iMIS implementations overall. She is skilled at building strong relationships and is focused on providing common-sense advice with actionable project plans to support client success. Tricia is often asked to speak at local, national, and international events about topics that affect organizational operations as they relate to iMIS. | |
| Russell Franks Chief Executive iFINITY plc Russell has been a regular speaker at our conferences over the last few years since introducing the iMIS world to the wonderful WebFormZ module that wont the iMIS innovation of the year award in 2011. He has been an IT guy since the mid 80’s and having grown up as an IT consultant and advisor he started what became iFINITY in 1992 and has worked with iMIS since 1994. His company was the distributor of iMIS in the UK and Europe and now works with ASI Europe on iMIS implementations and runs one of the leading module development teams worldwide building new features and making iMIS into an even more comprehensive system. His team are focused on helping iMIS users all over the world to deal with form processing, workflow, ecommerce and other aspects of iMIS that improve engagement and the iFINITY web team are specialists in RiSE and advanced web site and iPART based design. On a personal level Russell is a keen traveller and a collector of air miles! He has many hobbies including driving his micro Twizy electric car, collecting watches, photography and scuba diving. | |
| Ashley Hunt Database Systems Coordinator PGA of Australia Ashley has been employed at the PGA of Australia since September 2012 and is responsible for managing improvements to the PGA’s membership database to ensure data integrity, efficiency of use, and create synergies within the systems and digital assets across the company. One of Australia’s oldest and most diverse national sporting bodies, the PGA is increasingly reliant on such services with its core business including the management of nationally recognised education and training programs, participation event management, the provision of numerous Member services and the management of Australia’s largest professional golf tournaments. In his 12 months at the PGA Ashley has introduced improved workflow procedures through imis including many Task Centre automated procedures. He has implemented a new PGA Member portal and is currently building an Intranet using the imis20 Rise templates with the introduction of many of the inbuilt iparts. He has also introduced webformz within both systems and has also carried multiple version upgrades and data improvements. | |
| Bilal Jeewa Product Solutions Consultant Advanced Solutions International (ASI) Bilal has been a Consultant with ASI for eight years. He began his ASI career in Perth and has since worked for ASI offices in Melbourne and London. Travelling with ASI has extended Bilal’s experience of implementing iMIS solutions in our Asia-Pacific and European markets. Bilal studied computer science and industrial mathematics in Cape Town, South Africa and went on to work for Shoprite, a retailer, implementing IT in South Africa and several French speaking African countries. He then worked for Accenture in Mauritius as the integration team lead on a telecommunication project. Bilal’s key skills are in change management, translating and analysing complex business requirements into simple and transferrable iMIS solutions. He most enjoys the challenge of working with different organisational cultures and developing effective solutions in collaboration with the end users of iMIS. Bilal lives in Melbourne with his wife Sam and their four year old son Zaki. They are enjoying exploring the kid-friendly side of Melbourne whilst hunting for blue ice cream – Zaki’s latest obsession! | |
| Mark Johnstone CEO Johnstone Enterprises Mark Johnstone has been working as a Database Analyst for the past fifteen years and the last eight in NFP sector. Mark is an Authorised iMIS Consultant (AiC) and is the owner of Johnstone Enterprises based in Melbourne. His focus has been on implementation and management of iMIS Upgrades, Process Management, website integration with iMIS databases, Webformz and Reporting requirements. Marks hands on approach works well with his customers. Away from the computer Mark enjoys sailing, tennis and football. | |
| Newlin Jolme Director Integr8tiv A respected thought leader throughout the iMIS community since 2003, Newlin Jolme has recently started his own technology consulting company targeting customers in the Asia Pacific region. Newlin has assisted many of Australia and New Zealand’s iMIS users successfully implement, configure and integrate their systems. With a computer science degree, Microsoft Certification and ASI iBO certification Newlin began life as a software developer. After creating a team of iMIS consultants Newlin moved into business analysis, project management and strategy and planning. Having worked around Australia, in London, Malaysia and Singapore Newlin brings a broad range of skills & experience to his client partnerships. Now with his new company Integr8tiv, Newlin is looking forward to providing creative solutions and innovative ways of working with iMIS users. | |
| 0 | Amanda Kirk Proprietor Kiss Consulting With over 10 years experience working with iMIS, first as a consultant with ASI, and now as one of the first Certified iMIS Professionals in Australia, Amanda has a wealth of experience in the Not-For-Profit space. Providing a range of expert services and advice, Amanda has worked with many iMIS users, from those needing a few tweaks to improve their business processes or a training session to remind them of just how great iMIS can be, to those requiring upgrades, installations or a whole system audit. Kiss Consulting was established in 2010 and is based in Sydney, NSW. Visit www.kissconsulting.com.au for more about Amanda and how she can help you help others. |
| Robert Lane Ph.D., CEO Lane Services, LLC Bob is Principal and CEO of Lane Services, LLC, a software consulting firm serving the association and not-for-profit community. He has over 22 years of not-for-profit management experience, as well as over 15 years of hands-on consulting expertise. 'Dr. Bob' holds a PhD in information systems from Nova Southeastern University with a specialty in fundraising software and online help systems, as well as an MBA in strategic management from LaSalle University. His articles have appeared in numerous magazines & publications and he has presented sessions at many local, regional, national and international conferences. Dr. Bob has also served as Executive Director of the COMMON Education Foundation, Chief Information Officer of the Boy Scouts of America-GNYC, Adjunct Lecturer of Business Administration for CUNY and as Senior Manager of Grant Thornton LLP's not-for-profit technology solutions group. He currently serves as a member of the board of directors and treasurer for the COMMON Education Foundation & recently ‘retired’ as a board member of the Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives where he chaired the Associate Member/Vendor Task Force. | |
| Michelle Lelempis Solutions Consultant CauseIS Michelle has been working within the iMIS community for 10 years and is a Solutions Consultant at causeis. With experience from a number of iMIS organisations and as a founder of NiUG Asia Pacific, Michelle is an Authorised iMIS Consultant (AiC) and Authorised iMIS Fundraising Partner (AiFP). Michelle has helped a wide range of membership and charitable organisations benefit from improved business processes, iMIS integration, reporting, training, tailored customisations and ongoing iMIS Support. Specialising in the iMIS Health Check she has guided iMIS organisation to achieve more out of iMIS. Follow Michelle on Twitter @mlelempsis | |
| Kevin Mayocchi IT Manager The Surf Life Foundation Kevin has worked in the Not for Profit industry for more than 19 years and has hands-on consulting experience with both iMIS and Donor Management working with many organisations within Australia. He has also worked as an ASI Senior Consultant for a number of years with implementations and support within ASI Asia Pacific and the US. Kevin more recently has been working at the Surf Life Saving Foundation implementing an iMIS Fundraising and iMIS Lottery solution. Kevin is an Authorised iMIS Consultant (AiC), and he has also attained the following Certified iMIS Extension Developer (CiED) and a Certified iMIS Professional (CiP) Kevin is a proud Queenslander and lives in Brisbane with his wife and two daughters who love everything pink! | |
| Jay McCormack Director 3 Degrees North After 7 years with ASI in various roles Jay started a successful independent iMIS consulting business and has recently joined forces with Mick Varga and Stuart Lee to create 3 Degrees North, offering world class websites integrated to iMIS. At the conference he'll be around to answer any of your iMIS or website questions | |
| Doug Morris President Computer System Innovations, Inc. USA Doug Morris is president of Computer System Innovations, Inc. (CSI) located in the Wheaton Illinois. Doug founded CSI in 1991 and became one of the first Authorized iMIS Solution Providers in early 1992 (yes, he is old). Doug is actively involved with NiUG International. He served on the Board as the Associate Liaison from 2005 through 2011 and co-chairs the Program Committee. He allegedly enjoys presenting at NiUG Conferences, but ultimately prefers the social events that occur afterwards. | |
| Nathan Price Senior Business Improvement Consultant iServices “Nathan always finds a way!” That’s the feedback we get from clients about Nathan. As committed as he is creative, he is relentless in his drive to understand the exact nature of client problems, and to find solutions that are both practical and effective. A highly skilled Business Analyst, systems implementer and solution designer, Nathan has a strong understanding of the full systems development cycle. He has an expansive and intimate knowledge of the iMIS system in particular, and has led numerous iMIS engagements. He has also led a number of integrated website projects based on content management systems such as the iServices iMIS / Umbraco solution, and ASI’s RiSE platform, amongst others. Nathan also prides himself on his extensive experience with a number of financial systems such as Great Plains, MYOB and others. Prior to joining our team, Nathan worked for an Research and Development company in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems sector. He worked across all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle. | |
| Paul Ramsbottom Managing Director, Asia Pacific Advanced Solutions International (Asia Pacific) Over the last 20 plus years Paul has worked with more professional bodies, industry associations, charities and fundraisers than most people would gather in several lifetimes. He is passionate about helping Not-For-Profits (NFPs) reach their goals, through adopting new and innovative solutions to help them run more efficiently. His career has exclusively been in the NFP sector. He is Managing Director of ASI Asia-Pacific which has more than 600 NFP customers in Australia & NZ. Paul enjoys working everyday with great staff and great customers and is rewarded by seeing great things iMIS and Donor Management customers do in and around the community and knowing that iMIS, Donor Management and the people at ASI are able to contribute to that. He is passionate about the sector and contributes regularly at industry events and in publications. Paul particularly enjoys hosting the ‘Achieving Great Things with iMIS’ (On the Couch with Paul) session during the Learning Summit, honing his skills as an interviewer and showcasing the great things iMIS clients are doing. | |
| Jason Rowe Engagement Management Specialist Advanced Solutions International (Asia Pacific) Jason has worked in the Not for Profit industry for more than 19 years, including three years at the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants. Jason’s role as Engagement Management Specialist involves helping Not for Profit organisations including Associations, Charities and Regulatory Bodies reach their goals and ensuring they are achieving performance improvements with their iMIS Engagement Management System. Jason has been involved with numerous iMIS implementations and support of iMIS clients across the Asia Pacific region as well as in North America over the past sixteen years. As a member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants and having formerly worked as an Accountant, Jason has a strong focus and understanding on the financials functionality of iMIS. | |
| Jamie Williams Director Client Services issociate Jamie’s career has always been about forming the types of relationships that benefit co-workers and clients alike. Jamie spent the first part of his career managing businesses that produced print and digital communications for a diverse array of companies that include Harvey Norman, Blaze, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Aon, REST Superannuation and Infrastructure Australia. With the advent of social media Jamie saw that the way members and their organisations communicated was going to change forever and, with Louise Kanis, the issociate business has been supplying social media to the associations industry for the last 4 years. As Jamie has taken on more senior roles in his career he’s seen the value of challenging his own perceptions, assumptions and direction. The most valuable way to do this is through a mentor relationship. This was a significant turning point for Jamie and he has been passionate about the benefits of mentoring ever since. | |
