THE IMPACT TEAM

Neil Holme received his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Salford University in Salford England. After graduating, Neil spent several years building and commissioning power generation systems in the UK, Eastern Europe, Africa, and South-East Asia.
In 1996 Neil accepted an opportunity to come to the United States to work for a systems integrator on a business process re-engineering project. After six years Neil identified an underserved market in IT support for small to medium-size businesses and started Impact Business Technology.

Jim Zinko has a decade of experience building and maintaining computers and computer networks. Currently, Jim is the Service Quality Supervisor at Impact Business Technology where he plays a crucial role supporting Impact BT’s service delivery including customer satisfaction, documentation, and recordkeeping.

Joseph is an out-of-the-box thinker with a passion for networking and all things tech. When he is not practicing new technologies in his home lab, you’ll usually find him hiking trails with his two dogs or binge-watching his favorite shows. With a mind for security and a desire to help others, he enjoys tackling both simple and complex problems.

Daniel grew up in his father’s auto repair shop fixing engines and building computers, becoming a serial dilettante in all things tech. He has developed a strong troubleshooting methodology focused on meaningful success and communication, honed through more than a decade of experience in customer service, tech support, and repairing anything from industrial machinery to computer electronics. To unwind, he likes to spend time with his family (both people and furry), keep his hands busy with sculpture, and crack open some infosec training like hackthebox.

Rion is a graduate of Quinnipiac University with a Bachelors in Software and a Masters in Cyber Security. With a love for all things tech, Rion jumps at the opportunity to mess with something new and is always trying to learn new things. If he’s not working, he’s researching something new for a coding project, writing a new character for Dungeons and Dragons, or analyzing a new music album.

Anthony graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and joined the ImpactBT team in 2013. Anthony worked hard and acquired the position as a Network Engineer. Between assisting the Helpdesk and working on Project’s, he enjoys spending time with his wife and rescued furry family.

Michael has spent nearly all of his professional career in customer service supporting PCs, Macs, and industry-standard AV equipment in both corporate and retail environments. He enjoys tinkering and repairing devices from full desktops to his Apple Watch. When not in the office, Michael enjoys the simple things. He brews a good cup of coffee and cooks a mean Bolognese. His other passions include playing guitar, singing, weight-lifting, pro audio, BBQ, and camping.

With 7 years of experience at Impact, Chess brings a wide variety of skills to his supervisory responsibilities. From his personal touch to his technical skills, he works hard to maintain a team-like structure to provide the very best service to the client. When he is not at work, you can find him working on some sort of vehicle, fishing, or looking for new experiences.

Kyle has been passionate about technology from a very young age. He enjoys spending time researching current and past advancements in the field. His weekends are typically filled with adventures to historical sites, library visits, and spending time with his dog, Louis.

Andersen graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a degree in Cybersecurity in 2023. Shortly after, he acquired his CompTIA Security+ certification. In his spare time he likes to work on his art, specializing in architectural drawings with pen and ink.

Kathryn graduated from Iona College’s cybersecurity course at the end of 2021 and joined the Impact team a short time after. Most of her time is spent at the computer, whether it be for work, creating digital art, or playing games.

Rod has a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the University of Connecticut and diverse
entrepreneurial and professional experience.  He previously ran his own wholesale distribution business and brings 12 years of professional software development experience including support, implementation, and integration. In his free time, Rod enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.

Trevor is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a degree in Computer Science, ambitious to bring his Software Development skills to the Impact team. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching and playing sports, playing video games, and working on personal projects.

Erika has joined the Impact team as our newest Business Operations Analyst. She is excited to help improve our operational efficiency and discover all the ways she can positively impact the company. When she is not working, Erika enjoys spending time with her family, learning something new, playing video games, or doing anything creative!