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The SkyWire® Media Management Team

Shawn D. Harris

President/CEO

Mr. Harris has more than 15 years experience in software sales management, bringing with him skills acquired in the course of front-line leadership with companies at the leading edge of the software industry. This experience and a demonstrated track record of success gives Shawn a unique understanding of market conditions of meeting customers' product development needs that enhance business-to-business and business-to-consumer mobile marketing initiatives. Mr. Harris has experience in today’s e-business environments along with the understanding of e-business tools, models and best practices for internet-based businesses. Shawn has made technology a way of life and has an in-depth understanding of information systems. He is known by friends and family as "the geek with social skills".

Prior to joining SkyWire Media, Shawn was the Director of Business Development for InfoGenesis, a leader in the hospitality technology industry. Shawn assembled the number one sales team for InfoGenesis as well as led the company in highest revenue and lowest cost of sales for 8 years. Shawn honed his skills in leadership by understanding customer expectations, buyer behavior and gained expertise in understanding the importance of customer service. This experience includes structuring software systems to predict consumer buying behavior and patterns. Shawn was instrumental in the launch of eRevelation, the industry’s first ASP-managed POS solution. Shawn was instrumental in building relationships with premier hospitality companies worldwide, some of which included MGM Mirage, Vail Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, Station Casinos, PGA-TPC, Mandalay Bay Resort Group, and Four Seasons Hotels.

Prior to InfoGenesis Shawn was the Major Accounts Manager for Kronos where he gained his appreciation of software and services that enable organizations to reduce costs, increase productivity and improve employee satisfaction. Prior to Kronos, he was the National Sales Manager for MegaWest Systems, a leader in the medical billing and clinical software business.

Shawn currently sits on the board of the Technology Business Alliance of Nevada (TBAN), a not-for-profit organization that is proactively fostering high-tech growth in Nevada. TBAN is dedicated to assisting high-tech start-ups in finding the talent, customers and financing needed to be successful. Shawn is very active in his community, including volunteering his time at various positions at his church and with the Boy Scouts of America. Shawn is continuing his education by working on achieving a Master of Business Administration/E-Business.

 

Juan M. Cerna

Executive Director of Development

Juan M. Cerna began his professional career as a Combat Engineer in the Unites States Marines Corps.  Upon his honorable discharge, Juan studied to become a Computer Electronics Engineer.  Graduating at the top of the class, he began working for a leading in-car navigation systems company handling both hardware and software engineering.

Two years later, Juan received an offer he could not refuse, working for a local casino to develop a state of the art Player Tracking System.  Using his experience, resourcefulness and imagination, Juan developed an application that used a combination of bar code readers and wireless connectivity on mobile devices.  This system was later integrated with the casino’s operating infrastructure to become the first hand held cashing system for a casino and received a patent for its innovation and design.

Juan later took a position with the Orange County Water District where he was tasked the development of various applications and the implementation of their water billing and maintenance system to support the largest water purification plant in the world.

With nearly two decades of experience, Juan performs his duties as Executive Director of Development, responsible for the design of SkyWire® Media’s Product line.

 

Brent D. Ritchie

Director of Sales

Brent Ritchie graduated from the University of Utah with a BS in Management, with an emphasis in recreation management and marketing. As the Director of Sales and key Project Manager, Mr. Ritchie is responsible for sales and specific projects and accounts within the SkyWire Media portfolio of products. With over 18 years experience in management, marketing and sales, he brings a strong background to the management team. Most recently, he was VP of Sales and Marketing with The Ritchie Group. Prior to that, he held the positions of National Sales Manager with MedTek Medical and General Manager and Corporate Sales Manager with the Sports Mall Group.

In these positions, he developed and managed inside and outside sales teams, numerous marketing campaigns and key projects within the organizations. He has presented to large groups as an industry speaker and negotiated major contracts. His specific training in real estate, investments, recreation, events and medical sales gives him a broad understanding of sales and marketing and provide him with a unique perspective as the business unit manager for SkyWire products such as Virtual Agent and Golf Hub.

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