The Ignus Team

Management

Wes Henry President/CEO

As President and CEO of Ignus Technologies, Wes brings over 25 years of experience in computer programming, web design, and computer related areas to Ignus. Wes holds numerous certifications and qualifications where he scored in the top 5% in the country. Wes has also been an adjunct college instructor for over 5 years, teaching college courses for NDSCS, Aakers College, and the Skills and Technology Training Center.

Ole Gjerde General Manager

Ole is one of the founders of Ignus Technologies, and is the backbone of the company. Ole brings knowledge of all of the areas of work that Ignus provides including, website design, web programming, system administration, computer support, phone systems, and surveillance systems. Ole has a Bachelors of Arts in Computer Science degree from NDSU and has over 10 years of experience in the industry.

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Scott Babcock Project Manager

Ignus provides many pieces of the technology puzzle. Scott applies his seven years of experience in programming to provide one of those pieces. Scott has created brand new industry specific software that is tailor fit for that businesses needs, connected two entirely different pieces of software giving the client reports that take seconds to make which used to take hours, and created back end programming for web sites that allow the web site owner to get all of the information to and from the web site. Scott has an Associate of Arts Degree from Fergus Falls Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Concordia College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Concordia College, and has also taught courses at the Skills and Technology Training Center on Web Programming and Crystal Reports.

Avery Nubson Web/Graphic Design Specialist

Avery brings a graphic design emphasis to Ignus Technologies. Along with his emphasis in graphic design, he is also an award winning website designer. Avery is a two-time ADDY award winner. In 2005 and 2006 he won a silver award for business to business websites. Avery holds a Bachelors of Science degree from Bemidji State University in Design Technology with a minor in Art.

Jonathan Wurtzler Programming Specialist

Jonathan’s 10 years of computer programming experience helps Ignus develop the solutions our clients are looking for. Jonathan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Information Systems with a minor in Business from Concordia.

Ignus IT

Gary Armstrong Lead Networking/Technical Support

As the Lead Networker for Ignus Technologies, Gary does the kind of work that helps make our clients work. Computer technician/installer, phone system installation, and on site customer support are just a few of the types of work that Gary does. Gary has an Associate of Arts degree in Microcomputers and Network Technology.

Vince Anderson Engineer

Vince worked at ComputerLand/Corporate Technologies for 14 year, then joined a Partnership called SE Service and Consulting in 1999. The partnership ran for 7 years and now has merged with Ignus Technologies Inc. in 2007.

His background includes in depth exposure to Novell and Microsoft products as well as router and firewall products from Cicso, SonicWall, CheckPoint and Nortel.

As Vince continues his career here he finds his horizons expanding to find more efficient and cost effective solutions for his customers. He looks forward to learning and using innovative methods that provide customer solutions to their technology needs.

Sales

Eric Zwingel Account Manager/Surveillance Consultant

Eric brings diversity to Ignus with his experience and knowledge of Criminal Justice acquired at the University of North Dakota. Bachelors Degrees in Criminal Justice and Sociology will provide the necessary skills to help me make your surveillance system fit the needs of your business. Eric brings operational knowledge of surveillance equipment with his years of experience in loss prevention. Eric is passionate about the protection of your business and what he can do to make your life easier with the incorporation of Ignus technologies. Outside of work, Eric loves to follow the NFL and enjoys outdoor sports such as softball and golf.

Zac Paulson Sales Consultant

As a Sales Consultant for Ignus Technologies, Zac is able to help companies study, deploy, and implement strategic technology solutions to help run the IT, web, and surveillance portions of their company as a business. Zac helps maximize ROI through technology solutions creating results that lessen employee downtime, create efficient, effective means of communication, keep things secure, and maximize company productivity for companies every day.

He serves as a strategic consultant to make sure the company’s technology operates at its optimal potential. Serving as the client’s liaison, he aids in IT budget planning, hardware connectivity engineering, and general management of Ignus’ technology clientele.

Zac has worked in a variety of various consulting positions in the past, including insurance, technology, and mobile electronics fields, all while maintaining the simple philosophy of thinking of things through the customers point of view and helping them achieve the goals and objectives they need to reach through the use of technology.

Joe Day Sales Consultant

Joe was a Sales Specialist with Corporate Technologies for 7 years, then partnered in SE Service and Consulting in Fargo in 1999. That System Engineer Consulting business ran for 7 years and now has merged with Ignus Technologies Inc. in 2007.

Joe believes that he has always based our client’s projects on business goals and business objectives. He also believes information technology projects should be a strategic component to your business success. His experience in IT Consulting, Network Design and Implementation as well as Project Management will prove to be a valuable source when making your critical IT decisions. Joe will strive to develop business relationships with our customers that will provide the best quality and value the highest level of customer service our industry has to offer.