District Officers
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BTA WEST DISTRICT OFFICERS
President
Richard Van Dyke
Advanced Office
14370 Myford Road, Ste. 100
Irvine, CA 92606
Phone: (714) 547-9500
BTA Member Since: 1987
Van Dyke, president and CEO of Advanced Office, a Southern California dealership, started out in the medical imaging and color computer graphics space and evolved his business into the office technology industry in the early 1980s. The company’s territory covers San Diego County to the northern part of Los Angeles County and east to the desert, covering six counties. As a traditional office technology dealership, Advanced Office has evolved by adding professional services and business process improvement offerings to assist customers in their digital transitions. Additionally, the company has a strong history of production print and wide format offerings. Van Dyke was one of the founding members and first president of the Select Dealer Group (SDG), a nationwide best practices group of office technology dealers. For the past 22 years, SDG has grown to become a significant place for dealers to continually hear what is working within dealerships as new technology and services are offered, and how to implement solutions, services and other business model changes for an ever-connected business community.
President-Elect
Pamela Feld
Triumph Technology Group
14712 Franklin Ave., Ste. G
Tustin, CA 92780
Phone: (714) 544-2679
BTA Member Since: 2001
Feld is an award-winning consultant, speaker and trainer in cybersecurity, technology, AI and digital transformation. She is the founder and CEO of Triumph Technology Group, a national cybersecurity consulting, training and office technology company whose clients range from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. A sought-after national speaker, Feld delivers passionate and impactful presentations on a diverse range of topics including cybersecurity, AI, digital transformation, compliance, business continuity and policy development. Recognized for her leadership and advocacy, Feld was named WBE Advocate of the Year in 2024 and honored as one of CRN’s Women of the Channel. She serves as a WBENC National Forum board member, and president-elect of the BTA West board. Feld is an active advocate for inclusion through Vital Link, a non-profit that offers STEM programs to underserved communities. She is a graduate of the Stanford University School of Business program and UCLA MDE program.
Vice President
Robert Moore
Lockwood Moore Inc.
1610 Meadow Wood Lane
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: (775) 323-9057
BTA Member Since: 1979
Moore, president of Lockwood-Moore Inc., started his professional career in electronic data systems as a service technician for Lynch Communications Systems, a manufacturer of data and voice communication systems for the independent telephone network. After completing his undergraduate work in physics, Moore was promoted to the position of electronic engineer, responsible for the manufacturing and systems testing of the company’s many communication products, including its time-division multiplex (TDM) common-carrier system and voice encryption products. In April 1975, Moore purchased the local Smith-Corona-Merchant (SCM) branch with partner Ray Lockwood, who has since retired. Over the years, Lockwood Moore Inc. has provided state-of-the-art IT products and services to Nevada and California communities. It is one of the most recognized and oldest office technology dealerships in the United States. The company’s original product offerings were typewriters and calculators. PCs, printers and copiers were added in the late 1980s. Lockwood Moore installed its first computer network in 1988. It became a Kyocera copier/printer dealer in 1998 and added Ricoh copiers in 2008. Today, the company also offers IT services. Moore previously served on the WOMDA (now BTA West) board and was a former president of the Reno Rotary. Moore holds an Open Water Diver certification, an amateur radio (ham) license and a pilot’s license.
Immediate Past President
Scott Reynolds
Imagine Technology Group LLC
420 N. Roosevelt Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85226
Phone: (602) 609-3368
BTA Member Since: 2017
Reynolds is executive vice president of Imagine Technology Group LLC, Chandler, Arizona. He has 35 years of office technology industry experience with 22 years of that being in leadership. Reynolds holds a degree in finance from Arizona State University. Throughout his long tenure in the industry, Reynolds has held positions in accounting and finance as CFO to president and general manager. His background in these areas support a strong connection to every aspect of the business, which makes him a great fit for Imagine Technology Group. Reynolds specializes in strategic planning and business development and enjoys successfully scaling a business for growth. He is a proponent of giving back to the community and leads the business to be the same.
BTA MID-AMERICA DISTRICT OFFICERS
President
Chip Miceli
Pulse Technology
201 Commerce Dr.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: (847) 879-6404
BTA Member Since: 1983
Miceli is president and CEO of Pulse Technology, a leading, multigeneration family business providing document solutions/MPS and managed network services/IT for the greater Chicago, Illinois, area, northern Indiana and Wisconsin. The company’s scope of services also includes videoconferencing, archiving, e-commerce, document solutions, office products, and the design and sale of office furniture. In the early 1970s, Miceli left the accounting industry to join the family business that his father, Vince Miceli, started in 1955. In 1988, he became an owner in the business following his father’s retirement. Under Miceli’s direction, the firm has expanded to include its headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, as well as other locations in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Over the years, he has grown the company through acquisition of several Chicago-area companies, as well as an investment in two northern Indiana businesses, McShane’s and Kramer Leonard, both of which are under the umbrella of Pulse Technology. In 2019, Miceli led his company through a rebranding with a new name — Pulse Technology. In the last year, Pulse opened an office in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area. Miceli has been an advisor and board member to a number of national trade associations and frequently speaks on issues related to MPS. He has also led his company to win awards including the Hyakuman Kai Award, the Elite Dealer Award and the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing businesses. Additionally, Pulse Technology has been named to the “Best Places to Work in Illinois” list by Workforce Research Group and media partner Daily Herald for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Miceli resides in the Chicago area and is active in community organizations, including his local chamber of commerce and business associations.
President-Elect
Jeffrey Foley
Apollo Office Systems
202 S. Hardie St.
Alvin, TX 77511
Phone: (281) 286-3600
BTA Member Since: 2021
Foley is the co-founder and COO of Apollo Office Systems, a role he has held since 2005. Apollo is a family-owned and operated dealership and managed service provider based in the Texas Gulf Coast area. The company provides technology solutions, products and services, implementing innovative infrastructure systems to enhance operations and customer relationships. Previously, Foley managed multimillion-dollar capital projects at Verizon, negotiated high-profile contracts with organizations such as NASA and the FBI, and significantly expanded market share in the health-care, federal and education sectors. He holds an MBA from Houston Christian University and a BBA in economics from the University of Houston. Foltey and his wife currently reside in Alvin, Texas. He actively volunteers with the Knights of Columbus and his civic involvement includes serving as past chairman of the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustments as a UIL Judge. Foley is currently a member of the Civil Service Commission.
Vice President
Scott Vonderharr
Midwest Imaging Solutions
10062 Flanders Ct. N.E.
Blaine, MN 55432
Phone: (612) 216-4501
BTA Member Since: 2018
Vonderharr is the president of Midwest Imaging Solutions in Blaine, Minnesota, where he began his office technology industry career in 2008. Midwest Imaging Solutions operates in the greater Twin City market and primarily sells Kyocera and HP product lines. The company has acquired four competitors over the past 10 years. Vonderharr has served on the IBPI Board of Directors twice, as well as several local boards including the Metro North Chamber of Commerce. He received his MBA from the University of St. Thomas in 2001.
Immediate Past President
Grant Goldsmith
Regal Business Machines/Gateway Business Systems Inc.
1140 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 666-4700
BTA Member Since: 1980
Goldsmith currently leads IT services for Regal Business Machines and Gateway Business Systems, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. He is a third-generation family member in the business, which was founded by Goldsmith’s grandfather in 1958. Regal/Gateway is a provider of IT services, managed print, VoIP and other technologies. It is authorized with Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Lexmark and HP in the Chicago area, as well as northwest Indiana. Goldsmith began his career as a civil engineer in the telecom industry after graduating from the University of Iowa. He later joined his family at its Chicago-area dealership. From a young age, Goldsmith knew that he had a passion for his family’s business and the transition has filled a lifelong dream.
BTA SOUTHEAST DISTRICT OFFICERS
President
Richie Creech
CopyPro Inc.
3103 Landmark St.
Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: (252) 756-3175
BTA Member Since: 1973
Creech has been employed with CopyPro Inc., located in Greenville, North Carolina, since May 1999. He started with the company as a setup and delivery technician, and has held several positions since then, including field technician, team leader, field service supervisor and, finally, his current role of director of service. As director of service, Creech oversees all field service activity and is responsible for ensuring that CopyPro maintains its excellent standard of service. Over the years, he has accrued vast industry knowledge. Creech’s ability to troubleshoot and quickly solve problems in the field has allowed the company to rise above the competition. He has won awards for Technician of the Year, Konica Minolta Technician of the Month and Service Manager of the Year. In 2022, Creech joined the BTA Southeast Advisory Board. He has a degree in electronic engineering technology from Lenoir Community College and was the captain of the school’s NJCAA basketball team. Creech remains an avid fan of the sport, as well as motorsports and hunting.
President-Elect
Tim Renegar
Kelly Office Solutions
163 S. Stratford Road, Ste. A
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Phone: (336) 725-2566
BTA Member Since: 2003
Renegar is president and co-owner of Kelly Office Solutions, a Ricoh, Brother, Epson, Konica Minolta and Sharp dealership located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with branches in Greensboro, Raleigh, Swansboro and Charlotte, North Carolina. Renegar has more than 45 years of management experience in the industry. He has worked in corporate environments such as IKON and Sharp Electronics, where he served as president of North Carolina, and in dealerships such as Charlotte Copy Data and Triad Business Systems, where Renegar was executive vice president and co-owner. He has also served on various manufacturing and leasing company advisory councils, and Renegar’s dealership has been a BTA member for 20-plus years.
Vice President
Brice Renegar
Kelly Office Solutions
163 S. Stratford Rd., Ste. A
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Phone: (336) 725-2566
BTA Member Since: 2003
Renegar started his career with Kelly Office Solutions, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, while he was attending Western Carolina University, working deliveries and in the warehouse during the summers. After graduation, Renegar became a sales representative for the company's Pure Water Technology Division in 2016. With exceptional sales, he advanced through the ranks quickly to become the director of Pure Water Technology that same year. With Renegar's guidance, Kelly Office Solutions has expanded this division over the past four years to add ice makers, gourmet coffee and coffee makers. He graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's degree in sales and marketing. He is an active member in the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce's under 40s group and has attended countless BTA events.
Secretary/Treasurer
Bill James
2803 Audubon Trace
Jefferson, LA 70121
Phone: (504) 460-7376
BTA Member Since: 1971
James of Jefferson, Louisiana, started in the industry with Olivetti Corp. in 1971, working in sales, and then software development and support. In 1982, James started Micro Systems Inc., a networking VAR specializing in accounting software. For 21 years, he served as systems support manager for WJS Enterprises Inc.
Immediate Past President
Blake Renegar
Kelly Office Solutions
163 S. Stratford Rd., Ste. A
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Phone: (336) 725-2566
BTA Member Since: 2003
Renegar started his career with Kelly Office Solutions, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, while he was attending North Carolina State University, working in the warehouse and in Pure Water Technology sales during the summers. After coming to Kelly Office Solutions, Renegar single-handedly started the company's managed network services division. He went through the entire vetting process for the division and is a certified subject-matter expert. Renegar has grown the managed network services division from just himself to now managing six employees. He was named the director of managed network services in 2016. Renegar is an active member of the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce and has previously spoken at BTA events about managed IT services to educate other businesses on how to build and start their own managed network services businesses.
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BTA EAST DISTRICT OFFICERS
President
Tim Seeley Jr.
Seeley Office Systems Inc.
P.O. Box 475
95 Broad St.
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Phone: (518) 793-5168
BTA Member Since: 2008
Seeley has been part of his family dealership, Seeley Office Systems Inc., Glens Falls, New York, for the past 20 years. Throughout his tenure, Seeley has held an array of positions, starting with deliveries and working his way up to president of client relations, which has been his title for the last four years. In Seeley’s current role, he is responsible for overseeing the sales team, maintaining relationships with major accounts and working with the management team to move the business forward. Seeley’s philosophy on growth and overall success for the company is to give back and give thanks to both clients and employees. Outside of his work life, Seeley enjoys spending time with his family, which includes his three young children. Otherwise, you might find Seeley playing golf, one of his favorite hobbies, at the local country club.
President-Elect
Susan Pangborn
Automated Business Solutions
415 Kilvert St.
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 732-3000
BTA Member Since: 2008
Pangborn is director of business analytics at Automated Business Solutions, located in Warwick, Rhode Island. Before coming to ABS in 2015, she had 38 years of industry experience at a small independent dealership and Konica Minolta, starting as a service dispatcher in the 1980s and moving through various other roles. During Pangborn’s time at ABS, she has been customer assurance manager, director of administration, director of operations and now, director of business analytics. Pangborn enjoys her family, her puppy and the beach. She is an avid New England Patriots fan and is a season ticket holder at both the New England Revolution and the Rhode Island Football Club. Pangborn is married to Jonathan, her husband of 35 years. They have one son, Zachary, 26, who is also a member of the ABS team. She has volunteered on various local community youth sports organization boards and served on the American Youth Soccer Regional Board as the CVPA from 2014-2018 and as president of the 715 Area for several years. Pangborn has been recognized for her contributions to youth soccer, as the New England Revolution Super Liga Coordinator of the Year in 2014. She was also awarded the Junior Seau Award of Excellence for her community involvement and service to youth sports in 2013.
Vice President
Lisa Emmons
BASE Technologies Inc.
23 Francis Clarke Circle, Ste. 1B
Bethel, CT 06801
Phone: (203) 797-2670
BTA Member Since: 1994
Emmons is the major account manager and solutions expert at BASE Technologies Inc., Bethel, Connecticut. Throughout her years with the company, Emmons has held various roles including director of sales, information provider and sales representative. She manages a territory covering Connecticut and New York while overseeing accounts nationally, delivering tailored solutions and expert guidance to her clients. Emmons is the chair of the OPTIMUS Foundation Inc., the fundraising arm for OPTIMUS Health Care Inc., which focuses on programs supporting the health and social welfare of women, infants and children. She is committed to public service and strongly believes in Base Technologies' statement: “To better connect with the communities we serve, we must give back to organizations that support them.” In addition to Emmons’ leadership role with the OPTIMUS Foundation, she volunteers with the New Milford Youth Baseball and Softball Association as secretary and is a member of the New Milford Parks and Recreation board. Emmons previous community service includes regional hospice and home care and RVNA Health. She is enrolled in New Haven University's Women in Leadership professional development program and provides curriculum advice. Emmons holds a bachelor of business administration in marketing from Western Connecticut State University and is currently pursuing her master's degree there.
Immediate Past President
Chip Denlinger
DCS Technologies Corp.
6501 State Route 123 N.
Franklin, OH 45005
Phone: (937) 743-4060
BTA Member Since: 2019
Denlinger is a partner at DCS Technologies Corp., located in Franklin, Ohio. He has been in the industry for more than 13 years, wearing many hats from customer service to marketing to sales. Today, Denlinger leads DCS’s sales team and loves implementing automation to make work easier for his team. DCS employees believe in "minding the store for our clients by keeping them out of the responsibility loop, but in the communication loop." They operate by the company's pH core values: "Dependable, Curious, Supportive, Professional and Honorable."