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Executive Team Bios

Brannen Mehaffey – Chief Executive Officer

As founder and CEO of Pivot Networks since 2001, Brannen Mehaffey embodies Pivot Networks’ relentless focus on over-the-top customer service within the technology services sector. Under his ownership and management, Pivot Networks has grown into a preferred and highly sought out provider of managed IT services throughout Texas, servicing Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. Mr. Mehaffey’s early tenure at Cisco Systems as Director of Helpdesk Services (Austin) was instrumental in developing the drive and work ethic he brings to his employees and exudes to Pivot’s clients today. The holder of 29 industry certifications, including extensive Microsoft, Cisco, Dell, Citrix, Novell, Sun, etc., and over 20 years technology experience, Mr. Mehaffey’s technical knowledge base is broad and extensive, making him an ideal leader for a staff of certified expert technicians and business-savvy consultants. As CEO,  Mr. Mehaffey gives direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s philosophy, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives. Job duties include identifying and executing company vision, creating and building culture, business vertical and market entry decisions, creating differentiates, senior team building, and capital allocation in order to steer Pivot Networks accordingly for current and future business success. Mr.  Mehaffey’s high level planning, directing, and coordinating and complete management of operational activities with assistance from the supporting corporate leaders have proven to be the cornerstones of Pivot Networks’ establishment as a leading IT solutions, project consulting and professional services provider throughout the state of Texas.

Nick Candia – Chief Operations Officer

Nick Candia plays a vital role in the management of our successful team. With a background in healthcare, psychology, and education, Nick brings a compassion to his work that raises expectations and keeps our team on point; which keep our clients happy. He is a natural planner, organizer, and executor. Nick began developing his distinguished client-relations skills as an IT tech on campus while obtaining his undergraduate degree from Loyola University Chicago. With five years of directorial experience, he leads our project management by prioritizing expectations and customer satisfaction. By utilizing the latest technologies, Nick keeps our systems organized and timely. One top priority is using all our resources to the most productive uses with the aim of creating maximum value for our clients. Key duties include: policy design and implementation, communications management, strategy planning, HR management, training design and implementation, and quality control. Nick helps design and execute operations with a focus on long-term goals and motivates our team with a genuine care and concern for all our clients’ business success. This focus ensures our team executes quality projects and provides excellent service to our clients. 

Michael Melseth – Director of IT (Dallas) 

Michael Melseth is highly tenured in the world of IT. Having worked with the CEO of Pivot Networks at Cisco Systems and owning numerous businesses of his own, he is an integral part to the Pivot Networks team. With over 22 years as an IT consultant, he confidently handles every problem with the highest degree of expertise and will quickly develop a strategy to fix your IT and computer problems. As a Dallas resident of the last 17 years, he has taken the position as the Director of IT overseeing the offices in Dallas/Fort-Worth Metroplex. His extensive knowledge of Microsoft, Cisco, Dell, Citrix, Novell, Sun, etc., proves he is the perfect candidate for the Director of IT position in the Dallas/ Fort-Worth area. As the director of IT in Dallas, Mr. Melseth works closely with Brannen Mehaffey in order to grow Pivot Networks in the Dallas area. His experience makes him an ideal leader, mentor and team member. With the help of Michael Melseth in Dallas, Pivot Networks has pushed the envelope at providing excellent knowledge and service to our clients.

Audrey Commons – Director of Business Development

With 20 plus years of  combined experience, to include a background in the legal field, financial analysis, procedure analysis, sales, marketing and customer relations, Ms. Commons brings a broad range of skills to the table.  Her utmost loyalty to the Pivot organization and its clients has led her to build and maintain long-term relationships with several strategic company partners, vendors and clients in businesses of all types and sizes.  Key activities performed include; business strategy development, product portfolio management, new business development and, above all, cultivating & nurturing long-term client & vendor relationships.  With the help of an amazing Sales Team, Ms. Commons manages and executes Pivot’s online search engine optimization, e-mail marketing campaigns and efforts, industry research, market and competitive analyses.  Her team is dedicated to consistently assessing the ever-changing needs of Pivot Networks’ clients.  A process that includes defining, testing, implementing and refining strategic plans to ensure the businesses we serve maintain the highest quality network.  As a member of the Pivot Executive Team, Ms. Commons advises and assists with our operational decisions and processes, service procedure improvements, exploration of business opportunities and business negotiations.

 

 

Pivot Certifications

Microsoft

  • MCSA – Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
  • MCDBA – Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
  • MCSE – NT 4.0 – Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
  • MCSE – Windows 2000, 2003, 2008 – Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
  • MCP – Microsoft Certified Professional
  • MOUS – Microsoft Office User Specialist
  • MOS – Microsoft Office Specialist

Cisco

  • CCDP – Cisco Certified Design Professional
  • CCNP – Cisco Certified Network Professional
  • CCSP – Cisco Certified Security Professional
  • CCDA – Cisco Certified Design Associate
  • CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • CCIE – Routing and Switching – Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert
  • CCIE – Security – Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert

Sun

  • SCSA – Solaris Certified System Administrator
  • SCNA – Solaris Certified Network Administrator

Red Hat

  • RHCE – Red Hat Certified Engineer
  • RHCT – Red Hat Certified Technician

CompTIA

  • CompTIA A+ certified
  • CompTIA Network, Security, Linux+ certified

Dell

  • DCSE – Dell Certified System Engineer

PMP

  • PMP – Project Management Professional from Project Management Institute

Novell

  • CNE – Certified Novell Engineer

Citrix

  • CCA – Citrix Certified Administrator

EC-Council

  • Certified Ethical Hacker for EC-Council

 

Call one of our regional offices now at:

Austin: 512.444.8324
San Antonio: 210.767.3565
Dallas: 214.233.0636
Houston: 281.500.2288

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