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What We Believe
Our Team
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WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT

We’re a progressive technology group with big-time capabilities. We love what we do and we strive every day to be the best at it. Our team is made up of motivators, innovators, and problem-solvers who specialize in bringing you cutting-edge solutions to simplify, unify, and amplify your technology experience. Because we believe technology should complement, not complicate, your business. We are one team for all your technology solutions.

Where We Serve

WE GO THE EXTRA MILE

We work with hundreds of partners from Valentine to McCook, and Ogallala to Omaha, and all throughout Nebraska and beyond. 

 

We specialize in managing your tech remotely from our offices in Albion, Columbus, and Norfolk, but are just as happy to hit the road for a face-to-face when on-site work is necessary. So while we may or may not be headquartered in your city, we consider ourselves the “local” experts because we’re there—whenever and wherever you need us. 

Albion Office

2585 State Hwy 14, Albion, NE 68620

Norfolk Office

321 W Norfolk Ave, Suite 400, Norfolk, NE 68701

Columbus Office

4471 41st Ave, Suite 201, Columbus, NE 68601

What We Believe

UNCOMPROMISING VALUES

Simplicity

At its core, we believe the purpose of technology is to make your life easier—it should be an asset used to benefit your business operations, not to pile added challenges and stress onto your work load. Our mission is to provide you with technology that’s both cutting-edge and simple to use. 

Quality & Dependability

Our clients need to be able to rely on a wide range of technologies in order to perform their daily duties efficiently. We partner with and install only the highest-rated, top-quality brands and products so we can minimize needless downtime that costs companies unnecessary time, money, and gray hairs.

Midwestern Values

Exceptional service is what we’re known for, and we deliver it with honesty and transparency. Our vision is to continue cultivating strong, enduring, and mutually successful relationships with our growing list of valued partners. Our technical capabilities may be the cream of the crop, but our values will always be our bread and butter.

Our Team

Meet our starting lineup

Ed Knott, President

Will Zoucha, Voice Manager

Brigitte Burbach, Operations & HR Manager

Jarod Dendinger, Business Development

Ryan Robinson, AVS Service Manager

Justin Niewohner, AVS Project Manager

Nathan Niewohner, IT Project Manager

Sara Rasmussen, IT Service Manager

Matt Childress, Level 2 IT Technician

Curt Hart, IT Technician

Alex Herstedt, Voice Technician

Jessi Larson, Creative & Marketing

Colton Mazour, WISP & Voice Technician

Kelsi Havlovic, Level 1 IT Technician

Scott Whaley, Level 1 IT Technician

Eric Henn, Voice Technician

Cody Banzhaf, IT Systems Engineer

Chase Thieman, AVS Technician

Kris Wright, AVS Technician

Eric Petsche, AVS Technician

Oscar Bonilla, Level 1 IT Technician

Eric Beckman, AVS Technician

Heidi Kahlo, IT Technician

Mikki Mangus, Accountant

Grady Higgins, Level 1 IT Technician

Bryce Molt, Level 1 IT Technician

Casey Schalk, AVS Technician

Weston Ray, Inventory & Facilities

Mike Briseño, Level 1 IT Technician

Justin Borgmann, Level 1 IT Technician

Kurt Langer, WISP Technician

And let's hear it for our interns!

Logan Henn, IT Intern

Dylan Korth, AVS Intern

Careers

Applied Connective has grown by 17 awesome new team members in the past two years. We do quite a bit of growing around here, and we don’t plan on stopping any time soon. Whether we’re technically hiring or not, the boss is always keeping an eye out for motivated individuals to join us in our Albion, Norfolk, or Columbus offices, who show great potential and whose values align with our own!

 

Think you have what it takes? Then we can’t wait to meet you.

COMPANY CULTURE'S A BIG DEAL

Get a feel for ours.

“We have a really good team right now that makes work enjoyable. My coworkers make every day fun. Our office culture is relaxed, so we’re there to get work done, but the environment isn’t a stressful one. We know how to have fun yet be productive.”
JUSTIN NIEWOHNER
JUSTIN NIEWOHNERAVS Project Manager
“The people [here] are a lot of fun. It’s a fast-paced, always-growing, technology-based environment, and my co-workers are smart, fun, and supportive. Also, there are always perks and incentives, like pizza and doughnuts!”
ERIC HENN
ERIC HENNWISP Technician
“My favorite thing about working at Applied is the people. Sometimes, the work is hard, but it never feels overwhelming because of the great people who are always willing (and able) to help with an issue you may not be familiar with.”
ALEX HERSTEDT
ALEX HERSTEDTVoice Technician
“It’s great getting to work with good people. The crew gels well and works extremely well together. The projects are challenging and innovative. It’s a friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere. I’ve never encountered a situation while working here that I didn’t feel appreciated or valued.”
RYAN ROBINSON
RYAN ROBINSONAVS Service Technician
“On top of the generous compensation and benefits that Applied offers, we all work side by side much of the time and feed off of each other’s ideas and successes.”
WILL ZOUCHA
WILL ZOUCHAVoice Manager
“A very positive place to work. Everyone pitches in to help each other. I really feel like I’m appreciated and part of the team. Management really cares—I have never not felt appreciated at Applied Connective. You feel like you’re part of the big picture.”
SCOTT WHALEY
SCOTT WHALEYIT Data Technician
“The people are our greatest assets. Everyone is easy-going but hard-working, and each one brings their own unique talents to the table. Team chemistry is great. The company values new ideas and encourages creative and professional growth. Also, there is a truly endless supply of donuts.”
JESSI LARSON
JESSI LARSONCreative/Copywriter
“The environment between coworkers is great. With the positive work environment here, people are always thanking you or telling you good job for helping or completing a task.”
NATHAN NIEWOHNER
NATHAN NIEWOHNERIT Systems Engineer
“It’s interesting seeing the many different personalities that work together. I’m always amazed at how everyone resolves issues. Lots of educated individuals that work together to solve issues for our customers.”
SARA RASMUSSEN
SARA RASMUSSENAdministrative Assistant
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CURRENT OPENINGS

IT Technician

Level 3 IT Engineer

Don’t qualify for these positions? Never fear. Like we said, we’re always on the lookout for talented people who would be great additions to our team. So if you’re passionate, talented, driven, and team oriented, we’d love to hear from you in case (now or in the future) we’re able to invite you to come aboard in another role. 

JOIN OUR TEAM

We’re devoted to creating an environment that fosters development, encourages new ideas, and ignites creative and personal growth. If that sounds like somewhere you want to be, submit an application online by clicking the button below and email your resumé and cover letter to careers@appliedconnective.com

Apply Now
About Us

Applied Connective has been proudly partnering with hundreds of businesses throughout Nebraska and beyond for 17+ years. With experts in managed IT services, phone systems, physical security, infrastructure, and audio/video solutions, we’re able to help our partners supercharge their operations and become considerably more streamlined, more secure, and more successful—and we couldn’t be more thrilled.

ARE WE SPEAKING YOUR LANGUAGE?

Let’s chat! You can give us a call at (866) 358-0109 any time.

Albion (HQ)
2585 State Hwy 14
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-6924

 

Norfolk
321 W Norfolk Ave, Suite 400
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-1899

 

Columbus
4471 41st Ave, Suite 201
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 835-5322

© Applied Connective Technologies

Justin Borgmann

Level 1 IT Technician

As a level 1 IT Technician, I assist customers in their daily IT needs, and respond to any issues that may arise.

  • I was born and raised in Norfolk, and have lived there for all but 3 years, which I spent in Lincoln, NE. I enjoy spending time outdoors, camping and boating, and following my favorite sports teams, the Huskers and the Cubs.
  • I love to travel, and try to attend a Husker football road game yearly. My favorite two cities I’ve visited are San Diego and Chicago.
  • I spend several weekends every summer in the Yankton, SD, area, camping and boating with family and friends.
  • I’m very family-oriented, and enjoy spending time with my immediate and extended family. I have one older brother, who is married and living in Lincoln. I try to visit them and my two nephews as often as possible!
  • While my golf game is in need of some serious professional help, I enjoy getting out on the course on the weekends when I can.

Scott Whaley

Level 1 IT Technician

I’m part of the IT team at Applied Connective, so my days are spent setting up new PCs for customers; troubleshooting broken PCs, printers, etc., and installing new hardware.  

  • I have experience in large steel construction and general IT.
  • I’m from Sioux Falls, SD, and studied political science at USD before moving to Albion in 2017.
  • I enjoy watching the Chicago Bears & Detroit Tigers.
  • I’ve been to all of the lower 48 states.
  • My family and close friends call me Scoot.
  • My guilty pleasure: I love to sing along to Jewel.
  • I could not live without Red Bull.
  • My favorite singer is Tom Petty, and I’ve seen him in concert three times.

Ed Knott

President

As President at Applied Connective, I am responsible for organizational direction and general oversight of all product/service areas.

  • My wife, Colleen, is an RN, and we have 3 children.
  • I grew up on a small farming/ranching operation north of Taylor, NE, and received my bachelor’s degree at Doane College.
  • Life is crazy busy, but if I get some free time, I like to enjoy it outdoors…preferably fishing or hunting.
  • Co-workers love my unrealistic but realistic expectations for task completion…
  • My wife would kill me if I volunteer for one more thing. I’m currently involved with or have been a member of Boone Central School Board, Teammates Advisory Board, Albion Citizens Advisory Board, Boone County Fitness Center Board.
  • I’m proud and privileged to work alongside some of the brightest and best individuals in the area.

Will Zoucha

Voice Manager

My duties as Voice Manager include the sales, service, and consultation of all things voice-related, along with the management of the voice department.

  • My wife, Megan, and I have two children, Aurora and Miles, and live three miles south of Fullerton. I grew up in Cedar Rapids, NE, and attended Wayne State College, which is where I met Megan.
  • Outside of the office, I try to spend as much of my free time with my family as possible. We like to work outside and sit around a fire and listen to music. The cold and snow of winter cramps our style, but we love Nebraska.
  • I get to work with my baby brother, Matt, and he enjoys it very much.
  • I like bowling, yard games, cards, and board games (even if it’s becoming harder and harder to find people willing to play with me). I am very competitive and have been informed that I am unpleasant to be around when having lost. Luckily, losing doesn’t happen very often.
  • During football season, my Sunday afternoons and evenings have been and will be marked as “busy” on my schedule for many years.

Brigitte Burbach

Operations & HR Manager

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Jarod Dendinger

Business Development

My role here at Applied Connective centers on business development, so that involves assisting our team in focusing on value-added processes as well as leveraging technology to provide solutions for our business partners that support them in continued success and growth.

  • I have been married to my lovely wife, Shelby, since 2016. We have a two year old daughter named, Elliot, who currently is really into Scooby Doo, Trolls, and Frozen. We have a furry son who is 6 years old, Dennis the Goldendoodle. I grew up in Norfolk, NE and went to a high school that shall not be named. (Go Knights!) I graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and majored in Management Information Systems.
  • I have worked in IT for 14 years (2006) and have had the privilege of working in many different facets of IT. I have dabbled in helpdesk support, networking, industrial automation, development, organizational change management, and corporate business system (ERP) implementation.
  • I took 10 years of piano lessons growing up, and played bass guitar in a band “Rhymes with Orange” with my two older brothers – Eric and Jake (I’m the youngest of three). (Check us out on Spotify!)
  • I grew up on an acreage in the middle of Norfolk, NE where my Dad continues to grow some of the best sweet corn in Northeast Nebraska. The sweet corn business really took off when me and my older brother would sell it door to door around our neighborhood with our garden tractor and trailer.
  • I absolutely love being near or on any body of water, when I get to go fishing that is an added bonus. I spend as much time as I possibly can in the summer up at our family cabin on the Missouri River.
  • Similar to Will, I like bowling, darts, yard games, cards and board games. I know he has troubles finding people to join him, so if he ever reads this, I would gladly participate with him.

Ryan Robinson

AVS Service Technician

I provide and coordinate technical services and support for infrastructure, access control, surveillance, and audio/video solutions.

  • I live on our family farm near Cedar Rapids, NE (yes, Nebraska has a Cedar Rapids too!) along with my wife, Sarah, our daughter, Reagan, and our two children, Reagan and Flynn.
  • I have a degree in Architectural Drafting and also have a strong Ag and Construction background.
  • I love spending time with my family, whether it be taking an evening drive, playing with the dog in the yard, or just relaxing at night watching our favorite shows and listening to our favorite music.
  • I’m a HUGE Dwight Yoakam fan! I’ve also managed to get my wife hooked and am currently doing my best to mold my kids to follow me into Dwight Yoakam fandom. This makes family road trips more like a Dwight Concert!
  • My hobbies are few, but I can’t get enough of them. Hunting and woodworking are passions of mine. They require patience, adaptability, skill, attention to detail, and the ability to always keep your end-goal in sight—and I apply those skills to all aspects of my life, particularly when implementing today’s high-tech solutions for our customers.
  • My mantra is “Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome.” If you’re ever in a tough spot, just remember those three things!

Justin Niewohner

AVS Project Manager

I install surveillance, security, Internet, phone, and audio systems to fit our customers’ needs.

  • My wife, Betsy, and I have two daughters, Julia and Emma.
  • I graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
  • I play in weekly leagues of golf, basketball, sand volleyball, and flag football throughout the year.
  • I am a “beer geek.” When we grocery shop, I spend at least 20 minutes (or until my wife tells me it’s time to go) in the wine and spirits section looking up beer ratings on BeerAdvocate before I make a purchase.
  • I am usually around a smoker on the weekends. I love barbecuing: pork butt, brisket, ribs, chicken, turkey, pork loin, etc.

Nathan Niewohner

IT Project Manager

  • My wife, Ashley, and I are new parents to our son, Greyson. The three of us live in Elgin with our two dogs, Rex and Jayden.
  • I graduated from Northeast Community College with an Associate’s Degree of Applied Science in PC Support and Networking (and also had an equal amount of music classes for my degree in college).
  • I wish spiked hair and reversed upside-down visors would come back in style.
  • In my free time I enjoy cooking, grilling, baking, or anything that involves food.
  • One of my proudest accomplishments is passing the Nebraska Firefighter 1 certification.

Sara Rasmussen

IT Service Manager

  • My husband, Cody, and I have two daughters, two dogs, two donkeys, a mama cat, and sheep.
  • I’m originally from Albion and am happy to live around all our family and friends.
  • I’m fascinated by the medical field. I’ve worked in medical facilities and to keep my interest piqued, I became an EMT.
  • I enjoy learning how to fix/build things. All of my family and friends are gifted in a vast variety of things, so I feel I’m always learning something new from them.
  • Notification bubbles on phones/computers drive me crazy!

Matt Childress

Level 2 IT Technician

I am a level 1 tech here at Applied Connective, so I perform a variety of IT-related duties. 

  • I graduated from Midland University with a degree in Business Administration, concentration in Management Information Systems.
  • I grew up in Colorado Springs, but after meeting my wife, Brittany, in college, decided move back to her hometown: Albion.
  • I enjoy spending my time aimlessly walking around Menard’s.
  • I am a huge baseball fan. My favorite team is the Colorado Rockies.
  • I am slowly but surely becoming a Boone Central Cardinal fan, and I am probably the annoying and way-too-intense guy that you hear yelling at the game.
  • I buy Ranch dressing by the gallon, because I basically drink it with my meals.

Curt Hart

IT Technician

My role here at Applied Connective is to provide support to our customers by diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining hardware and software components to ensure the smooth and secure operation of computer network systems.

  • My wife (Faith) and I have two sons (Taber, born on 10/9/13, and Kiply, born on 1/25/20) and a rabbit (Brownie White, born sometime in 2019).
  • As a kid I would always love getting new toys and electronics so I could take them apart and build something else out of them. Some of the more notable of these ‘inventions’ included:

    • a satellite dish that I hooked up to a black and white television and successfully picked up audio from a telephone answering machine service as well as orders from a drive through restaurant across town

    • a robot that had moving arms and spoke, a time travel device that the police department mistook for a bomb

    • and a ‘virtual sound shack’ for my Super Nintendo – I sent pictures and schematics of this in to Nintendo and received an official letter back from Nintendo North America.
  • I am originally from Fremont and graduated from Archbishop Bergan Catholic High School in 2002. I took all of the computer courses at my high school by the time I was a sophomore and ended up being sent to the local community college for more advanced courses as well as being tasked with helping to teach courses and maintain the high school’s network & website.
  • After high school, I went to Iowa Western Community College for a summer of radio practicum and then switched to Computer Science. I also took online courses in Network Security through the University of Advancing Technology while I was employed by a defense contractor for the United States federal government from 2004-2006. And in 2010 I received a specialty certificate in sound recording from Metro Community College. Currently, I am taking an ethical hacking/cyber security course online.
  • I have been in bands since I was 13 (lead vocals, guitar, synthesizer) and I owned my own business for awhile that did professional mixing & editing of audio (among other things). I have worked with audio in one way or another for about twenty years.
  • A few fun facts my wife provided about me: Every year for his birthday, his parents get him a DQ ice cream cake; he’s great at composing, editing, and playing music, and he used to race a sports car.

Matt Zoucha

Wireless Technician

I am a wireless technician for Applied Connective. This involves customer installations, infrastructure installation, tower maintenance, and wireless troubleshooting.

  • I attended Doane and Wayne State for business and economics.
  • My wife, Brittany, and I are newly married (since December 2018).
  • Brittany and I own a small cow/calf operation together, so when I’m not working at Applied, you can find me farming or indulging my other obsession: my lawn.
  • I love puns a little too much. I use Scott as a test subject for those puns. The bigger the growl, the better the pun.
  • Heights used to be one of my biggest fears. Now I climb towers for a living.
  • I’ve been told that my laugh is unique and can be contagious.
  • I like to stay pretty involved locally. I’m a firefighter for the Nance County Fire Department, and I serve on the Nance County Fair Board.

Jessi Larson

Creative & Marketing

My role here centers primarily on creative content development. I do the advertising, design, copywriting, website management, and social media for Applied Connective, and I work with clients in a few other services (website design and cyber security awareness training). I also coordinate our philanthropy efforts.

  • My husband Kyle, daughter Kacey, our yellow lab Huckleberry, and I live in Albion.
  • I studied Advertising (& English) at UNL and have worked in marketing, mostly as a project manager and copywriter/editor, before joining Applied in 2017.
  • I’m an Albion native, mostly Czech, double-jointed in one thumb, a professional fort-builder with my proteges (nieces and nephew), and still patiently waiting for “Mambo No. 6.”
  • My husband and I recreate different Christmas movie scenes for our holiday card every year—because we’re the jolliest bunch of [impersonators] this side of the nuthouse.
  • Family time is my “happy place.” And I’m a firm believer in the power of faith, gratitude, and 90s power ballads. ;)

Colton Mazour

AVS Technician

My role as an AVS technician at Applied Connective is to work with the AVS team to install and configure surveillance, security, internet, and voice technologies.

  • I was raised in Albion with my 5 siblings, one of which transcribed the sentence you are currently reading.
  • I enjoy reading, hunting, horse riding, and sports.
  • Macgruber is a cinematic masterpiece.
  • Death is Coltonly afraid of me.
  • My motto is “Fortune favors the bold.”

Alex Herstedt

Telecom / IT Technician

As a Telecom/IT Technician, I work with traditional and hosted phone systems.

  • I’m married to my wonderful wife, Kaitlin, and we have two daughters and a son, Jillian, Abigail, and Matthew.
  • I have an AAS in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management and a BS in Information Technology.
  • I was a chef for almost 8 years before switching career fields.
  • I like to collect ferrite cores to irritate one particular colleague here at work.
  • I’ve been serving in the National Guard since 2008.
  • I am an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church.

Bryce Molt

Level 1 IT Technician

As a Level 1 IT Technician, I provide general help desk support for clients.

  • I graduated from Cedar Rapids Public Schools in 2009 and attended CCC in Columbus, NE.
  • I have a very large family and most live in the Boone County area. 21 first cousins and 15 second cousins.
  • During the summer, my brother races a couple nights a week, and I help him out on the car getting it ready for the track.
  • My family and I like to go camping during the summer and enjoy finding new places. This year, my nephew Axton will join in on the fun.
  • I like to attend local sporting events or any Husker event. This past year was not a good year, but hopefully next fall, that’ll change.

Eric Henn

Wireless Technician

My job is to do whatever Ed tells me to. Just kidding…sort of. I am part of the wireless group, performing scouts, customer installations, infrastructure installation, tower maintenance, and wireless troubleshooting.

  • I graduated from Neligh-Oakdale high school in 2006 and Wayne State College in 2011 with a degree in K-12 Health/PE.
  • I have a wife named Alyssa and a daughter named Hazel. Alyssa is an RN at Boone County Heath Center and is the exact same person as me…only in a woman’s body.
  • I love the sport of wrestling and have been participating/coaching since I was 5.
  • I am a proud team member of “Buff’s Dairy,” the 2017 Neligh Men’s Bowling League Champions.
  • Until I was about 18, I thought the lyrics to “Smoke on the Water” were “Stone Covered Water.”
  • I do not like pizza cheese or cold cheese. All other cheese is fine.

Cody Banzhaf

IT Systems Engineer

As an IT Systems Engineer, my job is to evaluate, monitor, and enhance IT infrastructure with an emphasis on availability, reliability, scalability, security, data confidentiality, and system integrity.

  • My wife, Stephanie, and I have two daughters, Annabelle and Claire, and a dog named Cletus.
  • We enjoy a variety of outdoor camping activities, including camping and boating.
  • I am a former GM and raid leader of a successful WoW guild.
  • I’ve been the recipient of multiple Nebraska Master Angler Awards over the years.
  • When I was younger, I had a SWEET mullet—of which my coworkers absolutely insist I supply photographic evidence.
  • In 2002, I was the Nebraska State Wrestling Champion.

Chase Thieman

AVS Technician

My role as an AVS technician at Applied Connective is to work with the AVS team to install and configure surveillance, security, internet, and voice technologies.

  • I went to Boone Central from preschool all the way through high school, graduating in 2020. I was raised in Petersburg and plan on living there my whole life.
  • I enjoy spending my free time outdoors doing activities like hunting, fishing, working on the farm, hiking, and many more activities.
  • I’m a big-time Husker fan and enjoy watching all their games no matter what sport it is.
  • My favorite outdoor activity is hunting, and I spend most of evening either hunting or preparing to hunt (checking trail cameras, practicing archery, and hanging tree stands).
  • The only vegetables I like are corn and potatoes.

Kelsi Havlovic

IT Technician

I am a Level 1 IT Technician at Applied Connective, so my role is to perform a variety of IT-related duties to different customers.

  • I attended Northeast Community College and graduated with an associate’s degree in Information Technology in Cisco Networking and Internet Security. I am currently completing my bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity through Bellevue University. I worked in Omaha in an IT department for 2 years before moving to the area.
  • I have one niece named Harper. She is one year old and enjoys spending time with her auntie.
  • I am OBSESSED with shoes. I only have like 75 pairs.
  • I grew up in a small town called Prague, which has a population of about 300 people.
  • I have a sister named Mikala and a dog named Oppi.
  • My favorite thing to do is go shopping, attend concerts, and spend time with my family and friends.

Eric Petsche

General Technician

My role as a general technician at Applied Connective is primarily to work with the AVS crew to install and configure surveillance, security, Internet, and voice technologies.

  • I’m a born-and-raised Boone County native.
  • I went to elementary school in Petersburg, high school at Boone Central here in Albion, graduated with a degree in business administration from Southeast Community College in Lincoln, and moved back to Petersburg in 2015.
  • My wife, Tori, and I have known each other since junior high, and we are happily married with two daughters, Jade and Lexi.
  • As a kid in tee ball, I’ve was dubbed “Pockets” because I’d run the bases with my hands in my pockets, and it continues to be a nickname I hear often today.
  • I’m a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan.

Oscar Bonilla

Level 1 IT Technician

As a Level 1 IT Tech, I do some IT work for businesses, such as setting up computers on a domain.

  • I was born and raised in Columbus, Nebraska. I married the love of my life on June 24th, 2017. We welcomed our first son (Julian) on January 7th, 2018 and our first daughter (Juliette) on June 5th, 2019.
  • I recently graduated from Wayne State College. I am bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish.
  • I prefer Samsung products, especially over Apple.
  • Before joining the Applied Connective Technologies family, I would build floors for semi-trailers. Also, I would attach refrigeration units on trailers and install trailer skirts/farings.
  • My perfect breakfast used to be Poptarts and Dr. Pepper.

Heidi Kahlo

IT Technician

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Mikki Mangus

General Accountant

Some of my duties as General Accountant include payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and reconciliation. I am happy that I am part of the Applied Connective Team.

  • I live in Albion with my husband Tom. Between the two of use we have six kids, three boys & three girls, kind of like the Brady Bunch.
  • I have been doing payroll, bookkeeping, and income tax preparation for nearly 25 years. I enjoy working with numbers and the challenges that go along with it.
  • I love spending time with family, cooking, and being outdoors. When all six kids are home, it gets loud, crazy, and fun.
  • During the summer, I spend almost every weekend at Calamus lake, boating, fishing, and camping.
  • Mikki is actually my nickname. My real name is Antoinette.
  • My guilty pleasure is Snickers ice cream bars.

Kris Wright

General Technician

My role as General Technician includes installation and troubleshooting of door access and camera security systems.

  • I have been married to my wife, Jamie, for 17 years and have two wonderful children, Lauryn and Kaleb
  • I’ve spent the last 11 years as a residential and small business technician for cable contractor for Cox communications and, recently, Eagle Communications here in the Albion area.
  • I enjoy helping coach my kids sporting events and, when not coaching, traveling to watch them play.
  • My favorite past-time—besides sitting in my chair—is grilling. There is nothing better then being outside smoking a pork butt or beef brisket all day.

Eric Beckman

AVS Technician

My role as a general technician at Applied Connective is primarily to work with the AVS crew to install and configure surveillance, security, Internet, and voice technologies.

  • I graduated from Elgin Public in 2002 and never attended college.
  • I still live in Elgin with my wife Anney of 15 years along with our children Jeslynn, Taylor, and Benson.
  • I ran my own trucking business for 14 years until I decided to head in a different direction in life.
  • I really enjoy working with my hands, especially building things or taking stuff apart to see how it works and putting it back together.
  • I have been a Kansas City Chiefs fan for a long time (even though they were terrible for most of it), so in the fall, I try to spend all weekend watching football!

Grady Higgins

Level 1 IT Technician

I assist customers with IT-related problems by answering questions on the helpdesk and working with customers to resolve the problems they have. I also assist advanced technicians with tasks for experience and faster project completion.

  • I live in Newman Grove with my wife Cara and our daughter Caitlyn. I originally grew up in Grand Island and left after high school to enlist in the US Air Force. My wife’s family is from the Newman Grove area, and we love being able to call it home.
  • In the USAF, I trained as a Communications-Computer Systems Operator and learned computer maintenance and repair with some network administration. I’ve worked for 12 years as a 911 dispatcher helping the public.
  • Ever since leaving the military, computers and computer gaming have been hobbies that I enjoy.
  • Genealogy is another hobby I have gotten into the last few years, and it has become more of an addiction than hobby!
  • I come from a family with lots of military and public safety history and we are always proud to serve near and far.
  • My wife and I have the same cousins. We enjoy the fact that our families have known each other before we were born as my aunt and Cara’s uncle married.

Casey Schalk

AVS Technician

My role as a general technician at Applied Connective is primarily to work with the AVS crew to install and configure surveillance, internet, security, and voice technologies.

  • I’m a Boone County native, born and raised.
  • I went to elementary, junior high, and high school in Cedar Rapids and graduated from Southeast Community College in Lincoln with an associate’s degree in Fire Protection before moving home to Cedar in 2011.
  • My wife and I have known each other since being young tikes. We got married in 2017 and started our own little family, adding two boys, Riggins and Pierce.
  • I am a die-hard Detroit Lions fan (even through the 0-16 season)! Not many people would stick around to see the bad (and the really bad) and continue to cheer on the same team for a lifetime. I would say a “bucket list” item for me is to live to see the Lions make the Super Bowl.

Weston Ray

General Technician

My role as a general technician at Applied Connective involves the installation of video surveillance, security, Internet, and phones, along with pathways and running cables just to name a few of our many duties.

  • I am happily married to my wife of 7 years, Kelli Ray, who is a PA at Boone County Health Center in Albion.
  • We have been blessed with three children, Sawyer, Harlow, and Asher, along with two Yorkies, Louie and Macie.
  • I’m ambidextrous.
  • I’m an avid hunter and have taken two Boone & Crocket Bucks.
  • I enjoy golf, but baseball has always been my favorite sport. Growing up, if you couldn’t find me, all you had to do was look for the closest diamond. Speaking of baseball, I’m a HUGE Cubs fan.

Michael Briseño

Level 1 IT Technician

As a level 1 IT Technician, I provide general desktop and printer support for clients. I ensure computer systems are running smoothly by diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining hardware and software components.

  • I was born and raised in Long Beach, California. In 2014, I moved to Nebraska with my wife.
  • I love playing the piano.
  • On the weekends, I work on my project car to get it ready for the track.
  • I like to collect toy collectibles from the 90s.
  • I enjoying playing trading card games.