Dave McDermott

President & Founder

Dave founded Premier One Computer Solutions in 1991 with a simple set of guiding principles: take care of the employees, deliver amazing customer service to the client, and always be willing to go the extra mile. These values have allowed Premier One to grow steadily for over 20 years. His true passion at Premier One is in developing a team of leaders who can open the doors of amazing service and people-centric solutions to many more businesses throughout the country.

Another passion is application development, and he is energized by turning an intangible idea into a real application that generates real profit for a business. Seeing a project through from developing an idea, to manifesting it through code, and then observing the enormous impact that the application can have on a business... that's what gets him out of bed in the morning. When he's not working, he loves old cars, is an avid art collector, and appreciates a good brew (or two).

Julie Falk

Sr. Applications Specialist

Julie has been making clients happy at Premier One since 2003. If you call to get help troubleshooting an issue with Archive Express or RamQuest, you'll get the privilege of talking to Julie. She can help with everything from the keyboard to the cloud and has a knack for listening well, reading between the lines and making your wishes come true - even before you know what they are!

Her favorite thing about her job is that she gets to take a problem that has ruined someone's day and fix it for them. Making someone's day better is what fuels her passion for what she does. Her philosophy is that technology is valuable tool, but that people come first.

When not running with issues for work, she is running in her spare time too. Julie has completed 2 marathons and loves spending time with her 5 children!

Kevin Nincehelser

VP Operations & Business Development

Certifications
CompTIA A+, Network+; WatchGuard Certified System Professional; VMware VTSP, VOP-CP, VSP, CSP-CP

Kevin may have joined the Premier One team on April Fool's Day in 2014, but the experience he brings to the table is no joke. After earning his MBA, Kevin dove straight into the workforce and eventually landed his dream job at Premier One. Business development, strategic planning, compliance, and performance management are all in Kevin's daily responsibilities. He values building long-term trust relationships and does his best work under pressure.

Every morning when Kevin wakes up he is excited to go to work and do something important. He loves the passion Premier One has for taking care of people through IT solutions and he believes that's what sets P1 apart. “IT companies are so often about the sales goals and bottom lines. For us, money is only a byproduct of a group of good, talented, trustworthy, hardworking people helping businesses by taking care of their IT needs,” he says.

Outside of the office, Kevin is quite the musician. From acoustic guitar and drums, to bass guitar and singing, he can do it all. He also has three little boys and a superstar wife to keep him on his toes.

Chris Hamm

Director or Operations

Certifications
Microsoft MCSA, WatchGuard Technical Competency, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+

Over Chris's 14+ years with Premier One he has worn many hats. From custom software development to web applications and security, he has experience in virtually all elements of the company, although seeing how individual solutions fit the bigger picture for an organization is one of his specialities. He is also passionate about learning how the “bad guys” beat the system and then finding ways to prevent it.

Besides satisfying customers, Chris loves to travel with his wife and is a master at DIY projects. He also knows how to find the best bargain if you're looking for a deal!

Aside from the owner, Chris has the longest tenure in the company. He is proud to have helped Premier One grow into today's successful business.

Jim Jones

Sr. Systems Engineer

With over 23 years in the industry, Jim Jones is an IT expert. However, researching new technology to ensure he is providing the most cutting edge product for his customers, as well as seeing the big picture and finding the best tech fit for each client, are the skills Jim is most passionate about.

An entrepreneur at heart, Jim has successfully managed numerous IT organizations before joining the Premier One team in early 2015. He loves working for P1, because it allows him the opportunity to learn and interact in all areas of the business.

Besides his love of continuous learning and books on tape, Jim's wife and children keep him very busy. After growing up being the only boy in a family of seven sisters, his home is the exact opposite with seven boys and one girl! As if that doesn't keep him busy enough, he also enjoys dabbling in amateur radio and shooting sports as time permits.

Amanda Bretches

Client Communications Coordinator

Amanda is a great listener and provides added value to each and every client she speaks with in her role as Client Communications Coordinator. She is a master at understanding your needs and working quickly to fix the issue. She has been excelling in customer service since 2011.

Amanda not only helps her clients, but she has been involved with Camp Hope, a summer camp for children with cancer, for 10 years, serving as Activities Director for 2 of them.

Amanda is continually learning and absorbing information to help her assist her clients. She works hard to make a contribution to Premier One's clients and is an invaluable asset to the team.

Adam Thieschafer

Systems Administrator

Certifications
3CX Engineer, Wireless Technology Specialist, WatchGuard

Adam works at Premier One managing and maintaining server and network infrastructure for his clients because he excels at problem solving and project management. Adam has gained invaluable experience working at a variety of companies throughout north central Kansas. He brings a sense of urgency and precise communication to every project he works on.

When he's not solving problems and managing projects, Adam fills the huge role of dad to 6 amazing children and loves playing with them doing anything outdoors and firing up the grill on the weekends.

For Adam, Premier One staff embodies the values he's always looked for in a company. He admires and aligns with their customer-first beliefs and always strives to provide an uncommon level of service to his clients every day.

Michael Maddeford

Software Developer

Determination to capture every requirement and ensure it's fulfilled for the customer is one of the many reasons Michael is a valuable member of the Premier One team. He is also persistent and makes it a point to stay up-to-date on the ever-changing IT industry to ensure his customers are getting the best solutions.

Before Premier One, Michael made sure F-16 fighter jets flew by designing their internal systems. He also worked with other groups to make sure they worked with the rest of the aircraft system. He has developed several apps and in 2015 he completed the data science specialization offered by Johns Hopkins University on Coursera.