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Leadership

At BlueAlly we lead from the front, leveraging decades of
combined IT experience and insight to push the boundaries of possibility in business technology.

Meet Our Executive Leadership Team

 George Barkley
George BarkleyChief Executive Officer
 David Coulter
David CoulterChief Technology Officer
 Ian Daum
Ian DaumChief Revenue Officer
 Brian Dillow
Brian DillowChief Financial Officer
 Jason Schroeder
Jason SchroederSenior Vice President, Services
 Stephanie Skipper
Stephanie SkipperVice President, Human Resources
 Vijay Tanamala
Vijay TanamalaExecutive Chairman
 Dan Timko
Dan TimkoChief Strategy Officer
 Maria Will
Maria WillSenior Vice President, Telecom & Broadband
George Barkley
George Barkley
Chief Executive Officer

George has served as the CEO of BlueAlly since May 2021, bringing a wealth of experience and a distinguished professional background to the role. With a 25-year track record of success in the IT industry, George has held key positions with esteemed companies such as IBM and EMC and is renowned for his transformational leadership style. A career highlight includes founding and managing Sovereign Systems, an Atlanta-based solution provider that was acquired by Ahead in 2019; and other remarkable achievements include steering BlueAlly’s growth from a regional to a national solutions provider. George oversees the strategic design, direction and success of BlueAlly while mobilizing and enabling leadership teams and engaging stakeholders. His vision is to position BlueAlly as a leading force in the industry. George earned a bachelor’s of business administration from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business and an MBA from Emory University Goizueta Business School.

David Coulter
David Coulter
Chief Technology Officer

In his role as chief technology officer, David is responsible for the company’s overall technical go-to-market and internal technology strategies, including leading solutions policy, solutions engineering, IT and internal development efforts. David's career has spanned a range of challenging roles, from technical expert to C-level executive while managing globally distributed teams. Notably, he co-founded and led a cloud management and automation software company to a successful exit, showcasing his strategic governance and entrepreneurial skills. As CTO, David’s organizational goals are centered around redefining the role of the modern solutions provider by driving technology innovation and enhancing customer experiences—positioning BlueAlly at the forefront of the tech services industry.

Ian Daum
Ian Daum
Chief Revenue Officer

As chief revenue officer, Ian is responsible for the expansion and maturation of BlueAlly’s sales organization. Drawing from a history of leadership roles with AHEAD and Sovereign Systems, Ian has also provided an influential voice in the development of BlueAlly’s overarching corporate go-to-market strategy. Focused on fostering an authentic, entrepreneurial sales culture that prioritizes long-term client relationships and customer service excellence, his executive vision is to see BlueAlly evolve towards a more modern, thoughtful and accountable version of the traditional technology partner.

Brian Dillow
Brian Dillow
Chief Financial Officer

BlueAlly’s chief financial officer, Brian Dillow, brings a remarkable background in the IT industry that includes more than 20 years of financial and management experience. Prior to joining BlueAlly, Brian led fast-growing corporate finance teams at both Presidio and Iron Bow Technologies. He previously held critical positions in the strategy consulting and venture capital worlds. His extensive expertise includes financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, investor relations, treasury management, mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, and IT system management / architecture. Brian earned both a BA and an MBA from the University of Maryland.

Jason Schroeder
Jason Schroeder
Senior Vice President, Services

As senior vice president of services, Jason has been a vital part of BlueAlly for over 16 years, with previous roles as a consultant, practice lead, presales solution architect leader and vice president of managed services. Jason’s numerous networking accreditations and CISSP certification are integral to his direct oversight of BlueAlly’s robust portfolio of service offerings. Notably, he was instrumental in developing the company’s first managed services offerings 10 years ago. His managerial style is centered around placing talented individuals in roles where they can thrive and empowering them to achieve both their individual and organizational goals while working to turn customers into raving fans.

Stephanie Skipper
Stephanie Skipper
Vice President, Human Resources

Stephanie, vice president of human resources/people at BlueAlly joined the company in May 2023, bringing over 25 years of HR, business and leadership experience to her role. Stephanie strategically oversees all HR functions, contributing to the organization’s success by effectively managing and developing its growing workforce. With a comprehensive background spanning from nonprofit organizations to technology, consulting and distribution roles including experience with Michelin, Stephanie brings a wealth of knowledge to her position. In addition to her rich skillset, Stephanie holds a bachelor’s degree from FSU and studied at Emory and Cornell in the areas of HR management/leadership, human capital and change management. She also holds certifications from leading industry organizations like SHRM and sHRBP. She has played a pivotal role at BlueAlly by shaping company culture, serving on executive teams and increasing employee engagement and retention. Stephanie’s leadership style is rooted in empowering team members to reach their full career potential. Her vision is to continue to help BlueAlly maintain a highly engaged workforce of top talent.

Vijay Tanamala
Vijay Tanamala
Executive Chairman

Vijay, the founder of BlueAlly, now serves as its executive chairman, having previously held the position of CEO. His current role focuses on company growth through mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning and establishing best-in-class governance. As a technology entrepreneur and trailblazer, Vijay holds an executive MBA and a bachelor’s in engineering. His notable achievements include leading companies in IP generation and spearheading initiatives that have been recognized as innovation-led best practices by prominent industry analysts. He has also been instrumental in developing processes for the rapid valuation, acquisition and integration of operations and business delivery. Known for his hands-on, collaborative, yet decisive and forward-thinking leadership style, Vijay's vision for BlueAlly is to sustain a company culture that prides itself on high standards of conduct at every level and is committed to innovation and IP creation.

Dan Timko
Dan Timko
Chief Strategy Officer

As BlueAlly’s Chief Strategy Officer, Dan oversees the company’s corporate development activities, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and long-term growth planning. With over 25 years of leadership experience spanning cloud infrastructure, managed services, and technology strategy, Dan plays a key role in shaping and executing BlueAlly’s corporate vision. Prior to joining BlueAlly, Dan held senior leadership positions at ThinkOn and J2 Global, where he led strategy, business development, and service expansion initiatives. Dan holds both a BS in Computer Science and a MS in Information Security from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He resides with his family in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Maria Will
Maria Will
Senior Vice President, Telecom & Broadband

Maria, senior vice president of telecom and broadband at BlueAlly, has dedicated six years to the organization, previously serving as its vice president of technology solutions. In her current role, Maria is responsible for driving growth and strategy in the telecom and broadband division, expanding hardware and professional services solutions across diverse markets. With over 30 years of leadership in technology solutions, she has played crucial roles in various companies across the U.S., specializing in selling and implementing cutting-edge optical and network technology solutions. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing, her leadership philosophy revolves around empowering individuals to take ownership and drive organizational growth. Her current priorities include integrating advanced IT solutions with sales strategies to achieve a 20% revenue growth, solidifying BlueAlly’s position as an industry leader.

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