Shea Kelly
President and Chief Executive Officer
Shea Kelly is the son of founder Mike Kelly and has been officially with CCR since 2000. His job is to make sure that everyone is rowing in the same direction. “Many organizations reach a point where they get stuck and stagnate. My responsibility is to challenge my team to break through that and continue to grow.”
Shea’s education comes in the form of a lifetime of experience with most of it at CCR, though he pursued a degree in programming to further aid business growth.
He most values the phenomenal teamwork at CCR. “It’s all about the people. I love coming to work.” This is echoed in the most important lesson he’s learned over the course of his career: Success is not in ideas; it’s in execution, and it stems from people. As a leader, he facilitates greatness by ensuring teams continually grow together to get better at what they do.
When it comes to technology, Shea finds it fascinating how technology can both improve and detract value from the world. Tech affects society and our ability to interact with each other both positively and negatively. That’s why technology services are so important. It’s a responsibility to make sure that technology adds value to the world.
If given an entire day to himself, Shea would wake up early on a tropical island. He would eat fresh food at a new restaurant for each meal, read a spy book, go golfing, take a quick nap, and then hit the water to Jet Ski and deep-sea fish. To wrap up the day, he would catch a late movie, winding down for bed around midnight.
Seth Kelly
Chief Innovation Officer
Seth Kelly has been part of the CCR team since 1998, and yes, he’s related to CCR CEO Shea Kelly (they’re brothers). His role focuses on guiding teams toward the future while improving their day-to-day tasks. He’s constantly reviewing the way we approach problem-solving, innovation, and service delivery while looking for ways to improve efficiency. This allows us to do more for our clients in much less time. Seth has been part of CCR for his entire life, working part-time in high school with various departments in different roles. This exposure created a deeper understanding of the business, which provided the foundational knowledge required to succeed in his current position. He studied Network Administration at Hamilton Business College, and he takes continuing education courses to keep up with ever-evolving technology.
Over the course of his career, he’s learned that times of great challenge are excellent teachers to those willing to seek the lesson. “When we internalize the lessons that setbacks present, true growth and strength result.”
Seth loves that CCR embraces out-of-the-box solutions that allow us to explore new opportunities for success. He’s most interested in how technology is integrated in both our personal and professional lives.
If Seth could go anywhere, you’d find him with his family, fishing on the Gulf of Mexico.
Tony Krueger
Vice President of Finance
As the functional leader for the finance, facilities, and warehouse teams, Tony finds himself most enjoying CCR’s workplace culture. With a background as a Functional Leader in Finance and Technology, Tony was made for the role that was created at CCR in 2019.
He spent 20 years in the Financial Services Industry, and before that, he worked in auditing, accounting, and technology sectors. He earned his degree in Accounting from the University of Iowa and has been with CCR since 2019.
Tony’s leadership style comes from being open and accepting of feedback. “Feedback is the most important thing to me. It works both ways and should be both positive and negative (when necessary). A leader should encourage others to grow and a leader should grow by learning from team members.” He also considers himself an early adopter of technology, which makes working for a tech company like CCR all the more exciting.
If given an entire day to himself, you can find Tony doing a 100-mile bike ride around the backroads of Iowa or climbing a mountain in Colorado.
Heidi Hromidko
Vice President of Human Resources
As Director of HR, Heidi translates business strategies into people strategies to build the ideal CCR culture: capturing the best talent, developing their skills, and creating an environment of engagement, agility, and innovation. She excels in this role thanks to a background in Business and Human Resource Management. Heidi is also a Certified Professional with the Society of Human Resource Management and the 2019 president for Eastern Iowa Human Resource Association.
Heidi has been with CCR since 2016, and she thrives in fast-paced environments where she’s empowered to create ideal experiences for team members. The most fascinating thing about technology and tech services for Heidi is the unlimited potential it has to change the way we live and work. Before life at CCR, Heidi oversaw operations for a small, family-owned communication and tech solutions company.
Over the course of her career, Heidi has learned that the work experience team members have is what allows them to rise to the occasion no matter the circumstances. This mentality creates a deep bond in her team, which extends outward through the company. “The greatest strength we have is each other,” she says.
If given an entire day of freedom, you can find Heidi reading interesting biographies and spending time with her family and friends.
David Smigel
Vice President of ConstructEdge
David Smigel is well-versed in the tech world. With a history spanning IT consulting to sales and project management, David is an enthusiastic people person who lives to solve the needs of the customer. He’s been part of the CCR team since 2011.
David’s position requires him to wear many hats. Whether he’s networking with potential clients, assisting teams in standing up a project, or figuring out how to create products that will generate revenue and value, David pours passion and enthusiasm into each interaction.
His favorite thing about CCR is how we leverage technology to support our clients. Often, this requires out-of-the-box solutions, creating an environment rich in innovation that opens new doors regularly. For someone like David, who sees opportunities where others may miss it, this makes him excited to come to work on Mondays. “There’s not a problem in the business world that can’t be assisted by technology, nor value that can’t be enhanced with technology services.”
With an extensive entrepreneurial background, David understands every aspect of the work lifecycle and the importance of service leadership. The most important lesson he’s learned is being flexible and willing to help the team. “It’s really about service leadership. If you can’t lead by doing the job, by being willing to jump in at any level, no one will follow you.”
If given an entire day of freedom, he would spend time with his family outdoors, whether they’re exploring near home or away on vacation.
Jeff Lord
Vice President of Managed IT
Jeff has been the Vice President of CCR’s Business IT segment since 2016. He leads our IT team in supporting small to mid-sized businesses by improving productivity and managing risk through technology. Before CCR, he learned his way to the top of IT by starting in a help desk position and ending up as President of a multi-state software services business.
Jeff loves that human connection is the center of what we do at CCR. The way technology and service combine to enhance human creativity fascinates him, saying, “The engine to our highest aspirations is completely people-powered. IT by humans for humans.” Over the course of his career, people have become his greatest lesson. “Treat them well, tell them the truth, and enable them to do their best, and they will make things happen beyond imagination (and my individual ability)!”
If given an entire day to himself, Jeff would start with a delicious breakfast of sweet potato and Brussels sprout hash, followed by a nice round of golf (hopefully without losing too many balls). Then lunch with his wife, followed by a BBQ and a couple IPAs with their 4 adult children. His alternative choice for a lazier day off? An all-day PS4 marathon.
Brandon Tessau
Vice President of BeyondReach
Brandon has been with CCR since 2008. He’s held several positions during that time, and while he has a background in network administration, he says everything else he’s learned is through hands-on trial and error. What keeps him interested in tech is that possibilities for innovation and improvement are endless. Things can always be better, whether that’s discovering a better way of working or enhancing current technology to deliver better results. There are so many ways to create value or develop new businesses. His favorite thing about working here? “The culture and the people.”
Over the course of his career, Brandon says the most important lesson he’s learned is “always do the right thing; it pays immeasurable dividends. Whether that pertains to clients, partners, or coworkers, being honest, forthright, and seeking the good is always the right choice, even if the conversations are really hard.”
If given an entire day to himself, Brandon answered, “Wake at the crack of dawn on a brisk morning with a thermos of coffee and get in some early fishing somewhere up north. Then head to the links for a late morning tee time, golf 18 holes, followed by lunch at the clubhouse. After a good meal, I’d head back out on the water for more fishing before ending the day grilling some burgers and having a campfire.”
Shea Kelly
President and Chief Executive Officer
Shea Kelly is the son of founder Mike Kelly and has been officially with CCR since 2000. His job is to make sure that everyone is rowing in the same direction. “Many organizations reach a point where they get stuck and stagnate. My responsibility is to challenge my team to break through that and continue to grow.”
Shea’s education comes in the form of a lifetime of experience with most of it at CCR, though he pursued a degree in programming to further aid business growth.
He most values the phenomenal teamwork at CCR. “It’s all about the people. I love coming to work.” This is echoed in the most important lesson he’s learned over the course of his career: Success is not in ideas; it’s in execution, and it stems from people. As a leader, he facilitates greatness by ensuring teams continually grow together to get better at what they do.
When it comes to technology, Shea finds it fascinating how technology can both improve and detract value from the world. Tech affects society and our ability to interact with each other both positively and negatively. That’s why technology services are so important. It’s a responsibility to make sure that technology adds value to the world.
If given an entire day to himself, Shea would wake up early on a tropical island. He would eat fresh food at a new restaurant for each meal, read a spy book, go golfing, take a quick nap, and then hit the water to Jet Ski and deep-sea fish. To wrap up the day, he would catch a late movie, winding down for bed around midnight.
Seth Kelly
Seth Kelly has been part of the CCR team since 1998, and yes, he’s related to CCR CEO Shea Kelly (they’re brothers). His role focuses on guiding teams toward the future while improving their day-to-day tasks. He’s constantly reviewing the way we approach problem-solving, innovation, and service delivery while looking for ways to improve efficiency. This allows us to do more for our clients in much less time. Seth has been part of CCR for his entire life, working part-time in high school with various departments in different roles. This exposure created a deeper understanding of the business, which provided the foundational knowledge required to succeed in his current position. He studied Network Administration at Hamilton Business College, and he takes continuing education courses to keep up with ever-evolving technology.
Over the course of his career, he’s learned that times of great challenge are excellent teachers to those willing to seek the lesson. “When we internalize the lessons that setbacks present, true growth and strength result.”
Seth loves that CCR embraces out-of-the-box solutions that allow us to explore new opportunities for success. He’s most interested in how technology is integrated in both our personal and professional lives.
If Seth could go anywhere, you’d find him with his family, fishing on the Gulf of Mexico.
Tony Krueger
Vice President of Finance
As the functional leader for the finance, facilities, and warehouse teams, Tony finds himself most enjoying CCR’s workplace culture. With a background as a Functional Leader in Finance and Technology, Tony was made for the role that was created at CCR in 2019.
He spent 20 years in the Financial Services Industry, and before that, he worked in auditing, accounting, and technology sectors. He earned his degree in Accounting from the University of Iowa and has been with CCR since 2019.
Tony’s leadership style comes from being open and accepting of feedback. “Feedback is the most important thing to me. It works both ways and should be both positive and negative (when necessary). A leader should encourage others to grow and a leader should grow by learning from team members.” He also considers himself an early adopter of technology, which makes working for a tech company like CCR all the more exciting.
If given an entire day to himself, you can find Tony doing a 100-mile bike ride around the backroads of Iowa or climbing a mountain in Colorado.
Heidi Hromidko
Vice President of Human Resources
As Director of HR, Heidi translates business strategies into people strategies to build the ideal CCR culture: capturing the best talent, developing their skills, and creating an environment of engagement, agility, and innovation. She excels in this role thanks to a background in Business and Human Resource Management. Heidi is also a Certified Professional with the Society of Human Resource Management and the 2019 president for Eastern Iowa Human Resource Association.
Heidi has been with CCR since 2016, and she thrives in fast-paced environments where she’s empowered to create ideal experiences for team members. The most fascinating thing about technology and tech services for Heidi is the unlimited potential it has to change the way we live and work. Before life at CCR, Heidi oversaw operations for a small, family-owned communication and tech solutions company.
Over the course of her career, Heidi has learned that the work experience team members have is what allows them to rise to the occasion no matter the circumstances. This mentality creates a deep bond in her team, which extends outward through the company. “The greatest strength we have is each other,” she says.
If given an entire day of freedom, you can find Heidi reading interesting biographies and spending time with her family and friends.
David Smigel
Vice President of ConstructEdge
David Smigel is well-versed in the tech world. With a history spanning IT consulting to sales and project management, David is an enthusiastic people person who lives to solve the needs of the customer. He’s been part of the CCR team since 2011.
David’s position requires him to wear many hats. Whether he’s networking with potential clients, assisting teams in standing up a project, or figuring out how to create products that will generate revenue and value, David pours passion and enthusiasm into each interaction.
His favorite thing about CCR is how we leverage technology to support our clients. Often, this requires out-of-the-box solutions, creating an environment rich in innovation that opens new doors regularly. For someone like David, who sees opportunities where others may miss it, this makes him excited to come to work on Mondays. “There’s not a problem in the business world that can’t be assisted by technology, nor value that can’t be enhanced with technology services.”
With an extensive entrepreneurial background, David understands every aspect of the work lifecycle and the importance of service leadership. The most important lesson he’s learned is being flexible and willing to help the team. “It’s really about service leadership. If you can’t lead by doing the job, by being willing to jump in at any level, no one will follow you.”
If given an entire day of freedom, he would spend time with his family outdoors, whether they’re exploring near home or away on vacation.
Jeff Lord
Vice President of Orbit
Jeff has been the Vice President of CCR’s Business IT segment since 2016. He leads our IT team in supporting small to mid-sized businesses by improving productivity and managing risk through technology. Before CCR, he learned his way to the top of IT by starting in a help desk position and ending up as President of a multi-state software services business.
Jeff loves that human connection is the center of what we do at CCR. The way technology and service combine to enhance human creativity fascinates him, saying, “The engine to our highest aspirations is completely people-powered. IT by humans for humans.” Over the course of his career, people have become his greatest lesson. “Treat them well, tell them the truth, and enable them to do their best, and they will make things happen beyond imagination (and my individual ability)!”
If given an entire day to himself, Jeff would start with a delicious breakfast of sweet potato and Brussels sprout hash, followed by a nice round of golf (hopefully without losing too many balls). Then lunch with his wife, followed by a BBQ and a couple IPAs with their 4 adult children. His alternative choice for a lazier day off? An all-day PS4 marathon.
Brandon Tessau
Vice President of BeyondReach
Brandon has been with CCR since 2008. He’s held several positions during that time, and while he has a background in network administration, he says everything else he’s learned is through hands-on trial and error. What keeps him interested in tech is that possibilities for innovation and improvement are endless. Things can always be better, whether that’s discovering a better way of working or enhancing current technology to deliver better results. There are so many ways to create value or develop new businesses. His favorite thing about working here? “The culture and the people.”
Over the course of his career, Brandon says the most important lesson he’s learned is “always do the right thing; it pays immeasurable dividends. Whether that pertains to clients, partners, or coworkers, being honest, forthright, and seeking the good is always the right choice, even if the conversations are really hard.”
If given an entire day to himself, Brandon answered, “Wake at the crack of dawn on a brisk morning with a thermos of coffee and get in some early fishing somewhere up north. Then head to the links for a late morning tee time, golf 18 holes, followed by lunch at the clubhouse. After a good meal, I’d head back out on the water for more fishing before ending the day grilling some burgers and having a campfire.”