Press Release: Jonathan Stone Named Chief Operating Officer of Kelser Corporation
East Hartford, CT - Kelser Corporation is proud to announce that Jonathan Stone is taking on the additional role of Chief Operating Officer.Effective immediately, Stone will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer in addition to his existing role as Chief Technology Officer. In his new position, he will guide day to day management of the company, building consistency and efficiency in all areas including sales, finance, operations, marketing, logistics and professional services. Stone will continue to work jointly with Kelser’s clients and staff to find technology solutions that allow businesses to move forward with confidence.
Stone joined Kelser in October 2011, as a Technology Solutions Executive. During this period he spent significant time developing Kelser’s solutions capabilities, client base, and internal processes. In 2013, Stone ascended to the position of Chief Technology Officer. In his continuing role as CTO, he will work closely with business, management, and IT leaders within Kelser’s customer base to align business goals, technology strategies, and Kelser solutions. Additionally, he partners with his peers to ensure that Kelser’s internal IT infrastructure is architected and maintained according to world-class standards.
“It gives me great pleasure to appoint Jonathan as COO.” said Barry Kelly, President and CEO of Kelser Corporation. “Jon has led our technical operations over the previous 3+ years and has been a key part in the growth and success of our clients and our company. With this more centralized role, Jon’s operational skills will complement his vast technology and business experience to drive even more impact.
”Before joining Kelser, Stone held a variety of positions with The Travelers during his 17 years there, finishing his tenure as the 2nd Vice President of Desktop, Servers and Storage. In that role he was responsible for technical strategy, hardware and software selection, solution engineering and level 3 engineering support in the desktop, enterprise storage, backup, server, and virtualization spaces.Jonathan graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1994 with a BS in Electrical Engineering. In 2000, he earned an MS in Computer Science from RPI at Hartford and in 2007 he graduated from the SIM Regional Leadership Forum (RLF). He credits RLF with helping him understand the importance of authentic leadership, especially in a close-knit company like Kelser.
Jon lives in Glastonbury with his family and their Greater Swiss Mountain dog, Baruch. He is also a licensed helicopter pilot. When not working, Jonathan enjoys reading, working on home improvement projects, and walking with his dog. For additional information, please visit www.kelsercorp.com or contact via Kelser press at press@kelsercorp.com.
About Kelser Corporation:
Kelser Corporation delivers custom-built technology solutions that solve business problems and enable client success. For more than 30 years, Kelser’s engineers, technicians and customer service teams have focused on helping their clients succeed. Kelser Corporation is headquartered in East Hartford, CT.
