Our People

Jim oversees the strategic direction and day-to-day operation of PowerObjects, including sales, marketing, solution delivery and operations. Under his leadership and guidance, Jim has transitioned the company’s vision to a laser focus on doing everything it takes to become the leading CRM partner for Microsoft Dynamics 365 worldwide. It’s a big goal, but Jim brings boundless energy to the task and requires little sleep.

Alex is one of only four people at PowerObjects recognized by Microsoft with a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for his exceptional technical knowledge and contributions to the Microsoft Dynamics 365 community. The MVP designation is held by just a handful of experts worldwide.

Alex started programming when he was just 10 years old on a Commodore 64, and then on an Amiga 500. Prior to joining PowerObjects as CIO, Alex spent 10 years with Fortune 500 corporation General Mills, where he held various IT management and leadership positions. With a wealth of knowledge, and skills in application and infrastructure architecture and design, Alex’s primary role is to provide the day-to-day technical direction and leadership for PowerObjects development, cloud infrastructure and support teams.

Alex earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Iowa State.

Talk to Steve for one minute and it will be clear that Steve’s passion is to help customers realize the benefits of an investment in Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Steve knows Microsoft Dynamics 365 inside and out, and has been working with the solution since before version 1.0 even launched. Having worked with hundreds of organizations large and small over the course of his 25+ years in business technology, Steve has a broad knowledge of various business models and processes, as well as the issues and challenges many organizations face. Steve leads a team of experienced professionals who focus on solid solution selling, building successful partnerships with customers and most importantly, making it their job to truly understand and add value to a customer’s organization.

Under Steve’s leadership, the business development team consistently scores high on customer satisfaction measures that are embedded in every step of PowerObjects’ proven process. The result has been record numbers of satisfied new customers and significant growth year over year for PowerObjects.

Biplab is a ‘think positive’ type of guy, and on any given day oversees dozens of projects, deliverables and responsibilities without compromising on quality. He has three modes – “Planning”, “Executing” and “Monitoring”. Biplab handles day-to-day management of the PowerObjects consulting team, grooms/coaches team members, and manages the project delivery process, best practices and client success.

Biplab is a self-motivated CRM for Dynamics 365 veteran with the experience of having worked on all product versions. He has led and managed several small and large scale global implementations and upgrades across America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East ranging from 10 users to 10,000+ user bases. Has also coached, mentored and managed several cross functional teams at onsite, offshore and blended delivery models. He is driven by his passion for helping organizations both achieve growth and grow strategically by leveraging CRM. He thrives under pressure and has been instrumental in rescuing several sinking projects across the globe and anchoring them to success.

Biplab holds a number of CRM certifications for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and graduated from TAPMI, India with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA).

Matt leads the biggest, smartest, and most passionate team of CRM for Dynamics 365 consultants on the planet. As Director of Solution Delivery for our North American team, Matt brings a passion for CRM and software consulting and over 20 years of experience in software development, consulting, leadership, and strategic visioning to the PowerObjects team.

Drawing from his technical, functional, and management roles, Matt has the ability to bridge the gaps between C-level stakeholders, business, IT, management teams, end-users, and technical delivery, while mentoring and driving everything in between. Matt is responsible for the strategic growth and the success of his team in every phase of the consulting and services journey, whether it be in project management, business analysis, software architecture, development or program direction.

Jo Ann is a key member of the leadership team and plays a vital role in the financial and accounting operations of the company.

In addition to having strong finance skills, she is skilled at wearing many hats, as she oversees administration, accounting, purchasing, and human resources. Her expertise stems from her more than two decades of accounting and financial management experience working for technology and professional services organizations.

She began her career in accounting at Ernst & Young. Prior to joining PowerObjects, she was an independent consultant serving small to mid-size organizations, as well as the Director of Finance and Administration for Telepartner International, Inc., a multinational communications software company.

A certified public accountant, Jo Ann earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Connecticut.

Never one to shy away from non-traditional marketing techniques, Jeff devises big, hairy, audacious marketing goals and drives them through to completion. Through Jeff’s marketing leadership, PowerObjects has impacted a huge cross section of the greater Microsoft Dynamics 365 community by giving away relevant, useful content for free—such as the number one CRM blog for Microsoft Dynamics 365 in the industry, The CRM Book, and the CRM How To Portal.

Jeff got his start working for one of the first search engines in Silicon Valley before moving to a more entrepreneurial role in specialty e-commerce. Ultimately his experience and interests brought him to Minneapolis to team up with the folks at PowerObjects.

Carri Lesatz was brought on as PowerObjects’ ERP Practice Director in the spring of 2017 to help the company align with Microsoft’s evolving vision for the Dynamics product set. With Dynamics CRM and Dynamics AX now combined into one product—Dynamics 365—PowerObjects has restructured the team to answer the demand for end-to-end services across the product. Carri is spearheading the effort to make PowerObjects a number one partner worldwide for ERP services for the Dynamics 365 platform.

Carri’s experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software spans over a decade, including 10 years as a project manager for Microsoft Dynamics AX implementations ranging from version 4.0 to 2012. She has worked with customers ranging from small businesses to global enterprises, with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency, improving client communication, and streamlining interactions with suppliers, employees, customers, and partners.

Stephanie’s passion is creating the best Dynamics 365 consultants in the world. As Director of Talent Management, she leads a team responsible for finding and nurturing amazing talent within the PowerObjects organization. Drawing from her extensive consulting experience, Stephanie shapes both technical and consulting best practices training, resulting in preparing best-in-world talent for real world challenges across the globe. Stephanie has a Bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University.

A technology strategist with expert knowledge in enterprise software engineering, customer experience and technology innovation, Marco has been part of the Microsoft ecosystem for over fifteen years and is a respected member of the Microsoft Dynamics community for his contributions to projects across multiple industries worldwide. Marco specializes in bridging the gap between technology innovation and businesses challenges, mentoring technology teams to obtain the most value out of the Microsoft platform. Marco’s primary role is to lead the R&D organization and create value for our customers by building reusable IP and industry solutions. Additionally, Marco has been awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award for Microsoft Dynamics on five occasions.