ISTONISH, INC.
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

IT is not always easy. But working with Istonish is. That’s because we deliver fast and flexible technology solutions that meet today’s goals and scale for tomorrow’s. Whether you need us to supplement your IT team, or become it, source talent for your office, or manage a call center from ours—we’ve got you covered. IT solutions don’t always deliver the promised results. But ours do. We have more than 25 years of experience in IT staffing, managed services and contact center delivery. We’ve seen every kind of tech challenge, and we’ve crafted successful solutions around them that deliver value and excellence. When you partner with Istonish, you get leading-edge technology that supports your business needs. Period. At Istonish, we are Our Mission & Vision At Istonish, our singular goal is to help individuals, organizations, and our community be great.  We are active stewards of the communities in which we work and live—donating money, time and goods to amazing organizations representing numerous causes. “There is a positive role for businesses to play in the community and to its customers beyond making a profit. We see ourselves in that place. It’s about service.” Annette brings more than 25 years of business experience to Istonish, an information technology services company that Annette and her sister Victoria founded, that has grown into an international business. Annette’s leadership and vision continues to drive the evolution of new and compelling offerings. Her credibility as a business leader has been confirmed through many business recognitions and awards. Many of these acknowledge her commitment to building an innovative, successful and positive company for employees, as well as her leadership and involvement in the community. Recognitions include: Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Technology CEO of the Year (CTA), Latino Hall of Fame Inductee for Innovation and Technology and Most Powerful Women in Colorado. Annette holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Colorado State University. Victoria is a seasoned executive and the principal partner in building Istonish. As an owner, director and manager, she guides the company’s overall operations. Her focus is decidedly on optimizing processes, creating structure, aligning systems to business needs and maintaining employee connections. Victoria has bridged her leadership roles within the community to increase the visibility of Istonish on a local and national level. Victoria earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Colorado State University. John has more than 30 years in the accounting industry, including 18 years as the Controller of Istonish. His breadth of knowledge of accounting principles and his development of various financial reporting formats have contributed to the ongoing financial stability of Istonish. John was responsible for the conversion of the entire accounting department and implemented a complete financial package. Responsible for the daily accounting operations for Istonish, John plays a key role in customer and employee satisfaction by ensuring accurate and timely billing and payroll. John earned a bachelor of science in accounting from State University of New York at Plattsburgh and earned his CPA in 2006. Henry has been with Istonish for more than eight years as Senior Practice Director, where he has been instrumental in ensuring that systems projects are well managed and on track to meet the needs of our customers. Many of these projects have been in support of the Colorado Department of Human Services, the Colorado Department of Healthcare Finance and Policy and other state agencies. Henry brings a very strong understanding of the systems and business processes associated with almost every type of social service delivered in Colorado and many other states. Prior to joining Istonish, Henry was the Chief Information Officer for the State of Colorado Department of Human Services, where he was responsible for the annual and long-range strategic planning and project management oversight for three major information systems projects. He developed and administered departmental information systems policies and standards, as well as managed a team of 170 full-time and 62 contract employees. Steven brings to Istonish more than 20 years of brand and marketing experience from a variety of industries including: energy, telecommunications, travel & hospitality, legal, talent management, high technology, and advertising.  He has helped many organizations - large, small; local, global; public, private - build and nurture brands that drive growth and customer loyalty.  Building and nurturing "brand culture" is his true professional passion.  Family, fly fishing, horseback riding, acoustic guitar, and skiing (to name a few hobbies) consume the remainding hours in the day.  Steven holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Colorado State University and is a Certified Scrum Professional. “Technology is simply a tool to enable and people to efficiently and effectively execute on the primary function of the business and achieve greatness.” Ken has more than 25 years of experience as a senior team-builder, manager, software architect, and developer.  He has a solid track record of on-time and on-budget deliveries while expertly handling several application platforms including multiple large ERP systems and complex custom software development projects.  He brings strong leadership and commitment to software development life cycle (SDLC), ITIL and standard business operations process that is rigorous enough to pass external audit scrutiny for design controls and quality systems.  At Istonish, our singular goal is to help individuals, organizations, and our community be great.  Istonish is pleased to provide annual support for the Denver Metro BOMA Gift and Toy Drive, which benefits the Center for Work Education and Employment, Champa House, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, The Delores Project, SafeHouse Denver, Denver Children’s Advocacy Center, Denver Children’s Home, Gateway Women’s Center, Jeffco Action Center and Mt. Saint Vincent Home. Through the generosity of staff and management, Istonish provides hundreds of children with toys during the holiday season.