John Gilluly – President
John Gilluly has 24 years of professional workplace experience with 18 years in management consulting. His expertise includes working with companies to develop robust Quality and Management Systems based on ISO, and TS-16949, train internal leaders, apply statistical problem solving techniques to pressing issues, and conduct audits.
John helps companies in their efforts to improve product productivity. He trains and facilitates Six Sigma improvement teams in companies in addition to coaching managers in their efforts to become better leaders and improve responsiveness to internal and external customer’s needs.
Lori Fischer – Office Manager
Lori comes from a diverse background of auditing, consulting, business management and graphic design with companies such as General Motors, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen and Smart Homes, Inc.
She holds a BFA in Graphic Design and also offers accounting and bookkeeping services as a QuickBooks Pro Advisor.
Alycia McIntyre-Johnson (AMJ) – Administrative Assistant
AMJ brings her 20+ years of office support, customer service, and human resource experience to Smart Homes to streamline office efficiency. In addition to providing a reliable contact person to our customers, AMJ is responsible for managing incoming inventory shipments.
Along with spending time with her two children, AMJ enjoys spending time with her dog, an Akida named Jada, reading books and attending seminars on personal development, attending church, and going to a salsa dance class on weekends.
Mike Mahony – Software Engineer
Mike Mahony has 15 years of experience serving PC and software customers, including operating his own business for 7 years. Through Smart Offices Mike continues to provide affordable, high quality, ethical, and computer related services to individual and business customers throughout the state of Michigan and its surrounding states. He carefully addresses the needs of customers through development of database solutions, software customization and repair, PC repair / maintenance, and innovative training techniques. His skills include: developing software in Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, and Microsoft SQL server; computer consulting, training, and seminar services to persons with minimal and extensive visual disabilities; virus and spyware removal; network setup and repair; and MS Windows and MS Office training.
Casey Burkett – Software Programmer
Casey is currently attending Lansing Community College, in which he is pursuing an Associate’s in Business, majoring in Computer Programming & Systems Analysis.
During his time at Smart Homes/Smart Offices, Casey has received extensive training in the database management and computer programming. He specifically enjoys programming in Microsoft Access & SharePoint.
Casey has also created videos using Camtasia Studio for company training or “how to” guides. In his spare time, he enjoys building and flying Radio Controlled (RC) aircraft, and recycling and rebuilding computers. Casey continues to be an inspiration to our IT staff in his continual pursuit of new technology.
Brandon Waterloo – IT Programmer
Brandon is currently entering his third year at Michigan State, where he has studied C++, PHP, SQL, and has experience working on the development of a PHP-based Content Management System. After graduation, he plans to attend graduate school, where he will pursue a Master’s Degree in Computer Science.
Brandon spends most of his time in the office working with Image Premier quoting, tracking orders, and creating new features for use for payroll and inventory tracking.
Aside from his internship at Smart Homes Inc./Smart Offices, Brandon enjoys hanging out with friends, building custom PC’s, computer gaming, and woodworking.
Will Farnum – Network Engineer
Will has been working with computers for 15 years.
He worked on computers in the Army and has been employed with various companies, including AOL, and also had his own computer support company.
As an experienced computer network admin, Will enjoys anything technology-related.
Nick Leiby – IT Specialist
Nick’s career in IT management and computer analysis stems back to his years at LCC and Olivet College, where he studied Information Technology. Along the way, he became certified in A+, Net+, XP, Security+, MCSA, and Server 03.
As an integral part of the Smart Homes, Inc./Smart Offices Computer & IT team, Nick brings a broad range of capabilities with computer repair and analysis, focusing on both software and hardware issues for business and personal use.
In his free time, Nick enjoys paintball and going to see the newest action movies. He is also an avid PC gamer.
Robert Sherman – Sales Engineer
Robert comes to Smart Homes/Smart Offices as a Successful operations manager with over 25 years of experience in project management and research projects, facilitating leadership and management training, professional development, retail and business to business (B2B) sales, finance, and ROI analysis. He specializes in increasing sales revenue and improving profitability through effective sales consultation, writing proposals and agreements for the product and services provided, and managing all support processes to assure quality delivery of services and follow-up.
Kiernan Manion – Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist
Kiernan joined the SH/SO team last summer as a Marketing & Web Design intern with three years of writing, designing, and editing experience, and has continued to work with the company throughout his final year at Michigan State, where he studies Professional Writing with a specialization in Business Communication.
Currently, Kiernan spends most of his time at Smart Homes, Inc. creating marketing material for both print and digital use, such as brochures, print advertisements, and banners.
Outside of work, Kiernan enjoys driving along open roads in his Camaro, writing short stories, and listening to rock and techno music.
Scott Sanders – Project Manager
Scott has worked in construction trades for 10 years. He attended and graduated from electrical trade school and is a licensed journeyman electrician. His background gives him a good understanding of the construction process and the ability to work well with other trades.
Scott has been trained in multiple control systems (such as Crestron, Vantage, Lutron and Control 4) and is passionate about automation and integration.
Devon Wolfe – Installation Engineer
Devon brings over 12 years of installation knowledge in Home Automation to Smart Homes Inc./Smart Offices. His systems design and installation experience is quite diverse, as is his experience and knowledge of manufacturers’ equipment. Devon will be very instrumental in programming logical and intuitive user interfaces, and will also be responsible for implementation, debugging, and customer training on newly installed systems.
With Devon’s experience in Crestron, Lutron, Ademco, Panasonic phone systems, and others, he will be very helpful in all stages of Audio/Video and Home Automation Installation. Devon continues to contribute to the designing, pre-wiring, installation, and the final walkthrough and homeowner training on several of our company’s largest projects.
Outside of work, Devon is a dedicated father of 4 children, and a Boy Scouts of America Pack Leader in the town where he resides. Devon also enjoys working with, and repairing computer equipment.
Sean Donahue – Systems Designer
Sean was first introduced to Automation and Custom Installation while living in Portland, Oregon.
Although Sean is a native of the Lansing area, athletic pursuits led him to the West Coast where he took a job with an electrical contractor. He had an opportunity to work with high voltage home wiring as well as low voltage, but his interest in “gadgets” and other technical work made low voltage the obvious choice.
Sean has had the opportunity to work with all manner of electrical systems, including audio and video distribution, home theaters, and control automation. He is a certified Control 4 programmer and has completed course work in fiber optic installation and termination through the FOA (Fiber Optic Association).
During his time off of work, Sean continues to train and coach wrestling, as well as Brazilian JiuJitsu.
