Office Personnel
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/Consultant
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.
Software & Database Engineering
Casey Burkett – Software Developer
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.
Computers & Network Engineering
Will Farnum – Network Engineer/Smart Offices Manager
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.
Ben Crowley – IT Support Specialist Level II
Ben comes to our team with a very strong background in IT technologies, and is in fact very passionate about anything technology related. He has worked professionally in IT support since 1999, and has both an Associates in Computer Support from Lansing Community College and a Bachelors in Computer Networking from Davenport University. Most recently, he spent 7 years with the Charlotte Public Schools Media and Technology department, 5 years running his own IT company, and creates video memorials for Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. In his “free-time” he loves to further his knowledge in emerging technologies, recreational reading, and traveling with students from Journey House Campus Ministries all over Michigan.
Sales & Marketing
Robert Sherman – Vice President of Sales
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.
Jeff Possanza – Sales Engineer
Jeff began his pursuit in electronics when he became an install technician for a professional dealer of broadcast equipment. Shortly after graduating from Ferris State University with an electrical engineering degree, back when everything was still analog he developed a keen interest in the evolution of analog audio and video to the “digital revolution”. As the industry has continued to develop new digital media technologies and merge Audio/video with networking technology, Jeff has dedicated nearly 25 years of his professional career working with some of the leading industry manufacturers in video servers and control systems. His experience and knowledge are a welcomed addition to our team.
Installation Crew
Scott Sanders – Smart Homes 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.
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.
