Involta Leadership & Board of Directors

James (Jim) Buie, President, oversees all day to day operations has been a driving force in accelerating Involta’s growth trajectory throughout the country. Jim has built a cohesive operations, sales, and marketing culture that models his motivation and enthusiasm for the business. Initially joining Involta in 2016 as Chief Financial Officer, Jim has steadily taken on more responsibility, helping the company grow profitably while expanding nationally.

Prior to joining Involta, Jim held executive roles at ViaWest, Comcast and AT&T.   During his tenure, ViaWest became one of the largest privately held data center infrastructure, cloud and managed IT providers in North America.  At both Comcast and AT&T, Jim has been praised for his role in the successful launch and similar growth of new services.

Jim serves on the board of Sun Corridor, the economic development leader in Southern Arizona, helping drive business investment and job creation in the region.  He also stays active in numerous other industry and regional technology organizations focused on developing the technology workforce, deepening tech community relationships, and driving public policy to protect innovation. 

Jim is a graduate of the Florida State University and earned a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Colorado.

Inge Corlis, Vice President of Finance, brings an analytical and disciplined approach to financial management to Involta. Results-oriented and resourceful, Inge confidently assesses, manages and analyzes trends important to the growth of the company.

Inge joined Involta in 2007, bringing experience in both public accounting and private company work in technology, telecom, real estate and hospitality. She has held many finance leadership roles, including financial planning and analysis and business development. Inge has been instrumental in numerous mergers and acquisitions.

Inge holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College.

Ken Kremer, Founder and Chief Technical Officer, uses a methodical and measured approach to his work that has been instrumental in the growth of Involta’s national data center footprint. As one of Involta’s co-founders, Ken’s consistent leadership in technical services and operations has enabled the company to expand its data center and managed services portfolio. 

Prior to Involta, Ken held leadership positions in high-tech companies focusing on operational efficiencies, innovative solution engineering and regulatory compliance issues. Ken’s career has been focused on data center operations and managed services since 1997.

Ken seamlessly integrates people, processes and services to help Involta deliver on its promise of ‘People Who Deliver.”

Randy Rings, Founder and Chief Administrative Officer, specializes in developing effective solutions to complicated business issues and transactions. He ensures best practices corporate governance matters and helps navigate merger and acquisition activity as Involta continues to expand the national footprint.

Prior to Involta, Randy served as General Counsel for public and private high-growth technology, telecommunications, insurance and financial services, publishing and telemarketing companies, and as Corporate Counsel for electric and telephone cooperatives. Randy has managed, structured and directed numerous complex telecommunications and technology transactions, financing and capitalization activities and other business and legal arrangements.

Randy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Juris Doctorate, both from the University of Iowa.

Susan (Sue) Sedrel, Vice President of Human Resources, is a champion for developing and enhancing the Involta culture. Her efforts have been integral to Involta’s local and national recognition as a leading cloud and IT services company.

Sue has been instrumental in developing the Involta culture since the company’s inception in 2007. She has a passion for cultivating “People Who Deliver” through organizational effectiveness and education initiatives, including mentorship, advanced certifications and interpersonal training. Sue continues to expand and nurture Involta’s world-class team through talent acquisition, recognition and development leveraging her deep experience with color training and personality inventory.

Sue holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Iowa.

Jeff Szymanski, Executive Vice President of Business Development, aligns his passion for technical and business acumen to drive results for Involta and its clients. He’s been a visionary in the development of strategic, industry-focused initiatives and advisory boards for Involta. 

Jeff joined Involta in 2014 as the Vice President of Strategic Markets. Prior to joining the company, he was the Vice President of Enterprise Technology Services at UPMC. Bringing more than 35 years of experience in information technology, strategy and business development, Jeff developed and implemented a healthcare vertical strategy to expand the company’s market presence. In 2015 he established the Involta Healthcare Advisory Board, comprised of top healthcare executive leaders from across the United States, and has since significantly expanded Involta’s overall healthcare business. He currently champions similar initiatives in the manufacturing and financial services industries. These three verticals represent Involta’s overall core business strategy as the organization continues to win, retain and grow key clients as a premier IT service provider across the country.

Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Science in Business Administration and Management from Robert Morris University.

Lucas Mistelske, Vice President of Client Experience, is a charismatic driver with a unique ability to manage and develop teams. His collaborative and compassionate approach to management aligns with his technical expertise to deliver a superior experience for Involta clients.

Lucas has operational responsibility for key strategic partners and clients at Involta. He oversees all aspects of governance, performance, executive engagement, financial performance and compliance for service delivery.  Since 2012, Lucas has held several roles at Involta – Manager of Operational Activity for the company’s two Minnesota data centers, Director of Data Center Operations for the company’s entire fleet of data centers and led the deployment of Involta’s Managed Services offering, specifically the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) development team and product platform.

Lucas is passionate about community engagement and relations. He currently serves as the board chair of Starbase Duluth STEM Education Program, and in curriculum advisory board positions for multiple programs within the University of Minnesota Duluth, Lake Superior College, and Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.

Carl Gordulic, Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, is a collaborative driver, focused on integrating and streamlining business practices. His keen ability to optimize operational and financial performance has been paramount to setting a foundation for growth in the healthcare, manufacturing and financial services sectors.

Carl brings more than 20 years of IT experience to Involta. He served as President and Chief Operations Officer of Data Recovery Services – the company was acquired by Involta in 2015.

Carl is an active community member in the Youngstown, Ohio area. He is an avid local sports enthusiast and supporter.

Josh Holst, Vice President of Cloud Services, is a passionate leader in IT services. His keen ability to deliver hybrid IT solutions has been key to developing and maintaining strong relationships with Involta’s customers and partners. Most recently, Josh holds a leadership role that oversees Involta’s Private Cloud, Public Cloud, and Hybrid service delivery teams.

Prior to joining Involta, Josh held multiple leadership positions in the financial services industry, focusing on information systems and service delivery. Josh has a constant drive to learn new technologies, and provide best-in-class service to his team and customers alike. Since 2018, Josh has held several positions at Involta – Manager of Systems Services, Director of Technical Services, and Director of Cloud Services. The experience he gathered during his time in each role has made him an instrumental leader for Involta’s team of “People Who Deliver.”