(517) 381-5171 contact@smartofficesinc.com Office Personnel John Gilluly President John Gilluly has 34+ years of professional work experience with five years as a material scientist and quality manager, 19 years in management consulting and software development, and the balance running Smart Homes and Smart Offices (SHSO) a custom AV and IT integration company. He has leveraged his business consulting experience working with companies to develop robust Quality and Management Systems for Smart Homes and Smart Offices based on ISO, and TS-16949, leadership training, and applying statistical problem-solving techniques to develop an empowered, customer-focused company. John has obtained professional certifications for Crestron D3pro Basic and Advanced Lighting, CAIP level Crestron Programming, System Builder, DM Design and Installation, Lutron lighting and Shade systems, Control4 level 1 and level 2 certifications, Vantage lighting systems, and Polycom and Lifesize video conference systems. He has also attended numerous vendor and industry training programs to stay current with the ever-evolving IOT systems. He continues to consult and train as time permits and programs automation systems and .Net applications with the teams at Smart Homes and Offices. John enjoys spending time with his wife, Karen, and two children, as well as biking, squash, woodworking and pottery. Karen Gilluly Office Administrator After over 20 years in the classroom, Karen has decided to come home and use her background to support the Smart Homes staff. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, a Master’s in Statistics and Operations Research, and taught Statistics at Lansing Community College for 22 years. Karen is passionate about anything numbers, and we’re happy to have her attention to detail, and data capture and analysis available to us. Her focus at Smart Homes is on supporting Accounting, and maintaining office systems improvements. In her free time, Karen enjoys spending time with her family, bike riding, and volunteering at Montessori Radmoor School. Darian Ammerman Office Administrator Darian assists Lisa and Karen with all of the main office work. She can put together a mean spreadsheet. Her first job was at a Currency Exchange in Chicago. She has worked as a math tutor, helped run her mom’s daycare center and completed an underwriting internship for an Excess and Surplus line broker. During her previous internship, she took on a lot of projects aimed at redesigning and optimizing various data analysis tools used by the department. Darian’s spends her free time hanging out with her doggos. An interesting fact: She can name all of the US Presidents in order. Sales & Marketing Mike Farrell Sales Engineer Originally from Rochester, New York, Mike earned his Bachelor’s degree in Management from The State University of New York (SUNY). Since then, he’s spent a majority of his career in the audio/visual industry. He brings extensive expertise and leadership experience to the Smart Offices and Smart Homes team. Mike heads selling efforts from out of our Kalamazoo office, providing insight on sound masking, custom home automation and creating “smart” conference rooms. He appreciates SOSH for the innovative technology we work with and the opportunity to train at a high level on new products and processes. When he’s not working, Mike loves spending time with his wife, three sons and grandson. He also enjoys fishing and downhill skiing whenever he gets the chance. Engineering Jeff Possanza Design 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 an asset to our team. Jeff holds a Crestron certification as a DigitalMedia Certified Engineer and completed training for the School of Emerging Technologies with Extron Electronics. Greg Rast Design Engineer Greg grew up working on electronics projects ranging from shortwave antenna installations to speaker cabinet designs and music production. He has worked on installation projects both in the U.S. and overseas and trained individuals and groups to use audiovisual systems. Greg works as a part of our engineering team and brings his experience with a wide variety of audio, video and control systems to our team. Greg excels at evaluating system designs, complex audio and video system routing, physical and digital system wiring/connections, system service and troubleshooting, and control system programming. Greg grew up building computers, repairing and troubleshooting equipment and setting up home networks. Working as a professional A/V installer gave him exposure to a wide variety of products as well as experience dealing with a wide variety of commercial and residential building projects. Greg also just enjoys learning and holds a number of certifications including a certification from SAE-Institute Atlanta in Pro Audio. Greg is also an AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist. Greg enjoys cycling, kayaking, and photography. He learned German while living overseas and enjoys reading, writing and speaking in German as the opportunity arises. Jack Gilluly Design Engineer Jack is part of our engineering team to design drawings and systems for quotes and future installations. He works with the team to test any new equipment before installs as well for easy integration. He also handles shipping and receiving, updating the database with inventory and new product information, and restocking products. In his free time, Jack enjoys 3D modeling and printing. Software Engineering & Web Development Bob Scriver Software Engineer Bob joined the Smart Homes & Smart Offices team in 2013. As a software engineer, Bob writes custom software programs and provides database support to our clients and our own SHSO team. Bob holds a Bachelor degree in Computer Science from Michigan State University and has over 33 years experience in programming and management services. In addition to his long and accomplished history with the State of Michigan as a software developer and manager, after his retirement in 2002 Bob has been providing contract programming work for private companies as well as the Detroit Public Schools. When he’s not mentoring youth on the importance of outdoor heritage and conservation, you’ll find him spending time with his family and hunting. Bob, and his lovely wife Lisa, have been married for 44 years and have two sons, Dan and Andrew. They’ve been blessed with two granddaughters, Kaylah and Anabelle. Bob is a self-ascribed hockey fanatic. Every chance he gets, Bob cheers on his granddaughter, Anabelle, who plays AAA hockey in Plymouth for the Compuware girls 12 and Under team. In addition, Bob is an avid walker, completing a half marathon with his loyal walking buddy-Jolly, his three-year-old retriever. Steven Baker Software Engineer Steve joined our team in 2016. He is passionate about websites, software and computer hardware knowledge. Previously, he spent 6 years repairing and wiring aircraft computers in the U.S. Air Force. As a computer enthusiast, he has helped his fellow airman as the go-to computer wizard. Now, he is more than eager to serve everyone’s technology needs. In his free time, Steven enjoys listening to music, growing his vinyl collection, and woodworking. Aram Balyan Software Engineer Over the past 6 years Aram has worked in dramatically different professions. He has had the opportunity to work as a dispatcher for a cab company after which led a group of customer support specialists for a crypto trading website. Next up, he did half a year of culinary work in various establishments as well as working as a graphics designer. And finally, working at Smart Homes. At Smart Homes Aram is developing and maintaining software for our clients and for our own company use as well. He believes some of his best qualities in his job are his abilities to learn new systems and implement them in some capacity as well as exploring different ideas and ways to solve an issue. Aram’s current hobby is an obsession with archery. The improvement he sees from each shooting session is what really drives it. His love for culinary work has not died down one bit since changing professions as well. He is constantly browsing and finding ways to improve his technique and the taste of the food he makes. Andrew Rast Programming Intern Andrew is working as an intern while studying computer programming at Lansing Community College. He helps out with cleaning and yardwork, stocking and organizing parts, and maintaining company software. He is passionate about programming, especially desktop and mobile apps, and enjoys the problem solving and technical challenges. He is always trying to think of better solutions. In his free time, Andrew enjoys working on his own programming projects, playing videogames with his siblings, listening to music, and cycling. Computers & Network Engineering Ben Crowley IT Manager 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. Before joining Smart Homes in 2012, he spent 7 years with the Charlotte Public Schools Media and Technology department and 5 years running his own IT company. In his “free-time” he loves to further his knowledge in emerging technologies, recreational reading, movies, and working with youths and young adults through his church. Adam Staisil IT Specialist Although Adam joined our team in early 2021. He has worked in the Technology industry for 12 years. With a diverse background in technology, he has a lot to offer our clients! His experience includes Sales. IT support. Smart Home Automation support and installation. Copier repair and troubleshooting. Web development. And is Comp TIA Network+ and Control 4 certified. In his free time Adam enjoys getting outside and enjoying nature. Mountain Biking and Kayaking, any excuse to be outside with friends and family. During the cold grey seasons, you can find him in front of a computer or working on a project. The environment here at SOSH not only allows Adam to learn until his heart is content. It encourages it! Installation Crew Scott Sanders Senior Programmer / Integrater Scott has worked in construction trades for over 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. David Hutchison Intallation Engineer David (Hutch) has 20+ years professional work experience in the A/V industry as a Lead Installation Technician and a Project Manager. He is currently in a Project Manager role interfacing with the Smart Homes Engineering & Sales personnel, working with the installation team and ensuring that our projects is completed to satisfaction within a timely manner. When David is not busy with his professional career he enjoys spending time with his granddaughter and if he can find the opportunity to embark on a mission trip to Appalachia, where he has humbly served over 20 trips to the area. Chad McMeeken Installation Engineer / Programmer Chad is a jack-of-all-trades installer with Control4 programming under his belt. He brings a lot of hardware knowledge and experience to our team. Quick on his feet, Chad has exceptionally strong problem-solving skills. Chad is a certified Control4 Automation Programmer and is also certified in Biamp systems. With his own custom home theater setup, Chad has already encountered most of the problems associated with setting up custom equipment to not only look great but also sound awesome. David Haller Installation Engineer David has worked on many odd jobs over the years. He has worked at a local golf course, done lawn maintenance, and helped his family with renovations. This has given him experience with working with electrical work. At SHSO, David is an intern. He currently works with inventory. He will be starting programming shortly. David works well with others and is detail oriented. He is able to get things done in a timely manner. In his free time, David likes to wrench on his car and spend time and help out his friends and family with their projects. One interesting fact about David, He is 50% Armenian. Headquarters 210 State St. Mason, MI 48854 (517) 381-5171 Follow Follow Follow Follow Follow ©2021 Smart Homes, Inc. All Rights Reserved We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Do not sell my personal information. Cookie Settings Accept