Executives & Directors

Chris joined Alliance Enterprises as the Company's Chief Executive Officer in January 2009.  Chris’ experience includes twenty-two years as a Chief Executive of technology based software companies and is recognized internationally as a thought leader in cost management, process optimization, and performance management.

As Executive Vice President of Alliances’ Business Development and Marketing Department, Lisa oversees the Company’s new product development, product marketing, corporate communications and partner relations.  As an expert in Agile methods for business process reengineering, work flow optimization, and system implementation, Lisa has managed over 100 system development projects in 20 states and trained more than 5,000 public sector employees.

Lisa is a 25+ year veteran of Alliance Enterprises and is the company's chief advocate for product effectiveness, customer service and customer satisfaction.
 

As Chief Technology Officer, Rick is responsible for advancing the Company’s software platform and oversees the creative direction for future products and services.  As a company founder, Rick’s Alliance experience spans 28 years, specializing in software development processes, accessibility, software languages and application of technologies to solve business problems and improve the effective use of Alliance products and services.

Rick is an avid motorcycle rider and the company's self proclaimed Chief Geek.

As a company founder, Lee has been a member of the Board of Directors for Alliance Enterprises since 1981.  Lee has over 25 years experience in consulting with business and government organizations as well as extensive training in adult learning theory, systems theory, learning organizations, and in facilitating organizational change.

As the Information Technology Director, Kevin provides leadership and strategic outlook for the Company in regards to all technology disciplines including: networks, telecommunications, software deployment, database integration and management, on-going software maintenance and system integration.

Prior to joining Alliance in 1999, Kevin worked for Washington State's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation as a Project Database Administrator, and along with Rick Gifford, designed and developed the logical and physical database structures for the STARS case management system – the model for the AWARE system.

Kevin earned a degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems from Eastern Washington University.

As the Director of Engineering, Craig is responsible for software architecture, product development, quality engineering and management of the Company’s Agile and Scrum development processes.  Craig has over thirty years experience including software development, systems design, Agile methodologies and technology leadership and management.  He holds a US patent in Multiprocessor Technology.

Prior to joining Alliance Enterprises in April 2007, Craig spent 19 years with Intel Corporation as a Senior Software Developer and Manager.

Craig earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from California State Polytechnic University.

As the Director of Sales, Gary is responsible for directing Alliance’s sales and account management activities including strategic account management, partner recruitment, prospect qualification, sales process planning, negotiation, and closing all sales opportunities.

Prior to joining Alliance in October 2009, Gary was Sr. Vice President, State Government Business Unit for MorphoTrak of Tacoma, WA. Gary has over twenty years of IT experience, including having delivered over 100 mission-critical IT solutions to state and local government agencies.

Gary holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington and is a member of the Pierce County Economic Development Board’s Investor Committee, as well as U.S. Representative Adam Smith’s Technology Advisory Council.

Lori Shader-Patterson is the Director of Project Management, who oversees the coordination and delivery of the AWARE product consistent with the Statement of Work.   Project Managers are assigned to work with agencies to assure coordination and follow-through of both parties, and to maintain the implementation schedule.  Lori recently joined Alliance and brings project management and VR-Agency orientation and customer perspective to our Project Management Team.

Prior to joining Alliance, for 16 years Lori was a division director at Michigan Rehabilitation Services (General), with experience including: Budget, contracts, purchasing and grants; federal, budget and management reports; program evaluation; district office management; Social Security Reimbursement and Ticket to Work; Independent Living; AWARE and technology.

As Technical Services Director, Sven is responsible for Alliance's for-fee technical services, including business system analysis, system interface design, data conversion, and customer support. As the company’s Enterprise Architect, Sven is responsible for ensuring Alliance solution architecture is aligned with the company’s business strategy, business operating model and IT strategy, while satisfying all customer needs and requirements.

Prior to joining Alliance in September 2009, Sven was the Chief Architect for Outlook Insight, LLC of Yelm, WA. Sven’s background includes managing and delivering technical services to numerous state and local government agencies including engagements with the State of Oregon, Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction, Washington Department of Licensing, Washington Department of Social and Health Services, and Washington Department of Ecology.

Sven’s education includes studies in Computer Science and Software Engineering at Washington State University and over 15 years of technical consulting experience.