National Convention:     Speakers

Each PDS speaker finds special satisfaction in helping church staff learn PDS programs. Their work puts them in contact with hundreds of churches each year. You’ll benefit from that experience here at the convention! Following is a list of all speakers for the 2010 convention!

Speakers

Celia Biron, PDS Support Supervisor

Celia joined the PDS team in 2005 after relocating to Arizona from California. After gaining solid experience as a PDS Software Support Representative, she currently applies that experience in the position of PDS Support Supervisor. Celia leads a team of 12 support representatives, one product lead, and one support coordinator. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family. 

Meg Crawford, HDR, Diocesan Implementation Consultant

Meg joined PDS in 2007. Originally from Ottawa, Illinois, she moved to Louisville, Kentucky, in 1997, working for Humana, Jefferson Community College, and Ingenix in the areas of customer service, sales, training/development, and business education. She has an eclectic background with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre and a master’s degree in Human Resource Development. Meg and her husband, Bruce, live in Louisville. Other interests include made-to-order bath and beauty products, the arts, local festivals and fairs, and photography.

Tara Durden, Research & Technology Leader, Information Technology

Tara joined the ACS Technologies team in 1996. After gaining experience in the Marketing and Sales divisions of the company, she became a member of the IT department in 1999. Since that time, she has proven herself as a leader in various roles within our operational IT department during the past eleven years. Tara’s current position as Research and Technology Leader allows her to utilize her expertise and experience in IT Infrastructure, Design, and Implementation by training employees and customers at both beginner and advanced levels. In addition, Tara performs research and analysis on emerging technology relevant to the mission of ACS Technologies and Parish Data Systems. She works with our employees nationwide to implement, train, and support new technological infrastructure. Tara is originally from Baltimore, MD and currently resides in Florence, SC. She enjoys travel, the outdoors, and spending time with her three precious gifts from God – her 3-, 10-, and 12-year-old children. 

Paul Goldsworthy, Diocesan Implementation Project Manager

Paul has been working professionally with PDS for 22 years. He began consulting for churches in West/Central Florida, helping them integrate technology with their ministries. In 1994, he joined the team at the home office in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the years, he has done technical support, training, documentation, project management, and even some programming. He is currently the Diocesan Implementation Project Manager. When he is not traveling, Paul lives in Peoria with his wife, Cheryl, and sons, Carter and Jason. The family has a couple of cats, Patches and Stripes.
 

Joseph Gordon, Senior Programmer

 Joe has been a programmer at PDS since the beginning in 1978. He is the chief architect for all PDS-related technologies. He lives in Phoenix with his wife and son.

Karen Komlos, Director of Programming

Karen has been a programmer at PDS since 1985.  She has worked on many projects over the years including Church Office, Formation Office, School Office and Facility Scheduler.  She lives with her husband and dogs in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Beth McCabe, Training Event Coordinator

Beth has been with PDS since 1991. Originally from Orangeburg, South Carolina, and raised in Hendersonville, North Carolina, she moved to Phoenix in 1985 where she completed her education. Beth joined the PDS family in June 1991 in Client Services as a client billing, shipping, and accounts receivables representative. In 2001, she moved into the Accounting department and assisted in Human Resources, utilizing the PDS Ledger/Payroll programs. In 2005, she joined the training team, providing training materials and monthly PCP videos. Beth now also provides online and on-site consulting.  She and her husband, Cary, now live in Peyton, Colorado, with their four-legged children: Bear, Cinnamon, Sandy and Dakota.

Mike Perales, Diocesan Implementation Consultant

Mike has been with Parish Data System since 1998.  Over the years he has handled responsibilities in the areas of Technical Support, Client Data Conversions and Interoffice Network and Desktop Administration.  Mike works with the Diocesan Implementation project team where he is responsible providing analysis of challenges faced by diocesan staff and developing solutions to their unique requirements.  Working closely with diocesan staff, Mike handles the rollout and training of applications and services throughout the implementation phase.  A native to Arizona with a degree in Electronics Engineering Technology he and his wife Kathleen have two children and reside in Arizona.

Kimberly Rogers, Software Tester I

Kimi joined the PDS Team in 2007. After working 2 years in PDS Software Support, she transferred to the Research and Development department as a PDS Software Tester. As a software tester, Kimi works with all of the PDS Products. She currently lives with her Shih Tzu puppies, Bandit and Daisy, and is working towards completion of her Bachelor's degree by December 2010. Between full-time work and school, Kimi spends her spare time with her boyfriend, John, her friends and her family.

Michael Sawyer, Programmer

Michael joined the PDS Team in 2003 as a technical support representative. He then moved to the programming department in 2004. Michael is married, has two dogs, and a growing number of nieces and nephews. As a native Arizonan, Michael has seen lots of change. He enjoys mountain biking, the occasional round of golf, watching movies and spending time with family and friends.

Mike Moody, 3rd Party Product Lead

Mike joined the ACS People Support department in 2002 and moved to the 3rd Party Product Lead in 2004. He began working with PDS Support department when PDS & ACS merged. Mike lives in Manning, SC with his wife Violet. He enjoys spending time with his family, especially his 7 grandchildren, his friends and traveling.

Johnny Stoupenos, Director, Catholic Market

Johnny works from the corporate office in Florence, SC as Director for PDS and the Catholic market.  He has been involved with PDS since it joined forces with ACS in 2004.  Johnny's primary role is to build business relationships with Dioceses, Archdioceses, and other companies who serve the Catholic market in order to better serve our PDS clients.  He came to PDS/ACS after working in the industrial supply market for 25 years.  He holds undergraduate degrees in Economics and Accounting and resides with his wife Robin in Florence.

Tammy Richardson, Lead Software Tester

Tammy joined the ACS Accounting department in 1995, moved to ACS Financial Support in 1998, and then joined the Research and Development team in 2001. In September 2004 she became the lead software tester for PDS. She is also responsible for keeping the tax tables and forms up-to-date. Tammy has an Associates degree in Accounting from Florence-Darlington Technical College and a Bachelor degree in Business with a minor in Accounting from Coker College. She lives in Florence, SC with her Shih-Tzu, Princess, and enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Her hobbies include reading, crossword puzzles, Sudoku puzzles, and cross-stitching.
 

Maria Treptow, PDS Account/Office Manager

Maria has been with PDS since 1995. Before that, she worked for St. Joseph’s Catholic Church where she was the office administrator and user of PDS programs. She has taught Religious Education, Adult Education, and has a Certificate in Theology. As a PDS office manager, she worked in Human Resources, Accounting Department, utilizing the PDS Ledger/Payroll. Maria moved into the Account/Office Manager role a few years ago where she manages the PDS accounts, oversees operations in the Phoenix office, and works with diocesan and dealer representatives. She resides in Phoenix with her husband, Walter.