Team

Jeff was one of the founding partners of RJ2 Technologies in 1998. For over 20 years, Jeff served as the President and CEO of RJ2 Technologies providing a full complement of valued technology solutions targeted towards small and midmarket customers. Jeff is fully committed to helping customers utilize technology in a manner that improves their business efficiency, deliver timely information and allows the primary focus to be on operating and growing their business.

Prior to RJ2 Technologies, Jeff was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Pollak and Skan, Inc. overseeing twelve offices across the United States and employing over 800 employees who provided IT and technical consulting services to a variety of industry customers. Jeff was also the manager of Administration and Human Resources for an international oil and gas engineering company specializing in the design and build of oil and gas production facilities on and off shore.

Jeff is currently a standing member of the Board of Directors for the Better Business Bureau in Chicago. Prior to that he served multiple terms as a member of the Board of Directors for the National Technical Services Association (NTSA), Executive Board Member and President and Director of the Midwest Chapter of the NTSA.

Shawn has over 30 years experience in utilizing various technologies for implementation, management, and administration of Fortune 100 Enterprise Level distributed environments. As part of the management team, Shawn oversees Enterprise IT and Consulting engagements for RJ2 Technologies’ clients.

Prior to RJ2 Technologies, Shawn was the regional IT manager for a large entertainment corporation and was recognized for his change management leadership during a complex system-wide conversion to digital media. In addition, Shawn has worked with various clients throughout the Chicagoland area.

Shawn enjoys spending time with his wife and three energetic kids and volunteers for a variety of nonprofit organizations in the Chicagoland area.

Heather Simek has over 30 years of experience in information technology, with 13 years of experience in the MSP industry. As current vice president at RJ2 Technologies, she builds and leads teams that deliver exceptional customer service and innovative solutions.

Heather has a strong background in team building, customer service, and leadership. In addition, she also successfully manages multiple projects, contracts, and partnerships across various industries and sectors. She is passionate about empowering and developing her team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture, exceeding customer expectations.

Heather is always looking for new opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to the mission and vision of RJ2 Technologies, as well as the wider field of technology and innovation.