Brett Passmore

Current

Senior Engineer at Forward Air
Executive Director at The F3 Coalition
Principal / Senior Engineer at Enstep Technology Solutions

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Past

Chief Technology Officer at Pinch Group of Companies
Grassroots Director at Houston Area Mike Huckabee for President
Senior Systems Engineer at Ergos

Technology Analyst at Revenew International
Technology Director at AskHarris
Senior Engineer at Servcomp
Technical Support Lead at Hoescht Celanese

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Education

Applied Life Christian College
Alvin Community College

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Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Logistics and Supply Chain

Websites

Brett Passmore’s Summary

I am a technology professional with extensive experience in infrastructure, communications, implementation, and solutions development. I have spent many years coaching businesses the best way to get value out of technology by leveraging existing investments and demonstrating the value-add of changes to their current environments.

Brett Passmore’s Specialties:

I have more than one decade of experience in information technology, information architecture, infrastructure development, and business management.

• Legal technologies
• Litigation support
• Information architecture
• Systems implementation
• Business I.T. strategy & management
• Advanced technology research
• Vendor Support
• Key account management
• Strategic alliances
• Presentations & training
• Networking

Brett Passmore’s Experience

Senior Engineer

Forward Air

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; FWRD; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)

March 2008 — Present (7 months)
Executive Director

The F3 Coalition

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry)

March 2008 — Present (7 months)

We are a grassroots mobilization organization that focuses on cellular based group participation to effect changes in the political arena. We are pressing onward with our plans to promote Faith, Family and Freedom in our communities. Please join with us today and help stop the downward slide that the culture of America is experiencing.
Principal / Senior Engineer

Enstep Technology Solutions

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer & Network Security industry)

November 2001 — Present (6 years 11 months)

In addition to the description listed under "Ergos", this role also included:

• installing, supporting and maintaining new server hardware and software infrastructure
• ensuring the most cost-effective and efficient use of servers
• suggesting and providing IT solutions to business and management problems
• ensuring that all IT equipment complies with industry standards
• analyzing and resolving faults, whether it is a major system crash or a forgotten password
• undertaking routine preventative measures and implementing, maintaining and monitoring network security, particularly if the network connects to the internet
• providing training and technical support for users with varying levels of IT knowledge and competence
• supervising other staff, for example help desk technicians
• working closely with other departments/organisations and collaborating with other IT staff
• planning and implementing future IT developments and undertaking project work
Chief Technology Officer

Pinch Group of Companies

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

January 2007 — March 2008 (1 year 3 months)

Reporting to the CEO, with responsibilities for establishing the company’s technical vision and leading all aspects of the company’s technology development. Pinch Group’s top technology executive, playing an integral role in the company’s strategic direction, development, and future growth.
• Lead the execution of technology strategy for technology platforms, partnerships, and external relationships.
• Build and manage a top-flight technology team and oversee research and development, as well as project management.
• Provide visible leadership for the company within the technology community.
• Anticipate and react to major technology changes to ensure the maintenance of company leadership in the competitive landscape.
• Establish technical standards and ensure adherence to them for product development and company operations.
Grassroots Director

Houston Area Mike Huckabee for President

(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Political Organization industry)

September 2007 — March 2008 (7 months)
Senior Systems Engineer

Ergos

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer & Network Security industry)

June 2004 — December 2006 (2 years 7 months)

Also, see the job description listed under "Enstep" for other included responsibilities:

• meeting with clients to determine requirements
• working with clients to define the scope of a project
• planning timescales and the resources needed
• clarifying a client's system specifications, understanding their work practices and the nature of their business
• liaising with staff at all levels of a client organization
• defining software, hardware and network requirements
• analyzing problems and making recommendations
• developing agreed solutions and implementing new systems
• presenting solutions in written or oral reports
• project managing the design and implementation of preferred solutions
• designing, testing, installing and monitoring new systems
• preparing documentation and presenting progress reports to customers
• organizing training for users and other consultants
Technology Analyst

Revenew International

(Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

2002 — 2003 (1 year)
Technology Director

AskHarris

(Partnership; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

June 1998 — October 2001 (3 years 5 months)

Developed Automated Bill Payment system which received US patent US20030097332
Senior Engineer

Servcomp

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Networking industry)

1996 — 2001 (5 years)
Technical Support Lead

Hoescht Celanese

(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Chemicals industry)

1996 — 1999 (3 years)

Led the rollout of 1000 Windows NT4 from Windows 3.11 PCs.
Produces outstanding results and innovations with reguard to PC management for Windows NT4 from Network 4.11 with ZENWorks and NDS4NT tools.
Designed and built new DataCenter with assistance from Celanese Dallas Operations group.

Brett Passmore’s Education

Applied Life Christian College

BA, Foreign Missions, 1993 — 1996
Alvin Community College

AA, CSCI, 1992 — 1993

Additional Information

Brett Passmore’s Websites:

Brett Passmore’s Interests:

Calvary Christian Fellowship, Spiritual Leadership Development, Home-school, Classical Education, Family Integrated Churches, Christian Leadership Training, Christian Missions Work, both Domestically and Internationally, Spiritual Modeling to Children, Christian Business Networking, Partnering with Christian Business Men / Women, Marriage Small Groups, Business Networking, Volunteer work, Political fund raising, Reading, Golf, Training and Development, Interviewing and Selection, Business Coaching, Career Coaching, Speaking, Business Networking, Organizational Development, Strategic Planning, Corporate Financial Reporting, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics, Professional Networking, Usability Research, International Travel, Gourmet Cooking, Architectural History, John Maxwell, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Max Lucado, Dave Ramsey

Brett Passmore’s Groups:

F3 Coalition, National Rifle Association, Technology for All, Forbes.com Technology, Home School Legal Defense Fund, Southeast Texas Home School Association, Focus on the Family, Society for Information Management, American Family Association