Paul Benninger

Current

Director of Information Technology at Salem Academy and College

Past

Manager, WinTel Server Platforms at GMAC Insurance
Computer Specialist 5 at Systems Engineering Solutions
CADD Sales/Consultant at MicroAge Computer Center

Area Supervisor at ITT Servcom

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Education

Athens State University

Recommended

13 people have recommended Paul

Connections

185 connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

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Paul Benninger’s Summary

Experienced Technical Manager in a broad array of capacities: LAN networking, Windows Server Platforms environments, Open Source environments, project management, Education technology. Managed people and projects spanning multiple locations, departments, and budget centers. Responsible for: server and infrastructure availability, creation of standards to ensure consistency across the enterprise, electronic communication, design and implementation of classroom technology, and creation of technology-related policies. Thrives on the challenges of solving complex problems, calm under pressure, decisive, creative, and dedicated with an established track record of accomplishments.
Also, acts as a laison to the community serving on the WinstonNet board and the Chamber of Commerce Tech Council.

Paul Benninger’s Specialties:

Technical Management, Project Management, Server Hardware, Network/ TCP/IP functions and capability, Processes and standards

Paul Benninger’s Experience

Director of Information Technology

Salem Academy and College

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)

February 2007 — Present (2 years 11 months)

Responsible for all facets of technology for the school: Infrastructure, Servers, Clients, Contracts. Determine strategy, standards, and policies for the organization. Serve as technical liaison to the students, faculty, staff, and community in general.
Manager, WinTel Server Platforms

GMAC Insurance

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

1997 — 2006 (9 years )

Manager, Server Platforms Team. Support and enhance business initiatives through the application of technology. Provide 24x7 availability to the business.
Computer Specialist 5

Systems Engineering Solutions

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

September 1991 — March 1997 (5 years 7 months)

Contractor to the US Army Missile Command (MICOM). Provide Netware Directory Services support and LAN/WAN communication troubleshooting support to the various project offices and the Corporate Information Center on Redstone Arsenal.
CADD Sales/Consultant

MicroAge Computer Center

(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Computer Hardware industry)

May 1989 — September 1991 (2 years 5 months)

Sales and support of Computer Aided Design and Drafting systems centered around Intergraph's Microstation for PC and MAC. Consult with customers to determine need, configure systems and accessories including PCs, MACs, printers, plotters, and communications gear.
Provide post-sales support on all systems.
Area Supervisor

ITT Servcom

(Information Technology and Services industry)

1985 — 1989 (4 years )

Managed field service organization spanning Alabama, Tenessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. Ensured prompt service for both local and remote customers. Resolved complex problems on both Bisync and SNA/SDLC communication systems, and 3278 local and remote cluster controllers, terminals, and printers. Directly managed a team of 13 Field Service Engineers

Paul Benninger’s Education

Athens State University

B.S. , Science Management / Computer Science , 1989 — 1993

Additional Information

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Paul Benninger’s Interests:

In addition to technology, my main "outside" interest is music. I play in Classic Rock bands: Vinyl Underground and the DownTown Band. I also make a joyful noise with the band at Higher Ground Contemporary Service at Mt. Tabor Methodist Church.

Paul Benninger’s Groups:

Professionals In Transition Alum.
Reagan High School PTSA Board Treasurer (7/07 - 6/09)
Reagan High School PTSA Webmaster (7/06 - 6/09)
WinstonNet Board Co-Treasurer
Chamber of Commerce Tech Council