Recognizing the need for high-quality IT asset management tools and services, Kris Barker, Dawson Stoops, and Jeff Kelsey purchased the Express product line from WRQ, Inc., and launched Express Metrix in September 2000.

Kris Barker, Chief Executive Officer

Kris Barker is a skilled programmer and business manager with more than 25 years of experience in key development and leadership positions. He is also a professional educator, with more than 10 years of experience teaching higher-education students Web development and programming skills, including HTML and JavaScript. He has served in various capacities in technical support, software development and business management for several organizations, from start-ups to worldwide technology and aerospace companies. more

Dawson Stoops, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations

Dawson Stoops is a finance and business professional with more than 15 years of experience in the technology and finance industries. In addition to his background in business and financial analysis, he has made significant contributions in the areas of systems engineering and technical support for various organizations. more

Jeff Kelsey, Vice President of Products and Services

Jeff Kelsey is one of the original founders of Express Metrix, and an experienced software and systems engineer with many years experience in various development and managerial roles. He has served in a variety of positions from systems engineer to technical support representative for small to large companies in the technology and aerospace industries. more

Mari Petersen, Director of Sales

Mari Petersen is a seasoned sales professional with more than 18 years of experience working with a variety of technology organizations. She has worked for small startups to large billion-dollar, publicly traded companies successfully managing large national and international territories and consistently exceeding multi-million dollar quotas. Her sales experience includes positions as sales representative, account executive, country manager and business development manager for organizations offering a range of hardware and software products, including connectivity software, host applications and enterprise self-service solutions. Petersen's has a strong background in large account management and proven effectiveness in building client relationships. more