Aaron Franko, MBA

Aaron Franko, MBA has over 25 years of experience in the technology and services industry. Aaron began their career in 1994 as an Infantry Soldier in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. In 1998, they took on the role of Internet Sales Manager at Tousley Ford. In 2000, they became the Technology & Operations Manager at Kelley Frame & Fine Art Galleries. In 2004, they became the IT Manager at Bakke Norman, S.C., where they provided technology leadership and reported directly to the managing partner. In 2009, they became the MIS/Network Manager at Stoel Rives, LLP and was responsible for all technology resources, support, and training for the Minnesota office. In 2011, they took on two roles at Sovran, Inc., Manager of Managed Services and Professional Services Manager. In 2012, they became the Sr. Director of Service Delivery at Computex Technology Solutions (Formerly Nexus Information Systems). In 2014, they became Manager of Programs & Solutions at Ingram Micro and led key strategic initiatives, programs and new technology service development. In 2019, they took on the role of Vice President of Immersive Technology at Saritasa, where they lead the Immersive Technology Business Unit including Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality services.

Aaron Franko, MBA has an extensive education history. Aaron obtained their Bachelor's degree in Marketing Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2000. In 2006, they obtained WFCL 1 & 2 Certifications from the International Sommelier Guild. In 2008, they obtained their MBA in Finance from the New York Institute of Technology. In 2015, they completed a Post Graduate Education Course in Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills from the University of Michigan. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including a Certified ScrumMaster\u00ae (CSM\u00ae) from the Scrum Alliance in 2018, a Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS) - Exchange 2007 from Microsoft in 2008, a Cisco Certified Network Engineer (CCNA) from Cisco in 2005, and a Licensed Professional Educator from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in 2001.