CMJ Technologies | About Us - Bios
Chad Jewett and Kent Clapsaddle had known each other for many years, but when they met for lunch in the spring of 2007, they found that their paths would be linked more closely than ever before. Chad had been working as an independent part-time technology consultant while maintaining a full-time job as a network administrator while Kent was working at the local university as a buyer/expeditor. Chad mentioned to Kent that he was evaluating the decision to make CMJ Tech (his sole proprietorship) a full-time, full-services offering for businesses in the area. As the discussion continued and they both realized how many pieces of a successful business model they had between them, the incorporation of CMJ Tech became a reality and CMJ Technologies, Inc. was born.
Chad Jewett (Founder, Senior Technician)
Chad is a life-long resident of the Sycamore/DeKalb, IL area. A born geek, Chad has been interested in computers (and fixing them) for as long as he can remember. He started providing IT support for local companies and organizations while still in high school and has been successfully employed in the technology field ever since. As the founder of CMJ Technologies, Chad’s ability to decipher geek-speak and make it plain to people that don’t have technical knowledge coupled with his friendly, easy-going demeanor has made life easier for countless clients in the area for many years.
Chad is engaged to Tiffany Michaelis and they look forward to their wedding in November 2008.
Chad enjoys media of all kinds – TV, movies, video games. He also absorbs huge amounts of industry information every day to keep himself aware of trends and developments that can affect clients today and in the future. In addition, Chad enjoys traveling every chance he gets – he’s definitely looking forward to the honeymoon in Jamaica.
Kent Clapsaddle (Operations)
Kent has been a life-long resident of the Sycamore/DeKalb, IL area. He did get away for a short time to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL.
Kent enjoys snowboarding, golfing and travel – or a pleasant mix of all three when he can get it. He has been active in community theater in DeKalb with Stage Coach Players, having worked on several productions, both on stage and behind the scenes. He hopes to one day drive from northern Alaska to the southern tip of Chile along the Pacific Rim. Having worked as a pizza cook and a line cook for many years, Kent loves spending time in the kitchen, cooking his favorite family recipes or anything else that entices his palette.
