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"Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence."
Robert Frost
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Today, Meridian specializes in Advanced Technology: the major web, n-tier object and relational technologies, systems and tools. Meridian's charter is to stay on the Advanced Technology curve and to ensure that its technical staff maintains pace with that technology. Whether your requirements include IT specialists, hardware/software engineering expertise, or high-level IT managers and executives, Meridian will exceed your expectations in a timely and professional manner.
Rapid development and deployment of information technologies, a reality in today's business environment, places an enormous burden on a company's information systems organizations to maintain the required levels of management, technical and business systems expertise. This burden increases dramatically as companies redesign their business processes to improve customer service and productivity; convert their legacy applications to n-tier, client/server and web-based environments; and integrate new technologies into their systems architecture. Ever-changing technology together with the myriad of technology choices available makes project success a very difficult proposition.
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We understand the importance of the work our consultants do. Our top management priority is to ensure our services match our client needs...bringing the right person to the client...to ensure successful goal achievement. We are passionate about your success and appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.
Meridian's senior Account Managers appreciate the principles of service. Relationship builders who understand the value of developing partnerships with you, they strive to stay attuned to your business and your ongoing needs.
Our Recruiters are the best in the industry. They comprehend your needs and move at lightning speed to identify the right consultant for your assignment. Combining technology with technique, they use the latest database tools along with old-fashioned sourcing to locate the best talent available for your projects.
Meridian's Operations Staff has significant industry experience and readily understands overall business and organizational needs. Our perfect mix of technical prowess and general business skill allows us to bring the right solutions to our clients. Right away.
 With a background in the information technology field dating back to 1966, D. Richard Creson founded Meridian Technology Group in 1990. As the company's president, he is the driving force behind its uncompromised growth and success over the years.
Richard began his career at the Ford Motor Company World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, then one of the largest data processing facilities in the world. After working at Ford, he then served in information technology-related positions for various companies until earning his Bachelor of Business Administration / Accounting Degree from the University of South Florida in 1975. From that point forward, Richard's focus broadened to include finance and accounting.
After college, Richard returned to the Ford Motor Company World Headquarters where he served as systems audit manager from 1975 to 1980. Then in 1980, Richard moved to Portland, Oregon, where he was the manager of systems audit for Evans Products Company. Three years later, he moved to San Francisco to be the financial controller of San Francisco, California-based Impell Corporation. In 1986, Richard returned to Portland as the controller and chief financial officer of Impell-Pacific (a start-up venture between Impell Corporation and PacifiCorp based in Portland, Oregon). In 1989, Richard was named general manager of Systems Integration Services for Impell-Pacific. Recognizing a void in the information technology consulting field, Richard put his extensive business and technical experience to work and formed Meridian Technology Group.
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Joe Watts joined Meridian Technology Group in 1995 as an Account Manager and by 2002 was promoted to Vice President of Business Development. Working from the headquarters office and covering primarily the Oregon and Southwest Washington regions, Joe is responsible for familiarizing prospective clients with the services provided by Meridian Technology Group.
Before Joe entered the field of information technology, he was in healthcare sales at Harris Methodist Health Plans and Legacy Health System. Prior to working in healthcare, Joe sold radio spots for Metro Traffic Network, and right out of college he was a public relations associate for Waggener Edstrom.
Other than the first seven years of his California childhood and a brief one-year stint in Dallas, Texas, Joe has spent all of his life in Oregon, including his studies in journalism and political science at the University of Oregon.
Residents of Tigard, Oregon, Joe and his wife Molly have four boys. During his non-working hours, Joe thrives on family life and coaches sports for his children's teams.
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Rick Skogmo joined Meridian Technology Group in 2005. Rick brings over 23 years of Information Technology Sales and Marketing experience to Meridian. His background includes both sales and marketing of hardware, software and IT Staffing. He served as Branch Manager and Vice President for 12 years with Western Data Corporation and most recently Branch Manager for Infogroup Northwest. His current role with Meridian will be Business Development within several of Meridian’s existing accounts. Rick is a native Oregonian and attended Oregon State University. Residents of West Linn, Oregon, Rick and his wife Nancy and their son enjoy spending time with related sporting and boating activities.
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Sara Powell, formerly Galbraith, joined Meridian Technology Group in 1999. As Manager of Human Resources, she works with the technical operations and administration divisions of the company. Her responsibilities include new-hire screenings and orientations, benefits administration, maintaining employee assignment and company policy information and assisting with personnel issues and employee terminations.
During her first year at Meridian Technology Group, Sara was a junior recruiter responsible for Internet recruiting, reference checking and coordination of technical screening.
Sara studied at the University of Portland and Portland State University, having received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the latter. A Portland native, Sara resides in Tualatin, Oregon with her husband Jared and dog Chloe. In her spare time she enjoys running, hiking and spending time with family.
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