Leadership

Deron Pearson - President & Co-Founder

Mr. Pearson has been with Nexus since its inception in 1983, having managed every business operation during his tenure. With the sale of Nexus to Expanets in 1998, he took the position of VP and General Manager for the Pacific Region, leading the integration of numerous business acquisitions totaling $130 million in revenue with over 500 associates. In 2004, he led a management buy-out of the former operations of Nexus. As President of Nexus since 2004, he has grown Nexus from a small regional systems integrator to a national $180 million end-to-end solutions provider. He provides the strategic direction of the business focused on growth, key vendor partnerships, excellence in customer service, and associate acquisition and retention.

Jon Jensen - Co-Founder

Mr. Jensen is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of operational and executive experience in the communications and technology sectors. During his tenure with the Nexus organization dating back to 1989, he served as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Executive Officer. Currently Mr. Jensen is a Board Member and advisor to Nexus.

Dale Hardy - Vice President, Professional Services

Mr. Hardy has over 33 years experience in the communications industry and has managed every aspect of communications business throughout his career. He has been a member of the Nexus leadership team since early 1989 driving Sales and Operations with a primary focus on client service excellence and operational performance. His reputation for assuring the highest levels of client satisfaction has made him well known throughout his native San Diego area as well as much of the Western United States. As Vice President of Professional Services, Mr. Hardy is chartered with ensuring that each of the respective regional teams deliver the same standard of excellence for our clients in all of the markets that we serve along with assuring maximum client satisfaction and loyalty.

Tom Lyon - Vice President, Managed Services

Mr. Lyon has been in the communications industry for over 25 years and has been with the Nexus team since 1989. During this time, he has further developed his technical expertise and has led the teams responsible for client support. This has earned him a solid reputation with both clients and associates. As Vice President of Managed Services, Mr. Lyon is responsible for the Nexus Technical Assistance Center (NTAC), Second Day Support Back Office Operations, NEC Sale and Support, Contracts, and Business Development.

Michael Heiman - Vice President, Engineering

Mr. Heiman has over 25 years experience in communications technology and engineering. He has been directing the resources and technology direction for the Nexus team since 1996. His technical expertise and his ability to translate client needs into technology solutions have made him a known leader in industry. As Vice President of Engineering, Mr. Heiman is responsible for the overall technical direction for Nexus, including Pre-Sales Design, Post-Sales/Field Engineering, and Training.

Dave Elsner - Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Mr. Elsner brings over 20 years of experience in Advanced Technology Sales and Management. With 12 years building and growing technology-based sales forces, and eight years experience in direct sales of business communications. Elsner built the first Internet sales force for Pacific Bell, achieving double-digit growth for three consecutive years. In partnership with Cisco, Elsner Led the SBC Communications Advanced Technology and Network Integration Sales business and helped grow revenues in California from $30 million in 2000 to $600 million through 2005. As part of the Nexus Executive team, Elsner’s Loud, Proud, and Visible attitude has spread throughout Nexus since his joining in January, 2006. Coupling this attitude with his customer centric selling model, Elsner has led his sales organization’s growth from $80 million to $180 million in less than three years.

Waheed Choudhry - Area Vice President, North Region

Mr. Choudhry brings 15 years of experience in Advanced Technology Sales and Management. During his 15 years in the industry, he has achieved success and growth in Sales and Operations, individual contributor, and leadership roles. In 2004, Mr. Choudhry launched the Northern California Branch for Nexus. Building from ground zero, he built a $55M operation within three years. As Area Vice President, Mr. Choudhry is recognized for building, enabling, and motivating high performance teams and is responsible for Nexus Sales Operations in Northern California, Oregon, and Washington.