Exceptional talent is critical to the success of any technology support operation. Caribou Thunder is devoted to understanding our customer's business, needs, and delivering staffing solutions that are tailor fit for individual technical requirements. When corporations and government agencies are staffed with experienced industry professionals, responsiveness and the overall level of customer satisfaction increase dramatically.

Constant change and rapid delivery are an integral part of today's business strategy. Caribou Thunder provides: project assignments, short and long term contracts, contract-to-hire, and direct placement services.


Executives:

Mike Tainter, CEO: Mike's expertise encompasses IT service management, ITIL, operations management, process design, IT operations support system development, and IT logistical requirements for a highly mobile global organization. As a member of the United States Navy for 18 years, Mike lead the effort to move technology operating facilities for operational aircraft carriers and squadrons from multiple locations across the globe. He also managed many highly technical application rollout projects and process improvement programs relating to the security of classified material, IT support infrastructure and communications. Since retiring from the Navy in 1997, he has worked in the IT industry managing technology projects. Mike joined Forsythe Solutions Group as part of the sale of his former company, Telenisus, where he was the Director of Information Technology and Implementation Management.

Rita Peterson, President, COO: She created BlueCV, Inc. in February 2002 a technology staffing company serving the Fortune 500 and Global 5000 marketplace. She has since been instrumental in creating and launching Caribou Thunder, LLC as of May 2006, which serves the government and government related agencies in their IT staffing needs. She has significant experience in establishing organizations with enterprise level relationships and has more than 17 years experience in business development. She has served in executive positions to create and execute policies and procedures for State Government revenue producing businesses. She has been sought out for her leadership and relationship building skills to lay foundations for companies, develop long-term clients, and generate business locally, nationally, and internationally for companies in start-up mode. She has acted as the V.P. of Sales for ION Technologies, developing and leading local, national, and international sales endeavors.


Daniel Dokman: age 41, Chief Information Officer, Principal Consultant, co-founded Paragon Data Systems. He has a degree in Accounting and Management Information Systems from Bowling Green State University where he graduated with honors. Previous professional experience included KPMG as a senior technical consultant. Daniel has a background in financial applications and deep technical experience with mainframe, client server, and Internet based technologies. Previous experiences have led to various technical certifications such as Certified Sybase Database Administrator as well as financial certifications like Certified Public Accountant. Daniel has functioned as technical architect, project manager, and developer on many application initiatives throughout his career at large-scale clients. He later formed and developed the sales and marketing organization within Centrifusion. Dan also developed the e-business strategy group, and has executed several strategy sessions for nationwide clients. He has also developed and delivered e-business seminars and classroom training on delivery of e-business solutions to clients nationwide.