Our Team
Alphabetical Order by First Name
Aaron Pleitez
Software Developer
Since joining SUI in 2020, my role has primarily been scaffolding out future concepts that will directly affect our product from a front-end lens. I have full-stack experience from building relational databases to reusable components and deploying single-page applications. The words that best describe the value I bring are the “create” & “update” portion of our mission statement.
Alli Hofflander
Trainer
I joined the Software Unlimited Training department in 2024 and have greatly enjoyed getting to know our customers and building long-term relationships through the various forms of training. Before joining the Software Unlimited, Inc. team, I worked in Product Delivery with construction project management software and helped the software meet the client’s needs without compromises.
Amy Feit
Partner, Chief Customer Officer
Customer Success & Support | Customer Advocacy | Operations
I feel very fortunate to have the pleasure of assisting our customers with the School Accounting System since 2004. It has been very rewarding to have cultivated relationships with our customers, some which began many years ago when I was instructing training workshops. I look forward to many more years of serving our customers!
April Coyne
New School Coordinator
I am so excited to be back! After taking a short leave from SUI, I am beyond happy to be working with new schools again. As a former educator, I enjoy the many light bulb moments that occur throughout the transition process, and I look forward to working with each and every one of our customers.
Ben Hapip
Software Architect
I joined Software Unlimited in 2022. My primary role is building out our new web-based application for our customers. I look forward to the opportunity to help with full stack development and setting up infrastructure that will provide immediate customer value!
Beth Dahl
New School Coordinator
Since 2014, it has been my privilege to help many school business officials with their transition to our School Accounting System product. It has been a pleasure to watch them progress and I enjoy helping them learn new ways to make their tasks easier and more efficient.
Chris Donovan
Customer Support Representative
I joined SUI in 2022. I have more than 10 years of customer support experience. I enjoy assisting our customers navigate the software and getting to know them through our interactions.
Corey Atkinson
Partner, Chief Business Officer
Business Development | Sales & Marketing | Partner Relations
Since 2003, I have enjoyed meeting hundreds of wonderful school business officials during my frequent travel throughout our territory. I appreciate the long-term relationships we have built with our customers and sharing the benefits of our School Accounting System and add-on modules to empower existing and prospective clients.
Elizabeth Pleitez
Software Developer
I am a new member to Software Unlimited for 2022 and I am excited to be a part of a team that strives to create a great product for our customers. My role is to focus on the user’s experience using our software by understanding what they need and value.
Jim Johnson
Software Developer
As a seasoned member of the software development staff, I’ve had the privilege of working on a variety of challenging projects over the years. I’m passionate about enhancing and improving the School Accounting System, ensuring it remains a top-tier product for our customers.
Jonah Bader
DevOps Engineer
I joined the development team at SUI in 2024 where I’ve been building and managing cloud infrastructure. My goal is to provide our customers with fast and reliable infrastructure for a good user experience. I’m very excited to be a part of the SUI team and help deliver a great product to our customers!
Juliane Ingalls
Trainer
Joining the team in 2016, I bring a diverse background, including several years in banking as well as accounts payable for a nationwide long-term care facility. My retail background includes training almost every employee that came through the door. It will be exciting getting to know our customers through the many forms of training that Software Unlimited, Inc. offers.
Katie Jensen
Customer Support Representative
I’ve had the pleasure of working with SUI since 2011. I have enjoyed working in the Training department being able to get to know our customers and seeing them throughout the year in our many training classes. I have also been happy to help out and get to know our customers on the phones in Customer Support.
Kelly Carland
Quality Assurance Analyst
My journey began in 2018 in the Training Department, where I had the privilege of training and assisting our customers in navigating our software. Transitioning to my current position as a Quality Assurance Analyst, I specialize in maintaining the highest standards of software quality and user experience. My keen attention to detail enables me to identify issues early in the development cycle, driving improvements and enhancing overall product performance. I am passionate about contributing to the success of our products and ensuring that our customers receive the best possible experience.
Kim Smith
Director of Product Quality and Compliance
Originally starting in customer support in 2004, I have transitioned to quality analyst and then to business system analyst with Software Unlimited, Inc. During my time in customer support, I was able to travel and meet many of our customers. With my current position, I get to work on enhancing our software for all the people I’ve met throughout the years.
Laura Kearney
Director of Software Development
In 2004, I started my journey with Software Unlimited, Inc., and since then, I have dedicated myself to providing the best possible software experience for our customers. My passion lies in designing and developing solutions that are both user-friendly and high performing. I believe that the best software is not only functional but also enjoyable to use, and I strive to create products that meet both criteria. I am committed to putting our customers first and ensuring that they have the best possible experience with our software.
Lea Spadaro
Customer Support Representative
I joined the Software Unlimited Support team at the beginning of 2024. I have many years of experience working in customer service, along with accounting experience as well. I have enjoyed getting to know our wonderful customers here at SUI, and I look forward to continue working with everyone in the future.
Linette Simpson
Director of Training
I have been training users on the School Accounting System and add-on modules since 1998, when I first started working at Software Unlimited, Inc. I enjoy helping our customers learn the software through our various forms of training, including formal workshops, webinars, phone trainings, and on-sites.
Liz Anderson
Office Manager
I became a member of the SUI family in 2016 after being in the customer service industry most of my life. I am the proud mother of four amazing children, so needless to say I don’t have a lot of free time. I enjoy working with and helping people, and find the most fulfillment in knowing I’ve done my job, and I’ve done it well.
Patricia Simpson
Customer Support Representative
It is a pleasure working for SUI. I joined the support team in 2022 after retiring from MO Public Schools. I am enjoying working with the school business officials on this side. I find my experience as a prior user of the software helpful in relating to our customer’s needs.
Paul Carland
Customer Support Representative
Joining the team in 2024, I bring over 20 years of customer support and technology experience to the team. I am passionate about solving problems in order to provide exceptional support and ensure a seamless customer experience here at SUI. I look forward to building relationships and working with all our school business officials.
Russ Durand
Territory Sales Manager
I bring over 12 years of experience with software sales in the education field, and I’ve had the privilege of working directly with K-12 schools in the Midwest. I’ve enjoyed building positive relationships with school administrators and business officials by helping them find the right solution that fits their need. I look forward to getting to know existing Software Unlimited, Inc. customers and forming new long-term relationships with prospective clients.
Sara Johnson
Administrative Assistant
I have known the Software Unlimited, Inc. family for quite some time, and it is a privilege to officially join their ranks. However I am called, I am ready to support them and to serve and support our customers. I look forward to learning and growing and being a friendly and helpful part of SUI. On a personal note, I like to camp & hike (or just nap in a hammock), knit, read, and have recently started to relearn the piano.
Shawn O’Brien
New School Coordinator
As a New School Coordinator, I bring a wealth of experience from my former role as a Payroll Clerk for a prominent school district in Southeast Kansas, understanding the intricacies of educational administration and inner workings of school systems. This experience ignited my passion for leveraging technology to enhance productivity and efficiency within educational institutions. I am enthusiastic to nurture relationships and empower our customers to achieve their goals more effectively.
Tabitha Dwyer
Senior Customer Support Representative
I’ve been assisting our customers and answering questions regarding the School Accounting System since 2002. It has been an amazing experience helping users navigate our comprehensive products, and I love the friendly and respectful relationships we have forged with school business officials.
Tiffany Kruid
Trainer
Before joining the Software Unlimited, Inc. team in 2019, I worked in retail management positions for 9 years and trained many employees. I am excited to meet and train our new and existing clients on the School Accounting System and add-on modules. When I am not helping our clients, you can find me enjoying the outdoors with friends, family and my dog.
TJ Chaplin
Partner, Chief Technology & Financial Officer
Software Architecture | Operations | Finance
I began my orientation at Software Unlimited, Inc. in 1982. It is my great joy to work with good friends while contributing to SUI in the areas of research and development, web services, internal IT, finance, and long-term strategy.
Tyler Strong
Customer Support Representative
Joining the team in 2019, I bring 5 years of customer support experience. I appreciate the continual changes technology brings and enjoy navigating our customers through those changes. I am excited to be apart of SUI’s growth and to continue to build growing relationships with our customers.