It all started a year ago with $500 and a dream. Long time information technology specialist Brian Kelley had a vision of a local computer/network service vendor with an emphasis on the people who operate the computers rather than on the computers themselves. That is not to say he doesn’t place emphasis on repairing your computer, setting up or maintaining your network, or helping you with whatever is ailing your hard drive. Quite the opposite, he is passionate about what he does, but it is the person who operates the computer who is his focus and his tagline “people…computers…service” is more than just a mantra, it is his mission. When asked to explain his tagline Brian’s response is “we work with people who have problems with their computers or need to set up a network because we are passionate about computers and want to make sure the person gets the service they expect, need and deserve.”

Over that past year, Willamette Technical has relocated from Keizer to their current location in downtown Salem and grown to meet the needs of their growing clientele.   Brian has also initiated a giving back to the community policy with his employees, providing them a set amount of time each month to donate to area non-profits in need of information technology services.  It is apparent in talking with Brian that first and foremost it is about the relationship with the customer, and his commitment to customer service is serving him well as they celebrate their first year; a year of growth in a tough economy.