Jon deRidder studied Organizational Management at Colorado Christian University, has served in various leadership positions over the past 15 years and has a deeply rooted passion to serve others. Jon’s aim is to perfect the “service approach” working to guide customers through the complex and elusive challenges facing data center environments. Jon brings experience from having worked with over 200 data center clients and a significant network of influencers. Jon is gifted at ensuring that the most important issues facing our customers are uncovered, discussed, well understood and solved. Jon’s many industry-specific speaking engagements include AFCOM, AFEC, ASHRAE, BOMA, CAPRE, EPA and the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
DP Guardian’s founder, Jay Hagen, grew up in Mason City, Iowa and graduated from Iowa State University in 1980. Following 12 years in the bustling Southern California marketplace, Jay moved to Colorado in 1992, where he started DP Guardian, filling the need for proper cleaning and maintenance in computer and telecom facilities throughout the western US. As DPG’s first employee, Jay developed the company into a full-scale data center services and products company. He has witnessed the unprecedented evolution of computer facilities and their infrastructure – including technological advances and the skyrocketing cost of downtime – and has continued to innovate solutions to avoid downtime risks. In his spare time, Jay enjoys bicycling, competitive league tennis, and traveling with his wife, Lisa, and his daughter, Vanessa.
Shawn Boltin spent his early years in Missouri and Kansas. Post high school, he enlisted in the Navy, stationed at Port Loma onboard the USS Dixon (AS-37). His Navy expertise led to a commercial job calibrating precision instruments. After mastering electronics and computer repair, Shawn became a Computer Field Technician in SoCal, then moved to Houston. From 1992 – 2005, Shawn held various computer industry roles, leading to designing networks for (HP) large data centers. After earning his RCDD certification, Commscope and The Siemon Company were his next stints in Technical and Regional Sales roles. Shawn joined DPG in late 2020 to lead our data center installation projects team. He enjoys helping customers with their security caging, thermal containment, and connectivity needs. Outside of work, Shawn and wife, Rosie, spend time hiking with their dogs or kayaking. Visits from their grown daughter, Daniella, are always welcomed.
Peter joined the DPG team in mid-April 2021 to grow data center product sales as well as to lead the company’s Marketing efforts. He spent the prior 15 years at Vertiv Corp, a leading global manufacturer of critical infrastructure products and services for data center customers, most recently as West Region Sales Director. A long-time resident of the People’s Republic of Boulder, Peter and spouse Jane have 2 grown children and 3 young grandchildren. His favorite role ever is being a Grandpa! Peter, wife Jane, son Mickey, and daughter Leigh are all proud graduates of the University of Colorado. Go Buffs!
Matt has 27 years accounting experience, with 18 years serving as the Controller. He earned a BA in Economics from Denison University and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati. Most of his career has been in developing and maintaining accounting systems and procedures for the small businesses of which he was a part. He has great experience with managing the cash flow of growing small businesses, has been responsible for banking relationships and securing financing. When not working, Matt enjoys cooking above his talent level and home improvement projects.
Katrina (Kat) Hilinski opens the line of communication between clients, customers, and businesses to get projects done. With over 20 years in both public and private sectors, Kat has experience in administration, coordination, HR, program implementation, and company collaboration. She has managed projects at Air Methods, Thyssenkrupp Elevator, and now here at DP Guardian. When not working, Katrina enjoys weekend concerts, ballgames and the theater with her husband as well as spending time with her three grandchildren.
Randy is the DPG operations department supervisor and has been with DP Guardian since 2007. She has been in customer service for over 30 years, and in that time has received several service awards for outstanding customer service. Randy has four children and seven grandchildren. During her non-working hours she enjoys spending time with her family and fur babies.
Kristen Jones provides expert administrative support to the various DPG Operations and Sales teams. She helps to establish and maintain organized and efficient processes to ensure our various services are delivered with excellence. On the side, Kristen is finishing up a Master's degree in Linguistics at Trinity Western University. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading, and exploring the majestic peaks of Colorado.
Terry joined DPG in June of 2021 to manage the myriad of details with our Installation Services projects. He earned a BS in Computer Networking from Regis University and a Masters certificate in project management from CSUGlobal. His career has been focused on keeping IT customers content and engaged while growing critical infrastructure. In his spare time, Terry enjoys hiking in the mountains of the western US.
Stephanie Carpino studied Accounting at CSU. She has 8 years of accounting, HR and administrative experience in the medical field. She strives to help companies thrive while building bonded teams. When she’s not working, Stephanie enjoys taking her children to the zoo, and making memories with her family
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Jon deRidder studied Organizational Management at Colorado Christian University, has served in various leadership positions over the past 15 years and has a deeply rooted passion to serve others. Jon’s aim is to perfect the “service approach” working to guide customers through the complex and elusive challenges facing data center environments. Jon brings experience from having worked with over 200 data center clients and a significant network of influencers. Jon is gifted at ensuring that the most important issues facing our customers are uncovered, discussed, well understood and solved. Jon’s many industry-specific speaking engagements include AFCOM, AFEC, ASHRAE, BOMA, CAPRE, EPA and the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
DP Guardian’s founder, Jay Hagen, grew up in Mason City, Iowa and graduated from Iowa State University in 1980. Following 12 years in the bustling Southern California marketplace, Jay moved to Colorado in 1992, where he started DP Guardian, filling the need for proper cleaning and maintenance in computer and telecom facilities throughout the western US. As DPG’s first employee, Jay developed the company into a full-scale data center services and products company. He has witnessed the unprecedented evolution of computer facilities and their infrastructure – including technological advances and the skyrocketing cost of downtime – and has continued to innovate solutions to avoid downtime risks. In his spare time, Jay enjoys bicycling, competitive league tennis, and traveling with his wife, Lisa, and his daughter, Vanessa.
Barb Gilmore joined the DPG Team as Director, Organization and Administration, in January 2023. She has 20 plus years’ experience in Information Technology and leading large projects, most recently in HealthCare. Having worked with large, mature organizations for most of her career Barb is an expert at helping DPG improve our internal and customer-facing processes. She is enjoying contributing to the exciting world of Data Center Innovation that happens every day at DP Guardian. Barb is a team player with a positive attitude and tireless energy. With her“can-do-attitude” she is always ready to embrace any challenging assignment.
Matt has 27 years accounting experience, with 18 years serving as the Controller. He earned a BA in Economics from Denison University and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati. Most of his career has been in developing and maintaining accounting systems and procedures for the small businesses of which he was a part. He has great experience with managing the cash flow of growing small businesses, has been responsible for banking relationships and securing financing. When not working, Matt enjoys cooking above his talent level and home improvement projects.
Katrina (Kat) Hilinski opens the line of communication between clients, customers, and businesses to get projects done. With over 20 years in both public and private sectors, Kat has experience in administration, coordination, HR, program implementation, and company collaboration. She has managed projects at Air Methods, Thyssenkrupp Elevator, and now here at DP Guardian. When not working, Katrina enjoys weekend concerts, ballgames and the theater with her husband as well as spending time with her three grandchildren.
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Peter joined the DPG team in mid-April 2021 to grow data center product sales as well as to lead the company’s Marketing efforts. He spent the prior 15 years at Vertiv Corp, a leading global manufacturer of critical infrastructure products and services for data center customers, most recently as West Region Sales Director. A long-time resident of the People’s Republic of Boulder, Peter and spouse Jane have 2 grown children and 3 young grandchildren. His favorite role ever is being a Grandpa! Peter, wife Jane, son Mickey, and daughter Leigh are all proud graduates of the University of Colorado. Go Buffs!
Bring 40 years of technical expertise, Phil joined the DPG team in June of 2023 as our Director of Technical Services. He spent the 80’s working for Texas Instruments in their R&D lab, working closely with the engineers on the design and build of the bonding and handling machines for chip production. In the 90’s Phil moved on to Liebert Global Services (Vertiv) where he was a field engineer supporting many of the fortune 500 companies and then to the National Support team for all power products. In the 2000’s Phil moved into the Telcom world working for Allegiance Telecom/XO/Verizon. At Verizon Phil managed a team of elite professionals who maintained the Power, Space and Cooling Standards as well as the technical support and services both domestically and internationally. Phils motivation and skills will fit perfectly with the DP Guardian Team.
Dylan was hired as our first Salt Lake City based employee. During his first year with DPG, we’ve sent him on projects in WA, HI, AK, CA, VA, and CO, as well as in his homestate of UT. Recently promoted to Senior Project Manager, Dylan is a versatile, young talent. He loves to develop trust and open communications with our customers to ensure that DPG provides the services they really need. In his “spare time” he is working on his ME undergraduate degree at the University of Utah. Dylan is married to wife Nina, and they are now happy parents of a young son, born in August 2022.
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Steve was raised in Nacogdoches, TX before joining the US Army in 1990. He worked in the Military Intelligence Corp as an Electronics Warfare technician through 1999. Post Army, Steve joined MCI as a central office Senior Engineer for 12 years, where he earned his Applied Sciences degree. Next stop was a 12-year stint at Viawest-Flexential where Steve started as a Solutions Engineer and later was promoted to data center manager in Las Vegas and then in Colorado. In January 2023, Steve joined DP Guardian as a Project Manager and was kind enough to relocate to Atlanta to help us open our newest region. Most of Steve’s spare time is taken up by his kids, grandkids, working outside, reading, and practicing archery.
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Randy is the DPG operations department supervisor and has been with DP Guardian since 2007. She has been in customer service for over 30 years, and in that time has received several service awards for outstanding customer service. Randy has four children and seven grandchildren. During her non-working hours she enjoys spending time with her family and fur babies.
Olivia Kobza is a recent graduate from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Marketing. During her time at Iowa State, she gained experience in marketing for organizations on campus and soon began to dabble in sales, earning a license in Real Estate her senior year of college. With a total of 5 years of marketing experience under her belt, Olivia decided to focus on her career in B2B marketing and serves as our marketing expert. She brings prior experience from the data analytics world as well. In her free time, she enjoys walks in the park with her dog, playing golf and tennis, and painting! Her goal is to one day become a Creative Director in the Food and Beverage industry.
Melanie Gutierrez earned her degree in Industrial Engineering with a minor in supply chain management at TecMilenio University in Chihuahua, Mexico. During her time there, she also received her six sigma green belt! Shortly after graduating she made her way to Denver, Colorado in hopes of growing in a personal and professional way. Melanie joined the DP Guardian team in June of 2022 and has undeniably been a key asset in making our company grow. Since joining the team she has also gained a wealth of knowledge about the world of data centers. "I am excited to be a part of it, to learn from everyone around me and thus be able to contribute with innovations and ideas." Melanie faces each challenge with excitement and curiosity, always giving her best effort to solve problems in the data center. Being able to interact with clients and learn new things with every person she meets is one of her favorite opportunities of working at DPG. Outside of work she enjoys cooking, spending time with her husband and traveling.
Josiah Scherrei recently graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, emphasizing in Automotive Design. He has gained valuable experience through multiple internships where he was able to develop and grow his knowledge and skills in manufacturing, designing of tools, network operations, and data centers. Josiah’s favorite part of the job is being able to problem solve and the innovativeness it requires him to have. Josiah brings valuable skills and an ambitious attitude that positively affects everyone he works with! In his free time, he enjoys pickleball, frisbee golf, mountain biking, piano, and film and sound editing.
Donald Flood is a Computer Information Systems graduate from Metropolitan State University. With a passion for technology that dates back to high school, he has been mastering the art of building PCs. His dedication to staying up to date is evident through his impressive collection of Tech certifications. Donald is passionate about exploring the latest advancements in technology and crafting innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of different business departments.
Valeria and her family made the move to Colorado 20 years ago, leaving behind their roots in Mexico. She graduated from Gateway High School in Aurora in 2006. With an extensive background in accounting, payroll, and HR, she has become a certified professional in the field. Valeria's vibrant personality radiates positivity, and she is always eager to expand her knowledge. In her free time, Valeria enjoys pampering her two dogs with homemade treats, staying active through workout classes, and traveling to Texas to visit family. Valeria is thrilled to contribute her talents to our company and we are so excited to have her on board.
