Experience Meets Excellence
The name “RedNight” is derived from the sailor’s saying:
“Red sky at night – sailor’s delight. Red sky in morning – sailors take warning.”
The company supports customers in three main areas – Cloud infrastructure and applications, ongoing Managed Services (MSP) and business grade hardware solutions. Moving to the cloud with the help of an expert like RedNight makes IT environments significantly more secure, accessible from anywhere and frees up IT teams to do strategic work.
Our extensive technical and business experience is paramount to achieving our clients’ goals. Meet our team and see why we will tailor the best possible cloud solution for the unique needs of your company.
Meet Your RedNight Team
RedNight Consulting was founded to provide IT solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.
Chris
Chris Ploessel
President
As RedNight’s President, Chris and his expertise have shaped the company’s purpose and vision. Chris utilizes his extensive technical and business expertise to benefit clients in a variety of industries. With more than 20 years in the IT industry, Chris’s strengths and experiences include the enhancement of revenue generation and cost reduction initiatives through innovative technology planning and re-architecture. He has led major technology infrastructure conversions, directed enterprise-wide initiatives, and has been responsible for crisis management, trouble-shooting, acquisition integration, and negotiations. Chris has the unique ability to articulate technology and product positioning to both business and technical users.
Charlotte
Charlotte Ouwehand
VP of Finance
Charlotte is RedNight’s VP of Finance. She is focused on company growth through strategic, data-driven decision making. Charlotte is the lead on financial management for the company, forecasts of revenues and expenditures as well as profitability analysis. Additionally, she oversees RedNight's compliance and legal efforts while acting as a liaison between business partners, technical experts and third-party vendors. Charlotte's diverse background include roles at ExxonMobil and Mercedes Benz as well as a multitude of international business experiences. Charlotte earned her MBA in Finance at Chapman University, CA.
James
James Sandler
Account Manager
James is our Account Manager at RedNight. He gets to apply his valuable professional experience from different industries to our processes and customer relationships. James’ strong ‘can-do attitude’ let him strive behind the scenes in the demanding world of Hollywood, lead him to Kuwait for interesting projects and kick-start a successful start-up. To supplement his professional experience, James received an MBA from Fordham University.
Terry
Terry Hill
Inside Sales Account Manager
Terry is RedNight’s Inside Sales Account Manager. She amplifies the growth of sales and marketing efforts within RedNight. She brings years of finance and operations experience into the team. Terry has a focus on customer retention and satisfaction, building long-term client and vendor relationships alike. Accustomed to the fast pace of investment management, she can quickly adapt and immerse herself in the world of technology and is excited about the multi-facetted world of cloud solutions. Terry’s optimistic attitude leaves a lasting impression, lets her tackle any situation and makes for happy clients.
David
David Walker
Operations & Project Manager
David takes the role of Operations & Project Manager and is the hub connecting all spokes of the wheel. He has extensive experience in business development, IT projects and entrepreneurship. Our customers rely on him and so do we. David has the talent to break down complex IT projects and processes for people that are not as much involved in these areas, which makes him a key connector between the technical and non-technical people. Internally David is a constant contributor to improving and implementing processes that help RedNight deliver a great customer experience.
Tyler
Tyler Christenson
Software Developer
Tyler is a Software Developer, who is well versed in AWS and Azure. He has been working in this field for the past 5 years, specializing in database applications and custom software solutions. He is also experienced in IT infrastructure and networks. Whenever we get slightly stuck, Tyler quickly finds a solution and goes the extra mile.
Bryan
Bryan Walker
Senior Software Developer
Bryan Walker is a Senior Software Developer and AWS Professional Certified Solutions Architect. He has more than 20 years of experience in his arena and heads our software development team. He specializes in database and custom software solutions for any industry. Bryan is exceptionally good at what he does, because he always thinks two steps ahead about how certain changes have an impact beyond their immediate implementation and therefore saves our customers a lot of headaches.
Benjamin
Benjamin Cardenas
Help Desk Administrator
Ben is your trusted technical resource on the Service Desk team. His extensive experience in the technical field in a variety of areas all come together at RedNight and are an asset for our clients. Ben can connect the dots and ask questions others might not think of. He has always been passionate about IT, likes to tinker with and learn from everything that comes his way and will always go the extra mile to make sure a task has been solved.
Dalton
Dalton Lewis
Technical Support Administrator
Dalton is RedNights’ Technical Support Administrator and part of the Service Desk team. He assists our clients with figuring out any issues they encounter with his wide knowledge of PC troubleshooting. His technical background comes from working as part of a tech support team in a high paced hospital network environment. Dalton cares about customer facing issues and always treats them as a priority. He is constantly expanding his skill set and has his eyes on multiple certifications in the near future.
Brandon
Brandon McEvoy
Technical Support Administrator
Brandon is part of the Service Desk team as Technical Support Administrator. Being around computers since an early age, his passion for technology has only increased over the years. Combining years of service industry work with never-ending IT studying, feel comfortable knowing that you will be taken care of until your issues are resolved to your satisfaction. Brandon will serve you excellent technical services and will stir it up with good bartender humor.
Yerika
Yerika Garcia
Service Manager
Yerika brings over 20 years of management, leadership and process improvement experience to the team. She draws on a wide variety of industry knowledge and exposure such as construction, hospitality and commercial janitorial. Yerika has an enormous passion for continuous improvement, technology and creating excellent customer service experiences. Her eyes see opportunities to advance communication, skills and performance everywhere. Yerika is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt for process improvement, earned through the Institute of Industrial Systems and Engineers in conjunction with The USC Viterbi School of Engineering.
TK
Thu “TK” Aung
Project Manager
TK is the Project Manager at RedNight Consulting. He is the liaison between our customers and our technical engineers. TK has been an IT professional for 16 years and applies extensive experience in managing complex IT operations and projects. He is very skilled in translating business requirements into technical action plans. He successfully drives IT projects to produce deliverables that are in alignment of customer’s business goals. Whether a project implementation requires months or years of work, TK keeps a clear vision of the business objectives and stays focused on all the different timelines. TK always strives for excellence and is a crucial driver in building, developing and leading a diverse team.
His hobbies include CrossFit work outs, enjoying an occasional craft beer or Whiskey, traveling the world with his wife, and learning about cultures by eating local foods.
Fuat
Fuat Goztepe
Cloud Systems Engineer
Fuat is a Cloud Systems Engineer for RedNight Consulting. He oversees the implementation, development, migration and architecture of cloud infrastructures and networks. With over 20 years of experience in IT, working from small to large companies as well as MSPs, he has built, managed, and administered Windows and Linux environments.
Jin
Jin Kim
Cloud Systems Engineer
Jin Kim is a Cloud Systems Engineer with a long history in IT since dial-up Bulletin Boards. The last decade of his career has focused on a broad range of technologies both on-premise and virtual with a current focus on providing escalation support and delivering virtual infrastructure and applications. His non-technical interests include working with his hands, outdoor activities, and eating things out of the norm that aren’t illegal and won’t kill him.
Ivan
Ivan Paredes
Technical Support Administrator
Ivan Paredes comes with a Cybersecurity Bootcamp Certificate from the University of California, Irvine. With experience in IT Governance, Network Design, and Defensive security, he has adapted quickly at RedNight. His passion for technology has been something that he has carried with him since his early childhood. When he is not in front of a keyboard, you can usually find him working on his truck with a wrench in hand. Internally Ivan is a constant contributor to improving and implementing processes that help deliver a great customer experience.
Jon
Jon Ricca
Technical Support Administrator
Since an early age he has been fascinated by computers, and his interest in technology has only increased with time. His technical background comes from working in Retail IT and a BS in Information Systems and Cyber Security. Jon will go the extra mile to make sure an issue has been resolved to the clients satisfaction.
Nikole
Nikole Dean
Technical Support Administrator
Nikole is a Technical Support Administrator at RedNight and responsible for a vast variety of technical customer requests. She graduated with a Technical Support Specialty, which is a strong foundation to continuously find solutions to new challenges at RedNight. The passion for technical projects dates all the way back to her childhood. Her experience from previous customer service-oriented positions helps her engage with customers on a daily basis. Nikole loves to experience new things, connect with other people and learn from each other. She enjoys reading about the latest tech developments. When she is not in front of a computer, you can find her in the gym lifting weights or running 5ks with her dog, Tink.
Jorge
Jorge Dominguez
Technical Support Administrator
Jorge is part of RedNights Service Desk Team as a Technical Support Administrator and assists our clients with figuring out any issues they encounter. He has multiple years of experience in the service and operational fields. Along with experience working with technical hardware, Jorge also has multiple certifications and is currently working on a Cloud Computing degree.
Our Core Values
Empowerment
Each employee has the power to do something to improve themselves, and the customer. We strive to create solutions and value for each customer. Everyone uses the tools at their disposal to constantly solve problems, progress, educate themselves and the customer.
Teamwork
We celebrate the wins and commiserate the challenges together. There is an environment of communication, healthy competition, and support. No individual in our organization will be the sole source of information or action..
Grit
We start every challenge with the determination to succeed. We have a commitment to the long-term objective. Never give up, always move forward, persist. Do what it takes in the face of resistance.
Life is not a pony farm.
Excellence
Reliability, dependability, and accountability are pursued through actions of integrity – with constant practice. Everyone shows up over prepared and ready to do their best. The expectation is over-delivery
Positivity
We are positive people with positive attitudes. Anger, negativity and toxic behavior have no place in our organization. We are always treating each other with respect. Each task or situation is framed through a lens of optimism. Not every day is easy, but we enjoy tackling the unexpected.
Pets of RedNight
Buster
Buster
Buster loves sleeping in late and burrowing under blankets. He also enjoys playing with his pup pals and fetch all day. His favorite treat is banana in plain Greek yogurt.
Owner: James Sandler
Tula
Tula
Tula is an Aussie and loves people a lot and protects all children. Will beg for hugs and kisses every minute of the day and enjoys beach runs. Like all dogs at RedNight, Tula enjoys treats and toys from Pet Club Online.
Owner: Terry Hill
Jack Jack
Jack Jack
Jack Jack loves to zoom around the house when he is happy and hides in small spaces and Quell loves her treats and thumps to warn others of danger. Bunny Besties for life!
Owner: Dalton Lewis
Quell
Quell
Jack Jack loves to zoom around the house when he is happy and hides in small spaces and Quell loves her treats and thumps to warn others of danger. Bunny Besties for life!
Owner: Dalton Lewis
Goldie
Goldie
Goldie is a happy-go-lucky golden doodle from the Netherlands, who is getting curlier (and dare we say cuter) by the day. He will dissect any squeaker for you from a stuffed toy and loves a good puddle. He loves to unleash a charm offensive onto every passerby, but does not have a lot of patience for the pup-arazzi.
Winston
Winston
Winston Montgomery is a 11+ years old Pembroke Welsh corgi. He is glued to his dad, Fuat, unless food is around, then he becomes a scavenger. Winston loves squeaky toys and is surgical in getting the squeaker out.
Owner: Fuat Goztepe
Panda
Panda
Panda is a German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix. He loves to work and play hide and seek.
Owner: Yerika Garcia
Bailee Wick
TinkerBell
TinkerBell
Tinkerbell (Tink) is 11 years old. She is a lovely Catahoula mix that gets mistaken for Scrappy Doo with every new face she meets. She loves to take long naps wrapped up in blankets. She has recently reunited with her love for bones and treats. She follows her mom, Nikole, around everywhere and greets everyone at the office with love.
Owner: Nikole
bodhi
Bodhi
Bodhi is a mini Aussie and Tula’s loving, yet annoying little brother. Full of spunk and energy, he enjoys playing tug of war and running in circles around all the dogs and team at RedNight.
Owner: Terry Hill
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