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Name: Chris Moon

Position: Programs Officer

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from Saint Louis University

Job/Company: Project Coordinator with Robert Half

How did you get into IT? I started partnering with the IT industry in March 2016 while recruiting IT Professionals with Robert Half Technology.

What is your passion (vocation or hobby)? St Louis Blues Hockey, Walt Disney World and all things Disney, and reading Fantasy/Sci Fi Novels.

Favorite Quote: “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”  - Walt Disney

Favorite Song or Band: blink182 – “What’s my age again?”

Name: Earnest Muex

Position: Membership Officer

Education: Associates in Criminal Justice, ITILv3 Certified, Technical Meeting & Event Production Certified

Job/Company: Washington University

How did you get into IT? I started as a tier 1 helpdesk associate at Edward Jones and won HDI Analyst of the Year in 2010.

What is your passion (vocation or hobby)? Spending time with family. Also sport/target shooting is a huge hobby for me.

Favorite Quote: Learn it, Live it, Lead it

Favorite Song or Band: My favorite artist is Marvin Sapp

Name: Kellie Williams

Position: Communications Officer

Education: Master’s Degree from Webster University in IT Management

Job/Company: Deskside Manager Washington University

How did you get into IT? I began as a help desk agent since I was very computer savvy. I quickly knew that I wanted to stay in IT and that I wanted to lead a team of talented IT professionals one day. I worked hard to make my ideal career a reality.

What is your passion (vocation or hobby)? I love art. I paint, sculpt, craft, etc. You name it!

Favorite Quote: “And all the colors I am inside have not been invented yet” – Shel Silverstein

Favorite Song or Band: Бонни by Miyagi

Name: John Jester

Position: Chapter President St Louis Gateway

Education: Camdenton and holds certifications as HDI Support Center Manager and HDI Team Certified Team Lead

Job/Company: BJC

How did you get into IT? I have always been technically inclined so when I started as an Analyst at BJC it just fit. I have been working my way through the ranks at BJC ever since.

What is your passion (vocation or hobby)? I’d love to get better at playing the kazoo

Favorite Quote: “If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.” – Gail Sheehy

Favorite Song or Band: Dolly Parton