SK&T - Key Persons
Andrea joined us earlier in 2019 as an integral part of our Inside Sales team. Her infectious energy and positive attitude make supporting our clients a perfect fit for her. Andrea has over 20 years of experience in customer service as well as office administration for companies such as Airgas, Inc. and Veeco Instruments. After working in the corporate world, she transitioned to a small locally owned company managing the office as well as customer support. Her passion is with small businesses which giver her more opportunity to build relationships with customers.
Andrea and her husband have 2 daughters as well as 2 dogs. They all enjoy spending time outdoors and in the mountains. When not working, you will find Andrea gardening in the summer, baking in the winter or playing games with her family.
Andrew joined the SK&T family in September 2022. He is a technology enthusiast by day and a sports fanatic by night. Being from Colorado, Andrew grew accustomed to an active lifestyle where he frequently enjoys hiking, cycling, and spending long summer days on the lake with friends and family. Andrew fine-tuned his marketing craft at the University of Colorado and pursued studies in business and economics. After graduation, he followed in his father's footsteps and took his first job in the AIDC industry in 2012.
Andrew brings 10+ years of experience working as a digital marketing professional in the barcode industry, although it feels more like a lifetime. As a young kid, Andrew and his brother spent countless hours at their father's office tinkering with label printers and playing "laser tag" with barcode scanners.
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales & Client Services
Angela grew up in St. Louis, MO but considers herself a Colorado native. She moved to Fort Collins, CO in 2001 to study Apparel and Merchandising at Colorado State University and has never looked back. Angela joined the SK&T family in January 2023, bringing 15 years of experience working for different manufacturers in the men's clothing and functional pet product space. She is a passionate people person and is thrilled to be on the "solution" side of manufacturing where she gets to sell into an environment she knows best.
Angela and her husband have one daughter and a boxer mix rescue dog. They love the outdoors and enjoy traveling every chance they get. One fun fact about Angela is that she is a certified yacht stewardess and dreams of her next adventure on the water.
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales Account Manager
Collin graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelor's in business administration in organizational and innovation management and marketing. Ready to leave the construction industry and eager to jump into a new adventure where he could utilize his education, Collin joined SK&T in February of 2022 as an Inside Sales Account Manager.
Collin operates closely with prospective and current SK&T customers, providing consultation on the products and services we offer while exemplifying our values for exceptional customer service. He is an essential player in giving our customers and leads the SK&T experience you cannot find anywhere else.
As a Colorado native, it's only natural that when he's not diving into his adventure with SK&T, you can find him adventuring in the great outdoors. Hiking, camping, snowboarding, and getting his rambunctious husky out of the house are a few of his favorite things.
Cory joined SK&T in August 2023 as Senior Account Manager. Prior to joining the company, Cory held various Account Manager roles with Zebra Technologies and brings a wealth of industry experience and expertise in rugged mobile devices and data collection technologies. Getting to interact with different types of people and businesses on their technology initiatives is what keeps Cory most refreshed and energized. As he transitions to the vendor side of the industry with SK&T, Cory is excited to have the opportunity to work directly with SK&T's diverse customer base across multiple industries.
Cory graduated from Western Illinois University in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in hospitality and obtained his MBA from Keller School of Management in 2020. He grew up playing ice hockey in the Chicagoland area before moving to Colorado in 2017 where he continues to play in a weekly men's hockey league. Cory lives with his lovely wife Jesica, his son Dean, and has three dogs named Waylon, Hank, and Penny. He's also an experienced backcountry snowboarder with AIARE 1 certification, allowing him to safely enjoy the miles of untouched powder that Colorado's backcountry terrain has to offer.
Job Titles:
- Warehouse & Technical Support Specialist
While Derek is a recent transplant to the great state of Colorado, he has quickly fallen in love with the great outdoors and takes advantage of the unique adventure opportunities that the Centennial state has to offer. He loves spending his free time adventuring, enjoying the scenery, and special activities that only Colorado can offer with his son, Liam!
In a former life, Derek served as a "vehicle relocation specialist" in Texas. One of his favorite past times is watching football with his family and friends.
Derek is an integral part of the operations at SK&T. Making sure the warehouse hums with efficiency - getting orders out correctly and in a timely manner is what makes up the majority of his day, but he's not shy about making "house calls" and going above and beyond for each and every client to make sure everything is as it should be!
Jim joined the SK&T family as the Accounting & HR Manager in June 2023. He brings over 25 years of experience in both Accounting and HR roles across various industries. Having worked for other family-owned businesses, Jim's experience aligns perfectly with the culture and entrepreneurial spirit found within SK&T.
Originally from Wisconsin, Jim relocated to Colorado in 2010 and could not be happier with all that Colorado has to offer. He keeps himself busy with his two children that are slated to graduate high school in 2024. When not working, or chasing after his German Shepherd and Husky, he can be found on the golf course or enjoying the great outdoors while hiking, camping or skiing.
In the male-dominated industry of labels and operational solutions for businesses, Kathy Lawson is one-of-a-kind. As co-founder of SK&T, Kathy's passion for the work and her customers ensures that people are always treated to an exceptional service experience every time. Kathy's devotion to her customers is unparalleled. Each day she works hard to solve their problems while serving their needs in a personalized way. And it's because of this dedication and care that SK&T's customer base has been loyal to this woman-owned company for decades. Her top priority is for customers to feel supported the moment their order is received. That support stays constant through implementation and as their business grows and scales. Because everything starts with a label, Kathy and her team use labels as the springboard for developing the most comprehensive operational solutions for customers. For Kathy, the goal is to find the best solutions for each individual organization. You'll never find pushy salespeople at SK&T - only results-oriented and driven people who want to see your business succeed. Kathy's tenacity and grit can be attributed to her upbringing, as both her parents always worked (her father was a concrete foreman and her mother worked for the state of Mississippi). She learned early on the value of hard work and didn't shy away from it. Growing up, Kathy waitressed at a family restaurant. After high school, she found work as a runway model and eventually landed in accounting. The corporate grind was stifling and Kathy found herself wanting more freedom - the kind that comes with being your own boss. Her blossoming love of labels and perhaps her newfound nickname as the Wonder Woman of Labels sparked an idea: to launch her own company. With only $300 in her checking account and an abundance of true grit, Kathy founded SK&T with her husband in 1997. She knew the hard work and tenacity needed, having been a single mom for 5 years, and applied those bootstrapping skills to grow her new company from the ground up. SK&T remains small but emphasizes big ideas: the importance of communication, gratitude, service, and the grit that only Kathy can inspire among the employees. When she's not at work, this Southern Bell can be found enjoying the great outdoors in her adopted state of Colorado. She loves camping and boating as well as spending time with her husband, son and granddaughter, and of course, her best friend and company dog, Kodi.
Job Titles:
- Director of Office Morale
Upon entering SK&T, you will be greeted by the one-and-only Kodi Dog. Kodi has been with the company for over 10 years and has never stopped bringing joy to all who work here. He is passionate about greeting all who enter the office, supervising the FedEx and UPS delivery men and women and reminding anyone who will listen to take him outside to get their Vitamin D. If he is not in Kathy's office napping, you will find him roaming the office saying hello to all the employees and playing with his many toys stashed all over the office. Do not be surprised if he brings you one of his favorite toys to play fetch with!
Prior to SK&T Kodi was a working cattle dog who worked with Travis. He excelled at his role of cattle herder, but unfortunately due to health complications he retired and went to live with Kathy. Kodi has been Kathy's best friend and companion ever since.
Fun Fact about Kodi is that he knows many tricks, such as sit, down, leave it, shake, and will even put his toy right into your hand when he wants to play fetch. His passion for herding still holds true…he will round up the office and let everyone know when it's time to leave for the day.
Fresh out of college, Melina is an accomplished graduate of the Colorado School of Mines, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Computer Engineering. Originally from Hershey, Pennsylvania, she discovered her true passion for Colorado after spending her transformative college years living in Golden, CO. Melina joined the SK&T family as a Sales Engineer in June 2023, fueled by a desire to put her academic knowledge into action and provide unparalleled support to SK&T's valued customers. Rejecting the idea of being confined to a desk, she gets excited at the opportunity of traveling and collaborating with existing and prospective clients.
Melina has an unwavering bond with her two younger sisters, Leilani (age 6) and Kaiwyn (age 2), as they are her absolute best friends. You can catch her frequently crocheting anything and everything to satisfy the imaginative requests of her siblings. In addition to her creative pursuits, Melina enjoys exploring the great outdoors of Colorado. From hiking, camping, skiing, and kayaking-she wholeheartedly embraces the many opportunities her new Colorado home has offered.
A native to Colorado, Molly was born and raised in the small town of Steamboat Springs. In 2013 she graduated from the University of Denver with her Masters in Accounting. After 5 years in the business world, Molly discovered her passion for people and operations.
Molly joined the SK&T family in May of 2021. She has quickly become our team cheerleader, always keeping us on track, hitting goals, and energized to tackle each day with a positive attitude.
When Molly's not cheering our team on, you can find her enjoying the great outdoors, hiking, fishing, and camping. She is generous with her time and always gives back to her community through service. Molly is also an avid traveler having visited 25 countries and counting!
Paula comes to SK&T from the construction industry with over 25 years of experience in accounting. She's a numbers person who loves solving a good mystery, so accounting has proven to be the perfect career of choice. Raised in Colorado, Paula moved around the country in her adult years, but settled back here 6 years ago and plans to stay.
Paula is an integral part of our team responsible for supporting the Accounting Manager and Operations Manager with various tasks and performing administrative duties in the office. When she's not sending invoices, keeping our office organized, or making customers happy, Paula loves to spend time with her husband, in her garden, playing with her 2 dogs, or retreating to her cabin in the mountains.
She's a world traveler having visited many countries, though she finds a lot of joy in her regular mission trips to Ethiopia to connect with the children she supports through her church.
Steve joined the SK&T family as a System Engineer in October 2019 but has worked with Kathy for over 10 years. He has been in the AIDC industry for nearly 30 years with companies such as Honeywell, Intermec, Norand Data Systems and Unisys to name a few. In his role as System Engineer, he works with both prospective and current clients to understand their daily operational challenges, provide a technical analysis and design the best solution to meet their needs. His expertise is in mobility, networking, scanning and printing.
Steve has a wife and one daughter. When he isn't working, he and his wife enjoy traveling and cycling. You will find him scuba diving around the world (with his wife cheering him on). He regularly visits Cozumel but the coolest diving experience he has ever had is in Bonaire.
Job Titles:
- Chief Officer of Operations
Steve also referred to as "The Boss Man" in the office has been with SK&T for 20 years. He oversees all areas of operations and IT. The team considers Steve the office protector and rock, ensuring computers and software are always up and running.
Very early on in his career Steve had a passion for protecting. At the age of 21 he was commissioned as deputy at the Arapahoe County jail. He was then hired by the city of Aurora as a police officer and served in various capacities for over 20 years. He continues to be actively involved in the community and serves as President of the Colorado Police and Fire Athletic Association.
Fun Fact about Steve is he has completed a full Ironman and is currently hooked on competing in any and all tough mudder events.
Job Titles:
- Director of Sales and Customer Service
Terry joins SK&T as the Director of Sales and Customer Service, bringing over 17 years of experience in collegiate athletics where he excelled in various sales and fundraising roles. Fueled by his passion for building meaningful relationships, Terry's background in the fast-paced collegiate athletics industry uniquely prepares him for his role in Sales & Customer Service. He is most excited about the opportunity to work alongside a talented team while growing and serving SK&T's customer base.
Having grown up in Denver, Terry graduated from Colorado State University and feels right at home in Northern Colorado where he lives with his wife and two sons-one in college and the other in high school. Beyond work, he cherishes spending time with family and friends and enjoys supporting his sons' athletic endeavors.
Travis Higman has been with SK&T since the day it was founded. He has worked his way up the latter learning every roll from janitor to Sales. He has now moved into the role of CSO, helping to guide SK&T Integration Inc. to higher ground. His motto for his role, is to be the most supportive employee in the office. "My job is to make sure that everyone else has the tools and resources to be successful. That includes making sure we have the right team in place so that as a business we can continue to grow." Travis is a family man that enjoys time on his Ranch in Eaton, CO. In his spare time, he competitively team ropes and travels around with his horses and family roping. Some of his grit and get it done attitude comes from the life on the farm, but he attributes his knowledge and skills to both Kathy and Steve. After all they have taught him everything he knows about SK&T Integration Inc. Travis believes that SK&T was founded as a family business and tries to uphold those values as much as possible across the whole organization.