Executive Team

Executive ROGER D. KIRK
President & CEO

Roger Kirk is the founder and President/CEO of Computer Guidance Corporation, a recognized leader and pioneer in integrated construction management software solutions.

Mr. Kirk founded Computer Guidance Corporation in 1981. Since that time, the company has grown with offices throughout North America. Computer Guidance Corporation consistently has the largest representation of the Engineering-News Record top 400 and top 50 revenue-grossing construction companies in the United States and Canada. Among the many awards and recognitions for its Job Cost/Accounting and Payroll solution (construction management solution), Computer Guidance has been ranked as the number one solution in the Construction Financial Management Association's IT Survey for twelve consecutive years.

Today, in addition to its construction management solution, Computer Guidance offers a variety of software application packages from financial accounting, project, equipment and human capital management to complete field-to-home office collaboration.

Prior to founding Computer Guidance Corporation, Mr. Kirk was the president of a successful custom software development company. He used the knowledge and experience gained in providing custom developed systems in manufacturing and construction as the catalyst for forming Computer Guidance Corporation.

Finance and Administration MICHAEL KUHLMANN
Chief Financial Officer

Michael is the Chief Financial Officer of Computer Guidance Corporation and responsible for all financial, administrative and human resources operations, including budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, treasury management, tax preparation, audits, human resources management, organizational development and overseeing the accounting, administration and human resources departments. Michael brings over 15 years of experience serving in senior financial positions with public and privately held businesses serving domestic and international customers. Industry experience includes high-volume and capital equipment manufacturing for aerospace, automotive, semiconductor and heavy industry. Michael’s experience is complemented by a BS in Finance from the University of Southern California and an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix.

Operations - Sales, Product Development and Quality Assurance MIKE BIHLMEIER
Chief Operating Officer

Mike Bihlmeier is the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for sales, product development and quality assurance. In this role, Mike unites these three key business areas in delivering innovative solutions to the market while engaging in the creation and maintenance of customer relationships. Mike has an extensive background in operations and sales management. Mike was the Vice President of Operations, COO, and later President of an entrepreneurial software development company, spearheading customer satisfaction efforts across seven departments. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from San Diego State University and Master of Business Administration from the University of Arizona.

KURT BENNETT
Director of System Architecture

Kurt Bennett is the Director of System Architecture for Computer Guidance Corporation. In this capacity Kurt is responsible for the overall solution design and underlying architecture of eCMS with a special focus on Cognos Business Intelligence & Analytics development. Kurt brings 30 years of software development and project management experience to Computer Guidance. Kurt has been with Computer Guidance since February 2001. His software development and management background includes construction, manufacturing, financial, hosted applications, and warehouse/distribution systems running on many different platforms.Prior to coming to Computer Guidance, Kurt worked for a Fortune 500 Company, managing multiple systems throughout the U.S. and Canada, providing IT Services for 1500 users, as well as developing Sales Force Automation tools for a sales force of 125 people.

KEN KOPAL
Director of Software Development

As the Director of Software Development, Ken Kopal is responsible for Computer Guidance's product development initiatives, including product strategy, project management, resource allocation and development. He oversees the activities of Computer Guidance’s Business Analyst, Product Development and Quality Assurance teams. Prior to Computer Guidance, Ken was a Senior Programmer and Project Manager of CSK Auto, Phoenix, AZ, where he was responsible for solution maintenance on multiple IBM platforms and establishing and managing the company's data warehouse initiative. Prior to CSK Auto, Ken served in numerous technology roles as development manager, programmer, business analyst and project manager. Ken has a degree in Computer Science and Accounting from Glendale Community College.

Marketing VICTORIA SATRAN
Director of Marketing

Victoria Satran leads Computer Guidance Corporation’s marketing efforts, including marketing communications, public relations, events, lead generation efforts, and business development support. Victoria began her career at IKON Office Solutions, Inc., where she served numerous project management roles for the corporate marketing department. Victoria was later responsible for business development, product strategy and marketing communications for a division of Electronics For Imaging, Inc., a California-based software development company. Most recently, Victoria was the VP of Marketing at MWA Intelligence, Inc., an entrepreneurial M2M software solutions provider in Scottsdale, AZ. Victoria graduated from Northern Arizona University, where she received her BS degree in Business Administration, International Marketing. In addition, she continued her education at Thunderbird, American Graduate School of International Management, where she received her Global Leadership Certificate.

Customer Services TOM NICCOLI
Executive Vice President of Customer Services

Tom Niccoli, as the Executive Vice President of Customer Services, oversees the daily operations and development of the organization's application support center, technical product support, IT infrastructure and professional consulting services. Tom has years of experience establishing business drivers that improve customer satisfaction and deliver value-added solutions and services for software solution customers. Prior to Computer Guidance Corporation, Tom has been the founder in six startup high-tech companies and has seen three of those companies go public. His thirty years of leadership and technical background includes managing IBM Corporation's General System Division as a franchise executive. Tom received a BS degree in Physics Engineering from Regis College in Denver Colorado.

MARIO CUNEO
Manager of Professional Services

Mario Cuneo is responsible for the Professional Services department, including consulting services, eLearning and on-site training programs. He has previous experience as the Application Support Manager for Computer Guidance's eCMS and CMS solutions and has many years of experience in professional consulting and customer support roles both with Computer Guidance Corporation and other organizations. Mario comes to his new role at Computer Guidance with extensive knowledge of the construction industry and several years experience as a user of eCMS.

JAMES CARROLL, CPA
Application Support Supervisor

James has been the Application Support Supervisor at Computer Guidance since May 2008.  He has previously managed the department from 1999 to 2002.  James directs the Application Software Support department by providing application problem solving to customers and serving as a liaison between the customer base and other Computer Guidance departments.  James is a CPA with over 24 years of accounting experience, with twelve of those years working for Computer Guidance.  His mix of experience at Computer Guidance, along with his tenured staff, gives customers the competitive edge to make them more successful.