Martin Brown - IBM pSeries and RS6000 Sales
Account Executive
If he could be any type of technology hardware,
what would he be?
Power on demand
Career aspirations as a child:
Astronaut
Pets:
A Boxer named Houston
AOL IM: VibrantMarty
Email: mbrown@vibrant.com
Martin or “Marty” Brown is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities where he majored in speech and economics.
After college he decided to focus his energies on IT hardware sales. Marty is a veteran IBM pSeries, RS6000
and IBM storage sales rep. He prides himself on ensuring his customers’ satisfaction, and is continually learning about the latest
technologies to stay up-to-date with the changing market.
Matt Hanson - IBM Storage and xSeries
Account Executive
Career aspirations as a child:
Professional athlete
Favorite TV show:
Lost
Pets:
Teka (tea-ka) the beagle/basset hound mix
AOL IM: VibrantMatt
Email: mhanson@vibrant.com
Matt has been with Vibrant since June of 2004, focusing mostly on IBM System Storage, FAStT, xSeries and BladeCenter solutions.
When he’s not assisting his wide variety of reseller and maintenance clients, you can find Matt winning poker tournaments
and attempting to beat his own putting record on the office green – a feat which spans the entire length of the Vibrant office.
Matt is also the very proud father of a brand new baby girl!
Bill Keefe - Cisco and Networking
Account Executive
Imaginary title:
Supreme Networking Phone Monkey
Hometown:
Dinkytown, MN - USA
Hobbies:
Hunting, fishing and biking
AOL IM: VibrantBillK
Email: bkeefe@vibrant.com
A Minnesota boy at heart, Bill grew up in southeast Minneapolis and graduated with a business education degree from the University of Minnesota.
After teaching high school and college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system for almost 30 years, Bill decided he wanted to work
in the “real world.” He has been a Vibrant Cisco salesman for over five years, and puts in serious energy and hours to make sure he keeps his customers
happy. Bill understands the importance of education, so he carries and maintains several Cisco certifications, while striving to be one of the most
technical-minded salespeople in the Cisco world.
Joe Keefe – Storage Sales
Account Executive
If he could be any type of technology hardware, what would he be?
A laser beam
Favorite TV show:
Boston Legal
Hobbies:
A variety of outdoor activities
AOL IM: VibrantJoe
Email: jkeefe@vibrant.com
Joe graduated from St. Cloud State University and has been in IT sales since 1996.
At Vibrant, Joe specializes in IT storage sales for manufacturers like EMC, HDS, STK,
Brocade, McData, Emulex and Netapp. He is dedicated to providing both long-standing and
new clients with all of their storage needs.
Jack Langbehn - IBM xSeries
Account Executive
Favorite TV show from childhood:
C-SPAN
Special talents:
Ambidextrous
Fighting style:
Sumo
AOL IM: VibrantJack
Email: jlangbehn@vibrant.com
Jack started at Vibrant in December of 2005, and has been a beneficial addition to the team. He specializes in IBM xSeries and Dell sales…
and beating out the rest of the Vibrant staff on the bocce ball field. Jack’s constantly working to grow his knowledge base so he can provide
the best service for his clients. But when he’s not hard at work, you can find Jack in front of the TV, rooting for the Minnesota Vikings, Wolves or Twins.
Dave Larson - IBM pSeries and RS6000
If he could be any technology hardware,
what would he be?
A Blackberry Pearl
Favorite sports team:
The Minnesota Timberwolves
Career aspirations as a child:
Baseball card trader
AOL IM: VibrantLarson
Email: dlarson@vibrant.com
Driven by his enthusiasm for creating and maintaining quality relationships, Dave is a highly respected industry veteran. He has over 15 years
industry experience in sales and management, as well as a broad technical knowledge on various platforms. Dave is a graduate of the University of
Minnesota’s Carlson School of Business. Dave is an old-school IBM RS6000 and pSeries Broker.
Jeff Schmidt - HP and Compaq ProLiant
Account Executive
Favorite sports team:
Denver Broncos
Superpower:
Bench press 105 pounds
Career aspirations as a child:
Blair’s boyfriend (from the Facts of Life)
AOL IM: VibrantJeff
Email: jschmidt@vibrant.com
After graduating from St. Cloud State University with a Mass Communications major, “Schmidty” knew right away that he was destined for sales.
After selling software for manufacturing companies, Jeff eventually ended up in IT hardware sales, and now manages Proliant purchasing and sales for
Vibrant. When he’s not on the phone with his customers, Schmidty has become known for providing the office environment with a little top 40
background music to groove through the afternoons.
Rob Vollen - Sun Sales
Account Executive
Imaginary title:
Sun Master
Career aspirations as a child:
Pro guide for the outdoors
Hobbies:
Fishing, camping and hunting
AOL IM: VibrantRob
Email: rvollen@vibrant.com
This Army Veteran enjoys his outdoor time, but his 11 years of industry experience and twin daughters are proof of his personal dedication.
Rob started at Vibrant in January of 2007, and is the go-to Vibrant authority for Sun systems and products.
