Jeffery Burel

About Jeffery Burel

I am a technology and operations executive with more than 25 years of experience leading enterprise IT organizations and developing technology strategies that support business growth, scalability, and long term performance. My focus is on aligning technology investments with business objectives and positioning IT as a strategic driver of measurable value.At CatchMark Technologies, I have held executive leadership roles responsible for enterprise technology strategy, service delivery, budgeting, vendor partnerships, and organizational development. In addition to leading internal technology operations, I work directly with organizations ranging from 50 to 500+ employees that rely on our team as their external IT leadership and infrastructure partner. I collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape technology roadmaps that improve operational efficiency, strengthen risk management, and support revenue growth.Throughout my career, I have led teams through significant change, modernized operational processes, and built governance structures that improve transparency, accountability, and execution discipline. I believe effective technology leadership requires balancing strategic vision with operational rigor so technology investments deliver measurable business impact.My experience includes:• Defining and executing enterprise technology strategies and multi year roadmaps• Building and leading high performing technical teams and developing future leaders• Strengthening service delivery models and governance frameworks• Managing technology investments, budgeting, and vendor partnerships• Rebuilding trust between IT and business stakeholders through clarity and accountability• Translating complex technical decisions into clear business outcomes for executive leadershipI am passionate about building resilient organizations, developing strong teams, and leading technology initiatives that help businesses grow with confidence and operate at scale.

Experience

1. Project, Sales and Business Development Manager

   Catchmark Technologies

   Sep 2025 — Present · Whitehall, MI, US

   I lead cross-functional efforts to deliver complex technology solutions for external clients, while driving sales strategy, business development initiatives, and long-term client success. Operating at the intersection of delivery, growth, and customer experience, I serve as a strategic contact for clients and a key contributor to revenue and operational outcomes.Key Responsibilities: • Oversee full project lifecycle for external client engagements, ensuring timely delivery, quality execution, and strategic alignment • Develop and manage new business opportunities through consultative sales and relationship-driven outreach • Lead customer relationship management efforts, serving as the primary liaison across multiple accounts • Collaborate with internal teams to scope, price, and deliver technical solutions that meet client needs and long-term goals • Support organizational growth strategy through targeted business development and cross-sell opportunities • Represent the company in client meetings, proposals, and negotiations as a senior-level leader

Education

• Ferris State University

  Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems

Skills

• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Servers
• Disaster Recovery
• Citrix
• Process Improvement
• Cluster
• Symantec Endpoint Protection
• Windows
• Help Desk Support
• Troubleshooting
• IT Management
• Unix
• Hyper-V
• Project Management
• Wsus
• Powershell
• Technical Support
• Identity & Access Management (Iam)
• Dns Management
• Leadership
• People Development
• People Management
• IT Operations
• Flawless Execution
• Itil Certified