Meet The Team

About Auxano

Meet The Team

Steve Thompson
CEO & Founder

Steve spearheads Auxano with dynamic leadership and strategic foresight, propelling the company to growth and innovation. With over five decades of corporate management experience and the successful launch of 20 startup ventures, he brings profound industry insight and entrepreneurial acumen. Steve champions our vision, ensuring Auxano stays ahead of industry trends and delivers client satisfaction. His commitment to excellence inspires our management team and top-tier technical experts, positioning Auxano as a premier technology consulting firm.

Jim Schell
Partner and Chief Operating Officer

Jim leverages his executive management expertise in both established and startup ventures to drive operational excellence and client-focused solutions. With a proven track record of success, Jim excels in revenue growth, product development, investor relations, community engagement, and achieving industry-leading sales results. His diverse skill set spans sales, marketing, advertising, operations, and IT. Jim’s commitment to understanding and addressing clients’ unique challenges, drives innovation, and allows Auxano to exceed expectations in every aspect of our service delivery.

Jon Siegel
Vice President of Sales and Client Services

Jon leads our team in delivering impactful solutions to business challenges through trailblazing technology. Possessing extensive expertise in Salesforce, underscored by his Salesforce Administration Certification and his tenure with the company plus his experience gained at Gartner that includes financial analysis and technology consulting. Recognizing the vital role of people and diversity, he empowers clients to be the heroes in their success stories by providing tailored solutions and nurturing enduring relationships. Jon’s strategic vision ensures that Auxano operates as an extension of our clients, increasing revenue and operational efficiency while mitigating risk.

Trey Dodrill
Director, SMB Consulting

Trey plays a pivotal role in enhancing our client’s utilization of technology, by leveraging his keen analytical mind and knack for detail. He crafts transformative solutions through data-informed decisions that empower both Auxano and our customer’s initiatives. Trey holds 6 Salesforce Certifications and delivers outstanding solutions to our clients through meticulous requirements gathering, data analysis, and strategic planning. Trey champions Auxano’s comprehensive approach, ensuring that our one-stop-shop solutions enable our client’s businesses to flourish and consistently deliver outstanding results.

Sonia Mena
Operations/Alliance Manager & Sales Support

Sonia is vital to our team’s seamless operation, bringing her laser focus on client satisfaction and working with our sales team to generate new delighted customers. Affectionately known as “Mama Bear” by our sales partners, team members, and clients, Sonia’s extensive background spans industries such as transportation, construction, medical devices, and technology. Through continuous personal development, she has earned multiple licenses and certifications. Sonia’s innovative ideas and optimistic outlook propel Auxano’s success, enabling the growth of our clients’ businesses.

Ali-Amin Ali
Salesforce Consultant

With a unique mix of healthcare, sales, and marketing experience, Ali is skilled in using the Salesforce platform to create tailored solutions for diverse sectors. His background in data-driven decision-making and process optimization helps him drive significant improvements in business operations. Committed to client satisfaction, Ali looks forward to building lasting partnerships and contributing to your business success!

Nicole Cook
Director, Enterprise Consulting

With 10 years of experience in the Salesforce ecosystem and a background in Sociology, Nicole brings a wealth of expertise in project management, client relationship building, and technical leadership to our team. Her ability to lead complex Salesforce implementations, build strong relationships with clients, and mentor teams of delivery consultants has been instrumental in delivering successful projects for our clients. Nicole’s dedication to excellence, innovation, and continuous learning ensures that our clients receive the highest level of service and support at any scale.

Amigo
Auxano Brand Ambassador

Meet Amigo, the savvy fox who found his way to Auxano’s doorstep one crisp morning, drawn by the buzz of innovation in the air. Known in the forest as the cleverest of his kind, Amigo couldn’t resist the allure of a team that shares his knack for solving the unsolvable. Now, as our official brand ambassador, Amigo brings his sharp instincts and playful spirit to everything we do, making sure we’re always one step ahead. When it comes to tech, Amigo’s got the smarts – and the heart – to guide us all!