Executive Leadership Team

Brian Hampton
President and CEO

Brian Hampton sets the vision and strategic direction for Cleo Communications. Brian brings more than 35 years of executive management experience in the high-tech industry. His proven leadership experience is instrumental in driving Cleo’s high growth strategies.

Prior to leading Cleo, Brian started, grew and sold several companies, including a motor control company now owned by the Denmark-based Danfoss Electronics. In previous CEO positions, he successfully turned around three companies, including one publicly traded business in Silicon Valley.

Alternative Passion: Capturing incredible moments of nature and making them available for the world to see. Learn more. Visit www.brianhamptonphotography.com.

Todd Enneking
VP, Business Development

Todd Enneking leads Cleo’s channel and business development strategies. This includes forming and managing relationships with solution and technology partners. Todd brings more than 30 years of sales, software development, network architecture and engineering experience.

Todd has led the sales, software engineering and IT organizations at both high-tech and manufacturing companies and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Illinois State University.

Life Philosophy: Spend time and money on memories, not material things.

Favorite Technology: Ubiquitous Internet access.

Rynn Johnson
VP, Sales

Rynn Johnson leads Cleo sales in driving product revenue and customer experience. She works closely with the sales team to provide technology and solutions that help make the customer's job easier. Rynn enjoys working with each customer in helping to grow their business.

With more than 15 years of sales management, marketing and executive leadership experience, Rynn has driven multi-million dollar revenue for leading companies in financial services, small business services, graphic communications and healthcare. Rynn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Studies and Management from Northwestern University.

What Makes Me Laugh: What doesn't make me laugh? Laughing makes the hard work fun!

Life Philosophy: Living with faith leaves you with nothing to fear.

Tonya Meister
VP, Marketing

Tonya Meister leads the company’s product portfolio development, channel marketing and communication strategies. Tonya’s vision and leadership skills deliver new solutions and create and expand market opportunities.

Tonya brings more than 20 years of marketing, entrepreneurial and executive experience in the financial and small business services, graphic communications and packaged goods industries.

Tonya holds a M.B.A. from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Life Philosophy: Relationships matter. Live each day to make a lasting, positive difference.

VP, Technical Services

Tim Myers leads the product engineering, information technology, and technical support groups. He is responsible for the development of the technology for all Cleo products and oversees the design, implementation, and testing of Cleo software. Tim has helped to test and deliver solutions that meet or exceed clients' needs. Tim brings more than 20 years of management experience in software engineering and customer service. He graduated from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.

Greatest Influence: Working for Mom and Dad in the family restaurant, learning to work hard, put customers first, have fun and laugh.

Jeff Ahlstrom
VP, Finance/Corporate Secretary

Jeff Ahlstrom is responsible for financial operations, accounting, treasury and human resources for Cleo Communications. Jeff brings to the company more than 15 years of accounting and financial management experience.

Prior to joining Cleo in 2007, Jeff worked in public accounting for several local and national accounting firms. Jeff is a CPA and graduate of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy.

The Best Things In Life Are: Spending time with friends and family and spending a sunny day on the golf course.

Andy Evett
Principal Engineer

Andy Evett is Cleo’s principal engineer and is responsible for the development of the technology for all Cleo products, including design, implementation, and testing. Andy ensures solutions meet client expectations and manages Cleo’s rigorous analysis and testing schedules.

He brings more than 20 years of software development and project leadership experience. Andy graduated with a Master of Science degree in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, both from Northern Illinois University.

What Makes Me Laugh: My Dilbert daily calendar.