Michael Lomonaco, 35
Kimberly Loomis, 28
Director of Marketing and Communications Open Systems Technologies
Marketing Specialist SourcIT Technologies
Everyone who works with Michael Lomonaco in the tech industry seems to say the same thing: He’s a gamechanger. Since joining OST in 2011, Lomonaco, director of marketing and communications, has had a huge impact in bringing his company from $50 million to $165 million in revenue, said Dan Behm, founder of OST. “He’s been a game-changer for OST and our growth over the past four to five years,” he said. “Mike is passionate about West Michigan and serves in various capacities. At times, we just don’t even know how he does it at such a high level, yet never losing sight of the goal of service.” There’s also the valid question about when Lomonaco finds time to sleep, because the list of organizations with which Lomonaco serves is daunting. He’s currently involved with the XChange Advisory board of directors, The Right Place Tech Council, Grand Rapids Chamber – Business Matters Committee, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks board of directors, West Side CID Authority and John Ball Zoo board of directors. And that’s not counting his various volunteer activities. Lomonaco says it’s all about what he feels compelled to do as a family man. “My biggest influence is without a doubt my family,” Lomonaco said. “Every morning I get up and try to figure out what I can do to help give them the very best in life that they can have, and to try and set an example they would be proud of.”
Kimberly Loomis, a marketing specialist for SourcIT Technologies, said the biggest influence in her life has been her mother, a 10-year cancer survivor. “Seeing my mom battle cancer is also one of the reasons I have been so passionate with the medical research community and organizations that support patients currently battling cancer,” she said. “The professional accomplishment I am most proud of is receiving acceptance in the IT industry, which is predominantly male-dominated. As the only woman at SourcIT Technologies, I have gained the respect of my coworkers and have helped create a blended and cohesive team environment.” Loomis, a member of the West Michigan Public Relations Society, is a committed volunteer for a number of organizations, said Heather Halligan, marketing specialist at Hungerford Nichols CPAs + Advisors. “She is an active board member with the Forest Hills Business Association, West Michigan Transportation Club and West Michigan Technology Association. She is always the first to volunteer to help them manage events, market the organizations, help recruit new members and help in any way she can,” Halligan said. “She has volunteered every week with (United Way) Schools of Hope as a reading tutor for the past three years (nearly 120 hours). She is so thrilled to tell the stories of her young mentees and their successes. Kim also is an active committee member in helping Experience Pink – GR. Additionally, she helps raise money and promote the services of PAWS With a Cause.”
28 Grand Rapids Business Journal | 40 UNDER FORTY 2015