The Sirti Team

Successful technology veterans helping technology entrepreneurs realize their dream and build a business is at the heart of what we do at Sirti. One of our great strengths is the variety of experience our team of technology veterans and business professionals bring to client assignments, not only in a broad sense, but also as passionate, creative individuals.

Kim Zentz
Executive Director
With over 20 years of management experience, Kim has held positions as CEO of the Spokane Transit Authority, as Founding President and COO of Avista Labs (now ReliOn) and Manager of Gas and Electric Technical Services for Avista Utilities. She has specialized in the development of effective teams, the disciplined management of major capital programs and substantial operating budgets, and promoted stakeholder involvement. Kim holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Idaho and a Masters of Engineering Management from Washington State University. Email Kim

John Overby
Director of Client Services
Prior to Sirti, John Overby served as regional director of the North Idaho Small Business Development Center. A seasoned entrepreneur, John was a cofounder and director of business development of Spokane-based World Wide Packets and cofounder, CEO and director of Advanced Hardware Architecture (now Comtech AHA), a Sirti alumnus in Moscow, Idaho. Additionally, he was the founder, president and director of Advanced Input Systems in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, which was sold to Esterline. Email John

Linda Hemingway
Director of Market Development and Communications
A veteran of several Spokane technology companies, Linda held positions as LineSoft Corporation’s vice president of marketing and business development and before that director of sales and marketing leading up to LineSoft’s acquisition by Itron Inc. in 2002. Following success at LineSoft, she joined the start-up company, Toolbuilders, where she served as vice president of marketing and sales. Prior to Sirti, Hemingway ran Hemingway Marketing, a provider of marketing and business consulting services. Hemingway has also held marketing positions with Output Technology Corporation and Olivetti North America. Email Linda

Tim Williams
Director of Administration and Finance
Tim Williams possesses an extensive background in financial planning and operational management for a Fortune 100 company. He has held positions as senior marketing engineer, controller and finance manager while working at Agilent Technologies (formerly Hewlett-Packard). At Hewlett-Packard, Tim held positions including finance manager, information systems manager and financial analyst. Email Tim

Mike Urso
Senior Principal Consultant
With over 15 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies, Mike Urso has a broad range of marketing, product development and new business development experience. Prior to joining Sirti, Mike was the vice president of marketing for Potlatch Corporation and the Global New Business Development Manager and Global Composite Materials Project Manager for The Dow Chemical Company. With a proven track record of delivering outstanding results, Urso is particularly adept at analyzing situations as well as developing and implementing strategic action plans. Email Mike