Management Profiles
Spencer FergusonPresident/CEO |
Spencer is the President/CEO of Wasatch I.T. (formerly Wasatch Software), a multi-million dollar supplier of IT products and services. He first gained industry experience while working on Microsoft’s licensing and anti-piracy teams. In 2002, Spencer founded Wasatch I.T. as a software licensing reseller. The Company now sells more Microsoft licensing than any other Utah-based company. He has since overseen the evolution of the Company to include resale of a wide array of hardware and software technologies, and the addition of an IT services team to support SMB customers.
Wasatch I.T. has garnered numerous awards, and has been ranked on Inc. Magazine’s annual ‘Inc. 5000’ list for four consecutive years (2009-2012). The Company was also honored with a Utah 100 award by that state’s governor, Gary Herbert, in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, and was listed as the 7th fastest growing company in the state by Utah Businessmagazine. The same publication also recognized Wasatch with a “Fast 50” award in August of 2010. Additionally, Wasatch I.T. accepted TechSelect’s ‘Outstanding Program Member’ award in November 2009 and Kaspersky Lab’s ‘Rising Star’ award in February of 2009. The Company has also received a Tech 500 award in 2010, and a Tech 200 award in 2011. In July of 2012, Microsoft named Wasatch I.T. “Partner of the Year” for the Southwest United States. Spencer holds numerous industry sales and technical certifications from companies such as Microsoft, Symantec and VMware. He has also garnered numerous individual awards. Most recently, Utah Business magazine named Spencer to the prestigious ’40 under Forty’ list, which recognizes the top young executives in the state. Spencer is pleased to contribute to the success of the computer industry by serving on TechSelect’s Advisory Council and Microsoft’s Partner Research Panel, and formerly served on Kaspersky Lab’s Partner Advisory Council. He also serves on the board of directors for three non-profit organizations: ChamberWest Chamber of Commerce, the Channel Vanguard Council, and the Susan Ferguson Memorial Scholarship Fund. |
Paul DespainField Manager |
Paul Despain is a computer expert who has been servicing business networks in Utah for nearly two decades. A longstanding Microsoft MVP, Paul also has vast experience with Sage MAS systems. Prior to joining Wasatch I.T., Paul owned and operated Pinnacle Solutions, a successful I.T. services provider, for many years. Paul is a ‘go to’ technician and leader with a reputation for solving almost any computer or network issue. He holds numerous technical certifications from Microsoft, Symantec, Sage, Westbrook Technologies and others. |
Danielle VanHorssenPurchasing Manager |
Danielle joined Wasatch I.T. in 2008. She has 10 years of experience in a variety of office management and administration roles. Danielle manages purchasing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. She has mastered software systems such as QuickBooks, Sage MAS 200, and ConnectWise. |
Sidney Wells, CPAFinance Manager |
Sidney is Wasatch I.T.’s in-house CPA, finance manager, and leads our Sage Software division. Sidney has been a Sage project manager and Certified Public Accountant for approximately 30 years. She possesses the expertise to design, implement and train on accounting software. She is a Sage Certified Trainer for MAS 90, MAS 200 and MAS 500. She also holds over 40 related certifications. Her instructional skills have received top marks through the Sage Software Education Department’s survey system. Sidney loves to seek out new knowledge and share it with others. Sidney was awarded a Bachelors of Science in Accounting from California State University at Fullerton. |
Greg ThomasService Manager |
Greg Thomas is a noted web / software developer and SQL programmer, as well as an all-around I.T. guru. He has written several well-known programs, including DocuMAS. His computer and I.T. experience spans over 20 years. Greg also has many years of experience with MAS 90, 200 & 500. |

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Spencer Ferguson
Paul Despain
Danielle VanHorssen
Sidney Wells, CPA
Greg Thomas
