Management Team
MAJIQ’s management brings together extensive experience in the pulp and paper, engineering, and software industries. The Company’s core team has an exceptional knowledge base on designing and implementing complex solutions in software development and transaction processing and an unparalleled understanding of pulp and paper markets and operations.
Stephen Latham, President – Steve has served as President of MAJIQ since 2007. He has over 22 years with the company and was formerly COO, system architect, software development manager, sales, customer service management, project management, and software development. Steve has served on the IT Committee for PIMA, the Washington Council of TechAmerica (formerly AeA), and the boards of Tieto’s companies in the USA, Canada, and Indonesia. Previously Steve worked at The Boeing Company. He has a B.S. in computer science from Washington State University.
Peter Litka, Vice President, Sales & Marketing – Pete is responsible for global sales and marketing with a particular focus on existing customer relationships. He has over 15 years with the company including Director of Strategic Alliances, Director of Customer Service, Head of Projects, and Manager of Training. Previously Pete worked for Seafirst Bank. Peter earned a B.A. in finance from Michigan State University.
Jim Pigott, Vice President, Sales – Jim focuses on sales to new prospects. He has over 30 years of experience in the pulp and paper industry including process engineering, solid wood products, and pulp, paper and packaging. Jim has founded two successful system and software companies and is well known within the pulp and paper industry. Jim is an Industrial Engineer (University of Toronto) and a Certified Management Consultant.
Chris Rennick, Vice President, Business Consulting – Chris is responsible for the business consulting practice at MAJIQ. Chris is one of the foremost experts in the world in pulp and paper business processes as they pertain to information systems. He has over 20 years with the company including Principal Engineer, project manager, and systems architect. Chris previously worked at the Boeing Company and has a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of California at Santa Barbara.
Joel Dauterman, Vice President, Customer Service –Joel oversees MAJIQ ’s customer service departments and is also responsible for the Gibsons office of MAJIQ. He has over 20 years with the company including Director of Software Development, Elixirproject manager, system architecture, and software development. Joel previously worked at the Boeing Company and has a B.S. in computer science from Principia College.
Patrick Nazzaro, Vice President, Research & Development – Patrick oversees the software research and development team at MAJIQ, including technical development and support of the Elixir product line. He has over 15 years with the company including systems design and analysis, project management, software engineering, and Elixirproduct management. Patrick previously worked at The Boeing Company and has a B.S. in aeronautical engineering from Texas A&M University and a M.S. in aeronautical engineering from Wichita State University.
John Bullinger, Vice President, Operations – John is responsible for project installations, information technology, procurement, and facilities for MAJIQ . He has over 20 years with the company including IT Manager, Systems Integration Manager and Hardware Architect. Prior to joining the company John worked with the MAJIQ founders at Diamond Engineering.
Tim Gray, Director, Custom Software Development – Tim is responsible for all of MAJIQ’s custom systems. He has over 25 years with the company and is known around the world as one of the pioneers in pulp and paper information systems. Tim retired from MAJIQ in 2005 but has recently decided to rejoin the company and we are thrilled to have him back.
Gina Pettersen, Director of Finance – Gina is responsible for all of MAJIQ ’s financial operations. She has over five years with the company and over 10 years of experience in financial management including expertise of multiple financial systems. She previously worked for Getty Images and Space Labs and earned a bachelor degree in finance from Central Washington University.
Mark Mahan, Founder and Consultant – Mark founded MAJIQ (along with Michael Johnson) and has remained a consultant since leaving the company in 2005. Mark provides his technical expertise and guidance to the development team on a regular basis.