A cartoon stylized illustration of the American PCS Team

Nate President/CEO

Nate
President/CEO

Nathan is a Christian, husband, and father of three.  He grew up in Underwood, Iowa and graduated from Iowa Western with majors in both business administration and computer science. 

While attending college, he founded Performance Computer Systems in 2001.  He provided break-fix computer support and consulting part time.  After graduation he became the Director of Information Services for Cornhusker International providing IT support for their 3 locations and 100+ employees.  After implementing his initial recommendations, he knew he would be better served on a contract basis, instead of a full-time employee.  In April of 2005 he went out on his own full-time providing both residential and commercial IT support.  In 2010 he incorporated and changed the company name to American PCS Inc.  In 2013 American PCS Inc discontinued residential support and in 2015 started pursuing an MSP business model. 

During Nathan’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his family. Nathan also loves the outdoors and enjoys activities such as fishing and camping.

Jesse: Account Manager ad Project Implementation Specialist

Jesse
Purchasing Manager

Jesse is from Omaha, where he studied Management Information Systems at Metropolitan Community College and at the University of Nebraska Omaha.  He has worked in Customer Service and IT roles for 15 years.  Jesse gets great satisfaction from helping people solve their problems, and the growth that comes from encountering new challenges every day. 

When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their dog, as well as tending to their aquariums and koi pond.  Jesse is also an active patron of the local arts and music scene.

Jennifer
Accounting Specialist

As an Accounting Specialist at American PCS, Jennifer is responsible for keeping the company’s finances organized. From managing invoices and payments to processing payroll and ensuring tax compliance, she focuses on maintaining accuracy and efficiency in all financial matters.

Jennifer has been with American PCS since 2007 and has assisted with bookkeeping since the very beginning.

What Jennifer enjoys most about working at APCS is the opportunity to work behind the scenes, keeping everything running smoothly. She also appreciates the variety and problem-solving aspects of her role.

Outside of work, Jennifer loves reading and spending time with her husband, their three kids, and close family and friends.

Will: Service: Desk Manager

Will
Service Desk Manager

Will grew up in Kennard Nebraska. He has been working on computers and electronics since he was 10. He started working on them professionally in 2015, and worked in a data center for 2 years before working for American PCS. During that time he learned a lot about networking, Linux, and computer hardware. He loves solving problems, learning about information technology, and helping people.

In his free time he works on cars, goes mini golfing, and spends time with his cats.

Nick: Project Lead and Security Engineer

Nick
Cybersecurity Operations Manager

Nick is passionate about bread, and spends most of his free time baking. He loves baking bread for others, and would be happy to give anyone who asks a loaf or two (or ten). His love for bread started at an early age, where he grew up in a household of avid bread lovers. His last name, Kozusko, roughly translated means "the maker of bread."

In addition to baking bread, he will also occasionally work on computers.

Korby: Field Service Specialist

Korby
Account Manager

Korby was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and has been working with computers since he was young. He started taking computers seriously after transitioning school from architecture to IT, and has developed a passion for fixing computer related problems. He loves sports, but mainly basketball and Husker football, cooking and especially eating good food, and helping others if he is able to. In his free time he enjoys playing basketball, taking naps, and learning new things.

Sebastian: IT Support Specialist

Sebastian
Dispatch Manager

Sebastian was born and raised in Omaha Nebraska. He has always had a knack for technology and computing as a hobby. He received his bachelors degree in Global Strategic Studies at UNO. He started off doing IT internships for OPPD which led him into working for UNO's college of education doing IT support for the professors. From there, he continued working in the field until he joined our team. Some of the things he enjoys to do in his spare time is collecting instruments, playing video games, reading old texts and going through Wikipedia, playing guitar, spending time with his cats and cooking new dishes.

Cameron Rippey Project Implementation Specialist

Cameron
Project Implementation Specialist

Cameron is from Bellevue, Nebraska and has lived in Nebraska throughout his childhood. He graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a B.S. in Management Information Systems. Throughout his life, Cameron has always enjoyed working on both the hardware and software of computers and other electronics. He enjoys the challenge of identifying problems and developing solutions for others.

In his free time, Cameron enjoys building and modifying computers and retro video game consoles. He is also a small-time plant caretaker and finds joy in maintaining them. When weather allows, Cameron also likes to spend time with his dogs outside and riding new bike trails.

Stephen: IT Support Specialist

Stephen
IT Support Specialist

Stephen, a proud native of Southern California, finds creative expression through music production and drone photography. He possesses an unwavering fascination with the ever-evolving realm of technology, computers, and smart electronics, and he proudly embraces his role as a devoted father.

Phil
Vice President of Sales & Marketing

After 25 years in the newspaper industry - spending the last seven as President of the Omaha World-Herald - Phil transitioned to the managed services space in 2019. He led sales, marketing, and account management for a Lincoln-based IT services provider before serving as Chief Administrative Officer for a Council Bluffs nonprofit.

At American PCS, Phil plays a dual role, leading both sales and marketing and the account management team. He focuses on client satisfaction, strategic planning, and ensuring IT solutions align with clients' long-term goals. He also serves as a bridge between technical teams and key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.

In his spare time, Phil enjoys jogging and spending time with his wife, Kim, and their two children, Ryan and Rayven.

Dave
Senior Systems Engineer

Dave is originally from Underwood, IA and is a proud father of three. He has almost two decades of experience in the computers and IT industry and is passionate about all things tech related. When he is not working or parenting, you can find him on the golf course, hunting in the great outdoors, or fishing by the lake.

Gary
Desktop Support Technician

As a Desktop Support Technician at American PCS, Gary focuses on fixing and improving technology to enhance the user experience. He enjoys tackling technical challenges, ensuring systems run efficiently for those who rely on them.

Gary has been with American PCS for a year and previously spent three years working in the ALHS tech center. His passion for technology extends beyond work - he’s spent countless hours experimenting, learning, and problem-solving to expand his skills.

For Gary, every challenge is an opportunity to learn something new.

Jacob
Cybersecurity Analyst

Jacob is a Security Analyst at American PCS, where he focuses on identifying, containing, and remediating security threats.  He also analyzes and reports malicious emails and applications while providing end-user support.

 

Jacob began his IT career through an internship, gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity. He enjoys being part of a collaborative team and appreciates the continuous learning that cybersecurity demands.

 

Outside of work, Jacob is an avid chess player with a USCF classical rating of 1600.

Nick
Cybersecurity Analyst

As a Cybersecurity Analyst at American PCS, Nick focuses on incident response, vulnerability management, threat intelligence research, technical control implementation, and security auditing.  His work helps strengthen security measures and protect clients from evolving threats.

Nick is a cybersecurity professional with four years of experience in IT infrastructure support, system administration, and security operations.  He holds a BS in Cybersecurity and is currently pursuing an MS in Computer Science at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

What Nick enjoys most about working in IT is exploring new technology and staying up to date on the latest security trends.

Originally from Chicago, IL, Nick moved to Omaha in 2023.  In his free time, he enjoys playing video games (especially FPS), going to the gym, and continuously growing his skill set in cybersecurity.