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When you work with OneWhoServes, Inc. you can be confident that you are working with some of the best and most experienced information technology professionals in Asheville, NC.

Linnea and Gordon Walton
GORDON WALTON  President
"I believe that if you take great care of your clients, then everything else in business takes care of itself."  Gordon Walton

Gordon founded OneWhoServes, Inc. in April 2000. He has a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in electrical engineering. He has worked in the computer industry since 1978 and has designed computers, written software, built special purpose systems for unique applications, and served as a one-man Information Technology department. He has held positions in customer service, sales, and management in hardware and software companies in government, nonprofit, and corporate environments.

Gordon currently serves on the board of the Executive Association of Greater Asheville and as the vice president of Hospitality House, a local non-profit that assists the homeless. To relax, he spends as much time as possible camping travel-trailer style with the love of his life, Linnea. And yes, he can still ride the unicycle that stands in the corner of his office.

LINNEA WALTON  Vice President

"I enjoy giving clients a positive first impression and supporting OneWhoServes team members in whatever they need."  Linnea Walton

Linnea and Gordon are co-owners of OneWhoServes, Inc., and Linnea began as Office Manager in August 2002.

Linnea grew up in Elkin, NC and graduated from UNC-Greensboro with a degree in Biology and from the University of Pennsylvania with a physical therapy degree. Her background with computers has been work related for the past 6 years. She has been a licensed physical therapist for twenty-six years and was the director of a small nonprofit for three years.

Linnea and Gordon have been married since December 2002. Together, they have six awesome children and one grandson. Linnea enjoys writing therapeutic poetry and stories with a Southern flavor, watching and attempting to play tennis, and spending as much time as possible adoring grandson Julian since welcoming him in the delivery room on April 11, 2006. Future interests to explore include chaplaincy volunteering, horseback riding, and voice lessons. Gordon and Linnea enjoy working together to serve clients and support the OWS team. They also have helped form a new church congregation, Sojourner Christian.

CAREY BLONDIN  Office Manager

"If you must take a step into the darkness of the unknown believe one of two things will happen... Either you'll find something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly!"  Patrick Overton

Carey joined OneWhoServes, Inc. in January of 2008. Before working with OneWhoServes, Inc. Carey served as the Finance Manager for home health care agencies in Western North Carolina. She has been in the bookkeeping field for 13 years. Though her background is more accounting based instead of computer related, she has found herself the go-to person to solve basic computer related issues at most of her previous jobs. It seems that she has a knack!

Carey has been married to her husband John for 14 years and has two step children and two handsome grandsons. They have lived in Asheville since 2000. She is the proud mother to two Labrador retrievers, Shadow and Tanner, and enjoys spending as much time with them and her husband as possible. She also loves reading mystery books (she admits to being a CSI wannabe), hiking, and camping. Over the last couple of years Carey and her husband, after taking their first cruise, have developed a strong love of cruising.

VICKI VELUCCI  Office Assistant/Receptionist

"Promise me you'll always remember... You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."  Christopher Robin (to Pooh)

Vicki joined OneWhoServes, Inc. in August, 2009. Born and raised in Westchester County, New York, Vicki spent the last several years living in Orlando, Florida then Birmingham, Alabama. Now considered a "half-back," she plans on spending the rest of her days in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, NC.

As a receptionist, Vicki has had years of experience in both the corporate and retail industries. She also owned a restaurant in her "previous" life. She spends most of her free time playing and hanging out with her four dogs, three cats, guinea pig, two frogs and her boyfriend too!

JEREMY WARD  Information Technology - IT Services Team Leader/Sr. Systems Eng., MCSE

"I believe that in the IT services field, customer service and communication is at least as important as technical ability. If I can help a customer understand what I'm doing, then they will have more trust in me to take care of their technology." Jeremy Ward

Jeremy Ward began his IT career in 1999 after getting certified through Ameritrain in Northern Virginia. Jeremy spent four years working for Getronics Information and Communication Technology Services to provide network and desktop support for Booz Allen Hamilton, a global consulting firm. In 2003, Jeremy brought his experience and his MCSE certification to Asheville. He provided consulting services for BiltmoreIT, a division of Biltmore Press, before coming on board at OneWhoServes, Inc. as a Systems Engineer in September 2006. In his spare time, Jeremy is an aspiring fiction writer and enjoys playing music with friends.

MATTHEW HORTON  Information Technology - Project Manager/Systems Engineer, MCSE/CCNA

"When it comes to technology, there's no problem that doesn't have a solution. If I can build solutions that address a client's existing needs while also helping pave the way for the future success and expansion of their business, then I've done my job." Matthew Horton

Matthew joined OneWhoServes, Inc. in September 2007 as a Systems Engineer. He came to Western North Carolina from Virginia Beach, Virginia where he worked for 3 years at Knowledge Information Solutions Center. He specializes in data security and holds MCSE, CCNA, A+, CAN, and Cisco certifications.

Matthew has been working with computer hardware and software since he was twelve and has been interested in computer networking since he was fourteen. He enjoys problem solving and the creative process that's involved with building solutions and resolving complex issues.

Matthew enjoys spending a lot of time outdoors - hiking, taking pictures, or just driving around to places he's never been. When the weather doesn't cooperate, he is either reading or writing. Matthew has a wonderful family back in coastal Virginia that he sees as often as he can, especially during the summer when he can spend time at the beach.

RICHARD MCNAB  Information Technology - Systems Engineer

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Mohandas Gandhi

Richard joined OneWhoServes, Inc. in June 2009. Prior to becoming part of the OneWhoServes team, Richard had consulted independently since 1994 and continues to serve his former clients through OneWhoServes. Richard has a degree in computer science from UNC Asheville.

Richard has lived in the Asheville area since 1983. In his free time he enjoys playing tennis, driving around in his truck, and hiking out West. He has hiked the Grand Canyon from the north rim to the south and hiked up Yumnuska in Banff.

ELIZABETH PRITCHITT  Software Development - Sr. Software Engineer / Web Developer

"A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him... We are not doing him a favor by serving him. He is doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to do so."  Mohandas Gandhi

Elizabeth Pritchitt joined OneWhoServes, Inc. in September 2006 as a software engineer and web developer. Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Science degree from UNC Asheville in 2002 with distinction in Computer Science and a second major in Mathematics. Elizabeth previously worked as the web developer for BiltmoreIT.

In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys hiking with her dogs, jogging, playing tennis, and playing and listening to music. She has lived in the Asheville area since 1991.

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