The Computer Center

James Pearson – President

With over 17 years experience in the computer industry, James purchased The Computer Center from its founder Paul Braun after being an employee for 10 years.  His background has included computer sales, repair and classroom instruction.  He is a Microsoft Certified Professional.  James holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Beloit College. He remains a resident of Janesville, with his wife and two daughters.

Shane Linde – Senior Engineer/Project Manager

Shane is a Janesville, WI native with a BBA degree in Information Systems from UW Whitewater.  With over 10 years experience with The Computer Center he has a strong working knowledge of the business processes and IT needs of our clients.  He is Microsoft MCSE certified and has high-level knowledge of all versions of Windows networking.  He specializes in LAN\WAN configurations of servers, routers, switches, e-mail and networked applications.  He has extensive experience in the design, implementation, and migration of systems and data.

Neil Lubke – Senior Field Engineer

Neil Lubke has been a computer/network Technician at the Computer Center since 2007 and has worked with computers and networks for more than 10 years. He holds a BBA in Information Technology Infrastructure from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.  He has experience deploying and migrating Windows servers, implementing antivirus solutions, as well as server, workstation, and network troubleshooting. Neil resides in Milton with his wife and two sons.

Jason Risner – Field Engineer/Help Desk

A recent transplant from Michigan, Jason has nearly a decade of experience in IT in a business environment. Before coming to The Computer Center, Jason was a system administrator for a mortgage company in Lansing, MI.

Jason studied engineering and technical communication at Michigan Technological University. While there, he found his true calling helping friends and family solve their computer problems.  Jason and his fiancée currently reside in Madison.

Chad Sheridan – Field Engineer/Help Desk

Chad is a Janesville native and has a Network Specialist Degree from Blackhawk Technical College. He has past IT experience in the public and private sector doing end-user support, computer system and network configurations and installation, and programming. He currently lives in Janesville with his wife and 2 daughters.