TEAM

The team we have put together to serve you has over 50 combined years of experience in the information technology industry.

They are hard-working, professional individuals who are committed to helping you make your business run smoothly by making the most of your technological investments. The information below will help you get to know them better.

Philip Reagan

President and Founder

Philip knew very early in life that he loved technology and how it worked which led him to earn an Electrical Engineering degree from Texas A&M with a focus on Computer Architecture and Design. The Compaq Corporation recruited him as one of the first college hires during the early startup years in Houston. Compaq became a very successful technology company that changed the world in terms of how computers were designed and used in business.

PHILIP REGAN

PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER

Philip knew very early in life that he loved technology and how it worked which led him to earn an Electrical Engineering degree from Texas A&M with a focus on Computer Architecture and Design. The Compaq Corporation recruited him as one of the first college hires during the early startup years in Houston. Compaq became a very successful technology company that changed the world in terms of how computers were designed and used in business.

It was his 17+ years of experience at Compaq that helped refine Philip’s skills and strengths in both the technical and business aspects of computing. He learned that he was an intuitive problem solver with an inherent ability to communicate and relate to people whether they were in the technical sphere or not. After gaining experience in the industry, Philip came to realize he could operate his own company and decided it was time to go for it.

Philip started Centric Technology Services to help other companies increase efficiency and productivity by utilizing technology in their businesses. Since starting Centric in 2002, Philip is still most proud of the relationships he has built with his customers as well as the close-knit family he has formed with his employees. When it comes down to it, personal relationships are the most important thing to Philip and anyone can see that as soon as they meet with him!

Philip enjoys spending his free time with his wife Shellie, a dentist, his daughters and son-in-law, as well as being a grandfather. He and Shellie can often be found traveling in many wild and off-the-grid places. When it comes to Philip, expect the unexpected!

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Justin Homeyer

Vice President

Before graduating from Texas A&M University, Justin knew a simple fact: he wanted to make things work better. He always dreamed of being an engineer, which is what got him started in technology. He started working at Centric as a student before moving to Houston and joining full-time in 2007. 

JUSTIN HOMEYER

VICE PRESIDENT

Before graduating from Texas A&M University, Justin knew a simple fact: he wanted to make things work better. He always dreamed of being an engineer, which is what got him started in technology. He started working at Centric as a student before moving to Houston and joining full-time in 2007.  

Justin does a little bit of everything at Centric. You can find him leading the technical team, doing R&D on new technologies, relaying strategy to customers, and even getting locked out on a client’s balcony (but that is a story for another time).

A devoted family man, Justin is happiest when he is with his wife and five children. You might say his family is even bigger than that because he considers every single person at Centric a part of his extended family in the way they all work together. Something you might not know about Justin is that he collects cars and makes them do things they really aren’t supposed to do, like go faster, ride lower, and designing his own infotainment system. The red seats in his 1972 Suburban are going to be a little more “cherry red” than “fire engine” red – a dark cherry, not maraschino.

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Jennifer Nelson

Finance Manager

You might not recognize Jennifer, but that’s because a lot of her work is done behind the scenes. Don’t let that fool you though, we would all be lost without her. She keeps us in line and doing what we do best by handling invoices, accounting, and other special projects.

JENNIFER NELSON

FINANCE MANAGER

You might not recognize Jennifer, but that’s because a lot of her work is done behind the scenes. Don’t let that fool you though, we would all be lost without her. She keeps us in line and doing what we do best by handling invoices, accounting, and other special projects.

Jennifer graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in accounting because, well, she loves numbers! Streamlining and scheduling are her jam. She keeps our records straight to ensure you are always getting the best value for your time and your dollar.

Although born a Texan, Jennifer now resides in Overland Park, Kansas with her husband and three children. They enjoy spending time outside riding bikes or on walks as a family, and in her (scarce) spare time, Jennifer likes to stitch. She has had several unsuccessful attempts at knitting sweaters but is determined to get it right one of these days.

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Treneita Daniels

Customer Service Coordinator

When you call our office and need help, Treneita is the first person you will speak to. If something goes wrong with your office’s technology, it’s usually shaping up to be a pretty bad day and you want to pull your hair out. Treneita’s empathetic listening skills have helped put our clients at ease since 2008.

TRENEITA DANIELS

CUSTOMER SERVICE COORDINATOR

When you call our office and need help, Treneita is the first person you will speak to. If something goes wrong with your office’s technology, it’s usually shaping up to be a pretty bad day and you want to pull your hair out. Treneita’s empathetic listening skills have helped put our clients at ease since 2008.

She focuses on building a rapport with all of our clients. You cannot help but smile when you encounter her bubbly personality. Her co-workers and friends describe her as reliable, always willing to listen, and fiercely loyal.

When she is not spending time with her husband, two children, and granddaughter, Treneita browses estate sales. The most interesting thing she ever found was a beautiful set of dainty vintage hairpins. She also collects Jordans and has almost 40 pairs of sneakers in her dedicated shoe closet. If anyone could rock vintage hairpins along with their Air Jordans, it’s Treneita!

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Joan Shirk

Office Manager

Keep calm and call Joan – that’s what everyone at Centric says about our office manager, Joan. Joan’s favorite part of her job is laughing with customers and getting to know them on a personal level. She has a knack for making everyone around her comfortable and building trusting relationships with them.

JOAN SHIRK

OFFICE MANAGER

Keep calm and call Joan – that’s what everyone at Centric says about our office manager, Joan.

Joan’s favorite part of her job is laughing with customers and getting to know them on a personal level. She has a knack for making everyone around her comfortable and building trusting relationships with them. She is always busy because there is so much to do, but the entire team feels like a family, so she doesn’t mind. Joan is thankful that everyone steps in to help and constantly builds each other up.

Her favorite thing to do outside of work is love on her “pterodactyl” grandbabies. Although they don’t actually have sharp teeth or wings, they are a wild bunch that keep her busy and she loves every second of it. During her time off, you may also find Joan doing 2,000-piece puzzles, checking in on family, or enjoying a glass of wine with her friends.

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Allan Reagan

Project Manager

Allan jokes that he stands out for being a non-tech guy working at a tech company. Although he may not be your typical computer geek, Allan plays a very important role at Centric. He is the one who gets every client’s project started from the very beginning. 

ALLAN REAGAN

PROJECT MANAGER

Allan jokes that he stands out for being a non-tech guy working at a tech company. Although he may not be your typical computer geek, Allan plays a very important role at Centric.

He studied architecture at UT Arlington and worked in that field for many years. Allan leverages his architecture experience when he plans and strategizes layouts, cabling, pricing, quotes, and installations. He is the one who gets every client’s project started from the very beginning. Allan is most proud at work when he sees the final project go from plans on paper to reality. He finds it very fulfilling to work with his clients and refine a plan until it is completely perfect.

When he is not busy keeping everyone entertained with his office antics, you can find Allan doing anything outdoors. He enjoys camping, exploring, and off-roading in Big Bend. He is also an avid hot yogi and attends classes daily.

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Jon Briner

Technology Services Specialist

Jon has always been a jack of all trades. He used to get into trouble as a kid because he was always willing to help (even when he had no business doing so). He started working with his dad building servers at HP when he was just 15 years old. Since then, he has found a passion for taking things apart and putting them back together.

JON BRINER

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SPECIALIST

Jon has always been a jack of all trades. He used to get into trouble as a kid because he was always willing to help (even when he had no business doing so). He started working with his dad building servers at HP when he was just 15 years old. Since then, he has found a passion for taking things apart and putting them back together. Before joining Centric, he worked as a network/system administrator and a network/desktop technician at educational institutions. Jon decided to get a degree in accounting so he could better create and develop accounting software for his clients.  

Jon did not expect that his summer job building servers would jumpstart his passion for technology and business, but he sure is glad it did. He leverages his creativity and technical knowledge every day to make his clients successful. In fact, his favorite part about working at Centric is troubleshooting. When you come to him with a problem, Jon works fast and is committed to getting things done right the first time, which his budget-conscious customers especially appreciate.

Outside of work, Jon enjoys spending time with his wife and their two dogs. One of his favorite hobbies is playing disc golf, which is pretty much the same as regular golf but played with a frisbee on a field. He will tell you all about it!

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Kevin Kocian

Technology Services Specialist

Growing up in Cypress, Kevin clamored to join his older brothers in their computer games. They were not interested in including him, but he finally got the chance to discover technology in his middle school computer class, where he was assigned as the “lab helper.” This is when he realized that he was passionate about guiding others through complicated technological processes and explaining them in plain English.

KEVIN KOCIAN

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SPECIALIST

Growing up in Cypress, Kevin clamored to join his older brothers in their computer games. They were not interested in including him, but he finally got the chance to discover technology in his middle school computer class, where he was assigned as the “lab helper.” This is when he realized that he was passionate about guiding others through complicated technological processes and explaining them in plain English.

After graduating from Texas A&M University, Kevin continued his commitment to technology education by joining the Centric team. His favorite part of his job is discovering ways to bring value and explain how to make systems efficient for his customers. He likes to say, “Technology is good for your business, but what makes it GREAT for your business is discovering the right ways to use it for your needs and to solve your unique issues.” Kevin loves tackling problems deemed “unsolvable” by his clients. He is always up for the challenge!

Kevin and his wife have visited dozens of countries during their travels together. He also finds time to go fishing in Matagorda and play with his Cocker Spaniel mix, Bentley, whom they lovingly call “Mr. Benster Chunky Finster.”

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Natalie Mechler

Technology Services Specialist

A former co-worker once told Natalie that IT was too tough for her and that she would never be able to make it in the technology field. Being the headstrong person she is, Natalie set her sights on proving them wrong – and she did. She joined the Centric team in 2012 and is very glad she found her way into this career path (even though it was not intended).

NATALIE MECHLER

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SPECIALIST

A former co-worker once told Natalie that IT was too tough for her and that she would never be able to make it in the technology field. Being the headstrong person she is, Natalie set her sights on proving them wrong – and she did. She joined the Centric team in 2012 and is very glad she found her way into this career path (even though it was not intended).

The best part of her job is being the go-to person for her clients. Earning their trust is very important to Natalie and something she never takes for granted. Although, her co-workers at Centric may not feel as trusting…Natalie is known as the office prankster. They always forgive her though, and the family atmosphere is something Natalie loves about her job.

Natalie grew up on a farm in Castroville, TX, so she is happiest in pastures and nature spending time with her cows and four dogs. She also likes to hike the Smokey mountains and discover hidden waterfalls in Tennessee.

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Sammy Whitcher

Technology Services Specialist

Sammy knew he wanted to surround himself with technology at a very young age. At just five years old, he was coding computer games. When he was eight, he started tinkering with computer parts, and at age 12, he built his own computer from scratch.

SAMMY WHITCHER

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SPECIALIST

Sammy knew he wanted to surround himself with technology at a very young age. At just five years old, he was coding computer games. When he was eight, he started tinkering with computer parts, and at age 12, he built his own computer from scratch.

Following the industry is Sammy’s passion. He watches the tech development world closely so that he can be a resource for his customers. His goal is to help them adapt and evolve as systems change. Sammy wants to ensure his customers understand the value that the technology they use offers, so he takes the extra time needed to walk them through their options and the systems they select.

A self-proclaimed scatterbrain, Sammy has a very busy family life. He and his wife have five children that keep them on their toes. It makes sense that his life motto is “it’s always getting better!”

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Technology Services Specialist

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CLINT NARON

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SPECIALIST

Clint is the newest member of the Centric team. He specializes in managing server and network connectivity for all remote offices. While playing football at Texas A&M University, Clint worked hard toward his goals every single day. In his career off the field, he brings the same go-getter attitude.

Clint likes to say, he doesn’t have coworkers – he has friends. That’s because right away he focuses on the relationship aspect of the business. Clint feels most accomplished for the day when he solves a particularly difficult technical puzzle and sees the look of relief on a client’s face.

He is happiest fishing on Lake Conroe with his wife, riding four-wheelers and dirt bikes, or hiking at Sam Houston National Forest. Something you might not know about Clint is that he has an authentic Houston Astros World Series Championship ring (safely locked in a box deep in his closet of course!).

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