Shayne Yonce
Owner/Business Development
Shayne Yonce
Owner/Business Development
Shayne grew up in Wichita, KS. He has been married to his wife, Amy, since 1999 and together they have four children. Shayne started The Technology Specialist, Inc. in April of 2007 in his garage and has grown it to what it is today. His favorite thing about the company aside from doing what he loves is the long-lasting relationships from working with clients on providing solid technology solutions. Shayne enjoys swimming, running, and cycling. He competes in various races/rides throughout the country and his is ultimate goal is to one day compete in an Iron Man. He also enjoys traveling, doing aerial drone photography, and supports the Wichita State Shockers.
Shayne’s favorite app is Strava.
Brandis Kelly
President
Brandis Kelly
President
Brandis grew up in Belle Plaine, KS and married her husband, Josh, in 2005. They have 5 children together. Brandis joined the TTS team back in 2016. She enjoys every aspect of her job, from her ability to maintain company structure, to the building of relationships while helping each client achieve their goals, there is nothing that she isn’t proud to be a part of. Brandis is a huge Denver Broncos fan and also loves the Jayhawks. When she is not busy working, she is attending various sporting events for each of her children or spending time with family.
Brandis’ favorite website is smile.Amazon.com.
Steve Lee
Director of Technology
Steve Lee
Director of Technology
Steve grew up in Wichita, KS. He has three children, two sons and one daughter. Steve has been on the TTS team since 2008. He has a BS degree in Computer Science and chose this field because he truly has a passion for technology and finds computer programming fascinating. He likes that computers are logical and always interesting. Steve is a huge Chiefs fan and also enjoys watching the Shockers. During his free time, he is playing board games with his family, building projects, bicycling, or on riding his motorcycle.
Steve’s favorite website is Google.com.
Rick Martinez
Accounting and HR
Rick Martinez
Accounting and HR
Rick grew up in Wichita, KS. He and his wife, Kathi, were married in December of 1980 and they have one son. Rick has been working for TTS since 2013 and transitioned into accounting because of his love of numbers and math. He still enjoys being a tech also, especially with anything audio-related and working with hardware building computers. When he is not at work, he is cheering on the Las Vegas Raiders, spending time with his family, or playing the drums.
Rick’s favorite website is Archaeology.org.
Shelley Gard
Account Manager
Shelley Gard
Account Manager
Shelley grew up in Enid, Oklahoma. She married her husband, Steve, in 1990 and together they have two boys. We welcomed her to the TTS family in 2020 as our Account Manager. Her favorite thing about technology is that it makes life easier. Shelley can be found spending her free time at her lake house in Eureka where she boats, jet skis, and enjoys sunset cruises. She also frequents Roatan for vacation, picked specifically for its breathtaking sunrises & sunsets and amazing snorkeling on the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world.
Shelley’s favorite app is Facebook.
Brayla Williams
Marketing Administrator
Brayla Williams
Marketing Administrator
Brayla grew up in Belle Plaine, KS. She is the proud mother of three sons and one daughter. She started working with TTS in 2019 and loves technology because of its ability to keep people connected. Brayla is also a licensed Cosmetologist and enjoys doing freelance formal styling for special events. When she is not working, she is typically playing taxi for her kids, and serving at her church where she cooks for the youth group, helps run the donation closet, and teaches the 2nd & 3rd graders. She loves board games, garage sales, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and participating in events that give back in the community.
Brayla’s favorite website is Crosswalk.com.
Alison Yonce
Office Assistant
Alison Yonce
Office Assistant
Alison grew up in Wichita, KS. She joined the TTS team in 2020. She holds an associate degree in Business Administration and enjoys finding ways to implement aspects of that into her versatile role with TTS. What Alison likes most about technology is that it constantly changes and provides opportunities to learn new things. When she is not at work, she can be found bicycling, long boarding, or playing video games.
Alison’s favorite app is Snapchat.
Shelby Yonce
Logistics Coordinator
Shelby Yonce
Logistics Coordinator
Shelby grew up in Wichita, KS. She started with TTS in the spring of 2022. Shelby appreciates that there are always new opportunities to learn as technology evolves. She also loves the organizational aspect of it as well. In her free time, Shelby can be found playing piano, long boarding, shopping, or traveling.
Shelby’s favorite App is Facebook.
David Schmidt
Tech Manager
David Schmidt
Tech Manager
David grew up in Whitewater, KS and he joined the TTS team in 2020. He has been dabbling with technology as a hobby since he was a young child and decided to turn it into a career due to his love of logistics and problem solving. David brings a unique skill set to the team because he was an office administrator for a local dental practice for 5 years. When he is not at work he is hanging out with his 3 children, cooking, or playing frisbee golf.
David’s favorite App is Spotify.
Austin Simons
Technician
Austin Simons
Technician
Austin grew up in Wichita, KS and has worked with the company since 2017. Austin loves working for TTS because it is a welcoming environment and he is passionate about helping clients. He chose technology as his career path because it is never boring and he loves that it always provides new challenges. In his spare time, Austin competes in E-sports, watches Culinary shows, listens to music, and creates masterpieces in the kitchen.
Austin’s favorite website is Twitch.tv.
Brian Brimmer
Technician
Brian Brimmer
Technician
Brian grew up in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and joined TTS upon his move to Wichita in the spring of 2022. As a small child, Brian always wanted to be a doctor when he grew up, so he found it fitting that he ended up becoming a “computer doctor.” His favorite thing about technology is his ability to help others be able to navigate it. When he is not working, Brian can be found bowling, spending time with his girlfriend, and playing with his 5 cats.
Brian’s favorite website is YouTube.
Ian Ness
Technician
Ian Ness
Technician
Ian grew up in Southern California in the town of Murrieta. He moved to Kansas with his family in 2016 and began with TTS in the spring of 2022. Ian enjoys working in the tech industry because of the daily versatility it offers. In his free time, he likes creating with 3D printers, playing board games with his siblings, and playing video games.
Ian’s favorite website is YouTube.
Justin Warkentine
Special Projects & Deployment
Justin Warkentine
Special Projects & Deployment
Justin grew up in Wichita, KS. He has been a part of the TTS family since 2015. Justin appreciates the challenges that the ever-changing tech industry presents as it evolves. As a result, it rarely has him doing the same job twice, keeping things different and interesting. When Justin is not working, he can be found restoring old cars and drag racing.
Justin’s favorite app is Reddit.