About Us

Our People

We’ve developed long-term, time-tested relationships with clients because the more we know about them, and the earlier we are brought into projects, the more likely we are to answer their needs with cost effective and time saving solutions.

Here’s your chance to learn more about some of the many people who service your technology needs.

Ryan Bracken

President

Ryan founded Carlton Technologies in 1998 with the vision of creating a service-oriented company built on the value of long-term relationships.

Today, he spends much of his time managing the company's direction, and working to continually improve the world class service our customers have come to expect. Ryan maintains active relationships with many of his personal long term customers.

Ryan is also a founding partner of our sister company, Infinit Data Solutions, Inc. http://www.infinitdata.com/

Andy Aardappel

Director of Technical Services

Andy joined Carlton more than 7 years ago, bringing with him significant technical experience in POS and Handheld equipment.

Prior to joining Carlton, Andy spent more than 8 years at R2 Corporation in more senior technical positions, including Field Support Technician, Installation Supervisor, Quality Control and IBM Production Supervisor.

Andy’s is responsible for managing all aspects of Technical Operations, including the Logistic Operations, Technical Services and Support and Service.

Dave Wood

Chief Financial Officer

Dave brings Carlton over fifteen years of experience in delivering responsible financial management.

Prior to joining Carlton in 2002, Dave spent six years working as the Chief Financial Officer for another high tech hardware and resale business, and six years in a variety of financial capacities with a technical maintenance company.

Dave’s primary focus with Carlton is maintaining the company’s financial health, analysis and planning, and assuring proper reporting.

Dave holds an MBA in finance from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.

Tim Bracken

Senior Account Executive

Tim brings over seven years of account servicing experience to Carlton Technologies. After starting his career as a Recording Engineer in Vancouver B.C., where he focused heavily on customer relations and fulfilling client requests, Tim decided to make the switch to high tech account management.

As one of our team of relationship focused account executives, Tim is responsible for servicing over 200 accounts and for delivering the expert knowledge his clients have come to rely on.

Nick Motsch

Account Executive

Nick joined Carlton in 2003 and brings a wealth of account management experience to his position.

After starting his career with a seven year turn at the Chicago Board of Trade, Nick moved into high tech sales where he spent one year selling computer hardware and one year selling computer software.

As a key member of our account team, Nick provides the expert knowledge our clients need to help them make educated decisions about their auto ID requirements.