Efficiency and Value do not happen by themselves.. . . It takes Quality People.

Lamar Curtis is the founder and president of IAG. He is responsible for all aspects of the company's direction, strategy, financing, business development, and operations. Lamar brings an exceptional blend of technical, business and leadership expertise to IAG, with an unwavering commitment to client service. He has more than 20 years experience in financial services, business operations and sales, technology services, and healthcare practice management, including more than 10 years of executive leadership in the technology industry. 

Before starting IAG, Lamar was the chief operating officer for a start-up software development company that developed online business systems and produced multimedia content. Large-scale projects included an Internet-based medical practice management system for a multi-state network of oral surgeons, and animation-based media products. Prior to that, Lamar was a CPA and certified financial planner for a financial consulting firm, where he also served as the in-house tech consultant. 

Lamar has been a tech enthusiast since he bought his first computer right after high school. In college he built a computer system for a bank's student loan program and has been building computer systems, or teams to build them, ever since. Through his capable and inspired leadership, Lamar has built a thriving company with an extremely talented and dedicated team. 

Lamar has a B.A. in accounting and finance from the University of Texas at Austin. 

Dan Smith is the chief information officer (CIO) for IAG. He is the architect of the information technology systems that support IAG's operations and strategic business goals. He also serves as the CIO for IAG's clients. In addition, Dan turns abstract ideas into concrete product offerings, and has the unique ability to translate highly complex, technical designs into layman's terms for IAG clients. Dan has been with IAG since it was founded, starting just a few days after it opened for business. 

Before joining IAG, Dan was the network manager at an Internet software company that designed online business systems. He maintained all internal and customer hosting server and network systems as the company went through an intense period of growth. Prior to that, Dan served on desktop support teams for a large energy services enterprise and in technical services for a national computer retail chain. 

Dan brings a passion for technology and an enormous depth of technical knowledge to the IAG team. He is dedicated to providing the finest analysis and strategic guidance on all projects for both IAG and IAG's clients. He also has a quick wit [or keen sense of humor], providing comic relief at every unexpected turn. 

 Aaron Harrell is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for IAG.  He is responsible for the ongoing efficiencies that come from the processes that make IAG so successful.  Aaron had a keen mind when it comes to the flow of a system.  His training in software engineering has given him the unique ability to apply logic to how a business is run while at the same time allowing for a high touch, high quality customer service, which almost unheard of in the IT world.

Before joining IAG, Aaron was the Programming and IT director at an Internet software company that designed online business systems. He managed the software development and IT teams as the company grew during the late 1990s and early 2000s.  Prior to that, Aaron worked at a national computer retail chain.

Aaron has a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science from the University of Texas.

Jalayn Maldonado moved to Houston in 2000 and played an integral part in the start up of IAG in 2002. With a keen sense of organization and process, she brings over 15 years of experience in back office support services. As Vice President, she now manages all aspects of our Accounting, Human Resources and Procurement Departments and works closely with our technicians on special client projects. Jalayn has continued her education at The University of Phoenix and spends most of her spare time raising two beautiful daughters. She enjoys volunteering and coaching youth sports and spends her weekends and summers traveling to sporting events that her children are participating in.

After 25 years of cold winds and the snow capped Rocky Mountains Victoria welcomed sunny beaches and the big city life Houston offers. Along with her wonderful husband and two beautiful children she now considers Houston home. Spending time with her family is her favorite pastime. Technology was a natural career choice for Victoria as it is something she enjoys and is good at. With six years experience in the field, Victoria has developed a passion for helping, teaching, and providing value to end users which has earned her an admirable reputation with IAG clients. She is proud to be part of the IAG team and promote the IAG mission.

Melissa Knight is the Senior Programmer at IAG. With over 13 years of programming and IT support experience she brings a strong dynamic to the team as a programmer and business and database consultant. Prior to IAG, Melissa worked with several small to medium Software, Internet and IT Support firms focusing her talents on understanding the core management, technology, integration and process needs of each firm and their clientele. Her training history focuses her abilities in the IT field and has facilitated her career successes. Melissa was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and transplanted to Houston, TX in 2001 to pursue her career and training in the IT field. Her hobbies include spending time with her family, reading, horror movies, video games, football, playing in the APA pool league, tubing and anything purple! Melissa’s passionate, purple personality brings a bright spunk to the team.

Mica Roth is a Senior Engineer at IAG and provides high level technical service to IAG clients. Curious and talented, he loves to troubleshoot and solve problems. Mica graduated from ITT Tech with a network degree and enjoys working with people to help them understand the technology that surrounds them. He is a self proclaimed nerd genius and loves all the new technology, gadgets and gizmos that continue to reinvent how we interact with technology in our lives. He is an amazing guitar player and enjoys spending time with friends and family outside of work - but working on computers and investigating how things work are his passion.

Computer Engineer, Chris DeBardelaben is an avid lover of computer technology and of the arts. He combines his passions by competing in Photoshop graphic design contests which are showcased on renowned websites. Chris is the father two beautiful children who keep him very busy and on top of the latest trends.

In early 2009 Angela moved to Houston from Colorado Springs where she was previously a Network Administrator. She is enjoying spending more time with her niece and nephew and watching them grow. Missing the mountains but growing accustomed to the beach, she visits the ocean with her two dogs, Apollo and Beau, as frequently as possible. Angela is currently working toward higher education in the IT industry and brushing up on Spanish and American Sign Language. With a background made from equal parts of customer service and technology, Angela is settling in comfortably as a member of the IAG Team.

Chris Carter hails from the small country town of Birmingham, Alabama, where he was very active in community sports, but was always a closet nerd. He brings to the team not only his technical expertise, but a cunning wit that is sure to lighten up even the most stressful day. Don’t let his business degree fool you. Chris has committed to memory a plethora of useless movie and television trivia, obscure comic book characters, and football stats.

 Steven Siravo comes from the St. Louis area where he spent 5 years working as a customer service representative at the YMCA. During his time at the YMCA, Steven also attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he got his B.S. in Information Systems. A nerd (and proud of it) since childhood, Steven enjoys a balanced life style of technology and fitness. He frequently attends the gym where he keeps in shape to provide an upbeat energy level to any who might need his support.

After 25 years in the real estate industry and a few years as a retired person, Sue decided to share some of her expertise in marketing with the IAG team. Her real passions are her family – all the boys – husband, son, and two grandsons) and her daughter in law---, her cats –especially Charley ( Max is OK but kind of grumpy), and trips to San Miguel de Allende in the mountains of Mexico. Work is good, life is better!