Our Team

Seth Yoder, President

While growing up in Middlebury, Seth always thought we needed a technology company locally. When he met Joel in Kindergarten at Middlebury Elementary he had no idea the two of them would make that a reality. Seth has been managing small business networks since the origin of Crystal Valley Computers in 2007. He has a degree from Goshen College and enjoys being involved in the community and Church. He has served as Treasure for the Middlebury Kiwanis Club and President of the Board of Directors for PC’s for Youth as they transitioned into a true non-profit and received their 501(c)(3). He is currently serving as Treasurer for the Middlebury Chamber of Commerce.

Seth is married to his high school sweetheart, has two sons and one daughter. He loves spending time with his family and also enjoys most competitive activities. For example he loves tennis, chess, paintball, and all sorts of computer and board games

Joel Bontrager, Vice President

Joel grew up in Middlebury and he continues to live in Middlebury with his family. He has been married for eight years with two young daughters. Joel met his future business partner, Seth, when they attended Kindergarten together at Middlebury Elementary School. Joel has a degree from the University of Phoenix. He oversees the sales, procurement, and the Account Manager teams at our office. Joel puts experience working for his Dad’s electrician company while growing up to good use at Atlas IT. His project management skills and cabling skills allow us to implement large professional projects for our clients.

Joel is an avid football fan, cheering on the Colts and Notre Dame when it is that time of year. He also enjoys serving the community and is a Middlebury Optimist Club Past President.

 Daniel Love, Management

Daniel was the first employee hired at Crystal Valley Computers and has been an integral part of our team from the get-go. He currently assists the management team in making strategic decisions as well as manages the helpdesk. He has over eight years of IT experience, including software instruction and training, and is our Point of Sale specialist. He is an advisory board member for Northridge Dollars for Scholars.

Daniel has a psychology degree with a minor in youth ministry from Goshen College, and met his wife while attending college. He has two young twins at home. When not working or taking care of his children Daniel enjoys watching and participating in most athletics, having coached several teams including high school tennis, elementary basketball, and Special Olympics.

Kyle Thomas, Managed Service Provider

Kyle met Seth and Joel while attending Bethany Christian High School and they have been friends ever since. Kyle grew up in Goshen and currently resides in Elkhart. He has a degree from Full Sail University in Florida. Kyle has loved tinkering with electronics since a young age. When not working with computers Kyle is engrossed in his many hobbies. He is an avid gamer and enjoys many different online games. He enjoys photography as well as videography and has recently become an RC enthusiast enjoying flying airplanes and multi-rotors.

Rob Weirich

Rob grew up in Shipshewana. After attending Purdue University and IUSB he settled into the technology field and has been working with technology professionally for more than 16 years. He currently lives in Goshen. Rob loves dogs and owns a pug mix. His hobbies include watching television and playing video games.

Christopher Gehlke

Chris has been a part time member of our team since 2010. He has over 10 years of professional technology experience and has an unmatched skill for remembering hardware specifications. You can often find him in our back room tackling our toughest technology quandaries.

Dan Watson

Dan has decades of computer experience. He collects and restores vintage Commodore PET computers. The former Elkhart county chess champion lives in his hometown Bristol, Indiana with his girlfriend Jessie.

Janelle Doss, Human Resources

Janelle was born and raised in Goshen and currently lives in her old childhood home with a family of her own. She is a proud wife and mother of two beautiful young girls. She currently enjoys tea parties, playing dress up, all things Disney, and dancing like it’s 1999.

Although her degree is in elementary education, Janelle brings 12 years of administrative experience and feels this company is the perfect fit for her and her family. She appreciates the beliefs and values that the company was founded on, which has made it an easy transition for her.

Tane Adams

Tane was born and raised in the area and currently lives just outside of Goshen with her husband, Gregg. A graduate of Manchester University, she has worked in accounting and administrative services for over 20 years. Tane attends Rock Run Church of the Brethren and has served on various committees along with teaching Sunday school. Most of her free time is spent playing with her two young granddaughters.

Carissa Bousnakis

Carissa was born in California and moved to Indiana in 1998. After high school she studied social work and continued to work in the field for 11 years. After 11 years, she decided to return to school and is currently working towards getting a degree in software development.

In her spare time Carissa is busy raising her daughter. When they are not running around to various extra curricular activities, Carissa and her daughter enjoy baking and crafting.

Aaron Miller

Aaron grew up across the states of Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. His love of computer technologies started when he was a wee lad when he would spend time studying his family’s home computer and would find ways to speed up and upgrade it. When he graduated high school, instead of going the traditional route, he spent the next three years in volunteer work and missions across the globe. After this, he decided to pursue his love of computer technology’s and joined Atlas’s team – where he’s been ever since.

Aaron is an avid motorcycle and bicycle rider. He spends his summers outdoors and his winters wishing it was summer. He enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, video games, photography, videography, and hanging out with his friends.

Geo Warner

Geo was born and raised in Osceola, Indiana and is a graduate of IUSB with a BS in Computer Science. He is certified in Advanced Computer Programming, HIPAA Compliance, and Criminal Justice Information Systems. When he’s not working with technology, he enjoys being at home with his wife & pets, home brewing mead and training for triathlons.

Lori Thomas

Lori is originally from the Philippines and moved to Singapore in 1998. Her professional experience includes positions in Human Resources, Accounting, Audit, Compliance, and Payroll. She went to Michigan in 2018 before finally settling in Indiana.

Lori loves traveling and enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons. Although she is still passionate with her hobbies, it is being with family and staying connected with them that she cherishes the most.

Manny Garcia

Manny was born and raised in South Bend and studied Biology in college but quickly gained interest in an IT career through friends. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his daughter, wife, and family. He also enjoys staying physically active by playing in various recreational baseball, soccer, and softball leagues throughout the year.

Simon Housholder

Simon grew up and currently lives in Goshen, Indiana and graduated high school in 2019. He built his own computer at 15 and has been messing with computers ever since. Some of his hobbies include soccer, video games, and snowboarding.

Jeremy Sutter

Jeremy has over 20 years’ experience providing project and end user support in the Higher Education, Healthcare, Lodging, and Manufacturing industries. He likes to spend time enjoying what every season offers for outdoor activity including swimming, cycling, running, and skiing. Sometimes he even relaxes in a hammock.

Kat Geddes

Kat grew up in Jimtown and graduated from Jimtown High School. She then studied classical music performance and fine arts at IUSB. Kat has had a wide variety of jobs over the years including Zookeeper, Nanny, Administrative Assistant, and Assistant Manager at GameStop. She has always had a love of technology and her curiosity in computers has steadily grown over the years into an interest in making it her career. In her off hours she enjoys spending time with her husband and her 10-year-old son playing video games, building Legos, or spending time outside.

Bodie Hunt

Bodie grew up in Goshen and Middlebury, graduated from Northridge High School in 2021 and is currently enrolled in Online Ivy Tech courses for a Certificate of Software Development. When he’s at home, he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend and playing video games.

He has been tinkering with computers from an early age, from tearing them apart and putting them back together to messing around with settings on his family’s router. During the summer of 2023, he built his own computer for the first time using the knowledge he gained while employed at Atlas.

Gage Minnix

Gage grew up and still lives in Syracuse, Indiana. He graduated from Wawasee High School in 2016. His Sophomore and Junior year of High School he was an intern for the tech lab where he was responsible for setting up and troubleshooting student and teacher devices. From a young age he has always been the go-to person for friends and family with issues from their electronics. Some hobbies include playing video games, working on vehicles, traveling to new places, and spending time with his girlfriend.

AJ Romainillos

AJ is a passionate Computer Engineering graduate with a knack for technology and problem-solving, and has a solid foundation in IT. He thrives on ensuring seamless operations and resolving technical challenges. AJ is an avid learner who enjoys tech and educational videos. When I’m not immersed in the world of technology, you can find AJ on the golf course perfecting his swing or diving into captivating video game worlds.

Tim Harlow

Tim grew up just outside of Shipshewana, Indiana, attended Westview High School, and has been a local to this area his whole life. Tim has always had a passion for technology, consistently wanting to learn about new advancements in the field, as well as tinkering with, and building computers. This passion led to him being his family’s go-to “IT guy” to this day. Over the years, Tim has held a wide variety of careers, but most recently as a software testing engineer.

In his free time, Tim enjoys spending time with his two children, playing video games, and building various models. He is also an avid tabletop gamer, a hobby he has enjoyed for most of his life.

Joey Garberick

Joey is an In-House Technician at Atlas IT. He graduated from Ball State University in the summer of 2024 with degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics. At Atlas, he typically works on residential customer systems.

When he’s not at work, Joey enjoys fishing, swimming, and cooking. Outside of Atlas, he also works as a part-time tutor, swim coach, and software developer.

Landon Knepp

Two of Landon’s greatest joys in life are serving people and problem-solving, and being in the IT world has provided him with excellent opportunities to do both. After growing up in Millersburg and now residing in Goshen, he appreciates that his position allows him to give back to the communities supported by Atlas IT.

When he’s not working, Landon often feeds his competitive drive through sports like tennis and pickleball, as well as video games and board games. He feels especially blessed to share these experiences with the friends and family who have had a significant impact on his life.

Jordan

Jordan is an On Call Rescue Technician at Atlas IT. A lifelong resident of Edwardsburg, Michigan, he is currently working towards an associate degree in IT/Networking at Southwestern Michigan College.

When not at work or school, Jordan enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, skiing, biking, and enjoying the great outdoors of the Midwest.