Michael Barker
CEO / President

With more than twenty (20) years experience in the telecommunications industry, Michael started as tech for Burnup & Sims Co in 1985. There he steadily moved up to Senior Project Manager. As a Project Manager he handled large National rollouts for companies like IBM, Dean Witter and Burger King. He also managed some very large high profile installations like, Exxon USA Houston, TX, and American Airlines at DFW Airport. After completion of these projects he was able to keep them on as a long-term service contracts. In 1990, Mike started as a Senior PM at Data Comm Integrated Services in Carrollton, TX. There he helped to improve customer relations, service, and profits. In 1994 Mr. Barker started Data Tex Services, with the primary goal was to make customer satisfaction number 1 priority.

Over the years Michael as put together an organization of services under one roof to better server its customers in the ever so changing world of technology. His unique ability to focus on customer requirements enabled him to develop valuable, lasting relationship with his customers. Mike's philosophy solely revolves around providing the highest quality in customer service.

Brian Barnett
Vice President

Brian Barnett brings over 10 years of experience in the areas data networking, project management and personnel management. Prior to joining DataTex Services, Mr. Barnett served in his previous role as Vice President of Information Technology for a Fortune 500 company. Mr. Barnett's experience in network architecture, project planning, budgeting, personnel management and sales are just a few of the attributes that qualify him as the perfect leader for the DTS Technology Solutions team. Prior to serving as VP of IT, Mr. Barnett founded and operated a successful IT consulting firm in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area doing business as Layer 3 Networks. During that time, Mr. Barnett achieved industry certifications from partners such as Cisco, Microsoft, and 3Com. Mr. Barnett's philosophy is about creating partnerships; "Creating partnerships with our clients, as well as with our vendors, is one of the keys to our success. The goal is always to foster a mutually beneficial lasting relationship. A relationship where there is no question that DTS will provide the highest level of expertise at the most market competitive rate."

Joe Owens
Vice President, Infrastructure Services

Prior to entering the field of communication, Joe owned both an electrical and an automotive repair business. He was also the operations manager for a large sign company, overseeing over 30 people, doing all the various jobs necessary to run the company. This gave him the background to be able to excel in each area he worked in at Data Tex Services. He quickly learned each job and rose through the ranks to ultimately become the VP of Infrastructure Services and vested employee in Data Tex Services. Knowing every aspect of each job and department allows him to oversee all aspects of daily operations with a working knowledge of what is needed for smooth and efficient customer satisfaction.

The different areas in which Joe has worked include field technician, lead technician, Project manager and Service manager. As a lead technician and Project manager his projects included Geico, SkyTel, Sprint, IBM, Carter Burgess, Exxon/Mobil, RTKL, Grant Thornton, XO Communication and Charter Communications to name a few. Joe has ongoing working relationships with the staff at each company and is in touch with the customers on a regular basis. During each job he works closely with the customer to maintain the high standards they have come to except from Data Tex Services.

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