Who we are

Chris Zimmerman oversees the building of relationships with all Nemertes' clients. She also specializes in project management for consulting engagements. Chris helps connect clients with Nemertes' analysts, making sure that clients have the customized information they need to thrive in their businesses. She makes sure that research projects and deliverables are on track and meeting deadlines.

Research Leader: Virtual Enterprise
Primary Focus Areas: Application Delivery Optimization (WAN optimization, application delivery controllers, and other network-based optimization), virtual and mobile desktop, server and storage virtualization, virtualization management, and the security associated with each.
Other Areas of Expertise: Network and application performance management, branch office IT, SOA, Information Stewardship.

Research Leader: Co-leader Wireless and Mobility
Primary Focus Areas: Mobility and wireless, Consumerization of devices in the workplace (aka BYOD), Mobile Device Management, Mobile Application Management, Wireless Local Area Network, Cellular technologies (3G/LTE/WiMAX) and other wireless topics. associated with each.
Other Areas of Expertise: WAN technologies, emerging wireless infrastructure, municipal wireless, RFP strategy and development.

Karen Gauthier manages delivery of research reports, client projects, Impact Analysis and monthly webinars. Prior to joining Nemertes, Karen ran her own consulting company advising clients on business planning, technical writing, and marketing services. She holds an MBA from Loyola University and a BS in Business Management from Purdue.

Don Parker is an Account Executive for Nemertes Research and is responsible for Nemertes’ relationships with IT vendors and media companies. During the past 20 years, Don has driven business development for a number of best-of-breed IT solution providers and served as a client advocate for some of the most technology-progressive global companies in North America.

Jenny Navadomskis is responsible for coordinating travel plans for the entire team, organizing company events, and various accounting functions. In addition to those responsibilities, she functions in a variety of roles supporting administrative, marketing, and client services functions.
Prior to joining Nemertes, Jenny worked as Manager of Administrative services for Corrugated Metals, Inc.

Megan Treinen is responsible for day-to-day interaction with Nemertes' clients, including scheduling calls and relationship reviews, as well as handling daily inquiries from our clients. She works closely with Chris Zimmerman, VP of Client Services, to connect clients to our knowledgeable staff and insure deliverables are completed and received in a timely manner. Prior to joining Nemertes, Megan worked as Program Manager for Prevent Child Abuse ND, Office Manager at Metro South Machining, Inc., and interned with Senator Kent Conrad. She has a Bachelors in International Political Science from Winona State University.