Our Team

The Best Way to Get a Good Technical Result Is to Work with People Who Understand Technology

In the high tech world of emails, virtual meetings and text messaging, it's easy to forget that the most important element in any business are the people. Stout Systems highly values its employees, customers and the candidates we represent for employment. Our customers tell us that we are both high-tech and high-touch and they like it. Everyone on our staff comes from the technology industry which means that we understand your perspective every step of the way. This means that you get more qualified resumes, more accurately assessed projects and quality technology solutions—because we really get it. It's our industry, too.

But don't take our word for it. Check out what our clients are saying about us.

The Faces You're Likely to Meet

John W. Stout

John W. Stout, President

John W. Stout founded Stout Systems in 1993. During his years as an independent consultant, John established a track record of providing cutting-edge technology to clients, achieving milestones and ensuring that the job was done right. As a result, the demand for his services grew rapidly. He began to seek like-minded professionals who could be trusted to service his clients with the same care and attention to detail that had become his hallmark. Today, Stout Systems has a well-deserved reputation as a first-rate provider of software development services.

John is a popular industry speaker, having presented sessions at U.S. and European software developers conferences, user groups and industry events.


Peg Bogema

Peg Bogema, Senior Operations Manager

Peg Bogema is Senior Operations Manager at Stout Systems. A member of the team since 1997, her duties include the supervision of development projects and personnel, recruiting and accounts. She keeps watch over the quality of our products and personnel. Peg spent more than a decade working as a technical writer and trainer, followed by another decade working as a project manager, and she has experience in a wide variety of industries.

Ursula Kellman

Ursula Kellman, Personnel Networking Manager

Ursula Kellman manages the recruitment of contract and direct hire candidates for Stout Systems clients. Ursula is a 30-year veteran in the computer industry having worked in the U.S. and her native Switzerland for Honeywell (now Bull) and in the U.S. for Burroughs/Unisys as a Marketing and Program Manager. She joined Stout Systems in 1999.

Brian Skory

Brian Skory, Technical Staffing Specialist

Brian Skory is a Technical Staffing Specialist with Stout Systems. Brian began his technical career 20 years ago designing and installing local area networks for the banking industry, including Comerica, NBD, GMAC and EDS. He went on to run corporate help desks and manage a team of technical trainers and writers. Key to Brian's success has been his consistent ability to find and hire the best talent for available positions. He now brings that skill to Stout Systems where his current mission is to facilitate synergistic relationships resulting from well-matched candidates and clients.