About Us - Staff

James Mahoney

President & CEO, Principal

Jim co-founded Linked Technologies, Inc. in June of 1997. Since that time, Jim has continued an active leadership role with Linked Technologies, Inc. as our chief sales person. Jim is an active member of the Midland Community, serving in multiple leadership capacities.

Jim has a Bachelors Degree in Business from Saginaw Valley State University and previously served 4 years in the United States Navy aboard the USS Nimitz.

Jim enjoys golfing, bowling and spending time with his wife and children.

  • vSphere 4 Sales and Engineering

  • eXtreme Networks Sales


Chris Plainte

Managing Technical Partner, Principal

Christopher is one of the original founders of Linked Technologies, Inc. As Managing Technical Partner, Christopher has maintained an active role in the day-to-day network operations of Linked Technologies, Inc. and setting strategic, long-term, technology goals not only for Linked Technologies, Inc., but also for our clients. Christopher is a project manager, consultant and the primary escalation point for the Linked Technologies technical team. Christopher has 17 years of professional experience in the IT field.

Christopher attended Forida Institute of Technology and is a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Christopher enjoys wakeboarding, snowboarding, golfing and spending time with family and friends.

  • VMWare Installation & Configuration


Jeremy Goldsworthy

Senior Enterprise Consultant, Principal

Jeremy joined Linked Technologies, Inc. in 2004.

Jeremy has a Bachelors of Business Administration with concentrations in Information Systems Management and Economics from Northwood University and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Saginaw Valley State University with a concentration in process management.

Jeremy enjoys snow skiing, jet skiing and bicycling.

  • CompTIA A+

  • CompTIA Server+

  • SonicWall Security Administrator (CSSA)

  • VMWare Installtion & Configuration


Susan Craig

Client Resource Manager

Sue joined Linked Technologies team in January 1998. She holds down many jobs as her role of Client Resource Manager, preparing of quotes, sales, and invoices and purchasing department. Also in the list of duties handles the company payroll and reporting, sales tax and reporting, bank statements. She works closely maintaining support for both staff and clients



Christina Carey

Dispatch Coordinator, Sales & Marketing

Christina has been at LTI for over four years now.  She was hired in as a part time receptionist and then from there moved up to dispatch coordinator.  In September she will be adding sales & marketing to her title. She is a full time college student – & will have her Bachelors in Business Administration, with a minor in marketing, in the fall of 2011.


Jonathon Praay

IT Technician

Jon has been with LTI since April of 2009. He is currently working towards his 2 year degree in IT & Networking, and plans to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Network Administration. In his free time Jon enjoys working out, playing music, and photography.

  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7, Configuration

  • CompTIA A+

  • CompTIA Network+

  • Lenovo Desktop and Laptop Warranty Technician


Jason Akers

IT Technician

Jason joined the LTI team in January of 2011, and has graduated from Tech Skills of Sacramento with Enterprise Administration certification. He has over 10 years of experience with desktop/network support and helpdesk. He plans to pursue a MBA in the near future. Jason is also a US Air Force Veteran. He enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, and biking.

  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional - Enterprise Administrator (MCITP)

  • CompTIA Security+