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 Abraham “Ebby” Sabbagh, President Driven by his passion for helping others, Ebby acknowledged the need to provide quality information technology services to the non-profit sector as well as small businesses. Fittingly, he applied his education in Computer Science to help build state-of-the-art technology access centers for at-risk youth. Ebby’s expertise and work has been recognized nationally by Boys and Girls Clubs of America and he is a founding member of the National Youth Technology Advisory Committee. Scott Burg, Manager of Information Systems In 1989, he began his career with Arizona’s Boys and Girls Clubs of the East Valley organization. During his tenure there, Scott directed many program areas, including the computer lab, eventually advancing to the position of Youth Development Director. Currently, Scott continues his affiliation with the Boys and Girls Clubs by working with the Greater Scottsdale organization and the Arizona and Washington State Alliances of Boys and Girls Clubs. Scott joined the NPCE team in 1997, helping to build computers and install networks. Today, as the company’s Manager of Information Systems, Scott provides technical support, manages support staff, configures servers, installs physical network components, supports web, e-mail and all other hosted servers, as well as creates websites. Scott is a Microsoft Certified Professional who enjoys participating in and watching sports, and still enjoys working and playing on his home computer after a full day on the job. Gordon Flanary, Senior Technical Support
Engineer Today, as Technical Support Engineer, Gordon provides network and desktop support, monitors customers network health, manages imaging procedures, develops digital libraries as well as assists with the research and development of new products. Gordon was born in Lubbock, TX and raised in Phoenix, AZ. He married his high school sweetheart, Kim, and they have been together for 12 years. In addition to a passion for technology, Gordon also has a passion for music. He has played trombone since he was a teen and toured Europe with the Phoenix Youth Orchestra. Tyler Koble, Senior Technical Support Engineer  Tyler
was born in Rugby, North Dakota and then was quickly
transplanted to Western Washington State. Early on in his youth
Tyler was introduced to technology’s seemingly limitless
potential. With technology giants such as Microsoft and Nintendo
in his back yard Tyler took advantage of the many opportunities
he had to devour information and experiences in the field. As
the top of his class he was approached by the Boys and Girls
Clubs of Snohomish County to work on an upcoming project to
expand technology for Club members. By age 16 Tyler was managing a small lab at Boys and Girls Club, the very same Club he attended as a youth. Seeing the impact of technology on the youth served he began to take on his hobby with new zeal. With the heavy growth of the organization Tyler began to fill an increasingly integral role and soon became Director of Technology for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Snohomish County. His depth of experience and love for Technology are just a few of the things that make him such a perfect fit for the position of Technical Support Engineer. In this position he is responsible for managing and maintaining networks, servers and workstations as well as leading and contributing to many other special projects. In his free time, Tyler can be found enjoying Washington State’s many fantastic parks. He also takes great pleasure in giving back to his community and appreciates his friends dearly. Richard Britton, Technical Support Specialist  Richard was born
and raised in Ohio. He acquired his first computer when he was only eight years old. From the first
moment he sat down with it, it all just made sense! That is where it all started for him, teaching his parents and friends
to navigate DOS menus. As he entered high school, musical theatre became his passion and a very close second was technology.
He would perform with the different groups and also do all of the AV work, setting up microphones, speakers and the
different instruments that were needed.After performing for a very brief time in college, Richard decided to further his education while serving in the United States Army. There he became a technician working with rocket launchers, which gave him the troubleshooting skills necessary to pursue other positions in the information and technology field. Richard met his wife Rayna, who was also a technician, in the service and together they had their first son, Anthony. After four years Richard finished his term with the Army and he and his family returned to Ohio where he began working with the I.T. department of the Norris Auto Group. He spent six years with the company working with technology while also selling and financing vehicles. During that time he was able to be a part of setting up all of the technology for the two new buildings they built. After his second son Jayden was born, the family decided to move to Arizona to be closer to Rayna’s family and to get away from the cold. Now Richard is getting the opportunity to expand his horizons with NPCE as a Technology Support Specialist where he will provide network and desktop support to our clients. Raphael Keller, Technical Support Specialist  Raphael was born in
Manila, Philippines. He acquired his first computer when he was 9, where MS-DOS was the only stable working
OS at the time. He fell in love with computers after playing a Tetris game on his PC and enjoyed working with computers so much
he started building his own machines at age 10. At age 11 his parents got him a tutor to learn Web development, a skill he still
uses today. When he turned 13 he moved with his family to the United States. Raphael was the youngest honor roll student to
graduate at his high school at the age of 16. When he turned 17 he got his first job as an electronics technician at American
Cable Electronics NY where he learned to troubleshoot issues with computers, cable converters and remote controls. A year after,
his family decided to close the business and move to Las Vegas. Raphael stopped school for 3 years due to financial issues. At
age 19 he started working at Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas as a DETR and after his seasonal job he applied for the computer
instructor position and was accepted. Raphael has worked with the club for 5 years now and he really enjoys working with kids.
He joined the NPCE Team as a Technology Support Specialist in 2011, where his passion for Technology and learning has continued
to grow.Kevin Standen, Technical Support Specialist  Kevin was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. During his childhood he could be found taking apart broken electronic devices
around the house and learning how they worked. It is said that quite a few times he was able to get them back into
working order. It wasn't until he entered his Junior Year at Reed High School in Sparks that he discovered the world
of computers. His mother bought him his very own computer, a NEC with a 90mhz processor and the brand new Windows 95,
and from that point he was hooked. The internet was a very new concept but it was here that Kevin understood what the
future of technology was really about.Hard times hit after high school and Kevin was seeking steady work and a place to call home. Working odd jobs and struggling to find a career that he loved seemed difficult. He met his wife in 2004 and they were married in May of that year. In April of 2005 they had their first child, and their second in late 2007. Kevin was hired by Dell as a sales specialist in 2006 and it was here that he rediscovered his lost love of computers. He worked with Dell until late 2007 when the economy forced Dell to close down that sales division. After 3 years of layoffs and temporary jobs he was able to take advantage of an internship to obtain his CompTIA A+ certification in May 2010. Currently Kevin is nearing the end of his degree at the University of Phoenix studying Computer Networking. He came to the NPCE team in August of 2011 and is eagerly looking forward to expanding his knowledge while providing technical support to the clients in the Northern Nevada area. Ron McHenry, Director of Techathalon Services His professional career began in Hermiston, OR where he served as the Assistant Band Director for five years before joining the Boys & Girls Club family in Kennewick, WA to develop and implement programs at the new Music & Arts Center. After four successful years, Ron's work there culminated with his top performing group being chosen to open the 102nd National Conference in San Francisco. Ron currently serves as a Vice President of Finance at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties. Ron is excited to join the NPCE team and champion the Techathalon program after experiencing firsthand the positive effects it has on Boys & Girls Club members and staff and he looks forward to continuing his work with the Techathalon Program. Ron continues to be a major band geek and moonlights as the Director of the Concert Band and Jazz Ensembles at Walla Walla Community College. In his spare time he enjoys traveling and whitewater rafting, and whenever possible, catnapping. Angie Finnell, Director of Educational Services At NPCE, Angie plays a key role in developing and implementing all educational programs and services. In addition, she builds and supports content and learning management systems, designs and manages e-mail marketing campaigns, and establishes and manages education program teams. Angie earned a master’s degree in technology education from Northern Arizona University, a bachelor’s degree from Bradley University and is a professional member of the Academy of Boys and Girls Club Professionals. When not busy satisfying her passion for technology and education, Angie enjoys the outdoors and being active. She can often been seen playing tennis at local courts or hiking/running on many of the local desert trails. Mary Beth Sabbagh, VP of Administration & HR Getting tired of the dreary (and cold) winters of Ohio, she moved to Arizona during the sunny and hot days of summer. She briefly worked at the Red Cross in their emergency services division and was contacted by a social service agency in Mesa, Arizona. She became a Case Management Director for a transitional housing program for homeless families with children, assisting in their self-sufficiency. She worked at the agency for several years before starting NPCE with her husband, Abraham. In the initial days of the business, she also was an assistant teacher for a Montessori program, working with pre-school through kindergarten age children. She now works full-time for NPCE, Inc., handling the accounting and Human Resources aspects of the company; unlike the other team members, Mary Beth is not a “tech junkie”. She is more comfortable “crunching” numbers, developing policies and procedures and making sure the internal operations of the Company run smoothly. She also juggles the sports, music, and other extra-curricular activities of their two children. |
Born in Aleppo, Syria and raised in Beirut Lebanon, Abraham “Ebby” Sabbagh relocated to Arizona in 1990 with his parents and brother. He began his career in the United States as a volunteer and then a staff member at the American Red Cross in Phoenix. In 1992, he became one of the first MIS staff members for a local Boys and Girls Club in Arizona. 
A true computer junkie since he got his first computer in 1982 – a Timex/Sinclair 1000
complete with 1K of RAM! – Scott Burg has always been eager to learn more and do more with technology. When he was 17, Scott got his first job in the technology field, as a programmer writing modules for custom-designed business applications in Turbo Pascal. 
Gordon has been working with computers since purchasing
his first computer for 6 dollars at a local swap meet when he
was just 15 years old. Since that time, his energy and
excitement for technology has never diminished. As a
technology professional, Gordon has extensive experience in a
variety of management roles in the technology and business
sectors. Prior to joining the NPCE team, Gordon was
employed by several Valley technology companies, including PC
Club, 2Wire and Avnet.
Ron
was born and partially raised in Seattle, WA. After becoming a
band geek, his family packed up and made the move to Aberdeen
for a quieter High School experience with a strong music
program. Growing up on Oregon Trail and 5-inch floppies, Ron
first used the internet his junior year at Eastern Washington
University.
Possessing a unique blend of technology and educational experience, Angie Finnell joined the NPCE team in 2005 as the Director of Educational Services. Prior to joining NPCE, Angie worked for seven years as a Technology Education Coordinator for Arizona’s Boys and Girls Clubs of the East Valley, developing a nationally recognized technology education program model. Previously, she worked with a violence prevention center, assisting in the analysis and automation of client intake processes.
Mary Beth was born and raised in Ohio. She received her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Anthropology from Denison University. She obtained her Masters Degree in Social Work, with an emphasis in counseling, from Ohio State University. Upon graduating, she worked with an agency, on a contractual basis, compiling information for a statewide study on child care needs for the state of Ohio. |
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