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Information Technology Staff

Doug  Storm: Information Technology Director Doug Storm Information Technology Director
Email: dstorm@city.mankato.mn.us
Phone: 507-387-8683
Fax: 507-387-8499

Doug Storm has served the City of Mankato and its residents since 1989.  Storm is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing new technology solutions.  Storm works closely with the Information Technology staff to provide internal support of existing systems and training for City departments.  Storm also oversees the Community Access Center, which is made available to Mankato citizens and visitors.

Prior to joining the City of Mankato, Storm worked at Midcontinent Corporation as a computer operator. Storm earned his associate of applied science degree in computer programming from South Central College, North Mankato.

Application Development Team

The application development team works closely with each department to provide software application solutions and support multiple existing “in-house’ written applications.

Linda Jacobson: Senior Programmer/Analyst Linda Jacobson Senior Programmer/Analyst
Email: ljacobson@city.mankato.mn.us
Phone: 507-387-8684
Fax: 507-387-8642

Linda has served the City of Mankato since 1990.  Linda coordinates application development projects and integration to existing systems.  Linda also administers the IBM iSeries.  Linda has a degree in computer programming from St. Cloud Technical College.

Matt Potocnik: Web Developer Matt Potocnik Web Developer
Email: mpotocnik@city.mankato.mn.us
Phone: 507-387-8675
Fax: 507-387-8642

Administers, designs, develops and maintains web applications. 

Mike Wills Programmer/Analyst
Email: mwills@city.mankato.mn.us
Phone: 507-387-8557
Fax: 507-387-8642

Designs, develops and maintains software applications.

Geographic Information System Team

Kurt Klinder: GIS Coordinator Kurt Klinder GIS Coordinator
Email: kklinder@city.mankato.mn.us
Phone: 507-387-8686
Fax: 507-387-8642

Kurt is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of an integrated Geographic Information System (GIS). Kurt also manages the City’s GIS system, databases, and related applications for all City Departments. Kurt has a degree in geography and a minor in geology from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Network Operations Team

The network operations team is responsible for supporting the City’s network, security, servers, PC’s, and all other technology equipment utilized by City staff.

Chris Buller: Microcomputer & Network Technician Chris Buller Microcomputer & Network Technician
Email: cbuller@city.mankato.mn.us
Phone: 507-387-8699
Fax: 507-387-8642

Chris has served the City of Mankato since 1995. Chris administers the City's network, security and coordinates system upgrades for servers and PC's. She also provides support for technology equipment and coordinates end-user training for all city departments. Chris has an associate's degree as an office systems specialist.   

Jason Black Microcomputer & Network Technician
Email: jblack@city.mankato.mn.us
Phone: 507-387-8680
Fax: 507-387-8642

Administers the City's network, security, servers, and PCs.  Jason provides technology equipment support and manages desktop and cellular phones.  Jason also is a licensed "Power Limited Technician" with the Minnesota Board of Electricity.    

Travis Leuer Microcomputer and Network Aide
Email: tleuer@city.mankato.mn.us
Phone: 507-387-8681
Fax: 507-387-8642

Maintains PC hardware, software and provides end-user support for technology equipment.