Randolph P. (Randy) Johnston, MCS
Shareholder, K2 Enterprises
Hutchinson, Kansas
randy@k2e.com
Randy Johnston is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and writer with over 40 years experience in Strategic Technology Planning, Accounting Software Selection, Paperless, Systems and Network Integration, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning, Business Development and Management, Process Engineering and outsourced managed services.
EXPERIENCE
K2 Enterprises
(K2E.com)
1990 – Present
Hammond, LA Executive Vice President, Shareholder – Nation’s leading technology CPE provider to CPA professionals. Consults to high profile technology vendors. Delivers national seminars to CPAs, business groups and IT leaders on technologies in accounting, healthcare and banking. Creates and presents seminars and articles on 30+ technology topics including CPA Firm Technology, Paperless, Accounting Software, Cloud, Business Continuity, and Strategies leveraging technology.
Network Management Group, Inc. (NMGI.com)
1983 – Present
Hutchinson, KS Chairman & CEO, Stockholder – Consults and specializes in Strategic Technology including planning, selection and implementation. Expertise: CPA Firm Technology and strategy; Paperless; Accounting Software, Business Intelligence and CRM; Infrastructure including: Cloud, Business Continuity, Virtualization, Backup, and remote mgmt.
Hutchinson Community College
1977 - 1997 Department Chair, Professor, Adjunct - Mathematics & MIS Depts. Designed and taught courses in all areas of mathematics & computing.
Professional Data Services
1978 - 1981 Programmer and system designer - Developed a medical system including the first paperless claims in Kansas, appointments and collection systems. Owned ComputerLand, Entre’ and Connecting Point stores, received first IBM PC and first Compaq portable in KS.
Farmland Industries
1977 - 1978 Programmer and system designer - Developed and maintained P&L, Credit Union and Feedlot accounting
EDUCATION
Hutchinson Community College, 1975 A.A. in Computer Science, Math
Kansas State University,1977 B.S., summa cum laude, in C.S., Math, Science
Wichita State University, 1981 Masters of Computer Science, 60+ post graduate hours
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Accounting Today Listed as one of the 2004-2016 Top 100 Most Influential People
CPA Practice Advisor Accounting Hall of Fame 2011, Top 25 Thought Leader 2011-2017
Accounting Technology Listed as one of the top nine technology stars in the industry
AICPA Technology Conference Past Chair and featured Speaker for the past 31 years.
Who’s Who in Business & Industry – 1990-2017; in Computing 1987-2017 Acknowledged as leading business professional and as a leading computing professional
CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Certified Professional – MCP
Novell Corporation Certified Network Administrator – CNA
AutoDesk, 3Com, Entre’ Certified CAD specialist, Network Professional, Data Communications
PUBLICATIONS
Various publications 1978 - Present CPA Practice Advisor monthly columnist, Journal of Accountancy, CRN, Accounting Technology, PCWeek, InfoWorld, Interface, State Society newsletters, frequent quotes in accounting and computer press.
Mitchell Publishing - 1981 Basic Using Micros
Random House - 1982 Business Computing Systems
McGraw Hill - 1984 Computers: An Introduction
John Wiley & Sons Publishing - 2002 Technology Best Practices
K2 Enterprises – 2003-2012 Accounting Software Solutions