Our Leadership

Harris Katz co-founded TekPartners with Mr. Vito Scutero. Mr. Katz’ role includes directing the organization’s business development, internal talent acquisition, client relationship management, and community outreach programs.  Katz is a thought leader for the implementation and creation of our strategic service offerings and the development of the company’s integrated sales, marketing and delivery programs.

Prior to founding TekPartners, Mr. Katz served in various leadership, management, and client relationship positions with two nationally recognized technology service organizations in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Miami. He brings more than 16 years worth of successful experience and business processes to the TekPartners’ organization.  Katz graduated from the University of Central Florida with his Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations.

Vito Scutero co-founded TekPartners with Mr. Harris Katz.  Mr. Scutero’s role includes directing the organization’s sales operations, organizational development, finance, accounting, insurance, legal, and strategic relationship management programs.  Scutero is a thought leader for the creation and implementation of strategic workforce, staffing, recruiting, and consulting solutions for the company and its clients.

Prior to founding TekPartners, Mr. Scutero served in various leadership, management, and client relationship positions with two nationally recognized technology service organizations in Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.  Mr. Scutero brings more than 16 years worth of successful leadership, financial management, and business process experience to the TekPartners organization.  Scutero graduated from the University of Central Florida with his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing and Accounting.

Jay Bevilacqua serves as the company’s Senior Vice President, Sales & Services.  Mr. Bevilacqua’s role includes managing the day to day sales and delivery operations for the TekPartners division, directing the business development and account management efforts as well as overseeing all recruitment delivery and consultant retention.  He is a key liaison and thought leader for TekPartners’ internal delivery teams.

Prior to joining TekPartners, Mr. Bevilacqua developed, led, and managed sales teams with three nationally recognized technology service organizations in Florida and North Carolina.  Throughout his career, Bevilacqua has served on the boards of various community and industry organizations.  Bevilacqua holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Central Florida.

Jerald Sowell serves as an Executive Vice President of TekPartners.  Mr. Sowell has played ten seasons as a professional football player in the NFL.  His responsibilities at TekPartners include client relationship management, leadership and vision of TekPartners mission, community relations, and strategic alliances for company expansion.

In addition to his role with TekPartners, Sowell completed ten seasons in the NFL, mostly with the New York Jets.  Sowell enjoyed his best year as a NFL football player in 2004. He is the all-time leading special teams’ tackler in New York Jets’ history. In 2004, Sowell led all NFL fullbacks with 47 receptions and yardage.  Sowell began his career as a draft pick of the Green Bay Packers then spent nine seasons with the New York Jets and one season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Sowell graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans where he was a member of the Tulane 3.0 Club for scholar-athlete.

James A. Barrett II is the Senior Director who spearheads the recruiting efforts for TekPartners, based out of TekPartners’ South Florida office. Barrett has been recognized and awarded for being Producer of the Year Award for 3 consecutive years. Some of his responsibilities include directing and mentoring recruiters and account managers, implementing advanced recruiting strategies and processes, and constantly looking for ways to improve current procedures and methods based on industry trends. Barrett stays ahead of the market curve to make sure that TekPartners is implementing the latest and most efficient business strategies among Account Managers and IT Recruiters.

Prior to joining TekPartners, Barrett managed recruiting teams with a nationally recognized technology organization as well as a nationally recognized healthcare organization in Florida. Barrett brings to more than12 years of recruiting experience as it relates to technology. Barrett attended Seminole State College with a major in Computer Sciences.

Michelle Blanford is the Senior Director for TekPartners, based out of TekPartners’ Orlando office. Michelle Blanford’s leadership role includes strategically developing and managing the internal sales, recruiting, and daily operations for the company. Blanford is very much involved in the strategic business development activities as well as client and consultant relationship management which have positioned TekPartners as a market leader in the Central Florida area as well as on a national level. Blanford is also responsible for managing some of TekPartners’ largest national accounts and is involved in the management of TekPartners’ other branch offices including locations in Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, and Connecticut.

Prior to opening the TekPartners Orlando location, Michelle served in various leadership, internal development, project management, client development and recruiting positions with two nationally recognized technology service organizations in Orlando and Tampa, as well as two nationally recognized healthcare services organizations. Blanford brings more than fifteen years of successful industry experience to the TekPartners organization. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and is an active participant in various community programs.

Anthony Sammartino is responsible for guiding the Business Intelligence Solutions Practice’s strategy, methodology, and operational execution, including overseeing or engaging as a Solution Architect, Project Manager, or Technical Lead in all Business Intelligence Projects for TekPartners.

Before joining TekPartners, Mr. Sammartino was President and Principal Consultant of APS Partners Inc., where he provided Business Intelligence Consulting to many fortune 500 companies. Previously, Mr. Sammartino worked as a Data Warehouse professional with Cambridge Technology Partners and traveled throughout the United States on numerous project engagements. Sammartino graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Alfred Mazzo Sr. is the Chairman of the Board for TekPartners Government Services, a leading professional services firm in the United States. Mr. Mazzo has extensive experience with advanced communications and technology.  Mr. Mazzo is a Service Disabled Veteran from the United States Army and recently retired from CBS Television where he advanced to the position of “Engineer in Charge”. His understanding of communications and technology were vital to the success of CBS live broadcasts for many historic news, sporting, and entertainment programming events. Mr. Mazzo served three tours with the U.S. Army in Vietnam with distinction. His assignments included 101st Airborne, First Calvary 1/83 Artillery, and 24th Corps where he gained an expertise in cryptology.

For his extraordinary service, Mr. Mazzo was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart.

Having attended Brooklyn College and New York University, he holds a degree in Electronics Engineering.