Meet Our Founders

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Over 19-years ago, we started The DBA Zone, Inc. from the ground up and risked our own money to build a stellar database management service that provides significant value to our customers.  We've expanded over the years and worked relentlessly to develop a dedicated and friendly team of seasoned industry experts.  ​Refusing to compromise on service delivery, we chose to grow organically.  Our customers and our team have direct access to the owners of the business -- No politics.  No B.S.

We pride ourselves on being small at heart and keeping our small business values -- we believe that makes all the difference.  

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Business
​Operations

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Peter Park
​When he's not working, Peter is probably studying and practicing photography (B&W portrait photography, mostly). In addition, he's a self-appointed family photo archivist working to preserve and share his family's 150 year photo history. On weekends, Peter can be found on the open roads of Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and West Virginia taking in the sights on his touring motorcycle. He also claims he can still ride a unicycle after all these years.

​Fun Fact:  Peter once owned a software company focused on NeXT technology, and also served as an officer at the Pentagon.

Infrastructure
​& Security

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Delana Sandy
​Delana hasn't met an outdoor sport she doesn't like (volleyball, pickleball, golf, cycling, and the list goes on).  She enjoys going on long bike rides, boating and paddle boarding on the weekends.  She also looks forward to time in the kitchen whipping up meals for her family (and a few nibbles for their dog, Chewy).  Delana also has quite a passion (more like an obsession) for big, bold red wine from California, Washington and Australia and dreams of one day pursuing a sommelier certification.  Shall we say, wine snob? ​​

Fun Fact:  Delana can type ridiculously fast and once won  Pennsylvania's typing competition award (yes, there was such a thing -- maybe there still is!). 

Professional
​Services

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John Voyack
​When not at a musical theater watching his daughter perform, or doing voiceover work for his son’s cartoons, John can usually be found on the couch watching either sports or Netflix with his wife of 20+ years.  John also enjoys sampling all forms of craft beer, and has a special affinity for finding quality wines at good prices.  He also boasts a video game console collection that contains every console gaming system made since October 1972, starting with the Magnavox Odyssey.  His other hobbies include golfing, skiing, cooking & spending time with friends. ​​

​Fun Fact:  John is quite successful in the world of fantasy sports and once won a trip to Hugh Hefner's playboy mansion.

 

THERE'S A BIT OF DIFFERENCE WITH US.

We don't swim with
the other fish in the sea

Find Out Why

 

Meet Some of Our Experts

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​If they were your full time employees, you'd probably go out to lunch on the first day and sooner or later you'd ask them what they do for fun --
​so here's some info to get the conversation started.

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Mike McGee
16-years at DBA Zone

Master DBA since Oracle 5. Yes, Oracle 5.
​​Enjoying tons, multiple mark rounds and hat tricks, those in the know realize Mike is a darts player (although his favorite stat by far is Wins). Mike also likes to hit the links and play a game that somewhat resembles golf. He’s a big fan of auto racing, too, be it IndyCars on the track or Late Models on the local dirt bull rings. And after all of that fun he likes to unwind with a nice craft beer (no IPA’s please) and a premium cigar.

Jeff Hunter
​15-years at DBA Zone

King of Geeks, Ruler of the DBA World.
​​In 1983, Jeff found his calling in life when he received his new Timex Sinclair 1000. Little did he know that one computer would evolve into a fully functional home data center. In college, Jeff worked a number of odd jobs to pay his way. One of the more notable ones was programming PLC controllers to automate farm equipment such as grain silos and feed troughs. In his spare time, Jeff hones his expertise in database technologies and has been published by Oracle, Quest Software, Rampant Techpress and several blogs. In Jeff’s life, the only thing that comes before databases and maths is spending time with his wife and son.

Scott Schroyer
​14-years at DBA Zone

Country Man with Big Cloud Dreams.
​​Scott is a former city boy gone country.  He spends his off-time working on the farm across the street from his house or helping neighbors with projects.  He also has a house reclamation project that seems to be never-ending. Quad riding, boating, hiking and anything outdoors is Scott’s happy place.   ​

James Kelly
​8-years at DBA Zone

Data Boy with a Killer Drive.
​​Affectionately known by his friends as "databoy" after an unfortunate vanity license plate from earlier in his career, James has always embraced his inner-nerd. James lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, (who was sure to "fix" the vanity plate error prior to marriage) and two young children. As a relatively new father, James spends his time switching between dance practice and databases. When not at his desk (or in the bleachers), he can be found on the golf course or biking around the trails of Pittsburgh. He also loves traveling, both domestically and internationally, and trying out new restaurants, although this has admittedly slowed down with the addition of two little ones.

Helpful, Friendly and Extremely Savvy

We go to serious lengths to hire and retain top professionals that have a core set of qualities that are very difficult to find! 

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Dean Sanchez
​20+ years experience

Beach Loving Geek.
Dean’s been a computer geek ever since he bought his first computer from Scientific Atlanta and had to solder it together.   He then moved to that absolute pinnacle of technology – the TRS-80.  His love of technology has continued to this day.   He’s been an Oracle and SQL server DBA from around the time his oldest of three daughters was born (hint she’s about to graduate college).   When they aren’t at the youngest daughter’s volleyball tournaments or taking food care packages to their middle daughter at her university, his wife of 27 years and he spend their weekends on the water – boating, jet skiing, or just enjoying the beach.

And the Piece that Completes Our Puzzle

She has been with us since the beginning, and our customers love her (we do too!)

Lisa Allen
Office Manager
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​16-years at DBA Zone

​Lisa enjoys singing and has been spotted doing karaoke at local dive bars and performing with the Renaissance City Choir.  She has been one of their feature soloists at their annual Cabaret, belting songs by Melissa Etheridge, Liza Minnelli, The Carpenters, Bill Withers and more.  Her other interests include wine and cheesing with her partner, supporting the arts (as volunteer and patron), yoga, motorcycling, puzzling and reading.  Finally, the furry friends of the world warm her heart -- especially the current felines occupying their home, Becket & Frittz.

 

Let the Difference Begin.

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