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Our team.

People you know, solutions you trust.

Decades of combined telecom experience, all based out of our Hopkins, MN office. When you call, one of these people answers.

The People

Nine reasons to
stop the phone tree.

Every member of our team answers calls, responds to emails, and solves problems directly. No outsourced support, no offshore queues.

Twin Cities team Hopkins, MN · Est. 1990
Kip Brettingen
President

Kip Brettingen

I started my career in 1985 with American Sharecom (now Level3). At American Sharecom, we sold long-distance and data services only to business customers. I then went to LDDS (MCI), continuing to sell long-distance to business customers. My last corporate employer was Sprint Communication, selling long-distance and data.

I started Integrated Communications in 1990, enjoy working with all our customers daily, and being part of a positive telecom experience.

Outside of work I enjoy being with my wife Lynn traveling abroad or heading to our 5th Wheel camper in Pepin WI on summer weekends. Also enjoy time with the kids and grandkids — Hobbies I enjoy are fishing, hunting, golfing, and always love a spontaneous road trip.

Maddie Nooner
Account Manager

Maddie Nooner

Maddie here! I am thrilled to be a part of a group with such expertise and pride in what we do. "People you know, solutions you trust" is not just a tagline or flashy marketing hook — at Integrated, it is truly how we operate. We can't wait to find efficient solutions for you, your business, and your employees.

I look forward to connecting with past, current, and future customers — let's get something started! Outside of work, you can find me spending time with my wonderful partner, Ali, and our two fur babies — five-year-old Chocolate Lab mix Chip and six-month-old Cocker Spaniel mix Otis. And yes, my camera roll is FILLED with pictures of both. Ask me anytime, I'll send you a million!

Nate Young
Consultant

Nate Young

I have worked with Integrated Communications since October 2009, and have been in the telecommunications industry since 2006. I love being a consultant to my customers and having the ability to work with them on any aspect of their communications with any vendor in the market. It allows me to deliver the right product and technology for the business 100% of the time.

When I am not at work solving the world's problems, I keep myself busy with the normal Minnesota activities. I enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, snowboarding, traveling, snowmobiling, softball, and just about anything outside.

Mary Heinen
Account Manager

Mary Heinen

Friends, family, and just about everyone who knows me will tell you three things. One: I'm a current events junkie. Two: I take great satisfaction in planting, harvesting, and eating the vegetables and herbs I grow in my backyard garden (yum!). Three: my family is the epicenter of my life.

Hope Brettingen
Office Manager

Hope Brettingen

I am excited to be working with everyone — from customers to vendors! I graduated from the University of Minnesota with an economics degree. Previously, I was a commercial insurance analyst. I have also worked in accounting and small business bookkeeping.

I love spending time with friends, family (including two awesome nephews), and am an avid Bingo enthusiast (although the luck is not usually in my favor). I am also a proud mother of a golden retriever!

Greg Hannon
Independent Consultant

Greg Hannon

I have been in the phone business for 25 years. My motto: "Think of me as an employee of yours, but you don't have to pay for me." We are reimbursed by the carriers we recommend.

I am married to my high school sweetheart. We have a married son who blessed us with a beautiful granddaughter and a handsome grandson. We also have a married daughter who blessed us on St. Patty's Day 2014 with identical twin granddaughters. My favorite pastimes are golf and ALL Minnesota sports (good and bad).

Tammy Goad
Account Manager

Tammy Goad

I have been in the telecommunications business for over 14 years. I worked at CenturyLink from 2000 to 2014, so I bring a lot of knowledge of the business with me. I am so happy to be a part of this wonderful team.

I am the mom of a pair of wonderful boys, JJ and Jordan, and have a trio of beautiful grandchildren — Chloe, Jaxson, and Jagger. They are the center of my life right now. I have been married to my husband, Jim, for 26 years. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

Dan Sheldon
Consultant

Dan Sheldon

Hello! My name is Dan and I'm one of the newer members of Integrated Communications. Building relationships is at the heart of the company, and it's something I'm very passionate about as well. Businesses turn to us when they are tired of being just a number that deals with ever-changing vendor reps or 1-800 customer service teams and are looking for a partner who cares for them and takes care of their telecom and/or IT needs. We work to accommodate your specific needs!

A little about me: I graduated from the University of Minnesota in finance and marketing. After spending time in the banking world as an analyst and in equity sales, I decided to move into the fast-paced world of telecom/IT — and I am loving it. Outside of work, I spend most of my summers on the golf course, at the cabin, or traveling with family and friends. In the winter, you'll find me doing anything to stay sane!

Gordon Geist
Engineering

Gordon Geist

My roots in the IT and Telecom industry stretch back to 1987, the full arc of the technology revolution — from its earliest days to the hyper-connected world we navigate today. After decades of wearing many hats across the industry, I come full circle, returning to what I love most: the hands-on craft of engineering.

Outside the office, I am the proud father of two college-age sons, and my wife keeps me grounded — the true cornerstone of my family. Her patience, humor, and steady presence are what hold it all together. I enjoy pheasant hunting, ice fishing, and collecting calculators as well.

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