Even if we don't handle your entire project we can help.  Cybermation has consulted locally and nationally in engineering/design and project management. Cybermations' long history and expert staff allow us to help clients plan/design and successfully select contractors using detailed engineering specifications.

We've also built a qualified network of contractors, interior designers, lighting specialists, installers and, of course, hardware suppliers to serve our clients anywhere in the country.

Julie Jacobson is co-founder of EH Publishing Inc., publisher of Electronic House, CE Pro, TechLiving and TecHome Builder. She has edited and contributed to all of these publications over the past 10 years, and currently serves as editor-at-large for CE Pro (Custom Electronics Professional), the leading magazine for home systems integrators.

Jacobson regularly reports on networking, automation, digital convergence, and the business of home systems integration.

She earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan, and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas.

About EH Publishing

Founded in 1994, EH Publishing is the leading media company for the home technology industry. The organization's hallmark publication Electronic House, launched in 1986, was the foundation of EH Publishing, and has spawned several magazines, trade shows, research and other business units since the book's acquisition in 1994.

Electronic House readership today exceeds 100,000 (audited). Other EH publications include CE Pro, which serves 35,000 professionals in the home technology industry; TecHome Builder, the magazine for builders and developers; Home Electronic Ideas, a quarterly coffee-table book; TechLiving, the magazine for technology enthusiasts; and Church Production, catering to technology decision-makers for houses of worship.

In addition, EH is the producer of the Electronic House Expos (EHX), held twice yearly on the East and West Coasts. EHX will attract some 20,000 electronic-house professionals in 2005. EH this year will produce the inaugural TecHome Builder Expo (TBX) and Worship Facilities Expo (WFX).

For more information visit www.ehpub.com.

Brian Schoenborn is a principal and shareholder at Leonard, Street and Deinard, a legal firm with offices in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Mankato, St. Cloud as well as Washington D.C. Brian Schoenborn has substantial experience providing general counsel representation to closely held and family businesses, with a specific focus on sports, recreation and entertainment, high technology, and manufacturing industries. This experience includes business consulting and development, business acquisitions and sales, intellectual property protection, and estate planning. Brian is a member of the U.S. Hockey League Board of Governors. He is also a co-owner of the Sioux Falls Stampede of the U.S. Hockey League. He is a member of the business law section of the Minnesota State Bar Association and a member of the sports and entertainment, business and estate planning sections of the American Bar Association. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at St. Cloud State University teaching courses in law and entrepreneurship. Brian graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1995. He is the managing partner of Leonard, Street and Deinard's St. Cloud, Minnesota, Office. Brian is admitted to practice in Minnesota, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Brian graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1995.

Steve Palmer is an owner, President, visionary, and sales and marketing leader at Palmer Printing Company. Palmer Printing is a St. Cloud based sheet fed printer with 42 employees and $8.3 million in sales. Palmer Printing serves clients in local, regional and national markets. Palmer Printing utilizes a balance of technology and human resources to exceed industry standards in productivity and profit.

In 2004 Palmer Printing received the Small Business of the Year award from the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. In 2005, Palmer Printing received an international quality award from the International Association of Printing House Craftsman, and Steve was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Central Minnesota Advertising Federation.

Steve is the Director of Operations at Culver's Franchising system, working with the Franchise Business Consultants to oversee the operations of our franchise restaurants. Steve brings over 20 years of Restaurant experience. Steve has played a vital role in the aggressive expansion of the Culver's brand. Steve works with 5 Franchise Business Partners to serve 94 restaurants in 12 states; is Culvers Instructor of Building Team Leaders, Overcoming Obstacles, and Managing and Minimizing Your Risks classes at the Culver Franchising Learning Center; Serves on the Franchise Advisory Counsel for Culver Franchising; and Serves on the Marketing and Finance sub-committees for Culver Franchising.

He began his food service career starting with McDonald's in 1972. He has worked within the Taco Bell organizations of franchise and Chesapeake Bagel Bakery. Prior to joining Culver's in 2000, he was a business consultant with Taco John's. Steve currently resides in Blaine, Minnesota with his wife Connie and two children.

Phil Keiser, Chief Operating Officer of Culver's Franchising System, Inc. stated "Steve has lead the charge in our successful development of the Minnesota market with his leadership, dedication and hard work, making Twin Cities market one of the shining stars with in our Culver's system".

Culver's Frozen Custard and ButterBurgers, is one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in the United States. The once small Wisconsin chain has grown to over 190 restaurants in 12 states. George and Ruth Culver, their son, Craig, and his wife, Lea founded Culver's in 1984. For additional information, see Culvers' web page at www.culvers.com or call (608)644-2113.

Tom co-founded Cybermation with his wife, Susie, in 1996.

His experience began with 4 years in the Intelligence and Security Command of the U.S. Army, from 1979-1983, working with various high tech projects as an electronics technician. Upon discharge, Tom joined Sanders Associates, a leading defense contractor based in Nashua, New Hampshire spending 3 years working on classified projects in an R&D environment, primarily specialized airborne platforms that were deployed for special projects throughout the world.

Returning to Minnesota, Tom completed a Bachelors in Engineering Technology from 1985-1988 at St. Cloud State University while simultaneously founding RT Enterprises in July of 1986. Tom continued working on an MBA at SCSU, completing his Masters studies in 1993. Due to lack of any available custom installers, Tom and Susie founded Cybermation in 1996 when building their home.  The next 5 years were spent gaining education and experience in custom electronics and home systems. 

The genesis of Cybermation from these early days created evolutions of change in Cybermation over the next decade.  New "high water marks" continue to be achieved, with examples being one of three firms considered as the System Integrator of the Year in 2008, multiple projects being featured in trade magazines and considered as Project finalists by the Consumer Electronics Association in 2009 and 2010.

Today, Tom continues as the President of Cybermation, managing the strategic direction of Cybermation along with a very competent management team.  Additionally, Tom has become a very active member of the Consumer Electronics Association and serves as the 2^nd Vice Chair of the Small Business Council as well as a member on various sub-committees.

In 1996 Susie co-founded Cybermation with her husband Tom. In 1990 Tom and Susie were married and that is when life changed considerably for Susie. Being a business owner was very different from the life of waitressing and bartending. In the early 1980s she worked at Fingerhut.

After graduation from St Cloud State University with a degree in Anthropology she plunged in the small business world learning at every step along the way. RT Enterprises became our livelihood.

In 1996 the decision to build a new home was made. Tom's fervor for a computer automated home was the focal point for Cybermation. After a few lamp and appliance models were plugged into the wall Tom's fascination escalated and Cybermation was born. Susie is dedicated to Cybermation by participating the strategic planning and doing the necessary day to day operations it takes to make the business run.