Mark A. Deddens

Founder / CEO

visionary, innovator, results fanatic Visionary leader and entrepreneur with over 27 years of proven success; growing shareholder value, customer loyalty, and bottom line results for diverse business to business and business to consumer services.

Passionate about building relationships and adopting new concepts that better himself, his company and his client’s experience. Exceeding client expectations has always been in the forefront of his mission.

The iStorm Group vision, mission and specialties focus on decreasing costs and increasing profit margins for our clients.

Mark's areas of expertise include understanding / embracing our customers' core challenges and goals, identifying problems / deficiencies in their business processes, and creating actionable plans that provide a viable and profitable solution to those challenges.

Tammy Deddens

CEO, Drew and Cole Deddens Foundation

practical, friendly, team builder

Tammy is a caring and passionate mother / person with a knack for helping people.

Tammy and Mark lost twin sons in December of 2010. In the spirit of their love of all children the Drew and Cole Deddens foundation was formed. The foundation provides support to multiple needy children and families in communities throughout the US.

To further this personal mission, Tammy is also highly involved with iStorm Group's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, through which iStorm Group donates a percentage of its net profits each year. The foundation will support St. Jude and Nationwide Children's in Columbus Ohio. Both organizations give the gift of hope to millions of children who receive lifesaving care every year. Each and every child deserves the chance for a healthy future, and iStorm Group is committed to this mission with Tammy leading this initiative. Learn more about the Drew and Cole Deddens foundation here.

Jon Umstead

COO

key contributor, coach, consultant

Jon is a business expert, entrepreneur and former corporate executive who has been responsible for organizations of more than 700 employees and over $80 million in annual revenue, including a $50 million business unit that focused on information technology and business process services for the flood insurance industry. Clients included Travelers, Allstate and State Farm insurance companies, FEMA and numerous Independent Adjuster firms (IAs) throughout the United States.

Jon’s iStorm Group responsibilities include overall business strategy and development, collaboration on company operations and strategic partnerships, and he heads up our general contractor network development.

He graduated with a BS in Management Science from Wright State University and an Executive MBA from The Ohio State University. Jon is passionate about community development and also works hand in hand with Tammy Deddens on the iStorm Corporate Social Responsibility program.

Legal Counsel

compliance, strategy

Professional & Community Activities:

• Dayton Bar Association
• Ohio State Bar Association
• Kentucky Bar Association
• American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry
• Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
• Home Builders Association of Dayton, Former Member, Board of Trustees
• Legal Action Network for Development Strategies
• The Muse Machine, Former President, Board of Trustees
• Rotary Club of Springboro
• Leadership Dayton Graduate, 2005

Awards & Recognitions:

• Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star 2006, Construction Litigation
• Dayton Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award Winner 2006
• Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review BV Distinguished Rating

Brad Amster

DIRECTOR OF IT

systems, integrations, scalability

Specialties: Custom Web Systems Solutions, IOS & Android Application Development, AWS, Custom Web Design, IETM Systems Design, Web Based Systems Design, Web Design, Database Systems Design

Jason Chambers

Management Consultant - Midwest Region

pragmatic, dependable, results-driven

Jason has an extensive background in professional, consultative Sales and Sales Management. He believes that success is built upon strong relationships, dedication and constant perseverance. Jason has been responsible for 225 million dollars in net sales while collaborating with hundreds of clients.

Jason’s responsibilities include developing and maintaining, strong, viable partnerships with iStorm Group Clients. His primary objective is to understand and fully embrace each client's long-term vision, mission and goals, and ensure our services support and walk in line with their objectives. Routinely and objectively listening to client feedback and bringing those ideas back to the Executive team for consideration, is also paramount to his role.

Jason earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Bowling Green State University. He currently lives in Dayton, Ohio with his wife Marie and two boys, Jack & Nick. He is passionate about his family and community, and volunteers much of his time to the Outreach programs iStorm Group supports through the many local Apartment Associations we are members of and support.