Our passion and commitment to ministry starts at the top.

Our Leaders

ACS Technologies is led by a team of ministry-minded professionals who truly believe people and technology can work together to make an eternal impact. Our leadership team approaches each day as a new opportunity to find ways to benefit your ministry in practical ways. We chart our course by creating innovative ministry solutions and responding to the needs of our clients: churches, denominations, private schools, and more. We have been doing this for over 40 years and consider it an honor to partner with ministries all over the country and beyond.

Joe Koehling

President & CEO

Joe serves as President and CEO. In this role, Joe is primarily responsible for driving strategy, growth and leading the company into the future. With more than 30 years of executive management and professional services experience, Joe has lent his talents to large software consulting organizations, global content publishing companies, as well as ministries and other faith-based nonprofits throughout the country. Joe has the pleasure of serving on the Board of Directors for several ministries in the U.S., and is passionate about strengthening organizations that are putting their faith into action.

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Robert Gettys

Chief Technical Officer

As the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), Robert provides strategic vision and leads the team that designs, develops, and maintains products for our ministry partners. He has led product development and engineering in multiple industries. Robert has also worked in operations and business development, which keeps him focused on understanding and solving clients’ problems. Robert has served enterprise clients like Michelin, Greystar, Joann Fabrics, and Bridgestone while working at several companies, including Fluor, iPower Distribution Group, Fabric Editions, and Grace Hill. With over 30 years of experience, Robert is excited to combine his faith and career at ACS Technologies. Robert and his family are active members of Aldersgate UMC in Greenville, SC.

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Donna Howell

Chief Customer Officer & Chief Operations Officer

Donna serves as our Chief Operations and Customer Officer and has dedicated over three decades of service and expertise to the company. A graduate of Lander University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Donna's exceptional leadership and commitment have been instrumental in driving our operational excellence and enhancing customer satisfaction. Throughout her 30-year tenure, she has consistently demonstrated a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of our customers' needs, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of industry standards and customer care. Donna's strategic vision and unwavering dedication continue to inspire our team and contribute to our company's ongoing success.

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Dean Lisenby

Chief Ventures Officer

As Chief Ventures Officer at ACS Technologies, Dean is dedicated to listening to the needs of our ministry partners and leveraging our services and reputation to address those challenges. He spearheads the development of emerging services and brings innovative ideas to life. Dean oversees the Managed IT Services unit and the Bookkeeping division, ensuring both operate seamlessly and effectively.

With over 30 years at ACST, Dean is a seasoned ambassador for the company. Born and raised in South Carolina, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems Management. Dean has also held leadership roles, including serving on the board of directors for several Pee Dee nonprofits, demonstrating his passion for helping others succeed.

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Steve Cumbia

Vice President, Data

Steve serves as the Vice President of Data and leads teams that focus on data governance and business analytics who work every day to support the vision of “Unifying our data and making it accessible”. This includes:

-Building a robust data analytics solution to support decision making

-Promoting and strengthening the data culture across the organization

-Documenting key concepts, data dictionaries, and critical business rules in the data warehouse

-Consolidating corporate and product data in views that improve the understanding of our business and the markets we serve

Steve has been with the company since 1982 and started in the programming department. He has a degree in management science from the University of South Carolina and a master’s degree in Human Factors in Information Design from Bentley University.

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Thomas Brown

Vice President, Sales & Business Development

As Vice President of Sales and Business Development, Thomas is responsible for the company's overall sales production through multiple sales channels. “My team and I serve the entire faith-based market in the U.S. and Canada with multiple software and technology solutions. I love technology and love seeing our ministry partners put that technology to work in their ministries.” Born and raised in Florence, S.C., Thomas has over 20 years experience in sales and marketing leadership. He holds a degree in business and is currently pursuing an Organizational Leadership degree. He loves seeing people move outside of their comfort zone and exceed their goals. In addition to the work he does at ACS Technologies, he volunteers with several organizations, including a local ministry here in Florence.

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Honoring

Hal Campbell

Hal Campbell was an owner of ACS Technologies and its President & CEO from 1985-2008. He joined ACST as one of the first software programmers in 1979. Hal was instrumental in developing what would become the company's first successful product, ACS. Under his leadership, the company had 23 consecutive years of growth in revenue, profitability and in total number of churches served. Hal's vision included

key acquisitions and technological advancements that propelled ACST to the market leader. Throughout his 29 year tenure, Hal demonstrated a deep passion for and commitment to helping churches of every size and denomination, as well as being a beloved mentor, servant leader and respected board member. His legacy of being 'a good and faithful servant' lives as a paragon for all at ACST and in churches nationwide for long into the future.

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Harris Rogers

The late Harris Rogers was the original investor and founder of ACS Technologies, formerly known as Computer Dimensions, Inc. With a background in accounting, computer programming, and church leadership positions, Harris knew churches would benefit from software designed specifically to meet their needs for managing membership, accounting, and contribution records. Harris passed away in December 2013.

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Tom Rogers

The late Tom Rogers was one of the original investors in ACS Technologies and applied his success in business to help the company expand and succeed over its 30 year history. He served as Company President from November 2008 through April of 2014. South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford awarded Tom the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor. Tom passed away in April of 2014.

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Billy Campbell

The late Billy Campbell was one of the original investors and principal shareholders in ACS Technologies. Through his business foresight, Billy knew providing a solid product and customer service would make ACS Technologies the leading technology provider for the church market. Even before churches considered using software of any kind, he supported the business so it was able to develop into a company prepared to meet the demands of the growing market. Billy was a Florence city councilman for eight years. He passed away in July 2015.

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