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      Steve Mefford

      Steve got an early start in technology – as a young man he liked to dismantle and try to fix all things electronic, like tube televisions and cassette players. When he was a high-school senior, Steve decided to go into the United States Marine Corps, where he served for 5 years as an avionics electrician working on jets and helicopters. After the Marines, Steve attended Eastern Illinois University, where he received his bachelor’s degree.

      In 1996 he began working for TechKnowledgy Education Centers, selling Microsoft and Novell certified engineer training classes to both corporate clients and individuals. From there he moved to Callero Management Information Systems, where he developed sales strategies and tactics to successfully grow the business in the EDI bar coding and inventory control sector. When he began to lose interest in the tech field, he took a sales role with Tubular Steel, a national distributor of all types of steel tubing. During his first full year with the company, he was named Salesperson of the Year, and realized he had found his niche. He went on to hold sales positions with Tatung Science and Technology, a manufacturer of SPARC computer systems, and with Midwest Computer Products, a company that sold all sorts of AV equipment focused on the education market. This was where Steve first was introduced to Mimio. He understood the technology and was energized by what it could do and what it meant to educators in terms of both functionality and affordability.

      In Mimio, Steve found his passion. He joined Mimio in August, 2006 and has never looked back. After working for Mimio in National Accounts and Partner Development and managing a regional sales team, he became the National Sales Manager for Mimio. No one who works with Steve ever questions his unrelenting passion for Mimio products and brand!

      Recent Posts

      MimioView Pricing Promo Extended to the End of 2014

      Posted by Steve Mefford on Oct 1, 2014 9:44:00 AM

      MimioView Promo Pricing Valid Through Q4

      We are thrilled with the success of the MimioView document camera sales during the recent promotion. To keep the momentum going, we've decided to keep the MimioView promotional pricing that we put into effect in Q2 valid through the end of 2014. 

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      Topics: MimioView

      MimioDisplay Introductory Pricing: Only 1 Week Left!

      Posted by Steve Mefford on Sep 23, 2014 4:30:00 PM

      This is the last week you will be able to take advantage of the MimioDisplay introductory pricing – act now as we will not be extending this offer. With the promotion closing at the end of September, the absolute deadline for submitting promotion-eligible orders is EOB on Tuesday, September 30th.    

      View the full details on our customer-facing landing page. And good luck getting those last orders in!

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      Topics: Product Announcement

      New Fall Webinar Series Launches September 25th

      Posted by Steve Mefford on Sep 23, 2014 12:27:14 PM

      First Fall Webinar: Seamless Integration of Curriculum and Technology

      We are extremely excited to kick off our Fall Webinar series with our first session, Seamless Integration of Curriculum and Technology, on Thursday September 25, 2014. The Fall Webinar series is hosted by educators who use Mimio every day in their classrooms or districts to engage and inspire their students. That's exactly why this series is an excellent resource to help you promote Mimio and interactive technology to prospective and current customers. 

      For a complete schedule of the upcoming sessions visit our Webinar page.>>

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      Topics: webinar

      MimioView Promo: Only 6 Weeks Left!

      Posted by Steve Mefford on Aug 19, 2014 9:00:43 AM

      Just a friendly reminder – there are only six weeks left to submit your MimioView orders and qualify for the MimioView discount. With the promotion closing at the end of September, the absolute deadline for submitting promotion-eligible orders is EOB on Tuesday, September 30th.    

      To review all of the promotion details, please refer back to the Partner Insider Blog post, Promotion for View Just for YOU. We expect a strong push of MimioView sales over the next two weeks!

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      Topics: Product Announcement

      Partner Summit - Last Day to RSVP!

      Posted by Steve Mefford on Aug 1, 2014 8:30:00 AM

      Today is the last day to reserve your spot at the 2014 Mimio Partner Summit. Don’t miss out on this informative event!     

       

      What:       2014 Mimio Partner Summit
       
      Where:   Boston Marriott Newton
                       2345 Commonwealth Ave.
                       Newton, MA 02466
                       Phone: +1.617.969.1000
       
      When:     September 9th:  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
             September 10th:  8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

       

       

      For details of the Summit agenda, please refer to the initial communication Partner Summit Invitation - Please RSVP by August 1st!   

       

      If you are planning to join us, take a moment now to do the following:

       

      1. Make Your Summit Reservation: Please confirm that you will be attending the Summit by emailing Partners@mimio.com. Put “Partner Summit” in the subject line, and within the email include the company and names of those attending. We need to hear from you today!   

         

         

      2. Make Your Hotel Reservation: To get a hotel room at the Mimio block rate, please reserve a room here before the end of the day today.    

       

       

      We look forward to seeing you there!


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      Topics: Partner Training

      IMPORTANT: Partner Resources and Lead Management Updates

      Posted by Steve Mefford on Jul 31, 2014 4:47:00 PM

      Thanks to all who attended the Mimio Partner Webinar yesterday. We’re pleased to provide you with a more intuitive Partner Resources home page and an easy way to get to your Mimio leads. Those of you who were unable to attend the Mimio Partner Webinar should make a point to listen to the recording of the Webinar, so that you will understand the updates to Partner Resources and new process for receiving your leads. The recording for the Webinar will be available on Monday, 8/4, on Partner Resources.  It is entitled “ Updates to Partner Resources and Lead Management Training.  

       

      Below are the high-level items we covered:

       

      New Lead Management

      All your Mimio leads will now come through Mimio Partner Resources. There will be a link on the home page that takes you to your leads. You will be able to see all of your SORs, easily create a SOR from the lead, and manage your Mimio leads on this one page.

       

      Partner Resources Facelift

      We are also updating the look and feel of Partner Resources to include:

      • Icons on the home page, which link to some of the most important types of information in Partner Resources
      • A button on the home page that takes you directly to your leads
      • A news section, to keep you up-to-date with the latest Mimio news

       

      All of these changes go live tomorow, August 1stIf you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your Mimio Territory Manager.  

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      Topics: Partner Training

      Partner Webinar on Lead Management Today!

      Posted by Steve Mefford on Jul 30, 2014 10:30:00 AM

      A reminder to join our Mimio Partner Webinar today showing you the new way you will be accessing your leads.  See the details below.

       

      When: Today, July 30, 2014 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT

       

      Here's what we'll be covering:  

      • Updates at Mimio
      • New Lead Management System

       

      To join the online portion of the webinar, click here.  

       

      See below for the audio portion of the webinar:

      Call-in number: 1-719-325-2556
      Conference Code: 827 254 8351

       

      If you are unable to attend, we will provide the slides and recording of the webinar on Partner Resources next week for you to review. 

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      Topics: Partner Training

      Co-Op Is Available to You!

      Posted by Steve Mefford on Jul 29, 2014 10:30:00 AM

      For our Silver and Gold Partners who qualify for Co-op Marketing Funds: Mimio Territory Managers now have your Co-op funds for sales from the first half of the year. Please reach out to your Mimio Territory Manager to get your balance and to brainstorm ways to use your Mimio Co-op Funds.

      Please note that the application has changed for Co-op – all submissions need to be emailed to Co-op@mimio.com.  You can review the new process on Partner Resources here.

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      Topics: Promotion/Program

      Partner Summit - 1 Week Left to RSVP

      Posted by Steve Mefford on Jul 25, 2014 10:30:00 AM

      There’s just 1 week left to reserve your spot at the 2014 Mimio Partner Summit! If you are planning to attend, we need to hear from you by August 1st.

       

      What:       2014 Mimio Partner Summit
       
      Where:   Boston Marriott Newton
                       2345 Commonwealth Ave.
                       Newton, MA 02466
                       Phone: +1.617.969.1000
       
      When:     September 9th:  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
             September 10th:  8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

       

      To review all of the details, please refer to the intial communication: Partner Summit Invitation - Please RSVP by August 1st! 

       

      To secure your spot at the Partner Summit, take a moment now to do the following: 

       

      1. Make Your Summit Reservation: Please confirm that you will be attending the Summit by emailing Partners@mimio.com. Put “Partner Summit” in the subject line, and within the email include the company and names of those who will be attending. Please RSVP by August 1st.  

         

         

      2. Make Your Hotel Reservation: To get a hotel room at the Mimio block rate, please reserve a room here by August 1st.    

       

       

      We look forward to seeing you at the Partner Summit!


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      Topics: Partner Training

      Time to Cash In on our MimioPad 1 Spiffy SPIFF!

      Posted by Steve Mefford on Jul 22, 2014 8:30:00 AM

      Mimio has run out of MimioPad 1 units and guess what that means for you?  That’s right, if you are a Silver or Gold Partner, it’s time to collect your MimioPad 1 SPIFF!  You have until August 5, 2014 to submit your SPIFF Excel spreadsheet to redeem your spiffy MimioPad 1 SPIFF.  For all of the information about how to submit your SPIFF or for the actual SPIFF Excel spreadsheet to fill in, please read the initial communication available here.    

       

      If your customers would still like to purchase MimioPad 1 units, they can be purchased through our distributor, GDI.  Feel free to reach out to Bill Brinkman at GDI by email bbrinkman@gdius.com or by phone 214.215.4491.  

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      Topics: Promotion/Program

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