Our Team

VCI Solutions is comprised of a dynamic group of individuals who posses a tremendous amount of expertise in the media industry. Not only do we continually invest in our products, but we invest in our team, so that we are able to be forward-thinking and agile with the products and services we provide.

Our Orion Business Systems service, support, and training team members have all achieved Orion application certification. In addition, the Support Team, including Support Manager, have all completed the Help Desk Institute (HDI) Certification program.

Meet our Executive Team

Sarah Foss President/CEO

Sarah Foss Ms. Foss has a history of propelling organizations toward growth. Prior to joining VCI in 2006, she held various roles with Harris Corporation Broadcast Communications Division including Director of Marketing, Director of Product Marketing for Media Asset Management, and Managing Director responsible for overall operations in Paris, France. Coined as an agent for change and expansion, she also is experienced in leveraging assets and financial backing for strategic, stable growth. With her internet and software start-up experience, Ms. Foss has been a driving force in company expansions. Sarah draws on her television station operation background to ensure a customer-centric focus in all VCI organizational efforts. Foss has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Pacific Lutheran University and a Master’s degree in Telecommunications Management/Marketing from Ohio University.

Jay Batista VP Sales

Jay Batista Drawing on technical expertise and sales leadership, Jay has led several companies to exponential growth. Prior positions include VP Worldwide Sales & Marketing Harris Corporation Broadcast Communications Division; VP North American Sales for Adaptive Broadband Corporation; VP Sales and Marketing for Wegener Communications; Manager of Technical Operations for Muzak Direct Broadcast Satellite Division; 5 years in international systems sales and ten years at radio and televisions stations in the United States. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University and a Master degree from Ohio University.

Jamie Meyer Vice President / Division Manager - Automation Division

Jamie Meyer relies on his 15+ years of broadcast software experience to develop revolutionary customer-focused solutions within the automation product portfolio. Prior to VCI, Jamie was the Product Manager for Station and Group Products for Pathfire, where he introduced automated processes to store and forward content delivery. Before that, Jamie was with Harris Corporation Broadcast Communications Division and Louth for 10 years, most recently in the position of Senior Manager, Product Marketing where he focused on system design, workflows, and software engineering. Utilizing his experience in life cycle management coupled with his engineering and architectural expertise, Mr. Meyer ensures cohesive systems relevant to client needs are a focal point for the company. Mr. Meyer is a member of the SMPTE S22-10 Metadata Exchange Working Group.

Mary Blair Vice President / Division Manager – Business Systems Division

Mary Blair brings 16 years of industry and business systems software experience to her product portfolio, in addition to 2 years of corporate accounting experience in a service industry prior to joining VCI Solutions. Mary has 7 years of station side experience that was developed in the field as a Software trainer and Implementation project leader which is where her career at VCI solutions started. Mary has held multiple positions within the organization including, Customer Support Manager, Implementations Manager, Operations Manager, and Software Development Manager. In addition to Mrs. Blair’s work experience she has received formal training in the areas of Product Management, Requirements Definition, Sandler Sales Training. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and an MBA from Western New England College.

W. Lowell Putnam Chairman/Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

W. Lowell Putnam Son of broadcast Hall of Famer and UHF TV Pioneer, Bill Putnam, Lowell Putnam has spent his entire life in the broadcasting industry. Growing up in the business, Lowell has been a producer, news reporter, and even painted TV towers. After graduation from college, he was actively involved in the development of early generation traffic systems and held senior software development and business analyst positions, including Director of Systems Development for Springfield Television Corporation. Since founding VCI in 1984, Lowell has been viewed as an industry educator. In addition to being called on frequently by industry leaders and trade groups, Lowell has been a regular panelist at the BCFM annual convention and a frequent contributor to key industry trade publications over the years. Mr. Putnam’s station knowledge teamed with his development experience gives him a unique perspective that highlights client needs throughout the entire workflow. Lowell graduated with honors holding a B.A. in Psychology from American International College.

Randall R. Garner Chief Financial Officer

Randall R. Garner Randall is an accomplished professional with 29 years of financial experience; he is responsible for managing the company's finance and accounting functions. Prior to joining VCI he was Corporate Controller of a publicly traded telecommunications start-up in San Diego, CA. Mr. Garner's experience has emphasized all aspects of management consulting & financial compliance, and includes twelve years in public accounting with a local CPA firm in a suburb of Chicago, IL. Randall is a Certified Public Accountant, received a Bachelor of Science degree from De Paul University and a Master of Business Administration in accounting from Loyola University of Chicago.

Board of Directors

Robert B. Apfel
William T. Hanley
Charles Jablonski
Kenneth Karaszkiewicz
Ed Karlik