About Us
At The Helm

Philip W. Morris, CEO and Founding Partner
With more than 25 years of experience as a technology consultant, Philip has successfully managed and deployed dozens of major business solutions for Fortune 1000 companies in the education, energy manufacturing, healthcare, printing and financial services industries nationwide. He is an expert in applying software engineering principles and project management discipline to software development. Philip is a published author and seasoned speaker on business intelligence best practices.

Joseph S. Guy, COO and Founding Partner
Joseph's extensive experience includes designing, developing and implementing mission-critical systems for Fortune 1000 companies throughout the Southeast. An expert in applying project management and industry best practices to software development, Joseph is chief software process evangelist, making sure that all of Mariner's employees are indoctrinated with and follow Mariners OcracokeTM process. In addition, Joseph has taught project management techniques to clients, colleagues and trade groups.

John Welch, Chief Architect
John has more than 13 years of experience in information technology and focuses on designing solutions, performing internal R&D and keeping his eye out for new methods, processes and technologies. He specializes in applying new tools and techniques appropriately to solve our customers' business problems. John's been a featured speaker at regional technical events and user groups. He's also been published in SQL Server Professional and DM Review. John is a Microsoft Certified Professional with numerous certifications. He is also a Microsoft SQL Server Most Valued Professional, the highest designation possible, earned through his significant contributions to the SQL Server community and deep technical knowledge.

Sally Ann F. Phillips, Director of Marketing & Partner Alliances
Sally has more than 20 years of experience in high tech marketing, with more than 8 years in the business intelligence industry. She focuses on helping customers understand how Mariner's solutions can help them achieve their business goals. Sally also manages the partnerships between Mariner and its strategic partners. She has a BS in marketing, minor in computer science, an MS in systems management and an MBA in international business. Sally is also a published author and experienced speaker on a wide variety of topics.

CASE STUDIES
Education Data Warehouse Migration
"We are pleased with the responsiveness and quality of Mariner's service!" Chief Accountability Officer<more>
Utility Performance Scorecard
"In three months, Mariner accomplished what would have normally taken a year or longer!" Project Manager<more>
Utility Reporting & Analysis
"We never would have attempted this without Mariner's help." Project Director<more>
Energy Monitoring & Management Reporting
"We're pleased to have Mariner on this important project with us." Supply Chain Manager<more>
Metrics Dashboard
"We appreciate your hard work and responsiveness to this critical need." VP, Research & Development<more>
Digital Cockpit
"We have easy access to information that, until now, was too expensive to produce." Director of Business Intelligence<more>
K-12 Data Dashboard
"The Data Dashboard is a powerful online tool to monitor progress at CMS because it gives direct access to current district data in a user-friendly format. It will allow our parents, our administrators and anyone who is interested to see how we are meeting our goals and how well our students are learning." District Superintendent<more>
NEWS RELEASES
Mariner & CMS Roll Out Data Dashboard to Community Via Web
September 24, 2008
Website built on Microsoft technology allows community to see how CMS is doing while protecting students’ privacy<more>
Mariner Named Microsoft's Partner of the Year for Performance Management
June 16, 2008
Microsoft selected Mariner out of an international field of highly-qualified Microsoft Partners, recognizing Mariner's ability to provide solutions that enable organizations to monitor, analyze, and improve business performance.<more>