Our Team

About Us

The Navigate team helps systems integration and related technology companies achieve better results in every aspect of their business. We have spent our entire careers in this industry, and we have direct experience in the challenges you face. We are a group of seasoned, executive leaders in this industry. We know that “Principles that Work take Work”, so we ensure efficient business improvements in ways that no other company can, in every discipline: Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering & Technical Services, Production, Service, Finance, Executive Leadership, and Administration.

Brad Malone

Vice President of Consulting and Professional Services @Solutions360

Brad currently serves as both Vice President of Consulting for Navigate Management Consulting and COO of Professional Services for Solutions360 and is widely known for organizational excellence and project management consulting. He has managed large development and integration projects and directed process improvements as both an executive and a consultant. An accomplished author and speaker, Brad is the architect and presenter of standard-setting management training programs for numerous organizations, including the Project Management Institute, AVIXA, NSCA, ISE, CEDIA, ProSource and PSA Security. He has trained over 25,000 participants globally and consulted with over 100 Systems Integration companies ranging in size from $2M to $1B – increasing their effectiveness, efficiencies and profitability.

Brad Dempsey

CEO and Founder @Solutions360

Bradford is the CEO and Founder of Solutions360, and is the primary architect of the Q360 ERP platform. He has 40 years of international project, sales, technical and financial management experience. Solutions360 has clients across North America, Europe and Australia. Brad regularly works with these clients to increase their gross and net profitability from an information- and metrics-driven perspective – creating the opportunity for his Clients’ management teams to make informed decisions with measurable outcomes.

Joel Harris

Principal Consultant

Joel Harris is an experienced executive and consultant across multiple industries, with extensive experience leading, building, and growing low voltage companies from audio visual to security to structured cabling to specialty healthcare (patient education, nurse call). Joel has designed, led, and implemented strategic planning and execution as a consultant from middle market to Fortune 500 companies. Joel leads the strategic planning and operational execution engagements for Navigate, focusing on strategy that drives bottom line profitability. Joel has served in COO and CEO roles for the past twenty years, and in these roles has led multiple successful acquisitions ranging from small companies to large strategic ventures. Joel has a degree in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

Tofiq Indawala

Principal Consultant

Tofiq is one of the experts on the Q360 ERP System; with over 16 years of experience in software implementation, change management particularly in the AV and technology integratory industry. As a certified project manager and with his unique hybrid experience in technology, operations and finance, he is able works with all levels of the organization with a holistic view. Tofiq continues to work with many organization to help them realize their full potential.

Patrick Britton

Senior Consultant

Patrick Britton has 25 years of experience in the audiovisual and visual communications industry, working for large and small systems integrators in roles covering all facets of the industry from sales to Project Management to General Manager and CEO. Patrick has extensive experience in corporate leadership, with a focus on cultural development, process improvement, change management, and strategic growth. He has been active in the AV industry throughout his career, serving as an instructor for AVIXA’s InfoComm University and presenting at NSCA events. Patrick has bachelor’s Degrees in History and Education from the State University of NY at Fredonia and continues to work on his own professional development, including earning a CTS-D certification and his Six-Sigma Green Belt.

Jim Colquhoun

Senior Consultant

Jim Colquhoun held the position of VP & Chief Technologist for Avidex for the last 15 years. His corporate responsibilities included developing new Avidex product offerings and assisting with the development of internal programs and the technical side of vendor relationships. Jim’s 50-year commitment to the industry includes 30 years of support for industry associations developing standards, training programs and industry standards.

Jim has an exceptional record of management and operational oversight experience, as well as expertise in the design and integration of communications, AV, and broadcast systems. Prior to joining Avidex, he was VP of Technical Services for Audio Visual Innovations (AVI) in Tampa, FL., Managing Director for ten MCSi offices, Director of Technical Services for Intellisys Group, and a Senior Manager with Pro Media.

Craig Jacobus

Principal Consultant

With over 30 years of executive positions leading companies, Craig Jacobus knows what it takes to grow successful enterprises. Craig is owner and president of Jacobus & Associates, LLC, an executive coaching and consulting firm specializing in working one-on-one with key executives and high potential talent. We are thrilled to have Craig bring his company’s expertise to the firm. As Certified Professional Coach, Craig has helped executives across the country improve interpersonal skills that enable them to better engage with employees. Higher employee engagement leads to higher ROI. He guides leaders working through the challenges faced, provides honest non-judgmental feedback and helps set up processes and action steps and accountability that create success.