Leadership Leadership

 
Josh Asbury, founder of Hinutech and Chief Evangelist, began execution of the Hinutech vision in early 2006 through the implementation of web portals for the construction industry.  During this time, it became obvious that there was a significant need for easy-to-use, enterprise-class software for small businesses, and Hinutech was born.

Backed by a solid mix of technical knowledge and management skills, he is steering Hinutech's strategic direction and business development. 

Josh holds a bachelor's degree in Systems Analysis from the Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. He has spoken about open source software at the JavaOne Conference and enjoys speaking to small businesses, churches and organizations about the practical application of social networking.
 


Jerry Ferrell, Software Alchemist, has been involved in the software industry for over 22 years. He brings a breadth of understanding with particular specialization in the areas of online architecture and database design. Jerry has been involved in projects as varied as Litigation Support systems to a Computerized Testing web service.
 
Jerry earned his B.S. in Computer Science from Northern Kentucky University.

 


Andreas Eppler is one of Hinutech’s Software Developers and brings 10 years of computing experience to the company. Andreas has held various positions in Germany and the United States , he has experience in computer electronics, compiler development and web based enterprise software.

Andreas holds a M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Albstadt , Germany and a degree in Communication Electronics.
 

Michele Simmons is an Associate Professor and the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies at Miami University and serves in an advisory role for Hinutech.  Through Michele's expertise in usability, visual rhetoric and the effective utilization of technology in public participation, she is an essential asset to both Hinutech and our customers. 

Often working behind the scenes, Michele's thoughtful and direct input is seen throughout each of our customers' web sites and on Hinutech.com.

Michele teaches the following curriculum at the Graduate and Undergraduate levels:

  • Visual rhetoric
  • Usability
  • Research methods
  • Rhetoric
  • Technical communication, technology, and public sphere

Additionally, Michele focuses her research in public participation in environmental policy, community–based writing and literacy and digital media

 Michele holds the following degrees:

  • Ph.D. Rhetoric and Composition, Professional Writing, Purdue University 2000
  • M.A., Professional Communication, Clemson University
  • B.A., English, University of Tennessee

Selected Publications

  • Participation and Power: Civic Discourse in Environmental Policy Decisions (Suny Series, Studies in Scientific and Technical Communication). Albany: State University of New York Press, 2007.
  • Toward a Civic Rhetoric for Technologically and Scientifically Complex Places: Invention, Performance, and Participation.” College Composition and Communication 58:3 (February 2007): 419-448. With Jeff Grabill.
  • “Adapting: Online Learning Environments, Visual Pedagogy, and Active Learners.” Innovations: A Special Issue of the Romantic Circles Pedagogy Commons, December 2004. http://www.rc.umd.edu/pedagogies/commons/innovations/
  • “The Poly Chemical Risk Assessment Case.” With Jeff Grabill. In Professional Writing Online. Eds. James Porter, Johndan Johnson–Eilola, and Patricia Sullivan. Boston: Allyn & Bacon/Longman Press. 2001.
  • “Toward a Critical Rhetoric of Risk Communication: Producing Citizens and the Role of Technical Communicators.” With Jeff Grabill. Technical Communication Quarterly, 7.4 (Fall 1998): 415-441. Winner of the 1998 Nell Ann Pickett Award for Best Article in Technical Communication Quarterly.
    Reprinted in Essays in Professional Writing and Rhetoric: Readings from the Field. Ed. Tim Peeples. Boston: Allyn & Bacon/ Longman. 2002.
  • Rethinking the Safe Drinking Water Act. Center for Policy Studies Special Report Series, Clemson University, February 1995.
  • “Studying Risk at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.” (with C. C. Travis) Federal Facilities Journal, 3.3 (Autumn 1992): 295-300.

    Work in Progress
    Dr. Simmons currently has under review several articles, including “Encouraging Civic Engagement through Extended Community Writing Projects: Rewriting the Curriculum.”