Team

Management Team

Jeff Haller - Managing Partner

A native of St. Louis, Jeff has spent nearly 20 years in sales, marketing and company-building. His expertise spans consulting, information technology, and the telecom industry - all of which led to the founding of DataServ in 1994. Although the term had not been developed yet, DataServ was the first Software as a Service (SaaS) provider of document and process automation. Jeff has successfully led the company through many growth phases and at least two recessions. He is also Board President of the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition, which is focused on eliminating the time kids spend in foster care by quickly finding them homes.

Kathi Haller, CPA - Chief Financial Officer

Kathi Haller is a co-owner of DataServ and currently serves as its Chief Financial Officer. Her responsibilities include not only the Finance team, but also the Legal, Human Resources, and Client Service functions. Client Service includes team members which deliver Client Support as well as DataServ’s Digital Mailroom service. During the last 10+ years at DataServ, Kathi has been responsible for driving profitability, creating scalable operations, providing funding for DataServ’s foundation and growth, and providing strategic direction. Most recently, Kathi has taken on a product development role in updating and standardizing DataServ Solutions. Prior to DataServ, Kathi spent 10 years in public accounting at Deloitte. In her progressively more responsible roles in the Audit practice, she served several Fortune 500 clients. As a Senior Manager, she gained an in-depth understanding of a variety of accounts payable, accounts receivable and human resource transaction cycles and document flows. Her passion and fairness have led DataServ to strong profitability, excellent long-term client relationships and a strong employee team which is an asset to the organization. She recently served a six year Governing Board term with the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition and also currently serves on the Finance Committee at Forsyth School in St. Louis.

David Berndt - Chief Technical Officer

Dave has nearly 15 years of experience in the information systems and technology arena. Since beginning his career with Andersen Consulting, he has accumulated a diverse systems expertise. Technical specialties include SaaS, imaging, COLD / ERM, EDM and ECM, data-communications, midrange and mainframe computers, as well as business process design. He has led DataServ through many SaaS innovations. Dave is active in the St. Louis and national Society for Information Management (SIM) and is currently the President-elect.

John Sandman - Vice President, Client Services

When John came to DataServ in 2002, he brought over 20 years of management experience in client support, training and technical operations. This prepared him to work effectively with DataServ clients and solution sets, understanding business needs as well as the programs that support them. John brings a strong client advocacy to his work. He has assembled a veteran Client Service Team to support you with one goal in mind: exceed expectations. Outside of work, John is active in local community boards and enjoys a variety of athletic activities.