Wayne Spanier
Managing Partner Wayne is a Partner and the founder of Prelude Consulting, Inc. He founded the company in 1981 and began his career working in every facet of the business, including data processing management, systems and applications programmer, and IT services. He realized what the market needed and started PCI to be able to best service clients by offering a one-stop shop for all of their business needs. Wayne specializes in network implementation, cloud-based services, and disaster recovery and framework for ERP implementation. He listens to his client's needs and finds the most efficient and cost-effective way to meet them. Wayne has a BA in Computer Science from Queens College. He also attended the New York Institute of Technology Graduate School for Business & Administration.
Michael Harbord
Programming Services Partner Mike has over 20 years experience working at Prelude Business and Technology, LLC. in Programming and Software Design. He creates custom solutions for clients using the most current technologies including Apple iOS and Microsoft .NET Framework. He enjoys creating these solutions for both large and small clients on desktop, web and mobile platforms. He has created Warehouse Management Programs and Delivery Programs to name a few, utilizing Apple devices including the iPad and iPod. He listens closely to client needs and develops solutions that work for them.
Craig Haseley
ERP Business Systems Partner Craig is a Certified ERP Consultant at Prelude Consulting, Inc. He has been with Prelude Business and Technology since 2013. He has 15+ years experience with ACCPAC.
His specialties include but are not limited to Implementation, Training, Report Writing, Fixed Assets and Customizations, especially with iPads. He is also a certified Acumatica Cloud ERP Implementation consultant.
Craig enjoys designing custom solutions for his clients and is always excited when the client sees the final solution and then asks “When can we do the next one?”
Craig has a B.S. in Marketing from SUNY Plattsburgh and an MBA from Canisius College (Buffalo).
David Gardella
Technical Services Partner David joined Prelude in April 2012. He manages the hardware and networking division of the company, from computers and firewalls to the implementation of entire IT infrastructures for clients. David has experienced it all at Prelude. He enjoys researching and testing new products and software, and teaching clients the benefits of a secure IT infrastructure. David graduated from SUNY Buffalo State College in 2006.
Wendy Pratley ERP Consultant Wendy is a Certified ERP Consultant at Prelude Business and Technology, LLC. She has been with Prelude since 1996. She has 20+ years' experience with ACCPAC. Her specialties include but are not limited to Implementation, Training, Report Writing and Customizations. She enjoys working with her clients and listening to their needs to ensure success. Wendy pursued Accounting as a Major and Computer Science as a Minor in her college studies.
Christopher Zacchi Technical Services Chris joined Prelude Consulting, Inc. in March of 2015 and is responsible for implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining client networks from top to bottom, and does so with great attention to detail. Chris is familiar with all networking aspects such as firewalls, servers, switches, printers, BCDR devices, and understands the working relationship between them all. As an extension of Prelude’s beliefs, Chris enjoys working with various cloud platforms and is always looking for ways to simplify and increase efficiency. Chris is a graduate of Mercy College.
Andrea Spanier Director of Operations & Customer Relations Andrea joined Prelude Consulting in 1990. She has 30+ years’ experience as a Director of Operations. She is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day planning and maintaining of procedures and policies to enable and encourage the optimum performance of the company and its’ resources. She ensures the efficient functioning of the office through a range of administrative, financial and managerial tasks. Andrea has a BA from Queens College.