Jerod Venema is the founder and CEO of LiveSwitch (formerly known as Frozen Mountain). Jerod is passionate about applying real time communications technology to find innovative solutions to business problems. Jerod is continuously engaged in ensuring each and every customer receives the highest quality products and service from our team and is always excited to explore and satisfy the unique requirements of each new project.

Before founding LiveSwitch, Jerod worked as a senior project manager, senior software developer, and application architect for a variety of companies including DuPont, Siemens, and Prosperity Software Solutions. Jerod has been active in the open-source development community for several years. He holds two engineering degrees from North Carolina State University. With over 16 years in the field, Jerod's knowledge and experience are invaluable in guiding the company’s operations.