Our History

Kevin Osborn is the Chief Executive Officer of Broadleaf Group. He holds 15 years of prior experience in various roles at Broadleaf, including Senior Systems Engineer, Vice President of Networking & Security, Practice Manager, and Chief Technology Officer. Kevin’s leadership style emphasizes investing in people and technology, encouraging data-driven decisions, and disruptive thinking. His leadership style and passion for IT foster a culture that is rich with ingenuity, ideation, and initiative.

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University and is a supporter of Aggie Traditions and culture. Kevin has since established an endowed scholarship through the Texas A&M Foundation in hopes of creating a positive impact on college-bound youth.

In addition to his education and technical experience, Kevin has served on advisory councils for Fortune 500 companies like Cisco Systems, Aruba Networks, and Fortinet, helping bridge technological gaps in their respective fields.

Kevin has a philanthropic mission driven by his diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis 20 years ago, as well as the loss of loved ones to Parkinson’s and cancer. Kevin’s personal experience with MS has inspired him to give back to the community and support those who are affected by the disease.

Jesse Maldonado is the Chief Technology Officer for Broadleaf Group. With 22+ years of industry experience, a focus on consulting, and a keen understanding of organizations and departmental needs, Jesse helps clients bridge the gap between business and technology. He is responsible for delivering our technology strategy, driving innovation, advancing our R&D program, and integrating emerging technologies into viable client solutions.

Jesse delivers methodology and strategy consultation for complex technology and business challenges. He focuses on direction, solutions, and ease of execution for varying-sized organizations in all verticals. He takes a phased approach to enhancement implementations and improvement campaigns.

His philosophy in design and architecture begins with a secure-by-default mentality, keeping solutions simple and only as complex as they need to be. This approach includes spending more time in discovery, understanding key business and technology objectives, and incorporating collected metrics with experience to alleviate future pain points. Jesse remains engaged with the team and client as projects, processes, and innovative approaches unfold.

Jesse holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. He enjoys continued learning, training, and a steadfast pursuit of improved strategy development for internal and external consumption.

John Jankowski has served in Sales and Executive Sales leadership roles over the last thirty years. He has a proven history of deep sales, marketing, business development, and customer success earning a solid reputation for increasing annual recurring revenues and profitability. He has achieved these results by building an intense customer-first culture along with detailed expectations and accountability. He combines energy, humility, intellect, business acumen, and leadership skills to develop and drive winning strategies.

Steven Holtzclaw brings over 20 years of expertise in IT, cybersecurity, and operational leadership, spanning industries like finance, government, and oil and gas. Before joining Broadleaf Group, he held senior roles including CIO at Enchanted Rock, VP of Infrastructure and Security at HydroChemPSC, and Global IT Security Director at Air Liquide. Steven is passionate about innovative solutions that drive customer success and building strong, long-term partnerships. As Broadleaf Group’s COO, he will enhance operational efficiency and support growth, leveraging his strengths in strategic planning, process optimization, and team management.