Tell, a 19-year company veteran and its current president, takes over Oct. 21 as Zirous completes a leadership transition that also includes a new COO
Megan Tell will become CEO of Zirous on Oct. 21, succeeding Mike McDermott, who is retiring after more than 25 years in the role. The West Des Moines, Iowa, technology consulting firm announced the change Sept. 9.
Brimeyer takes over day-to-day operations
Tony Brimeyer became chief operating officer in July, succeeding Elias Karthan, who retired after 24 years with the company. Brimeyer is also responsible for strategic execution and service delivery.
Firm reports workforce and client growth
McDermott joined Zirous in 2001. During his tenure, the company frew from about 17 employees to 120, while its clients base increased from 15 to over 475.
Zirous acquired Applied Art & Technology, a creative digital studio, in 2025 and moved it under VAEZR Studio, its creative agency, on July 1.
Founded in 1986, the company provides IT and software-as-a-service consulting in revenue operations, data and analytics, artificial intelligence, integration, governance, security, cloud and development.
McDermott and Tell address leadership change
McDermott said he has confidence in Tell and Brimeyer, citing their longstanding involvement in the company’s strategy and culture. Tell said she plans to continue delivering solutions to clients.
Zirous said McDermott will assist with the leadership handover but did not specify whether he would hold an ongoing position or advisory role after the transition.
