It’s All About Faculty Affairs
We’re driven by a singular mission; help faculty affairs departments and academic institutions streamline their operations, drive efficiencies, and use their data to create new insights.
Through technology originally developed in a major academic medical school and a team with extensive experience in faculty affairs, we help numerous academic institutions of all sizes and are proud of the success we’ve achieved.
Mountain Pass Team

Tom Simon
Chief Executive Officer
Tom Simon is a seasoned executive in startup software development, with a rich history of enhancing customer relations and team strategies at companies like Intel, Kellogg’s, Deloitte Consulting, and Valassis. At Mountain Pass Solutions, he is focused on building a great team focused on both growth and long-term client satisfaction.

Deb Komorowski
Vice President, Client Relations
With four decades of expertise in workflow optimizations and HR in the higher education sector, Deb Komorowski is a pivotal member of the Mountain Pass team. She uses her deep knowledge to enhance workflow efficiencies, helping institutions save time and resources.

Eric Paul
Vice President, Product Engineering
Eric brings over 30 years of software development expertise to his role at Mountain Pass, having worked across various tech sectors including healthcare and newspaper / magazine publishing. He leads the development of innovative workflow engines and new product features, continually responding to customer feedback and market demands.

Sarah Brock
Product Manager
Sarah Brock oversees all facets of client support at Mountain Pass, combining her strong technical background in informatics with a focus on customer relations. She is committed to ensuring client success from initial onboarding through full implementation, fostering significant and lasting solutions.

Catherine Deatherage
Developer
With over 13 years of experience as a full-stack software engineer, Catherine has developed SaaS solutions across domains like property management, auto engineering, university finance, and healthcare ops. A specialist in UI/UX, she focuses on building intuitive applications that foster efficiency and usability.

Meng Hao Shi
Developer
A University of Michigan alum, Meng Hao Shi focuses on enhancing the SmartPath™ platform to deliver superior user experiences and valuable features. He plays a crucial role in building new functionalities, assisting with deployments, and swiftly addressing technical issues.

Yen Nguyen
Implementation Specialist
Yen Nguyen applies her expertise in SaaS deployment for public sector organizations to drive process optimization and software adoption at Mountain Pass Solutions. Her passion for UX research fuels innovations that enhance user experience, streamline client onboarding, and support higher education institutions' evolving needs.

Kiana Ghahyazi
Implementation Specialist
Kiana Ghahyazi applies her healthcare software implementation expertise to enhance faculty affairs systems at Mountain Pass. Her commitment to innovation and efficiency translates into improved software functionalities and robust support for faculty administrative and academic pursuits.

Alex Sweezie
Implementation Specialist
Alex Sweezie excels in leading software implementation projects, leveraging his coding experience and customer service background to enhance client operations and achieve exceptional results. His approach ensures that technology integrations deliver substantial client benefits.