Paul

CEO/Founder

Paul Kotz is the president of IRIS. A native of Kansas, he currently lives in Louisburg with his wife, daughter, 2 dogs, 2 cats, 7 alpacas, and soon to be 11 chickens. Paul is a serial entrepreneur and has been the lead “Gearhead” since starting IRIS in 2000. “I get the honor of leading the amazing group of people here at IRIS. I am part sales person, part circus ringmaster and part process engineer.”

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Photojournalism from the University of Kansas

What do you do for fun, outside the office?

Paul loves to ballroom dance with his wife. He also enjoys tractor time on the farm and when the colder months come around, working on his model railroad, Tiffany Springs, in the basement of his house.

What do you like about working with IRIS' clientele?

“I love understanding how my clients’ businesses operate to see what opportunities there are to make them more efficient using technology and proven best practices. I am thankful every day for the trust that our clients show IRIS and the opportunities that we are given to allow us to grow right along with our clients.”