mary pat link
Mary Pat Link has been a leader in innovation and champion for nonprofits for over 40 years. She founded Interlink Group, later acquired by Dell Computer, and now serves alongside her husband, John Strohm, as a founding member and managing partner of Farrell-Roeh Group.
Originally from Illinois, Link started her career in Chicago as a computer programmer in 1981. She relocated to Colorado and in 1989 started an independent computer consulting business, which eventually became Interlink Group, Inc.
In 2000, Interlink was sold to Texas Pacific Group; however, in 2001, Link and Strohm reacquired the interest in Interlink from Texas Pacific Group. Together they restructured the company, hired back key employees, and rebuilt the business. In 2006, Interlink was sold to EMC Corporation, which was eventually acquired by Dell Computer. Link’s other career highlights include serving as a co-founder and board member of Countermind-Ventures, LLC.
Link has served as a board member for Young American’s Education Foundation, Denver Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Denver Center for Performing Arts, and was an active member of the World Presidents Organization. Through the Strohm-Link Family Foundation, she helps provide financial support and leadership to various organizations in Colorado and nationally.
Link was added to the Forty under 40 list in 1997 and was named Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 1995 and 2000. Link earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Iowa and completed her graduate studies in Burgos, Spain.
Originally from Illinois, Link started her career in Chicago as a computer programmer in 1981. She relocated to Colorado and in 1989 started an independent computer consulting business, which eventually became Interlink Group, Inc.
In 2000, Interlink was sold to Texas Pacific Group; however, in 2001, Link and Strohm reacquired the interest in Interlink from Texas Pacific Group. Together they restructured the company, hired back key employees, and rebuilt the business. In 2006, Interlink was sold to EMC Corporation, which was eventually acquired by Dell Computer. Link’s other career highlights include serving as a co-founder and board member of Countermind-Ventures, LLC.
Link has served as a board member for Young American’s Education Foundation, Denver Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Denver Center for Performing Arts, and was an active member of the World Presidents Organization. Through the Strohm-Link Family Foundation, she helps provide financial support and leadership to various organizations in Colorado and nationally.
Link was added to the Forty under 40 list in 1997 and was named Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 1995 and 2000. Link earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Iowa and completed her graduate studies in Burgos, Spain.