Executive
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ROGER KIRK - President & CEO
Roger Kirk is the founder and CEO of Computer Guidance Corporation, a recognized leader and pioneer in integrated construction management software solutions.
Mr. Kirk founded Computer Guidance Corporation in 1981. Since that time, the company has grown with offices throughout North America including Canada. Computer Guidance Corporation's customers consistently represent nearly 20% of the top 400 revenue-grossing construction companies in the United States and Canada. Among the many awards and recognitions for its Job Cost/Accounting and Payroll solution (Construction Management System), Computer Guidance has been ranked as the number one solution in the Construction Financial Management Association's Computerization Survey for ten consecutive years.
Today, in addition to its Construction Management System, Computer Guidance offers a variety of software application packages from web-based project management, bid solicitation to complete field-to-home office collaboration.
Prior to founding Computer Guidance Corporation, Roger was president of a successful custom software development company. He used the knowledge and experience gained in providing custom developed systems in manufacturing and construction as the catalyst for forming Computer Guidance Corporation. |

Sales and Marketing
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WILLIAM J. CRAIG - Director of Sales
Bill Craig has been the Director of Sales at Computer Guidance Corporation (CGC) since December 2005. Bill brings over 20 years of extensive software sales, public and private accounting, job cost and project management experience to Computer Guidance. Bill served 4 years in public accounting, was division manager of accounting services for a major utility, and was Vice President of Financial Service Sales for a major software company. Bill has a degree in Accounting/Economics from the College of Holy Cross, earned his CPA license in Massachusetts, and is a member of the CFMA and AGC. |
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KEVIN BASSO - Marketing Manager
Kevin is responsible for leading the development, execution and monitoring of Computer Guidance’s marketing efforts and communications. Kevin oversees the advertising, trade shows, annual customer conference, direct mail, lead generation, customer communication and the website. Prior to joining Computer Guidance, Kevin served as Marketing Manager with ePropertyTax, a Scottsdale, AZ based tax software service provider. Kevin was an integral part of a successful marketing strategy that led to several Fortune 500 clients. Kevin’s strong background in technology and marketing communications was developed while working in the Silicon Valley. There, Kevin developed marketing and IT related strategies that lead to the tremendous growth of one of the nations most successful and respected distributors, Purcell Murray Company. Kevin has a degree in Marketing from Concordia University. |

Professional Services
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GARY L. RUNQUIST, CPA - Professional Services Manager
Gary Runquist is responsible for the Professional Services department. Gary has been working as a construction financial consultant for the last 11 years. Gary has worked with a wide variety of Computer Guidance customers providing services from Software Implementation to Functional Reviews. Prior to arriving at Computer Guidance, Gary worked for 6 years as a controller for a large general contractor. He has a degree in accounting from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and earned his CPA license in Wisconsin. |

Application and Technical Support
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KIM RUNQUIST - Application Support Manager
Kim has been the Application Support Manager at Computer Guidance since June 2006. Kim directs the Applications Software Support department by providing application problem solving to customers and serving as a liaison between the customer base and other Computer Guidance departments. Kim brings over 10 years of experience in the heavy highway construction industry, in which she was a Controller. Kim has been with Computer Guidance for nearly 10 years, in that time she accumulated a vast amount of product knowledge by working with the financial applications as an Implementation Consultant for both U.S.
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DEB CANNING - Technical Support Manager
Deb is responsible for leading the Technical Support team, as well as our internal IT efforts. Deb oversees the installation of hardware and software for our clients, our technical support helpdesk and network support team. Prior to joining Computer Guidance, Deb served as a Network Manager with CGI-AMS, an outsourcing, systems integration and consulting firm based in Connecticut. Deb managed the day to day planning, coordination and service delivery of global network services for a Fortune 500 client. Prior to that Deb was the Manager of Network Engineeringfor Praxair, the largest industrial gases company in North and South America. Deb’s extensive technical background includes data and voice engineering, multi-site LAN/WAN design, hardware support and problem management. Deb has a degree in communications and business from the College of Mt. St. Vincent. |

Development / Quality Assurance
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NANCY MARTIN - Manager of Quality Assurance
Nancy Martin has been the Manager of Quality Assurance since June 2007. Nancy has worked in the construction industry for 30 years in various capacities. Her experiences include field experience as an electrical apprentice while attending university, Operations Manager for a residential remodeling company, Accounting Manager for a large Construction Management company and Controller in the heavy highway segment of the Industry. Nancy has been involved with the CMS system for the last 20 years, 12 of which have been with Computer Guidance directly. Her experiences have included Support Manager, Implementation, Conversion Manager, Project Manager, Business Object development and spanned multiple departments: Support, Implementation, Development and R&D. Nancy has a BSB from the University of Minnesota, concentration in operations and finance. |

Human Resources / Financial
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NANCY BLACKBURN - Human Resources Director (SPHR)
Nancy Blackburn has been the Human Resources Director at Computer Guidance Corporation (CGC) since April 2006. Under her guidance, CGC has undertaken numerous initiatives to provide a first rate environment and culture for the employees at Computer Guidance. Nancy brings to CGC an extensive background in HR management, Operations Management and Organizational Development. She has over 25 years experience in the legal field, most of it in an HR management capacity at the State Attorney General’s Office, serving 4 Attorneys General. Prior to coming to CGC, Nancy was the HR Manager for 7 years at a Fortune 500 Company. She has earned her Senior Professional in Human Resources certification. |
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MITCHELL GENS, CPA - Corporate Controller
As the senior financial executive of Computer Guidance Corporation, Mitch has responsibility for all financial operations of the company including budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, treasury management, tax preparation, audits, and overseeing the accounting department. Mitch brings over 17 years of experience serving in senior financial positions in the technology, real estate development, and corporate finance industries. Mitch served as the Chief Financial Officer for a home building company. He was also the CFO of the largest independent Search Engine Marketing Agency in the nation where he was responsible for working with investment banks, venture capital firms, and private equity investors. Mitch formerly served as the Corporate Controller for a publicly traded technology firm where he was responsible for all SEC filings of the company. Mitch earned his CPA license after graduating from Arizona State University and is a member of the Arizona Society of CPAs. |
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