Fortium Partners

Stephen works with clients to elevate their technology strategy and enhance business processes in his role as Managing Partner for the Midwest. He is adept at helping clients fund change from within, uncovering costs and expenses that can be used as investments in growth.

He offers a distinct viewpoint on modernizing core enterprise systems and developing new products and services. Stephen understands the evolution of consumer demands and helps companies stay ahead of the competition. He believes that technology organizations must constantly innovate and adapt without compromising quality or efficiency. His client service mission is to enhance the client’s market capabilities and create positive outcomes.

He focuses on problem-solving, team building, and collaboration as he works with colleagues to deliver exceptional client service across varied industries. Stephen has deep experience leading digital transformation, navigating industry change, and handling divestitures and post-M&A integration.

Managing Partner

Fortium is the #1 provider of Technology Leadership-as-a-Service (TLaaS). More CEOs and private equity firms trust Fortium for CIO, CTO, and CISO talent because of the reputation of our Partners, our responsiveness to their needs, and the results we achieve. 

Stephen is a business leader with strong analytical and intuitive design-thinking skills. He carefully analyzes and solves challenges with high precision, achieving goals with high-value outcomes by deploying people, technologies, and innovative practices. Broadly focused and tactically cognizant, he actively listens, exhibits emotional intelligence, collaborates, and remains objective, helping him drive results.

Technology planning, strategy, and advisory capabilities for C-level leaders, M&A teams, and Technology Operating Partners:

• Rapid infrastructure scaling (↑↓)
• Workforce capabilities for value-based initiatives
• Technology product strategy as a competitive advantage
• Evaluate technology risk, operations, people, and systems 
• Governance and compliance oversight | risk management, privacy
• Change leader | pre and post-transaction M&A activities and divestitures
• Deploy modern technology to enable revenue, reduce complexity and cost

Partner

Orion Global Solutions

Financial Times | The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2022 - #336 out of 500
CRN | The 2022 Fast Growth 150: Fast Growth Solution Providers - #145 out of 150

External Advisor

IoT365

External Advisor | Member of the Board of Advisors

Digital Grain Elevator, Inc.

Calibrate Software

Redbox

Chief Technology Officer

Outerwall

$2.2B, NASDAQ: OUTR

15th overall on Fortune Magazine's 2012 "100 Fastest-Growing Companies."
152 on Deloitte's 2012 Technology Fast 500™ (as Coinstar Inc.)

Senior Vice President Corporate Information Technology

RedSky Technologies

Vice President of Technology Services

Abbott

Sr Project Manager | Wide Area Network

Arthur Andersen & Co.

Global Networks Telecommunications Manager

Stephen is a highly skilled IT executive with extensive experience in both B2C and B2B environments. He has a proven track record of driving digital strategies and leading business transformations in response to rapidly changing consumer behavior and industry trends. Stephen's objective assessment of situations allows him to reset, optimize, and strengthen organizations, teams, and functional information systems to execute business strategies effectively.

Stephen is recognized as a team builder, entrepreneurial strategist, and design thinker. He is committed to driving profitable growth and ensuring that organizations can adapt to changes in their industry, resulting in positive customer experiences and product sustainability.

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