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Full Sail Partners, a Deltek Premier Partner, announces that Michael Kessler has joined the firm as a Principal Consultant. Mr. Kessler’s hire bolsters the Full Sail Partners’ team to 25 professionals focused on accounting and technology solutions. Michael’s extensive knowledge of the Deltek product set and proven consulting expertise will be an ideal match to help clients streamline business processes and achieve greater efficiency from their Deltek Vision ERP system.

As Principal Consultant, Michael brings 30 years of experience working in and around project-based accounting in both the Government Contracting and Professional Services industry. His extensive background includes overseeing accounting, auditing and finance operations.

“I am really looking forward to the opportunity to work with such a diverse set of clients,” said Michael Kessler. “I have a passion for helping finance departments utilize Deltek Vision and Resource Planning to their fullest capabilities to reach maximum productivity. I believe that processes designed under the guide of best practices, which work in tandem with system configuration, result in meaningful reporting and the ability to evaluate key performance indicators.”

Michael Kessler has spent the past nine years actively involved in the Deltek community as a member of the Deltek Direct team where he assisted hundreds of US and international clients with system implementations and application support. His keen understanding of the Deltek Vision product, previous industry experience, and his passion for helping clients brings a strong player to the Full Sail Partners consulting arsenal.

“We are honored to have Michael join the Full Sail Partners’ team,” said Scott Seal, Full Sail Partners’ Vice President of Consulting. “Michael’s vast knowledge of Deltek Vision ERP and Resource Planning adds additional depth and expertise to our collaborative Consulting Team. Michael has a proven track record with offering exceptional client services and we are excited to have him help our clients better leverage their Deltek Vision systems.”

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Full Sail Partners, a Deltek and Client Feedback Premier Partner, is honored to announce that Scott Gailhouse has been promoted to Principal Consultant. Scott's extensive industry knowledge and proven consulting acumen will be an asset as professional services firms continue to seek ways to further leverage their investment in Deltek Vision.

As Principal Consultant, Scott will be responsible for process and service development including best practices and implementation protocols. He will also be responsible for overseeing the skill development of Full Sail Partners' consulting staff, the development of quality-driven implementation strategies, client management and implementation compliance.

"I am extremely excited about my new position and my continued growth within Full Sail Partners," said Scott Gailhouse. "I believe that this role will give me the opportunity to enhance our consulting practice and concentrate on how our firm can further add value to our client's knowledge of Deltek Vision. My focus, along with the other consultants will be to continually seek ways to improve our training model to better utilize Vision's capabilities, provide best practice recommendations while boosting productivity."

Scott Gailhouse has been actively involved in the Deltek community for more than 20 years. With a focus on financial solutions and best practices, Scott has leveraged his extensive knowledge of the professional services industry to assist firms with making the move to an ERP.

"It is with great pleasure that we recognize Scott's strong leadership and expertise," said Scott Seal, Full Sail Partners' Vice President of Consulting. "Scott continues to bring in-depth knowledge and experience to the table, working with his clients and colleagues to create innovative solutions to help achieve maximum value out of Deltek Vision."

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Full Sail Partners, a Client Feedback Tool and Deltek Premier Partner, recently announced it has earned a spot on Accounting Today’s 2015 Top Value-Added Reseller (VAR) List. Accounting Today is a leading provider of online business news for the tax and accounting community, offering breaking news, in-depth features, insightful editorial analysis, and a host of web-related resources and services.

Each year a select group of 100 organizations are honored for their accomplishments as VARs. The top VARs are selected from organizations focused on sales and implementation of accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Criteria used to determine the winners include 2014 revenue, number of offices, and staff size.

According to Seth Fineberg, Technology Editor of Accounting Today, “The Accounting Today VAR 100 list is comprised of top accounting and ERP software resellers throughout the country, ranked by revenue. This select group represents those in the world of accounting software resellers that are truly ahead of the pack and we are pleased to honor them in this special report.”

Full Sail Partners provides on-premise and cloud-based solutions for architects and engineers, energy and environmental consultants, and professional service firms across the United States. Full Sail Partners' team, collectively, brings more than 200 years of experience with Deltek solutions. The firm represents unique technology solutions that integrate with Deltek Vision including Deltek’s Kona social collaboration platform, the Client Feedback Tool, and Vision Unleashed.

"Last year Full Sail Partners was listed as one of the VARs to watch and we are extremely honored to make our return to the Value-Added Reseller Top 100 List," said Sarah Gonnella, Vice President of Marketing and Sales of Full Sail Partners. "Our firm continues to deepen our bench strength with Deltek Vision experts, allowing us to be the go-to firm for consulting, customization and integration. Jumping to number 85 in Accounting Today’s Top 100 Value Added Reseller list is a great accomplishment and demonstrates our ability to engage our existing client base, as well as, target new project-based firms beyond the AEC industry.”
 

Full Sail Partners, a Client Feedback Tool and Deltek Premier Partner, has been recognized by Deltek as a member of the Million Dollar Club. Additionally, Deltek has selected Full Sail Partners as a 2015 Premier Partner. Deltek Premier Partners provide sales, implementation, consulting, support and customization services for project-oriented Professional Services organizations and are required to meet and maintain a number of standards with respect to sales and marketing goals.

Deltek Vision is a leading enterprise software solution designed for project-based professional services firms to improve business performance, streamline operations and win new business. Deltek Vision uniquely integrates end-to-end business processes by automating the marketing, financial management, planning, tracking and administration of resources and projects.

“We are proud to be recognized by Deltek as a valued partner,” said Sarah Gonnella, VP of Marketing and Sales from Full Sail Partners. “Our success is a result of listening and developing a detailed understanding of our clients’ current and future needs and keeping their best interest first. Our dedicated team is focused on providing creative solutions, to extend Deltek Vision’s already robust ERP solution, to maximize our client’s investment.”

In 2015 Full Sail Partners will continue to partner with Deltek and the Client Feedback Tool to help businesses integrate their process in to one singular system, better understand and retain current customers, increase market share, and differentiate through targeted relevant and consistent conversations across systems and channels.

“Full Sail Partners successfully demonstrated its excellence in marketing, selling, implementing and supporting Deltek Vision, helping its customers successfully grow and manage their businesses with the Deltek solution,” said Andy Christenson, Deltek’s Senior Director of Global Alliances. “It is our great pleasure to have Full Sail Partners as a 2015 Deltek Premier Partner.”

Full Sail Partners, a Deltek Premier Partner, is excited to announce the addition of Ryan Felkel as a Marketing and Communication Specialist. In this role, Ryan will join the marketing and business development team to identify new market verticals outside of the architectural and engineering industry. With the addition of Ryan, Full Sail Partners is prepared to expand their offering to a broader range of customers who may not have realized how our products can streamline their processes and increase their profitability.

“I am honored to be a member of the Full Sail Partners team,” Ryan said. “Full Sail Partners has a world class set of products and services to assist project-based firms with managing their complex and growing needs. Their strong focus on customer satisfaction coupled with their great mix of products and services will assure that Full Sail Partners remains a valued and trusted partner to their customers well into the future.”

Ryan has nearly five years of experience in energy markets. During this time, he was an accomplished proposal manager and marketing professional working for a company that provided demand side management services for electric and gas utilities across North America. It is his goal to utilize this experience to provide a fresh perspective and new ideas to foster relationships with these new market verticals.

“As a Deltek Premier Partner, our firm has led the charge in expanding and servicing new market verticals beyond the architectural and engineering industry.” stated Sarah Gonnella, VP of Marketing and Sales. “Ryan’s self-starter attitude and marketing acumen will help our firm continue to position our existing products and services into new markets. I’m excited to have Ryan join our marketing team to focus exclusively on targeting new project-focused professional service firms. We recognize the need to continue to service our existing clients, and therefore have split our existing marketing role into two. This allows our firm to have a dedicated marketing resource that will focus on customer satisfaction and ensure our existing clients know about new features, products and services, while Ryan focuses on these new market verticals.”

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Full Sail Partners, a Deltek Premier Partner, is pleased to announce that Heath Harris, and Wayne Johnstone, have joined the Full Sail Partners’ team. These new hires highlight a continuing effort to further bolster the information technology service offerings of the firm. Both of these employees have the skills and knowledge to help clients optimize their IT solution systems to grow and enhance their operations.

Heath Harris is a well-rounded network specialist with 10 years of experience focused on providing Deltek Vision installations, data migrations, upgrades, and customization for small to medium sized firms. As an IT Consultant, Heath will help firms leverage their investments in the Deltek Vision platform by ensuring that systems are optimized for efficiency and advising clients on how to use technology solutions to meet their business objectives.

“I am thrilled to be joining the Full Sail Partners’ team," said Heath Harris. “I am excited to join a company with the passion for helping clients utilize technology to drive and manage profitable growth. I look forward to collaborating with clients and implementing the right solution for their needs.”

As a Product Developer, Wayne Johnstone assists in the development of custom solutions to automate critical business processes for professional services firms. His extensive background in .NET development, SQL programming, and solution architecture surrounding Web based development technologies provides Full Sail Partners with the expertise required to provide solutions that will bridge the gap between independent silos of information.

"Becoming a part of the Full Sail Partners’ team is a wonderful opportunity," said Wayne Johnstone. "In both the professional services industry and the technology community, the Full Sail Partners’ team is known for developing innovative technology solutions to assist professional service firms optimize their business. I'm really looking forward to working with the talented product development group to advance our offerings and continue to deliver solutions that help our customers grow their firms, and get better business results."

As business continues to grow for professional services firms, these recent hiring’s are indicative of Full Sail Partners’ commitment to helping clients excel in today’s quickly-changing economic environment

“Historically, automation has focused on the reduction of manual processes internal to Deltek Vision,” said Wes Renfroe, VP of Technology, “but many of our clients are embracing next generation solutions in the cloud to further augment their processes. With the addition of Wayne and Heath, Full Sail Partners’ development efforts are focusing on enabling clients to integrate their data in Deltek Vision to and from other disparate sources.”

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Full Sail Partners, Deltek Premier Partner, is pleased to announce the addition of Gina Stamper to the client services team. Gina has joined the firm in the role of West Coast Account Manager and will provide account services for Full Sail Partners’ clients in the Mountain and Pacific regions. She will work as a liaison between Full Sail Partners and clients, helping to build an openly collaborative community.

Gina joins Full Sail Partners with 15 years of accounting and finance experience in the technology, mortgage and telecommunication industries where servicing client needs is essential to success. Gina previously spent five years as a senior account manager servicing Deltek Vision Clients.

“I’m very enthusiastic about the opportunity to continue working hand-in-hand with Deltek Vision account holders,” said Gina Stamper. “The professional services market is rapidly developing and so are the needs of our end users. I look forward to this opportunity to help customers as their companies evolve.”

Full Sail Partners’ Account Management Program is designed to serve the needs of the Deltek client base and promote greater engagement. This position will serve as an additional resource to address client questions and provide a dedicated resource for those on the West Coast. Full Sail Partners now provides account management services from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, extending its service availability an additional three hours.

“Gina’s work ethic, experience, and passion for customer service make her the ideal candidate for this position,” said Wendy Gustafson, Full Sail Partners’ vice president / general manager. “We’re confident in Gina’s knowledge of the Deltek Vision product set and her proven ability to maintain great relationships with existing customers, while helping to develop new accounts.”

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Full Sail Partners, a Deltek Premier Partner, is pleased to announce that Kevin Hebblethwaite, FSMPS, CPSM, has joined Full Sail Partners in a full-time capacity as a Senior Consultant. Kevin is familiar with what it takes to help firms improve information sharing and develop reporting capabilities across departments. The recent expansion of the Full Sail Partners’ staff is a reflection of the firm’s dedication to providing clients with the most talented professionals the industry has to offer.

As a Senior Consultant, Kevin will continue to help firms leverage their investments in the Deltek Vision platform to track, manage, and monitor results for their marketing and business development initiatives; streamline the proposal process through automation; and improve their client relationships. He will lead and expand Full Sail Partners’ consulting services for the Client Feedback Tool, which helps professional services firms manage expectations and improve the overall client experience.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the Full Sail Partners’ team," said Kevin. “I’ve spent most of my career developing professional service relationships, helping people improve their systems and processes. I look forward to continuing that tradition with Full Sail’s current and future clients who seek to elevate the value they can extract from good information management.

Kevin Hebblethwaite has been involved in the Deltek community and the professional services industry for more than 15 years. Kevin served as the National President of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) in 2012-2013. His previous experience as an engineering firm executive and familiarity with Deltek Vision across departmental functions allow him to effectively assist professional services firms in taking a more comprehensive and integrated approach to managing their marketing and business development information. According to Kevin, “Marketers have a unique opportunity in the professional services environment to become more data-driven contributors to their firms’ strategic direction, and Deltek Vision provides a great platform to do so.”

“Kevin is an important strategic addition to our team as we look to expand our service practice,” said Sarah Gonnella, Full Sail Partners’ Vice President of Marketing and Sales. “We are excited to have him take the lead in bridging together our consulting services for Deltek Vision and the Client Feedback Tool. His unique perspective, knowledge, and persistence make him the perfect fit to deliver the best possible results.”

For more information, please email Full Sail Partners’ Marketing Communications Department or visit the Full Sail Partners’ website at www.FullSailPartners.com.

About Full Sail Partners 
Full Sail Partners provides client-focused technology services and solutions for more than 1,000 professional services firms nationwide. As Premier Partners for Deltek and the Client Feedback Tool, Full Sail Partners helps project-based firms fully integrate their business processes by connecting their front end and backend systems. We seek to help organizations identify the critical resources needed to create a faster, more efficient, and cohesive business infrastructure. 

Full Sail Partners, a Premier Partner for Deltek and the Client Feedback Tool, is pleased to announce the recent hire of Peter Nuffer who will join the Full Sail team as the Director of Product Development. In this role, Peter will manage the build-out of next generation integrations that provide advanced functionality like the Client Feedback Tool integration with Deltek Vision, and work with Full Sail Partner’s client’s on initiatives that require development of reports, BI, workflows and integration with other platforms. With a proven record of developing innovative custom solutions, Peter has previously been employed with Full Sail Partners for five years, and spent the last two years focusing on software product management.   

“I am extremely excited about rejoining the Full Sail Partners team and taking on this new position," said Peter Nuffer, Director of Product Development. “I look forward to making an immediate impact for Full Sail Partners, as well as the Deltek ecosystem. We have many innovative extensions to the core product’s functionality that will help professional services firms streamline processes, engage clients, and capitalize on opportunities to build their business. Our development team is committed to providing best in class service and product offerings that will help clients get the most out of their Deltek Vision system while leveraging other technologies crucial to their operations.  The focus on extensibility of the already comprehensive Deltek Vision core product will help the Deltek Vision ERP product remain competitive within new market verticals”

Peter Nuffer rejoins Full Sail Partners with over 20 years of experience in the software and technology field. A creative technology professional, Peter has an enthusiastic focus on developing technology solutions and working with business leaders to identify efficiency centric process improvements through technology. His extensive experience developing solutions that automate, simplify, and improve operations makes him a value-added partner to any professional services organization.

“We welcome Peter back to the Full Sail Partners team and are excited about the opportunity to further enhance our clients experience with Deltek Vision through Peter’s development efforts,” said Scott Seal, Full Sail Partners’ Vice President of Consulting. “Peter is a long-time ally of Full Sail Partners, and is one of the leading developers for Deltek Vision customization solutions. We believe that Peter offers our professional services user base the ability to take their ERP system to the next level.”

For more information, please email Full Sail Partners’ Marketing Communications Department or visit the Full Sail Partners’ website at www.FullSailPartners.com.

About Full Sail Partners
Full Sail Partners provides client-focused technology services and solutions for more than 1,000 professional services firms nationwide. As Premier Partners for Deltek and the Client Feedback Tool, Full Sail Partners helps project-based firms fully integrate their business processes by connecting their front end and backend systems. We seek to help organizations identify the critical resources needed to create a faster, more efficient, and cohesive business infrastructure.

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