A Kalamazoo tech firm that employs a number of Broncos has made it onto the Inc. 500. Not only are they the only company in the West Michigan area to make the 2014 list, but they’re ranked at number 216. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs.
Companies such as Microsoft, Zappos, Intuit, Jamba Juice, Zipcar, Clif Bar, Vizio, Oracle, and many other well-known names gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 500|5000. Featured businesses are ranked according to their percentage revenue growth during a 3-year period. According to Inc. Magazine’s figures, Newmind Group’s revenue has grown by 2065.4% since 2010 and their number of employees has grown from 5 to 16.
Newmind has undergone a number of changes through Inc.’s measurement period, from 2010 to 2013. In 2012, the company’s founder, Daniel Jefferies, to hand off the CEO position to Newmind colleague Matt Vollmar (BS '98, Computer Science). Jefferies, who identified a passion for psychology in business, has since represented the company from a new role as the “chief happiness officer.” The company has also strengthened its team with new additions in sales, marketing and IT engineering.
Google’s introduction of the Chromebook also played a role in Newmind Group’s success, as the company was the first reseller in the world to sell these devices. This new product, paired with the tech boom in education, opened up many new relationships for Newmind Group in the education sector.
Other Broncos working at Newmind are:
- CEO: Matthew Vollmar (BS 98, Computer Science)
- Marketing Director: Daniel Proczko (Business)
- Accountant: Alissa St-Amour (BBA 13, Accountancy)
- Account Manager: James Duke (BBA 11, Sales and Business Marketing)
- Account Manager: Ben Morris (BBA 00, Computer Information Systems)
- Storyteller: Garrett Wenger (BA ‘14, English)
About INC 500
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About Newmind Group
Newmind Group is an award-winning IT Managed Services provider specializing in cloud computing solutions. Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Newmind Group began as a small, regional IT company in 2003. Since then, they have opened offices in Charleston, Minneapolis, and Silicon Valley, and have grown in scope and size to become a national provider of cloud computing solutions for businesses of all sizes - with over 1000 clients across North America, Europe, and Asia. Newmind’s mission is to help clients use technology to make work more profitable, productive, and enjoyable.
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