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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$17.5M
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Catapult's Core Values are the foundation of our business philosophy and are woven into every aspect of corporate life including awards, celebrations, performance reviews, and promotions. They are so essential that Catapult Systems will not hire a new employee, regardless of technical ability, unless their personal and professional standards match Catapult's Core Values.

Chief Executive Officer
Sam Goodner
Number of Employees 74
Contact Information

3001 Bee Caves Rd Ste 300

Austin, Texas 78746

www.catapultsys...

1 512 328 8181

NAICS Code Custom Computer Programming Services: 541511

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Sam Goodner Chief Executive Officer
James W. Martin Vice President of Software Development
Mark Grimes Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Mark Jensen Vice President of Market Development
Mike Albe Vice President, Controller
Sue Darrow Vice President of Human Resources
Andrew Montz General Manager, San Antonio
David Fuess General Manager
Liam Collopy General Manager, Austin
Mark Whitmire General Manager, Houston
Terri Burmeister General Manager, Tampa
Joe Stocker Catapult It Director
Emily Villanueva Sales Manager, Catapult Guards
Susie Gravette Marketing Manager
Gary Melara Senior Management Consultant
Shawn Lanham

Sam Goodner is the Chief Executive Officer for Catapult Systems Inc. Sam fosters the continuing excellence of Catapult's vision, culture and core values. He formulates and manages Catapult's corporate strategy, directs its management team, and builds key business and strategic relationships for the company. Sam founded Catapult Systems in 1993 at the age of 26. Prior to starting Catapult, Sam worked at Service Systems International, where he opened the company's European headquarters in England. He also developed software applications for Dell Computer Corporation's international offices. Sam initially honed his leadership skills and style as a mountain infantry officer in the Swiss Army. He is a graduate of the MIT/Inc Birthing of Giants program and a member of the Austin chapter of the Young Entrepreneurs' Organization (YEO). Sam has been repeatedly recognized for his innovation in leadership, and was an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 1997, 1998, and 1999. Sam holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Texas A&M University.

Organization Position Status
Catapult Systems Corporation Chief Executive Officer Current
Catapult Systems Corporation Founder Current
Young Presidents' Organization Board of Directors Current
Young Entrepreneurs' Organization Member Current
Catapult Systems Corporation Owner Former
Texas A&M University Bachelor of Science In Computer Science Former

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Inquisite, Inc. Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Current
Catapult Systems Corporation Vice President of Software Development Current
Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Developer Former
Computer Sciences Corporation Master of Science Former
The University of Texas Accountant Former
Dell Inc. Former
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Former
CRM, Inc. Former
Southwest Texas State University Master of Science In Computer Sciences Former
The University of Texas B.B.A. In Finance Former

Organization Position Status
Catapult Systems Corporation Vice President of Sales and Marketing Current
The University of Houston Former

Mark Jensen is the Vice President of Market Development for Catapult Systems. He is responsible for overseeing Catapult's national expansion and strategic development of new markets. As a part of the leadership team, Mark plays a vital role in developing new markets, industries and geographies while continuing to strengthen Catapult's Microsoft alliance. Mark joins the Catapult team with more than 25 years of IT services experience in executive management, new market expansion, delivery operations and sales. Most recently, he served as the Chief Operating Officer with Software Architects, where he played a pivotal role in architecting company growth from $2.5M to over $100M in annual revenue through organic national expansion. Prior to Software Architects, Mark worked with Keane and Decision Consultants. Mark is an avid golfer and currently resides with his wife, Cathy in Chicago, Illinois.

Organization Position Status
Catapult Systems Corporation Vice President of Market Development Current
Software Architects, Inc. Coo Former
Decision Consultants, Inc Former

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Catapult Systems Corporation Vice President, Controller Current
Catapult Systems Corporation Finance Executive Current
Catapult Systems Corporation Controller Former
PricewaterhouseCoopers Former
Cooper's Inc. Former
Texas A&M University Bachelor of Business Administration In Accounting Former

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Catapult Systems Corporation Vice President of Human Resources Current
Catapult Systems Corporation Director of Human Resources for Catapult Systems, Inc. Former
Supportkids, Inc. Director of Human Resources Former
Catapult Systems Corporation Human Resources Executive Former

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Catapult Systems Corporation General Manager, San Antonio Current
Pennzoil Limited Current
United Services Automobile Association Director of Claims Systems Former
The University of Houston MBA In Finance Former
Texas A&M University Bachelors of Science In Computer Science Former

David Fuess is the General Manager for Catapult Systems' new Dallas office. As an integral part of the management team's strategy to expand into the Dallas market, David is responsible for developing new business, building strategic partnerships and overseeing consulting operations including successful delivery of solutions and engagements. David comes to Catapult with seventeen years of sales and management experience, including a decade of experience in the IT services industry. Previously with Fujitsu Consulting/Born Information Services, David was responsible for sales, operations, consulting and recruiting. He launched Born's Dallas practice in 1997 and built three new practice groups during his tenure there. David was also responsible for driving a 40 percent increase in revenue over three years and establishing Born as one of Microsoft's top partners in the South Central District. David graduated from The University of Tulsa, where he also played football, in 1989 with a B.S. in Business Management. He resides in Dallas, TX with his wife and two children.

Organization Position Status
Catapult Systems Corporation General Manager Current
The University of Tulsa Former

Liam Collopy is the General Manager for the Catapult Systems' Austin office. Liam started his career in the technology industry in Houston in 1996 as the Contract Services Branch Manager for the International recruiting firm, Hall Kinion. Liam joined Catapult Systems in 1998 during the height of the technology boom as the Director of Recruiting and handled strategic marketing initiatives as well. Under Liam's leadership, Catapult's recruiting and marketing efforts have been extraordinarily successful. He has been instrumental in shaping and implementing the company's hiring philosophy and promoting Catapult's unique culture, as well as driving revenues through numerous marketing initiatives and campaigns. Liam's contributions to Catapult's growth strategy have been instrumental in Catapult's success, resulting in him recently being named General Manager for the Catapult Systems Austin practice. Prior to his career in recruiting, Liam served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years, after which he attended college at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Liam holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Texas A&M University.

Organization Position Status
Catapult Systems Corporation General Manager, Austin Current
Catapult Systems Corporation Director of Recruiting Current
Texas A&M University Bachelor of Business Administration In Management Former

Mark Whitmire is the General Manager for Catapult Systems' Houston office. In addition to leading business development and consulting operations in Houston, Mark assists in corporate strategy, management activities, and building partnerships. Mark has extensive experience in the management of large-scale, technology-enabled, business change projects. His 21 years of cross-discipline experience in process analysis and design, business strategy, application development, systems integration, and organization change management provide him a rich background for guiding the planning and delivery of Catapult's most complex projects. Prior to his current role, Mark was Vice President of Consulting for BSI Consulting and played an instrumental role in leading the growth of the company into a highly successful systems integration and web solutions firm. Mark led the establishment and operations of offices in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and Austin. BSI was recognized on the Inc 500 list as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the United States. Mark spent the first 11 years of his career with the organization now named Accenture. During this time, he developed his foundation of experience and expertise in leading business transformation projects, working with global companies across multiple industries. Mark is an honors graduate from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Organization Position Status
Catapult Systems Corporation General Manager, Houston Current
Bsi-Consulting Vice President of Consulting Former
Baylor University Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. Former

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Catapult Systems Corporation General Manager, Tampa Current
University of Wisconsin-Stout B.S. In Merchandising and Business Management Former

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Catapult Systems Corporation Catapult It Director Current

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Catapult Systems Corporation Sales Manager, Catapult Guards Current

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Catapult Systems Corporation Marketing Manager Current
BearingPoint, Inc. Marketing Manager Former
Accenture Ltd. process consultant Former
Emerson College MA in Integrated Marketing Communications Former

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Catapult Systems Corporation Senior Management Consultant Current
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. Former

Organization Position Status
Catapult Systems Corporation Current
Operational Technologies Corporation Director of Operations and Sales Former
Northeastern University Bachelors Degree Former
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