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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$85.0M
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Forward-thinking companies entrust HighJump Software to power their supply chains. HighJump Software simplifies the art and business of creating, selling and moving products across global networks. HighJump Software has helped more than 1,500 clients worldwide drive growth and manage change.
President & Chief Executive Officer
Timothy CampbellNumber of Employees 350
Contact Information
6455 City West Pkwy
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
(952) 947-4088
Peer Companies
NAICS Code All Other Support Services: 561990
Recent Events
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HighJump Software Appoints Jim Bork as Vice President of Sales
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HighJump Software Debuts On-Demand Route Accounting System
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HighJump Software Introduces On-Demand Route Accounting System
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HighJump launches SaaS version of route accounting system
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HighJump Releases Intelligence Dashboard for Performance Management
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HighJump Releases Performance-Management Dashboard
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HighJump Launches BI Dashboard for Supply Chain Performance Management
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HighJump Software Introduces Business Intelligence Dashboard for Sophisticated Supply Chain Performance Management
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HighJump Software Appoints New CFO
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HighJump Software Appoints Timothy Campbell as CEO
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- HighJump[TM] Software, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, has appointed Timothy Campbell as chief executive officer. Campbell will also serve on HighJump's board of directors.
3M Completes Sale of HighJump Software to Battery Ventures
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- 3M announced today it has completed the sale of HighJump Software, a 3M company, to Battery Ventures, a technology venture capital and private equity firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Grocery Shopping Network and HighJump Software Provide Joint Supply Chain Solution for Giant Food Stores
Giant Food Stores launches "Shop From Home" service based on joint technology configured and implemented by TranSystems | ESYNC
Nagel Beverage Achieves Distribution and Delivery Success with Extended Suite of HighJump Direct Store Delivery Solutions
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced that Nagel Beverage has significantly reduced costs and improved operations with the HighJump suite of direct store delivery DSD solutions. A HighJump Software client for more than 10 years, the $80-million,...
HighJump Software Launches Small-Business Warehouse Management System Featuring 45-Day Implementations
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced the release of a warehouse management system WMS specifically designed for small- and mid-size companies. Named HighJump Warehouse Advantage-45, the rapidly configured system is designed to be fully implemented within 45...
Chinese 3PL Provider Selects HighJump Warehouse Management System
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced Chinese third-party logistics (3PL) provider Hongxun Logistics has selected the HighJump warehouse management system WMS to support its growing supply chain needs. Hongxun manages warehousing and logistics for many well-known manufacturers...
Flowers Foods Speeds Perishable Baked Goods Through Supply Chain With HighJump Warehouse, Yard and Transportation Management Systems
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced Flowers Foods is generating strong results from its recent implementation of HighJump warehouse, transportation and yard management systems. With $1.9 billion in 2006 sales, Flowers Foods is a leading producer and...
Lion Apparel Relies on HighJump Software's Warehouse Management Solution to Provide U.S. Military Personnel Worldwide with Uniforms and Equipment
Company Boosts Productivity 30 Percent with Fast Implementations at 17 Sites
World's Leading Brewer InBev Selects Solutions from HighJump Software to Standardize Global Supply Chain
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced that global brewer InBev has chosen the HighJump Supply Chain Advantage suite for its worldwide warehouse operations. The first implementation of the HighJump solutions will be in the United Kingdom later...
World's Leading Brewer InBev turns to 3M for Standardised Supply Chain Strategy.
M2 PRESSWIRE-18 June 2007-3M: World's Leading Brewer InBev turns to 3M for Standardised Supply Chain StrategyC1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:18062007 Bracknell, UK - 3M Supply Chain Solutions, the international operating arm of HighJump Software and a division of diversified technology...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Timothy Campbell | President & Chief Executive Officer |
| Patrick D. Spangler | Chief Financial Officer |
| Chad Collins | Vice President of Global Strategy |
| Chris Varney | Vice President, Delivery Division |
| J.D. Harris | Vice President, Operations |
| Jennifer Ho | Vice President of Human Resources |
| Jim Walsh | Vice President of International |
| Joe McManus | Vice President of Sales |
| Jon Kuerschner | Vice President of Applications |
| Kate Bolseth | Vice President of Development |
| Mark Aument | Vice President of Operations |
| Matt Ouska | Vice President of Finance |
| Paul Steen | Vice President of Marketing |
| Bryan McKenzie | General Manager, Transportation Division |
| Ted Hastings | General Manager |
| Michael Gorman | Investor |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Dave Tobars | Board of Directors |
| Jesse Feldman | Board of Directors |
As President and CEO of HighJump Software and member of the company's board, Timothy Campbell leads the HighJump management team in setting and executing upon the strategic direction for the organization. As HighJump aggressively expands its product portfolio and worldwide business both organically and through acquisition, Mr. Campbell brings to the organization over 20 years of expertise in the software industry and a wealth of experience in software business management and executive leadership. Mr. Campbell joined HighJump from Symyx Software, the software division of Symyx Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMMX), where he held the position of president and grew the company rapidly to over $100 million. This growth included the successful acquisition and integration of MDL Information Systems which, when combined with Symyx Software, resulted in the market-leading cheminformatics technology provider serving life sciences, chemicals and energy. Mr. Campbell's tenure also includes chief executive positions at Steelwedge Software, a provider of supply chain planning software, Industri-Matematik International, a provider of supply chain execution solutions, and ePIT Systems Inc., an enterprise software provider of trading infrastructure for regulated exchanges and investment banks.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HighJump Software Inc. | President & Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| HighJump Software Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HighJump Software Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Empi, Inc. | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| ev3 Inc. | Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| Empi, Inc. | Consultant | Former |
| University of Minnesota | Master of Business Taxation | Former |
| University of Chicago | Master of Business Administration | Former |
| University of Minnesota | Bachelor of Science In Accounting | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HighJump Software Inc. | Vice President of Global Strategy | Current |
| HighJump Software Inc. | Director of Product Strategy | Former |
| University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management | MBA In Supply Chain Management | Former |
| University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management | MBA In Supply Chain Management | Former |
| Marquette University | Bachelor of Science Degree In Electrical and Computer Engineering | Former |
Chris Varney is General Manager of HighJump Software's Delivery Division, based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Mr. Varney joined HighJump Software in 2006 through the acquisition of Global Beverage Group (GBG). During his six years of experience at GBG as Vice President of Operations, Mr. Varney facilitated the integration of nine acquisitions into GBG's operating framework. Prior to GBG, Mr. Varney held management positions at Descartes Systems Group, Coca-Cola Bottling and Molson Breweries. Mr. Varney holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Western Ontario.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HighJump Software Inc. | Vice President, Delivery Division | Current |
| The Descartes Systems Group, Inc. | Former | |
| The University of Western Ontario | Bachelor of Arts In Economics | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HighJump Software Inc. | Vice President, Operations | Current |
Jennifer Ho joined HighJump Software in 2002 and has more than 10 years of experience in human resource management. In her previous role as HighJump Software Director of Human Resources, she successfully led human resource integration efforts during 3M's acquisition of the company. Ms. Ho has also implemented new processes to improve overall quality service levels within the Human Resources department. Prior to joining HighJump Software, she held positions at technology firms SPS Commerce and The Packaging Department, as well as with advertising agency Bozell Kamstra, a True North Company. Ms. Ho holds a Bachelor of Science in human resource management from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Freightlogic | Vice President of Human Resources | Current |
| HighJump Software Inc. | Vice President of Human Resources | Current |
| 3M Company | Director of Human Resources | Current |
| HighJump Software Inc. | Packaging Department | Former |
| Bozellkamstra.Com | Former | |
| Minnesota State University | Bachelor of Science In Human Resource Management | Former |
Jim Walsh leads HighJump's international business expansion and serves as the 3M management lead on HighJump's executive team. Jim joined 3M in 1989 and has held management roles in sales, marketing and Six Sigma. His vision around supply chain execution and its relative fit into 3M's Industrial Business division were key to the 2003 acquisition of HighJump. Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts in finance from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HighJump Software Inc. | Vice President of International | Current |
| University of St. Thomas | Bachelor of Arts In Finance | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HighJump Software Inc. | Vice President of Sales | Current |
| University of Dayton | MBA | Former |
| University of Dayton | Bachelor of Science Degree In Business Administration | Former |
Jon Kuerschner joined HighJump in 2000 and has more than 15 years of experience in the supply chain execution software industry. Mr. Kuerschner manages product consulting, product development and strategy for HighJump's entire supply chain suite. In his previous role as Director of Product Consulting, Mr. Kuerschner managed the product consulting team and was directly involved with product strategy and development. Prior to joining HighJump, he spent nearly 10 years with Catalyst International overseeing the Pre-Sales organization and providing various product management functions. Mr. Kuerschner holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Northern Michigan University and a Master of Science in industrial organizational psychology from the University of Wisconsin.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Freightlogic | Vice President of Applications | Current |
| HighJump Software Inc. | Vice President of Applications | Current |
| Catalyst International, Inc. | Former | |
| P.R.E. Sales, Inc. | Former | |
| University of Wisconsin | Master of Science In Industrial Organizational Psychology | Former |
| Northern Michigan University | Bachelor of Arts In Psychology | Former |
Kate Bolseth joined HighJump Software in 1995 and has held numerous management positions within the company's product development, product strategy and marketing divisions. As Director of Product Strategy, Ms. Bolseth oversaw the expansion of the company's product offerings from automated data collection to a comprehensive suite of supply chain execution solutions. She also led the effort to internationalize the Advantage Platform during her tenure as Director of Platform Development. Prior to joining HighJump Software, Ms. Bolseth was an independent contractor focused on developing database applications to help small organizations run more efficiently. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HighJump Software Inc. | Vice President of Development | Current |
| HighJump Software Inc. | Director of Product | Former |
| University of St. Thomas | Bachelor of Science Degree | Former |
Mark holds great experience on both the customer and vendor side of the supply chain execution industry. One of Mark's earliest roles involved leading logistics projects for a European furniture manufacturer. These projects included developing new distribution channels for product sourcing as well as building several new distribution centers across the U.S., Canada and Europe. Mark also enjoyed time as a consulting manager for Industri Matematik International (IMI) where he led the implementation of order management solutions for Oracle consumer packaged goods customers while managing the Eastern regional consulting group. After IMI, Mark became the VP of Professional Services for a competing WMS company.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HighJump Software Inc. | Vice President of Operations | Current |
| Industri-Matematik International Corp | Consulting Manager | Former |
| Millersville University | Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HighJump Software Inc. | Vice President of Finance | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HighJump Software Inc. | Vice President of Marketing | Current |
| Allegro Biodiesel Corporation | Former | |
| Spanlink Communications, Inc. | Former | |
| University of Minnesota | MBA in marketing | Former |
| University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management | MBA In Marketing | Former |
| St. Olaf College | BA Degree | Former |
Bryan McKenzie is General Manager of HighJump Software's transportation division, located in Knoxville, TN. Prior to joining HighJump Software via acquisition, Mr. McKenzie was the founder and president of Pinnacle Distribution Concepts. Pinnacle designed, developed and hosted FreightLogic, a leading transportation management system. Mr. McKenzie has more than 25 years of experience in the supply chain technology industry, including 13 years in logistics management at Phillips Consumer Electronics. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Transportation and Logistics Management from the University of Tennessee.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Freightlogic | General Manager, Transportation Division | Current |
| HighJump Software Inc. | General Manager, Transportation Division | Current |
| Pinnacle Distribution Concepts | President | Former |
| Pinnacle Distribution Concepts | Founder | Former |
| The University of Tennessee | Bachelor of Science In Transportation and Logistics Management | Former |
Ted was recently appointed President of Geosign and will be responsible for managing the company's expansion into new lines of business, acquiring new technologies and building a stronger competitive advantage. Ted joins Geosign from High Jump Software, a division of 3M, where he was responsible for the post acquisition integration of Global Beverage Group (GBG) into High Jump's Delivery Division. As Chief Executive Officer of GBG for five years, Ted increased the company's value ultimately culminating in the sale of Global Beverage Group to 3M, a Fortune 100 Company. Prior to that, he was Chief Executive Officer of software company, endgame Systems.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Geosign Corporation | President | Current |
| HighJump Software Inc. | General Manager | Current |
| Freightlogic | General Manager, Delivery Division | Current |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | Bachelor of Business Administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HighJump Software Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Ventures, L.P. | Senior Associate | Current |
| Battery Ventures | Senior Associate | Current |
| HighJump Software Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Health Vision, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Private Equity | Senior Associate | Former |
| GE Commercial Finance | Management positions | Former |
| The Well, LLC | Former | |
| Harvard Business School | Mba | Former |
| Wesleyan University | Ba In Science In Society | Former |
Michael Gorman is a founding Managing Director of Split Rock Partners. Gorman focuses on investments in software and internet services companies based in Minnesota and the surrounding region. Prior to founding Split Rock Partners, Michael was Managing General Partner of St. Paul Venture Capital, which he joined in 1995 and focused on software and services investments. He is an active supporter of the local entrepreneurial community, and works closely with organizations providing guidance to emerging companies. In addition, Michael served as president of the Minnesota Venture Capital Association in 2000 and 2001. Michael holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Duke University, as well as MBA and JD degrees from Harvard University. He began his venture capital career with the Harvard Management Company. Earlier in his career, he was a management consultant with Bain & Company, where he assisted clients in the development and execution of corporate strategies.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Split Rock Partners, LLC | Managing Director | Current |
| Split Rock Partners | Managing Director | Current |
| Split Rock Partners, LLC | Founder | Current |
| Split Rock Partners | Founder | Current |
| Nanowave, Inc. | Business Advisor | Current |
| Brass Ring Capital | Board of Directors | Current |
| Spanlink Communications, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| HighJump Software Inc. | Investor | Current |
| Xtech | Investor | Current |
| Vendavo, Inc. | Investor | Current |
| Net Perceptions, Inc. | Investor | Current |
| Lawson Software, Inc. | Investor | Current |
| Auxilium, Inc. | Investor | Current |
| Calix | Investor | Current |
| Sps Commerce | Investor | Current |
| The Minnesota Venture Capital Association | President | Former |
| Minnesota Venture Capital Association | President | Former |
| St. Paul Venture Capital Inc. | Managing General Partner | Former |
| Bain & Company | strategy consultant | Former |
| Harvard Management Company | Former | |
| Harvard University | Jd Degrees | Former |
| Harvard University | MBA | Former |
| Duke University | Bachelor's Degree In Economics | Former |
| Harvard University | Bachelor's Degree In Economics | Former |
| Bain & Company | Management Consultant | Former |
| Duke University | Degrees | Former |
| Harvard University | Degrees | Former |
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