N'compass About Us

About Us

Our Vision Is
To optimize business through the strategic use of technology.

We Believe In
• Exceeding Client Expectations
• Inspiring Employee Growth
• Creating a Meaningful and Challenging Culture
• Pursuing Fair Profit to Attain Organizational Existence
• Giving Back to the Communities in Which We Work and Live

Our Collective Genius
What is it all about? To us, it is about clarity, pure and simple. It' not just about harnessing the power of your IT, and it's not just about generating tangible business outcomes. It's clearing a pathway between those worlds to bring transparency to your business. Leaving you the certainty to optimize your operations, drive greater efficiencies, and use your human, financial and technology resources better. This is the foundation of our name and our business – serving as the guiding compass in leading our clients "true north" in their path forward.

Our people are passionate about complex data, integrating concise actionable information. This data fuels our brains to apply intelligence and best practices with the business in mind to recommend optimal and actionable strategies, maximizing IT for the business.

Our Genius Identity
We believe that every IT investment must link directly to a tangible business benefit. The identity of genius resides in our reputation for exceeding clients' expectations by becoming an integral part of your company's team. Our size belies our capabilities and expertise. From two offices in the Minneapolis area, our consultants work with local, national and global companies such as US Bank, Best Buy, Medtronic, Lawson Software, Lifetouch, Ameriprise, 3M, and St. Jude, as well as other public and privately held organizations, which come to us to help them solve some of their most challenging and critical IT problems.

Individual Genius
At N'compass, we believe in tapping the genius in everyone. Each person brings unique attributes, skills and experiences to the table. It is in this spirit that we've continued to grow since founded in 2001. To bring the best out in our people, we encourage a culture of free thinking, personal responsibility, individual freedom, and ability to have a voice in our organization.

Our Culture
We seek to attract the best and brightest in our field and compensate them not only financially, but with work that is meaningful and challenging. We offer a fun, creative, client-centric working environment built on a foundation of challenging our employees to bring clarity to every problem and opportunity they encounter. Some of the things we do to make N'compass a great place to work include an in-office putt-putt tournament, Minnesota Saints games with family members and significant others, and making a "road trip" to Dave & Buster's. We also believe in giving back to our community by donating our time at Feed my Starving Children, conducting a Toys for Tots drive each year, supporting Cool in the City with Calvary Church, and contributing 10% of our net profits each year to non-profits such as Second Harvest Heartland, Emergency Food Shelf, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Executive Bios

	Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Gerry Hansen is the creative engine that makes N'compass a dynamic and progressive company. As Chief Executive of N'compass, looking ahead in an ever changing market proves to build more than character. When done well, it builds a company.
	Co-founder and Executive Vice President of Strategic Accounts It's hard to mistake Chris for anybody else. Often decked out in a Harley shirt and snakeskin boots, Chris's charismatic personality is an attribute one cannot deny. He also has a natural aptitude for cultivating successful, long-term client relationships.
	Co-founder and Executive Vice President of Solutions Chris carries a lot of responsibility on his six foot five shoulders, but he doesn't back down. As Executive Vice President of Solutions, Chris is responsible in making sure that our solutions are managed, marketed, developed and maintained in the ever changing and challenging world of technology.
	Co-founder, Executive Vice President of Business Development Keith is a force of nature. Sun up to sun down, in the office, on the road, or at a client site, Keith's schedule reflects his commitment to N'compass and his clients. He is an executive, but his heart is in data center design.
	Executive Vice President of Sales Kristi Paul is determined to get things done. That commitment has built a solid foundation with clients, industry partners and colleagues. Imagine the determination it took to haul an acoustic guitar from place to place, with an undying commitment to one day learn to play the instrument.
	Chief Financial Officer Brian is our Chief Financial Officer and is one of the most disciplined and level headed people you would ever want to meet. With over fifteen years of technical industry and financial experience, it's a good thing he's in charge of finance.