Local governments, special districts and municipal utility agencies require software and services that effectively integrate data and streamline administrative operations. gWorks is the only company that provides a purpose-built, cloud-native software platform to empower public sector agencies to run efficient operations.
To enable and empower every public leader to build smarter governments and stronger communities with simple, integrated technologies.
To be the #1 software provider to small local governments. We will cultivate the strongest, most supportive, & most intelligent team, delivering the simplest, most effective, and most pleasing technology solution–the local government operating system.
As the CEO, Joseph focuses on the realization of gWorks’ purpose, vision, and mission through strategy and capital allocation. As the President, he devotes his efforts to alignment behind and execution of our strategy and values. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, Joseph served ten years in the United States Navy as an Intelligence Officer. He earned an MBA from Harvard Business School where he has also been a guest speaker about small business leadership on multiple occasions. Joseph joined gWorks in 2015 (then GIS Workshop) when he acquired the company.
As the Chief Product Officer, Janelle focuses on our mission of designing and delivering simple, intuitive products that solve our clients' problems and ensuring clients are receiving value throughout their entire journey with gWorks. Janelle has more than 15 years of experience working in Client Success, Product Design & Ownership, R&D, Sales, and Marketing. Janelle obtained her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and then a Master's Degree from Columbia University in New York City. She joined gWorks in 2012.
As the Chief Financial Officer, Dave is responsible for the finance, accounting, and administrative functions at gWorks. Dave is a strategic and operational oriented executive, with over 25 years of experience as the financial leader of private equity backed, high growth organizations. Dave graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelors degree in finance and a Masters degree in accounting.
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As the Chief Revenue Officer, Eric is responsible for leading the Sales and Marketing teams and efforts as gWorks drives to fulfill our mission to enable and empower every public leader to build smarter governments and stronger communities with simple, integrated technologies. Eric brings to gWorks a diversity of experience in growing and scaling software companies, specifically in the GovTech space, having led Sales and Marketing, as well as Product Management, User Experience Design, Software Engineering, and Product Training teams. Eric earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an MBA from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
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As the Chief of Staff, Brock is focused on scaling gWorks through the rapid adoption of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other technology driven initiatives. Brock brings a process driven and data centric background to the gWorks team, having spent several years as a data analyst and four years in the United States Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician. He received a Bachelors in Finance and Business Analytics from Boise State University as well as a masters in Data Science and Analytics from Old Dominion University.
As the Vice President of Marketing, Laura helps drive brand awareness, customer growth and business development opportunities for gWorks. She is a seasoned business leader with experience at high-growth startups, Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. Military. Her exceptional marketing skill set is built on the foundations of trust, technical expertise, and the ability to quickly identify and solve customer pain points. With a proven track record of building a world-class customer experience, Laura enjoys working with cross-functional teams to deliver strong business outcomes.
Joy is the Director of People Operations with over 15 years of experience in People Operations and a passion for merging talent strategy with business strategy. She is passionate about creating processes and policies to build HR departments from the ground up. She has a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and is a Gallup Strengths Coach certified professional, dedicated to understanding people and helping them thrive. With her strategic approach and expertise in enhancing employee experiences, she consistently prioritizes the company's culture and actively fosters engagement.
As the Director of Client Success Chris is responsible for the Client Success teams delivering on gWorks’ values and mission. He works with his teams to empower them and our customers to be successful in their positions and achieve their goals by teaching them how and why. Chris oversees the SimpleCity support team, GIS support team, Client Success Managers and the training department. Chris has 19 plus years of experience working in client facing positions in the financial services industry. Chris has been with gWorks since 2011 and has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Nebraska-Omaha.
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Lucas Casey is an experienced leader in the GovTech industry and is passionate about local government innovation. Previously, he served as a city clerk, finance officer, and communications director. Lucas holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in public administration. He has taught courses as an adjunct professor and published academic research in the area of local government management. Lucas served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
We are always looking for talented and driven individuals to join our team.
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