So he pulled in some teammates (eventual co-founders Darin Kelkhoff, now CTO of Infoplus, and Tim Chamberlain, Senior Engineer at Infoplus) and issued a challenge:
Let’s build a WMS software that 3PLs will get excited about — with 90% of the functionality of enterprise solutions, at 5% of the cost.Born and raised in Istanbul, St.Louis transplant for 7 years. Passionate about digital marketing and 15+ years in all things digital. Social entrepreneur in tech education, a true believer in human connection. Podcaster and maker.
True podcast junkie, started an amateur podcast show and an how-to blog for fun. Now my blog has monthly 40K visitors and 65K+ subscribers to my show. Content is still the King!
Homegrown Midwestern Twin Mom with a passion for reading, gaming with husband, and drinking copious amounts of coffee. Lover of software and fixing hard problems.
After having been a Girl Scout as a girl, joined as an adult and now lead a troop of five teenage girls.
As a lover of books, created a podcast with best friend to talk about the best topic ever... Books!
For as long as I can remember I have been an engineer at heart always wanting to dive into how things work, constantly learning something new, and writing great code - combine that with some natural leadership and a passion for mentoring and I have been able to bring all of that together at Infoplus. Outside of the office and away from tech I enjoy being a father of four, football and hockey (Let's go Blues!), a good IPA, and spending time with family and friends.
I started with the team behind Infoplus as just an intern back in May of 2010
My whole life, I’ve defined myself as a programmer. I simply love software. I love to build it. I love to use it (when it’s great). I love to read about it, look at it, learn it, and dream it. Other than that? I’m a family man, with so many dogs - and I love some Cardinals baseball, Apple products, and of course, all things Star Trek!
4. Always 4. Because apparently, our county has an ordinance that says you're not allowed to have more than 4, else, we might have more than 4.
Star Trek. Star Trek The Next Generation. Star Trek Deep Space Nine. Star Trek Voyager. Star Trek Enterprise. Star Trek Discovery. Star Trek Picard. Star Trek Lower Decks. Although, I did finally give in a watch The Mandalorian... This is the way.
Queen of finding the silver lining. Loves puns, the lowest form of humor. Loves loves loves helping others find greatness. Also loves potatoes.
I studied Musical Theatre in college! Who would have thought I would have wound up working for a SaaS company as the Product Owner/Support Manager....life just works out the way it is supposed to
Loves: big family full of loud people, dis-Loves: insincerity, people who are rude to waiters, and pickles
As a Digital Content Manager, Carolyn sees herself as a 'Jill of all trades'. With a Masters in Communication from Saint Louis University, Carolyn has almost 4 years of experience working at start-ups and in the tech world. Carolyn's passions lie in communication: finding ways to creatively and effectively deliver messages that make an impact. When she's not at the office, Carolyn enjoys playing pickleball, walking her two Frenchies, and trying new restaurants. Carolyn likes to think of herself as fairly hilarious, but the reality is that most of her jokes are only funny to herself.
I really enjoy reading menus. I can spend hours on Yelp just looking at pictures of menus and food.
RuPaul's Drag Race
I'm a Software Engineer and have been involved in supply chain/warehouse operations for many years. Interests in addition to making great software include a passion for my family, ice hockey, carpentry, cars, music, and the great outdoors.
St. Louis Blues
Pistachios
Driven by a passion for creating - going from 0 to 1. Beyond that - a deep love for People, Connections, Photography, Family, Kids, Time Well Spent, LGBTQ Pride, Golden Retrievers, Canon Glass, Apple, Great Coffee, and Just Helping Others. Entrepreneur, technologist, photographer, creator, and developer with a passion for product, team, and brand development. Strong views on design, style, leadership, improvement, development, management, and human rights. Started as a developer during the run-up to the dot-com days. Have worked as an architect, VP, CIO, and head of business development to contribute and launch a series of successful companies over the past 14 years. Gained a passion for building great teams - using those groups to develop great products - and together creating great businesses. 100% believer that amazing people - focused on a clear goal - guarded by proper management - and given the tools and time to succeed - will create genuinely magical outcomes. Co-founder and CEO of Infoplus Commerce and Partner at MMLT.
I have a huge number of hobbies, all focused around creating, Woodworking, Metalworking, Welding, Cabinet Building, Photography, Printing, and Framing just to name a few of the main ones.
A 1977 GMC C60 36 ft bus that we took, rebuilt, and converted into a traveling RV and adventure vehicle.
Education: MS in Creativity and Innovation, BA in Writing and Linguistics, Director of People and Relations: People (ensuring great leadership, strong people practices, talent acquisition, engagement & retention, learning & career development), Cultural Initiatives, Outside Relations, Personal: Hike, kayak, camp, hunt, sport shoot, PC game (Escape from Tarkov), read, and Hermann winery hopping
Jefferson's Reserve Groth Reserve Cask Finish served neat and best enjoyed on a back porch with a Warfighter 5.56MM Field Connecticut Shade Toro cigar
Mission brand flour tortillas, Street Taco size, straight from the pack, room temp, plain
I'm a husband and father of 3 active kids (2 boys and a girl). When I'm not coaching baseball or running the "shuttle service", I'm enjoying the outdoors. We hike, fish, hunt, run, and travel a lot. But, most days I'm grilling pool-side with my wife Kristen and the kids.
I have come to realize that owning a minivan with 3 kids is a must. So, we have 2!
All
Love the outdoors, bass fishing and clay shooting. If I'm not outside, you'll probably find me in the gym, or on the mats doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In my downtime I love spending time with my wife, video games, movies (particularly horror), MMA fights, and rooting on the Cardinals and Blues.
Dumb and Dumber
I'm a loud introvert, a video game geek, and my lifeblood is comprised of music and anything with curry. I value creativity above all other things in life but I also love communication: understanding how we interpret things, how best to deliver information, how culture and technology play a role in constantly changing the way we communicate. Also, people are cool but animals are way cooler, and Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films are the greatest movies ever made and I'm not willing to budge even a little bit on that.
I can't survive without music. I like everything but Spotify statistics over the last few years would suggest my favorite artists are Nine Inch Nails, PassCode, Dragonforce, Jimmy Rosenberg, and Benny Goodman. I also play guitar and write for two bands - Ex Hibernis (metal) and Clovis Point (pop-punk metal) and I have my own solo stuff under the name Jackson Frazier as well, all on major streaming platforms.
I'm an avid gamer with a special I'm an avid gamer with a rabid enthusiasm for games made by Hidetaka Miyazaki, such as Demon's Souls, Bloodborne, Dark Souls, and Sekiro. I even have symbols from the game Demon's Souls tattooed on my right arm and my collection of the different editions of these games is embarrassingly large (but I'm also absurdly proud of it).
Darrin grew up in rural Illinois 35 miles East of St. Louis and graduated from Wesclin High School in Trenton, IL. He attended college at Sanford Brown College and graduated with a degree in Accounting. He has worked in the private side of Accounting throughout his career in various industries including hospitality, construction, commercial real estate, and SaaS. His work experience in private accounting includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Internal Controls and Auditing, Financial Reporting and Analysis, and Budgeting and Forecasting and has worked as a Controller/Comptroller for over 20 years. Due to the continued success and growth of Infoplus Commerce, Darrin was hired to create an Accounting/Finance department to implement consistent policies and processes, ensure accuracy in financial reporting, and take the lead in budgeting/forecasting for Infoplus to plan for continued success in the future.
Although I'm an Accounting nerd, I enjoy my time off playing sports or being outdoors.
I am #10 of 11 kids in my immediate family.
I was born and raised in a small town in central Illinois and currently reside in St. Louis with my pup, Sosa. I am often referred to as a "Concrete Cowboy" or "Urban Redneck" due to my country upbringing, current living situation and my love for all things technology. I have a degree in CMIS and snagged a job with a 3PL warehousing company directly out of college where I gained the experience and warehousing know-how that I have carried over to Infoplus. I started here at IP when we had two customers and have had a hand in most implementations. I'm not a bragger but I might just be the worlds most premier Infoplus user ;)
I'm an Illini athletics aficionado. Prior to this year my dad and brothers have not missed a home tailgating opportunity.
I am the youngest of 6 and have 18 nieces and nephews (and counting)
Software excites me! I love learning the ins and outs of every software I come in contact with. Tailoring to customer-specific needs, troubleshooting issues, and solving real-life problems with software specifically. From a young age, I would be called to my great-grandma's house to help her do things on her home pc, that might or might not have been done on purpose to get me to come over :)
To get as close as possible to being self-sustaining for necessities.
I have an obsession with sneakers; collecting, selling, window shopping, etc.
Welcome! I've provided customer support assistance for over twenty years in the financial, insurance, retail, and software industries. My previous experiences in these industries have led me to the best company to be part of with Infoplus's inclusiveness, appreciation of each individual's zone of genius, and our company-wide teamwork and dedication to EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)!
"Most Recent - Silver Chevy Trax name is: Teigen Chrissy Legend - PickettAKA Precious"
in the Winter
I have been at Infoplus for over a year and I've been working in technology for over 5 years. I love working with people and creating a product that users love and creating and changing things that will help and create an amazing user experience. I'm an omnivert or ambivert whichever you prefer. I’m passionate about music, sneakers and the curiosities of life.
Passport - Masego
Blondie brownie with no nuts made in a cast-iron skillet with 2 scoops of french vanilla gelato
I was born and raised in Chicago and recently moved to Nashville. My golden retriever, Murphy, 100% approves of the decision. I'm a fairly simple person who travels as often as possible. For some reason, as a natural introvert, I really enjoy putting myself out there and experiencing different cultures, people, and appreciating what the world has to offer. A lot of the travel I do is at random with minimal preparation which has to lead to some very interesting stories and amazing experiences. Outside of traveling I really enjoy spending time with family and friends. I live for the moments that I used to take for granted as a kid and make sure to appreciate the small things. One of my big goals for this year is to be more involved with helping others through charity and volunteering. I want to get better at giving back and making an impact, however small, to those who need it most.
Rock climbed a 100 ft. cliff on the coast of Northern Ireland never having rock climbed outdoors before. I had to learn 2 minutes before the climb, from a complete stranger, how to secure a proper knot to tie into the harness. I still question the validity of that knot.
Spartan Coach and Personal Trainer
I love learning - mine, yours, ours. Adult Learning is my passion. I seek to assist others in achieving their goals through learning and personal and professional development. Things that I'm proud of are my contributions to the Onboarding team and the initiatives we are currently taking to improve Knowledge Base.
Born in Egypt and living in St. Louis since 1982. I have a unique perspective of both cultures, and I have embraced both as a huge part of my identity. At one point I told my son that I was a 7042-year-old alien, who came here to teach the Egyptians how to be spooky and mysterious, and build the pyramids and stuff. HA
I have a wonderful family with four kids and is my joy to be around them and our adventures.
I am currently a Project Manager here at Infoplus Commerce. I recently graduated with my MBA at Southeast Missouri State University. I am currently living in the Greater St. Louis area. I enjoy traveling, family time, and relaxing with friends.
I recently got married last June.
I am an avid St. Louis sports fan. This includes the Cardinals, the Blues, and the Battlehawks.
After falling in love with software and coding in college, I switched my career path to computer science and never looked back. I've been a software engineer and have worked with Darin and James for over 20 years. My current role is as a co-founder and senior software developer at Infoplus. Every day working at Infoplus brings exciting new challenges and our team is devoted to creating software that people love to use.
Biology
P-Funk, due to an unhealthy obsession with all things George Clinton
Hello, I'm Parth. Here at Infoplus, I enjoy troubleshooting issues and testing out the software! I find the most joy when I get to break something and learn how to put it back together. This feeds into my addiction to constantly learning and working on cars and technology.
I have three citizenships under my name, United States, Canada, and India.
I once turned a supersonic wind tunnel into a speaker.
Hedge Fund Accountant turned WMS Project Manager because I love working with people too much to do just do accounting. Traveling is one of my favorite things to do and my big dream is to see the world! I lived in Dublin, Ireland for a year which was an incredible experience. I am a dog mom to a beautiful, goofy Golden Retriever named Murphy who keeps me active and young at heart. After living in Chicago for most of my life, I finally decided to make the move to Nashville, Tennessee to escape the cold and experience the beauty of the south. I plan to make the most of every day, every breath, every moment, and accept all that life has to offer with open arms!
I have traveled to Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Thailand, & Vietnam within the past 3 years!
I have a twin sister!