Object Partners
Object Partners, Inc is an IT consulting firm specializing in enterprise application development services since 1996. Our success is based on a model of full-time employees with a strategic focus on utilizing both emerging and mature open source technologies to help clients deliver high quality software on time and within budget. Most recently, OPI has successfully built and deployed numerous large-scale consumer facing Grails applications, as well as several enterprise applications for various Android and iOS devices.
Our deep roots in the JEE stack translate into open source expertise and a fundamental knowledge of how to build applications that are scalable, reliable, and can be easily maintained. Our services include project outsourcing, co-development, staff augmentation, and technology and process mentoring.
Leadership
Chris Spurgat
President
Chris has been the President of Object Partners since co-founding the company in 1996. He instilled the company’s philosophy of delivering high-quality IT services with integrity, which has been the basis for the company’s growth to over 50 employees and over $7M in revenues for 2008. Chris’s responsibilities include providing oversight of the day-to-day operations of the business and he continues to actively participate in sales and recruiting activities. In addition, Chris works closely with OPI’s management team and consultants to ensure that the company’s culture and philosophies are maintained as the company continues to grow.
Ehren Seim
Director of Talent Management & Marketing
Ehren is a Human Resource leader that has been working in the Talent Management space for over 10 years. Prior to joining OPI in 2007, Ehren worked for various consulting companies in the Minneapolis metro where he built a remarkable reputation for the consistent delivery of technology and business solutions for clients throughout the upper midwest region. He has single handedly built technology practices and accounts from ground level into profitable, sustainable revenue generators. Ehren believes his success is based upon the simple fundamentals of recruiting/relationships; honesty, integrity, and hard work.
Colleen Peterson
Director of Operations
As the Director of Business Operations, Colleen is responsible for the overall financial, human resources, and administrative functions of the company. This includes all payroll, benefits, billing, accounting and financial management, as well as budgeting and forecasting of OPI’s core business. She also administers all of the dependent care, as well as the short-term disability benefits.
