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Headquartered in Chicago, Extended Data Solutions, Inc. is a privately held company providing innovative solutions to Fortune 1000 and premier middle-market customers, as well as state and federal political organizations.

Founded by former executives of leading application development and IT consulting firms, Extended Data Solutions is focused on delivering unsurpassed client satisfaction and developing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. We draw upon 15 years of quality technology deployments, strong client partnerships and highly practical solutions to focused industries.

Extended Data Solutions web-based technology services include:

SalesAnalyzer.com, a service of Extended Data Solutions, is a leading secure, web-based business intelligence tool designed specifically for sales representatives and managers.

PersoniCom is the first solution of its kind, enabling organizations to leverage personalization to create truly memorable customer communications. PersoniCom personalized communications can be delivered via telephone, email, the web or variable data printing campaigns.

Votilogy is the leading Voter Relationship Management solution enabling political candidates and parties to effectively target and connect with voters from initial contact to the polling place.

Our goal at Extended Data Solutions is to leverage data and technology to help our customers meet their objectives - whether it's driving their bottom line or winning elections. In essence, we help our customers set their static data....in motion.

 
 

Management Team:

James O'Hara: Managing Partner & Co-Founder

James is a former Republican candidate for State Representative in the 18th District in Illinois. He has led presentations on political technology, targeting and communications at several state and national conferences. James has pioneered voter relationship management concepts in the Republican Party and has provided consultation to the Republican National Committee.

James is a Director for the New Trier Republican Organization and is a Board Member of the Lake Michigan Federation. In 1993, he co-founded 4SA, Inc., a national customer relationship management solutions provider which was acquired by Surebridge in August, 2000.

Mr. O'Hara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Northwestern University and began his career in consumer packaged goods account management for Proctor & Gamble and the Clorox Company. Today, James is responsible for Extended Data Solutions strategy and customer relationships.

Scott R. Smith: Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Prior to starting Extended Data Solutions and designing the Votilogy services, Scott was a founding member and co-CEO of 4SA, Inc. Together with James O’Hara, Scott built 4SA into a highly focused organization delivering customer relationship management solutions to Fortune 1000 corporations. Mr. Smith managed all operations, finance and marketing efforts of 4SA and later served as the Midwest Director of Operations for Surebridge.

Mr. Smith began his career with Lexis/Nexis where he achieved top sales awards. He attended Miami University, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. Scott is currently responsible for Extended Data Solutions strategy, operations, finance and marketing.

Brian Kipp: Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Brian is the former Director of Software Development for 4SA, Inc. and later at Surebridge. Brian is a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer and, while at 4SA, successfully managed enterprise software development and implementation projects for several Fortune 1000 Corporations, including ADP, Tenneco Automotive, Mitsubishi, Pioneer Hi-Bred, SBC, Novartis, and others. Prior to 4SA, Brian worked for the Federal Reserve as a Senior Database Engineer.

Brian is responsible for Extended Data Solutions' technology strategy and development. He is the chief architect of all solution platforms and oversees ongoing system improvement initiatives. Mr. Kipp holds Bachelor and Master degrees in Economics from Western Illinois University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude.