Headquartered in Chicago, Extended Data Solutions, Inc. is a privately held company providing innovative variable data communications and business intelligence 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 20 years of quality technology deployments, strong client partnerships and highly practical solutions to focused industries.

Extended Data Solutions web-based technology services include:

PersoniCom is the first solution of its kind, enabling organizations to leverage personalization to create truly memorable customer communications. PersoniCom patented variable voice communications can be delivered via telephone, email, the web, SMS messages.

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

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 responsible for Extended Data Solutions product strategy, business development and customer relationships.

James has pioneered several variable voice contact concepts and has provided consultation to the many Fortune 500 organizations and national political organizations. He is a sought-after speaker on the topics of variable data voice communications, voter relationship management and business intelligence.

Mr. O'Hara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Northwestern University and began his career in consumer packaged goods for Proctor & Gamble and the Clorox Company. In the early 90's, he co-founded 4SA, Inc., a national customer relationship management firm which was later acquired by a leading Application Service Provider.

Scott R. Smith: Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Scott is responsible for Extended Data Solutions strategy, operations, finance and marketing.

Prior to starting Extended Data Solutions and designing the company’s products, Scott was a founding member and co-CEO of 4SA, Inc., a CRM solutions provider 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 attended Miami University, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and began his career with Lexis/Nexis where he achieved several top sales awards.

Brian Kipp: Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Brian is responsible for Extended Data Solutions strategy and technology development and infrastructure. He is the architect of the solution platforms and oversees ongoing system improvement initiatives.

Brian is a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer and served as Director of Software Development at 4SA where he successfully managed enterprise software implementations for several Fortune 1000 corporations.

Mr. Kipp holds Bachelor and Master degrees in Economics from Western Illinois University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and held several technology positions with the Federal Reserve Bank.