Five-time honoree continues to build an inclusive, purpose-driven workplace rooted in trust, growth, and shared values. OKLAHOMA CITY (June 17, 2025) – Phase 2, an Oklahoma-based software engineering and AI consultancy, has earned national recognition by being named to Inc. Magazine’s 2025 Best Workplaces list. This annual honor highlights organizations that set the standard for employee engagement, workplace culture, and overall well-being. Phase 2 is proud to be the only Oklahoma company to receive this distinction five years in a row—a testament...

Shane Kempton, Jeremy Waller, and Stuart Williamson honored for driving Oklahoma’s technology forward through visionary leadership and cutting-edge solutions OKLAHOMA CITY (June 17, 2025) – Phase 2 is proud to announce team members Shane Kempton, Jeremy Waller and Stuart Williamson have been named to The Journal Record’s 2025 Power List: IT Experts and Innovators.  The Power List honors individuals and organizations making meaningful contributions to Oklahoma’s information technology landscape. It highlights leaders across the public and private sectors who are moving the...

Phase 2 now offering existing custom software and AI solutions through Google Cloud partnership   OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 9, 2025) – Phase 2, an Oklahoma City-based technology solutions firm, announced today it has joined Google Cloud Partner Advantage as a Partner Level partner for the Service Engagement Model, enhancing and expanding Phase 2’s capabilities to offer customers tailored solutions that leverage the power of Google Cloud in addition to our currently offered capabilities. As a Google Cloud partner, Phase 2 offers customers...

Technology solutions company earns first place in Small Business categoryOKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 15, 2024) – Phase 2 has secured the top spot in The Oklahoman’s 2024 Top Workplaces list in the Small Business category. This honor reflects the company’s commitment to fostering a workplace where employees thrive. The awards are based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey. The confidential survey provides a unique assessment of the employee experience, exploring key themes such as feeling respected and supported, opportunities...

Phase 2 named among best workplaces in software services category OKLAHOMA CITY (June 18, 2024) - Phase 2, an Oklahoma-based technology solutions firm with employees in 13 states, has been named to Inc. Magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list. The list ranks American companies on their success in creating exceptional workplaces and company cultures. In the past four years, Phase 2 is the only Oklahoma company to receive this distinction consecutively.  After collecting data from thousands of submissions around the country, Inc. selected 543...

Tech solutions firm announces is it now employee owned Phase 2 executives Heath Clinton, Shane Kempton and Mark Towler announced thecompany’s plans to be employee-owned at a recent employee summit. OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 24, 2023) – Phase 2, an Oklahoma-based technology solutions firm with employees in 12 states, announced today the company is now fully employee-owned  after converting to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).  Founder and Chairman Mark Towler said the new ownership model is the result of thoughtful succession planning. The...

Jeremy Kuhlman Promoted to Vice President;  Andy Morris Elevated to Director of Engineering OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan.16, 2024) – Phase 2 has promoted long-time team members Jeremy Kuhlman to vice president and Andy Morris to director of engineering. Kuhlman, a 17-year veteran of the company, will be responsible for strategic consulting and company operations. Morris, who’s been with both Phase 2 and Phase 2’s sister company Drakewell for the past 16 years, will drive the company’s engineering strategy, and continue to oversee...

Industry veteran will retain chief technology officer role OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 19, 2023) – Phase 2 has promoted Shane Kempton to president of the software development company.  “Shane has been a driving force in Phase 2’s success and innovation for close to two decades," CEO Heath Clinton said. “There’s no one better qualified to be our president and lead our company into the next 25 years.” Kempton, who will retain his role as chief technology officer, has spent the past 20 years designing,...

Phase 2 is the only Oklahoma company to make both the Best Workplaces and Inc. 5000 list OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 15, 2023) – Phase 2, an Oklahoma City-based technology solutions consultancy, recently received recognition from Inc. magazine for both its internal culture and strong business growth. The company was included on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list for the third year in a row and debuted on the Inc. 5000 list. It is the only Oklahoma company to make both lists this year. The Best Workplaces...