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...

Clinton has been with Phase 2 for more than two decades OKLAHOMA CITY (June 27, 2023) – Phase 2, an Oklahoma-based technology solutions consultancy, has named Heath Clinton Chief Executive Officer. Company founder Mark Towler remains active with the company as chairman. Clinton has been with Phase 2 for more than two decades and most recently served as president and chief operating officer. In his new role, he will retain his title as president and be responsible for the company’s strategic...