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Blake's Technology Expertise to Support Aspire’s Growing Technology Footprint

The Aspire Software Company welcomes Dan Blake as its Chief Technology Officer. Dan joins Aspire with over three decades of technology and senior executive experience in the design, development, and implementation of large-scale, operationally complex, and highly available systems. Mr. Blake has a history of growing technology products into more robust SaaS-based solution suites.

“We’re excited to welcome Dan as our new CTO,” said Mark Tipton, CEO of Aspire. “Dan will make all executive decisions regarding the technological interests of the company, including our technological vision, strategies, and alignment of resources. This is a critically important role in supporting our mission to help landscaping and snow & ice companies transform their businesses through technology.”

Dan joins the Aspire team from MedSpeed LLC where he served as the company’s senior technical executive. While there he oversaw all aspects of the replacements of the company’s core back-office and courier mobility solutions. Prior to MedSpeed he held the top technology position at Valence Health, a healthcare services provider, overseeing more than fifty engineers, architects, and support personnel.

At Aspire Dan will be responsible for product management, software engineering, quality assurance, infrastructure, and the ongoing evolution of the current platform. Dan comments, “I’m excited to make the move to Aspire. It’s the leading business management software for landscapers and I intend to use my technology leadership experience to continue and enhance its value to the industry.”

 

 

 
Jim Clayman

Jim Clayman

As vice president of marketing for Aspire Software, Jim Clayman oversees brand and product, demand generation, and customer marketing for the company. He joined Aspire in 2019 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri. In his spare time, Jim enjoys rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals, playing disc golf, visiting wineries, traveling with his wife, being involved with his church, and spending time with his three adult children.