Art has scored many firsts during his working career, been awarded multiple patents, and achieved a great deal of success for his employers and their customers.
Accomplishments
- Founded three software firms that have dramatically reduced costs, improved customer service and created new business opportunities for many life insurance companies
- Worked closely with carriers to create innovative solutions to complex problems
- Provided a profound positive impact on increasing carrier sales
- Enabled a major life insurance company to double business without adding staff while, at the same time, reducing IT costs.
- Reduced staffing costs by 25% at major Blue Cross agency
- Implemented a complex annuity product at a major carrier in record time, eliciting a standing ovation from the Board of directors
- Received the “Chairman’s Award” at major life insurance company for automation effort
Experience
The Softlife Corp., Chicago, IL – 2001-2015
Co-Founder & board member
- Was responsible for all aspects of startup software and consulting firm
- Created revolutionary (patent pending) “intelligent document” system
- Performed consulting services for major financial services companies
- Currently providing advisory services to organization
Trimark Technologies, Inc. Chicago, IL – 1988-1999
Founder and Chief Technology Officer
- Managed all technical aspects of startup software firm
- Developed the first client server based insurance administration system
- System currently manages over $50 billion in assets
- Granted a patent for the innovative architecture
- Implemented system in many large financial services companies
- Supervised staff of 70 employees
- Company was purchased by PeopleSoft in 1999
Pride-Tech, Inc. Chicago, IL – 1980-1987
Founder and Chief Technology Officer
- Managed all technical aspects of startup software firm
- Awarded venture funding from Blair & Co. for startup
- Created one of the first 4th generation, hardware independent languages
- Developed and implemented systems at many costumer sites
- Supervised staff of 40 employees
USAA Life Insurance Co., San Antonio, TX – 1974-1979
Group Manager
- Responsible for automating startup life insurance company
- Created innovative direct marketing and proposal systems
- Installed and modified many vendor software packages
Education
- S. Education (mathematics) University of Cincinnati – 1965