Craig Norris

Craig Norris is an experienced executive in the consulting and technology sectors, currently serving as a Member of the Board of Directors and Angel Investor at Verdigris Technologies.12 His career spans various aspects of the tech industry, including software engineering, systems integration, management consulting, and software development in both commercial and government sectors.1

Career Highlights

Executive Roles:: Craig has held numerous leadership positions throughout his career, including:

• Member Board of Directors and Angel Investor at Verdigris Technologies (October 2010 - Present)2
• President and CEO of Chiliad (January 2012 - July 2013)2
• CEO of Oughtobe Consulting (January 2011 - December 2011)2
• President and CEO of Attensity Government Systems (October 2009 - January 2011)2
• Chairman of the Board & CEO of Attensity Corporation (July 2003 - October 2009)2

Earlier Positions::

• COO at Ion systems
• Chairman and CEO of WorkExchange Technologies
• President and CEO of Connectinc.com
• Executive at Gemini Management Consulting
• Western Regional VP at Cap Gemini2

Achievements and Expertise

Craig Norris has demonstrated significant success in his career:

• As a CEO, he took a company public and generated a 30X return for investors through a successful company sale1
• He has executed multiple successful mergers and acquisitions on both sides of transactions1
• Led one of the first e-commerce companies and created one of the first technologies supporting project collaboration1
• Introduced sophisticated analytics for creating an integrated customer experience, including the use of social media data in the customer lifecycle1
• As the West Coast Technology Practice leader for Gemini Management Consulting, he led consulting engagements that generated over $50M in revenue1

Education

• MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University (1977 - 1979)2
• BA from Macalester College2

Craig Norris is known for his dynamic and collaborative work approach, valuing curiosity, intellectual honesty, and innovative ideas that challenge the status quo.1