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Appriss provides technology solutions to help agencies keep communities safe and informed
Since 1994, Appriss has provided innovative software-based services that help hundreds of local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies keep communities safe and informed. Our various technology solutions range from automated victim notification (VINE, our flagship service), to criminal justice information sharing, electronic document storage, protective order and court notification services, electronic citation and warrant systems, and more...
A Brief History
Originally known as Interactive Systems and The VINE Company, Appriss was founded by Mike Davis and Yung Nguyen. The two worked with Jefferson County, Kentucky government officials to develop the nation's first automated victim information and notification system after the murder of Mary Byron by her former boyfriend in 1993.
Davis and Nguyen unveiled VINE® (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) in Jefferson County exactly one year after Mary's murder. Since then, thousands of communities in nearly every state have adopted Appriss technology and services.
In 2000, the company's name was changed to coincide with the expanded scope of work. Appriss is a derivation of the word "apprise," which means "to notify."
Today, Appriss is constantly exploring new ways to keep our
communities safe and informed. Our flagship product, VINE®, is the
nation's leading automated victim notification solution. JusticeXchange
provides access to
the nation's largest near real-time data network of incarcerated
persons. Appriss is the technology provider for NPLEx (National
Precursor Log Exchange), an electronic tracking service used to track
and block the illegal sale of over-the-counter cold medicines
containing pseudoephedrine.
Appriss also specializes in document and content management solutions, providing government and private industry with innovative ways to access public information. Products include NE Crash, an electronic data capture service to help law enforcement manage and access accident information; and NE Web Portal, which allows the public to access public documents online. Appriss is also the largest seller of accident reports via its BuyCrash.com e-commerce site.
Our Leadership
Michael Davis
Co-Founder, CEO
Michael Davis is co-founder and CEO of Appriss, Incorporated (1994), a technology company with a mission to keep our communities safe and informed. Mr. Davis helped launch the nation's first automated victim notification service in 1995.
Rick Simpson
Chief Financial Officer
Rick Simpson joined Appriss as chief financial officer in April of 2010. He previously served as CFO, on the board of directors, or in other leadership positions at a number of private equity sponsored or publicly traded companies.
Brian Oldham
Chief Technology Officer
Brian Oldham, chief technology officer at Appriss, is focused on leading the company’s technology and operations direction. He is committed to finding innovative solutions to help government agencies and commercial entities keep the public safe and informed.
Paul Colangelo
President, Information Services Group
Paul Colangelo is president of Appriss Information Services Group and is responsible for the strategic direction of the business. Before joining Appriss, Mr. Colangelo was vice president of Convergys Global Business Unit, a $2.5B global leader in relationship management...
David Kaelin
President, Public Records Management Group
David Kaelin co-founded Open Portal Solutions, Inc. in 2009 and brings with him over 20 years of experience in the software solutions delivery marketplace. In his role as president, Mr. Kaelin is responsible for the company’s strategic direction and for optimizing the available ...
Tom Seigle
President, Public Safety Group
Tom Seigle has been with Appriss since 1997 and currently leads all aspects of the Public Safety Team. He is responsible for developing and maintaining customer relations at the federal, state, and local government levels as well as overseeing sales...
Board of Directors
Douglas F. Cobb
Douglas Cobb has been involved with Appriss since its inception. In 1995, the venture capital firm he co-founded, Chrysalis Ventures, provided the company's seed capital, and from 1995 to 2000 he served as the company's non-executive board Chairman. In 2000, he joined the company as CEO...
Ronald G. Geary
Ronald G. Geary is president and owner of Ellis Park Race Track. Prior to the purchase of Ellis Park, Mr. Geary signed a management agreement with Churchill Downs to manage operations at the track from July 18, 2006 until the sale was completed on September 28, 2006.
Mark Midle
Mark Midle joined Bain Capital Ventures in 2010. Prior to Bain Capital Ventures, Mr. Midle was a senior investment professional with Coghill Capital Management, where he focused on the technology, software, and services sectors.
Mark Miller
Mark Miller brings extensive business leadership experience to his position as Chairman and CEO of Allconnect. Prior to joining Allconnect in 2004, Miller was president and chief Operating Officer of Equifax, a $3.0 billion global leader in information management, analytics and consumer solutions.
Bob Nye
Bob Nye joined JMI in 2005 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland. His primary areas of investment focus are Internet and enterprise software. Bob is currently a Director of Appriss, Inc. and Harmony Information Systems, Inc. He also supports the firm's investments in Adknowledge, Inc., Axeda Corporation, iContact Corporation...
Jeff Schwartz
Jeff Schwartz joined Bain Capital in 2000. Jeff is a founding Partner of Bain Capital Ventures and a managing director of the firm. Prior to Bain Capital, Jeff was a portfolio manager at Wellington Management Co where he managed public equity funds.
Robert F. Smith
Mr. Smith began his business career in 1994 as an investment banking associate at Alex. Brown & Sons, after having served as a nuclear submarine officer in the U.S. Navy from 1987 until 1991.
Jim Swift
Jim is the president and CEO of Cortera, where his mission is to build great products that satisfy the growing demand for more complete and powerful insights into companies. Prior to joining Cortera, he was the COO of LexisNexis Risk Management and executive vice president at Seisint.
We Strive for a Healthy Work Environment
At Appriss, you'll enjoy work that makes a real difference. You'll work with people who strive for excellence and energize their teammates and leaders who lead with trust and respect. We offer an open work environment that is free from politics and bureaucracy; a commitment to positive work/life balance; and competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We love it, and we're working hard every day to make it even better. We also value contributions to the team.
We believe in giving team members both the support and autonomy they need to excel, with clean, challenging and realistic expectations providing the support and resources to get things done. Management practices an open door policy and believes in keeping you informed on every aspect of the company.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action are fundamental principles at Appriss, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, political opinion or affiliation, military status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
To apply, View our Current Career Opportunities or email our HR Department.
