Since joining Irth in 1996, Rod Ball has been instrumental in defining best practices in development and has been a key leader in the design, development and testing of our solutions. Rod and his team are responsible for the creation of all Irth products and works closely with Irth staff and customers to ensure the products deliver required functionality. Rod holds several industry certifications and has a B.S. degree in Software Engineering from The Ohio State University.

Maria Jimenez joined Irth in 2020. As Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Maria is responsible for driving the strategy & execution of Irth's revenue growth, as well as Irth's brand strategy. She brings over a decade of experience in leadership at SaaS organizations, including SiteHawk and ServiceSource. She has a proven track record in developing and growing optimized Sales structures, processes and systems that scale. Maria is a proud Tennessee Volunteer, with a B.A. degree in Business & Communications.

Jeff Law has more than 26 years of experience in the Damage Prevention Industry. He started his career as a software developer, creating applications for the damage prevention industry for KorTerra. He later became Vice President of KorTerra, running all company operations and building processes and procedures needed to run a software company. Jeff recently joined the 4iQ Solutions team and was named President of the organization soon after joining. Jeff has worked with numerous industry experts attending trade shows and belonging to industry organizations, helping build efficiencies with software design. Jeff chaired the Technology Committee for the CGA for two years and later helped launch the technology report the industry produces annually. Jeff has a B.S. in Management Information Systems and a Bachelor of Accounting degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

Jason Adams has had an extensive career in Damage Prevention. With over 25 years of experience working with some of the largest stakeholders in the industry, Jason has become an expert in building and creating solutions that promote safety. Jason started his career in the Damage Prevention space by joining Irth in 1997. During his time with Irth, he worked directly with multiple clients in his role as Director of Sales. As he continued his career with Irth, he focused on working with One Call Notification centers in building some of the most advanced tools for increasing safety and reducing risk. In 2010, he was promoted from President to Chief Executive Officer. In 2012, Jason exited the company after a successful acquisition. Jason formed 4iQ Solutions in 2013 and helped create a company whose focus was leveraging data to help reduce risk and promote better education. 4iQ Solutions quickly became one of the largest providers of One Call Notification software and training and certification for the Damage Prevention Industry. With the recent acquisition of 4iQ Solutions, Jason returns to his roots and looks forward to building tools that will help in the journey of making the world a little safer.

Matt Fragale joined Irth in 2016. He brings over 11 years of experience in Customer Service, Sales and Management. Since joining Irth, Matt has held multiple sales roles including Sales Development, Customer Success, Account Executive and currently Vice President of Sales. Matt conveys exceptional leadership and industry knowledge along with a proven track record achieved by embracing the core values of integrity, innovation, and growth. Prior to joining Irth, Matt served as General Manager for Verizon Wireless, where he led Operations, Customer Service and Sales. Matt earned a B.A. degree from the University of Findlay, with a double major in Liberal Arts and Business Management.

Patrick joined Irth in 2020. As Vice President of Sales, Patrick is responsible for growing the new customer base of the company. Patrick has over a decade of experience in the utility and telecommunication space, focusing on GIS and field-enablement software. Patrick has held previous roles at Southern Company and Esri working closely with end-users. This experience has helped guide his passion for aiding organizations in reducing risk to their infrastructure.

Patrick is PMP certified and holds a Master of Science in Business Administration – Computer Information Systems from Colorado State University. His undergraduate degree is in Geography with a minor in Geographic Information Systems from Georgia Southern University. On the weekends, Patrick enjoys exploring Western Colorado, where he lives with his wife, Annji.

Brian Jones has over 35 years of experience in the energy and utilities industry. He started his career holding leadership positions for an investor-owned electric and gas utility for 11 years. Brian has helped build three software and services companies serving in a CRO role at two of those companies. Brian also served nearly a decade with global software giant SAP, helping to build the SAP Utilities practice as a leading provider of industry-focused solutions. Before joining Irth, Brian was the Energy and Utilities practice head for Cognizant Technology Services leading a team of over 7,000 professionals. Brian has a B.S. in Business from Wright State University.

CJ Kowalke re-joined Irth in 2022 with the acquisition of 4iQ Solutions where he served as the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. CJ is responsible for driving the strategy & execution of Irth's revenue growth, as well as Irth's suite of software platforms. He brings Irth two decades of experience and leadership with SaaS software organizations, including CivicPlus, eLogic Learning and 4iQ. He has a proven track record in developing and growing optimized Sales structures, processes and systems that establish a strategic alliance between his clients and their stated business needs. CJ is a proud Ohio University Bobcat, with a B.A. degree in Business & Communications.

Yogesh is the founder and inspirational leader of geoAMPS. He is an engineer with a diverse background in technology across various industries. With more than 25 years of experience in database customization and implementation, his leadership helps companies implement standardized processes, bringing efficiency and optimization to land rights and infrastructure asset management. He holds Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Toledo and The Ohio State University. Yogesh was honored with selection to Forty Under 40 in Central Ohio for 2013. Business Journal newspapers also named him to Who’s Who in Energy for 2013.

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