John S. Howell

BigTime Software, Inc. engages in the development and distribution of cloud-based time and billing software solutions. The firm serves the architecture, consulting, government contracting, and information technology sectors. The company was founded by Brian L. Saunders in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Sphere Communications, Inc. provides voice, video, and data communications software solutions on broadband networks. The company develops and markets open, standards-based communications software enables customers to make technology investments that will provide long-term returns. Sphere Communications was founded by Charles W. Pearson in June, 1994 and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL.

Acumatica, Inc. develops cloud accounting software and enterprise resource planning solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Its product includes acumatica cloud ERP, extension catalog, and acumatica xRP. The firm offers services to retail and ecommerce, wholesale distribution, manufacturing, and software and technology. The company was founded by Mikhail Chtchelkonogov, Serguei Beloussov, and John S. Howell, Jr. in 2008 and is headquartered in Kirkland, WA.

Part of Microsoft Corp., Solomon Software, Inc. is a company that provides business management and e-business solutions. The company is based in Findlay, OH. The company was founded by Serguei Beloussov, Yuriy Tsybrovskyy. Solomon Software was acquired by Great Plains Software, Inc. on June 09, 2000 for $75.70 million.