About Us
Happy Journeys,
Happy Outcomes—
#TechHappily™
We are a happy team of artists, creators, engineers, and tech geeks on a mission to build the next big thing in the software industry. Have software needs? Let’s #TechHappily together.
Our Origin Story
After years working in the tech industry we discovered a missing level of happiness. We were shocked by the huge percentage of software that got written but never used. Not happy. We were disappointed by software sent to clients that was clunky or user un-friendly. Not happy. And we were aware of too many clients who were frustrated communicating with a team that only spoke tech. Very not happy.

That’s why we set out to create a software development company that builds the right thing, the right way—software that gets used. A place where customers are heard, understood, and ended up with products that are exactly what they are looking for. We built a company that creates “Cloud-9” level happiness for all.
Tech-ing should be a happy experience. A journey leading to software that meets needs, solves problems, increases user engagement and improves customer experience.
How we make tech-ing happy
Quality by Choice
Quality is not an act, it is a habit. - Aristotle
Win-Win is the Only Win
Win-win is a belief in the Third Alternative. It’s not your way or my way; it’s a better way, a higher way. - Stephen Covey
Continuous Improvement
We get better, every day. - Nick Stice
Integrity & Transparency at All Costs
Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable. Be honest and transparent anyway. - Mother Teresa
Want to get to know us even better?
Our goal
is to create raving fans
who know that we’re part of their team from beginning to end.
Happy outcomes. It’s what we’re after.
Meet Tech9
We are a dedicated team of problem solvers, tech enthusiasts, and all-around happy people.
Nick Stice
Co-FounderChief Executive Officer See on LinkedIn https://tech9.com/wp-content/uploads/23-0321Tech9-NickStice57355-3-768x614.jpg
Bill Rappleye
Co-FounderChief Technology Officer See on LinkedIn https://tech9.com/wp-content/uploads/23-0321Tech9-BillRapleye57497-768x614.jpg
Jason Norton
Chief Operations Officer See on LinkedIn https://tech9.com/wp-content/uploads/23-0411Tech90278-768x614.jpgRobert Howarth
Chief Revenue Officer See on LinkedIn https://tech9.com/wp-content/uploads/23-0411Tech90190-768x614.jpgBrennan Stice
Chief Strategy Officer See on LinkedIn https://tech9.com/wp-content/uploads/23-0321Tech9-BrennenStice57567-768x614.jpgJeff Conley
Chief Financial Officer See on LinkedIn https://tech9.com/wp-content/uploads/23-0321Tech9-JeffConley57644-768x614.jpgDurgaprasad Budhwani
Chief Technologist See on LinkedIn https://tech9.com/wp-content/uploads/23-052Tech9-DurgaprasadBudhwani-768x768.pngMatt Beynon
VP of Design See on LinkedIn https://tech9.com/wp-content/uploads/23-0411Tech90251-768x614.jpgCraig Jackson
VP of Engineering See on LinkedIn https://tech9.com/wp-content/uploads/23-0321Tech9-CraigJackson57618-768x614.jpgDustin Taylor
Director of Project Management See on LinkedIn https://tech9.com/wp-content/uploads/23-0321Tech9-DustinTaylor57397-768x614.jpgA professional worldwide team
We’ve created an international team of experienced developers, project managers, and designers that allow you to get your software project done right, all while meeting your specific budget needs.
Salt Lake City UT, USA
Charlotte NC, USA
Gilbert AZ, USA
Pune, India
Heredia Province, Costa Rica
Vilnius, Lithuania
Join our Team
Our motto is simple: to make the workplace happier, more comfortable, and more productive – all while building beautiful software.