Info Tech, Inc. Separates Into Two Independent Companies

Info Tech, Inc. Separates Into Two Independent Companies

by | Jul 18, 2023 | Press

July 18, 2023, Gainesville, Fla. – Info Tech, Inc., a national leader in both infrastructure construction software solutions and expert statistical and econometric consulting services, announced today the company is separating into two independent entities. For over 45 years, Info Tech, Inc., has consisted of two businesses – Infotech Systems and Infotech Consulting – each serving their respective industries under one parent company. Effective August 1, 2023, Infotech Consulting is spinning off as a separate company named McClave + Associates (MC+A).

Info Tech, Inc., has existed as a single entity with expertise in infrastructure software and statistical and econometric consulting services since 1977. This separation is a strategic initiative to best position both companies for long-term, targeted growth in their respective markets.

“Both businesses have experienced record-breaking growth in the last five years, and while transitioning to two separate companies will be a monumental shift, we believe this is the necessary evolution to allow each company to embrace the momentum we have been fortunate to experience the last few years,” Infotech Co-Founder Dr. Jim McClave said.

Infotech and McClave + Associates will fully operate as separate entities with independent executive leadership. Dr. Jamie McClave will serve as both CEO and Expert for MC+A and Will McClave will be President and CEO of Infotech.

“When we had our first major case in 1981 that resulted in a then record settlement of $30 million for the Florida Department of Transportation, Dr. McClave and I knew we were building a foundation that was going to last a long time,” Infotech Co-Founder Dr. Tom Rothrock said. “What we didn’t know then was that the foundation we were creating was going to be the base for two incredibly strong, successful companies that have forever changed their industries – and will continue to make tremendous impact.”

To learn more about the history of Info Tech, Inc., visit the timeline found on infotechinc.com/company.

“I’m incredibly proud to see what Dr. Rothrock and I have been able to accomplish as a result of the tremendous contributions from our employees over four decades,” Dr. McClave added. “And, while we are moving forward as two companies, one thing will always remain – our core value of Treating People Right will be the guiding force for both Infotech and McClave + Associates.”

To learn more about Infotech, visit infotechinc.com. To learn more about McClave + Associates, visit mcclaveandassociates.com.

About Infotech
Info Tech, Inc., DBA Infotech (Infotech) is a leading SaaS solutions provider for the infrastructure construction industry. Informed by DOT relationships and decades of experience, Infotech develops software solutions that bridge the gaps between owners, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders. Whether it be tools for construction administration and inspection or secure online bidding, Infotech’s solutions are built to increase transparency, productivity, and the availability of data. Infotech is the developer of Appia®, Bid Express®, and Doc Express®, as well as the official contractor for AASHTOWare Project™. For more information, visit infotechinc.com.

About McClave + Associates
McClave + Associates (MC+A) is a firm that offers more than 46 years of trusted expertise to clients under the leadership of Founder Dr. Jim McClave, CEO Dr. Jamie McClave, and the collective power of its team of Experts and Associates. For nearly five decades, the firm operated as Infotech Consulting, and today, MC+A offers the same established experience and commitment under an evolved company structure solely focused on providing expert analysis through a vast range of specialties and services. For more information, visit mcclaveandassociates.com.

Infotech Launches Expanded Comprehensive Benefits Plan Focused on Inclusion

by | Apr 20, 2021 | Press

Leading Florida tech employer offers unparalleled coverage with fertility solutions, gender affirmation procedures and more

April 20, 2021, Gainesville, Fla. – Infotech, a leader in infrastructure construction software solutions and expert statistical and econometric consulting services, announced today they are elevating their already comprehensive benefits package for the purpose of inclusion, offering employees access to critical services supporting fertility solutions, gender affirmation, holistic wellness and more. The new, inclusive benefits focused on additional value for employees are unprecedented for a company of its size and reach, with 350 employees in 27 states.

Among the new health offerings, Infotech’s fertility solutions benefit helps cover the costs of a range of fertility treatments including, but not limited to, assisted reproductive technology (ART), in vitro fertilization (IVF), storage and retrieval of reproductive materials and insemination procedures. The plan ensures services are available to all employees wishing to start a family, including same sex couples. Already, the company offers a generous eight week paid maternity leave in addition to a three week paid parental leave for birth and non-birth parents welcoming a child through foster care, adoption or birth.

“We have been very intentional with this coverage, right down to its name,” stated Tara Blythe, Vice President of Talent, Strategy and Communications for Infotech. “Fertility solutions ensures everyone in our chosen family of employees has access to the support they need to start a family when the time is right for them.”

Gender affirmation services have also been expanded under the comprehensive benefits package. This includes gender-affirming hormone therapy, surgeries, counseling and social transition support for employees and their family members covered under the plan.

These intentional investments in Infotech’s healthcare plans are offered at no additional cost to employees. In fact, Infotech employees will see no increase to their healthcare plan costs from the 2020 coverage year.

In response to growing needs and feedback from employees over the last year, the company also focused on the mental and holistic wellness of its employees. As a result, acupuncture will now be covered for employees, many of whom see it as a preferred alternative to prescription medication treating ailments like migraines, anxiety, insomnia and chronic pain. Every employee, regardless of whether they opt into one of Infotech’s healthcare plans, will also have access to the new Employee Assistance Network that offers mental health, behavioral, emotional and career counseling, among other support services.

“For us, it all comes back to inclusion,” shared Blythe. “We always give our employees a voice, and we’ve heard their needs. This comprehensive benefits package works to address those needs head on. By helping our employees start a family, access mental health counseling and support, identify holistic approaches to wellness, access gender affirming services and more, we are building a culture that values not just medical needs but overall wellness goals of each one of our Infotech family members.”

Infotech’s benefits package is just one of the many ways the company is accelerating a longstanding commitment to inclusion. Learn more at www.infotechinc.com/diversityandinclusion.

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About Infotech

Info Tech, Inc., DBA Infotech (Infotech) bridges innovation and integrity by developing cutting-edge digital solutions for the infrastructure construction industry and providing expert statistical and econometric consulting services across multiple industries. Infotech’s two core businesses, Infotech Systems and Infotech Consulting, use technology and data to bring transparency, integrity and efficiency to the people we serve. Informed by DOT relationships and decades of experience, Infotech Systems develops software solutions that bridge the gaps between owners, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders. Infotech is the developer of Appia®, Bid Express®, and Doc Express®, as well as the official contractor for AASHTOWare Project™. For more information on our SaaS offerings, visit infotechinc.com. For more information about our expert consulting services, visit infotechconsulting.com.

Media Contact

Lacey Jones
Director, Marketing & Communications
lacey.jones@infotechinc.com

Infotech Consulting Welcomes Dr. Kevin W. Caves of Econ One Research as Economics Expert

Infotech Consulting Welcomes Dr. Kevin W. Caves of Econ One Research as Economics Expert

by | Feb 2, 2021 | Press

Caves brings more than 15 years of expert economic consultant experience

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — (Business Wire) Infotech Consulting, a nationally recognized leader in data analysis with expertise in statistics, economics and econometrics, announced today Kevin W. Caves, Ph.D. is joining the team of experts as the new Data Analysis Director. 

Dr. Caves joins Infotech Consulting from Econ One Research, where he served as Partner. With expertise in microeconomics and econometrics, Dr. Caves has more than 15 years of experience in antitrust class actions, merger analysis, sector-specific regulation, consumer product litigation and more. He has served as a testifying expert in U.S. district court, before federal regulators and in arbitration. Dr. Caves is the architect of complex econometric models undergirding a range of high-profile antitrust cases; recent examples include Deslandes v. McDonald’s, Conrad v. Jimmy John’s, GSE Bonds Antitrust Litig, Foreign Exchange Antitrust Litig and UFC Antitrust Litig.  He has been published in popular outlets, law journals and economics journals, such as The Atlantic, Antitrust, Econometrica, Review of Network Economics and, most recently, the George Mason Law Review. 

Dr. Caves is co-developer of the Ackerberg-Caves-Frazer algorithm, an econometric technique widely taught to graduate students in economics and integrated into STATA, a leading statistical software package.  

“I’m genuinely thrilled to be joining the Infotech Consulting team,” Dr. Caves said. “I know from experience what a deep and dynamic pool of talent, resources and experience this company deploys for its clients.”

As part of Infotech Consulting, Dr. Caves joins a team with over four decades of experience providing exceptional services to a growing number of clients. Dr. Caves’ expertise and experience will greatly support  this continued success, both for current and future clients. 

“Our relationship with our clients at Infotech Consulting is a true partnership, and it is important to us that we invest in top talent to continue to meet our partners’ growing needs,” stated Dr. Jamie McClave Baldwin, Infotech Consulting President. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Kevin Caves to our team, and we are eager to introduce his extraordinary skills and knowledge to our partners.” 

Dr. Caves earned his doctorate in economics with a focus in industrial organization and econometrics from the University of California at Los Angeles in 2005.

Please join us in welcoming Kevin Caves, Ph.D. to the Infotech Consulting team.

Infotech Supports Largest Single-State Antitrust Settlement in West Virginia’s History

by | Nov 23, 2020 | Press

Infotech Systems and Infotech Consulting Support the Recovery of $101.35 Million

GAINESVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Infotech, a leader in infrastructure construction software solutions and expert statistical and econometric consulting services, announced today that its two businesses supported a record-breaking antitrust settlement in West Virginia which recovered taxpayer dollars totaling $101.35 million.

In the late 1970s, Infotech developed computerized techniques to assess fairness in competitive markets. These same techniques were used to support the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) to assess bidding activity among a small group of contractors when price fixing was suspected. Through Infotech’s DOT agency services and Infotech Consulting’s expert statistical analysis, the company was able to support the state of West Virginia in reaching this settlement, which was the largest single-state antitrust settlement in West Virginia history.

“Price fixing raises prices at the taxpayer’s expense; discovering and proving this activity is at our core,” Will McClave said, Infotech Systems President. “Infotech has been building and using software to detect collusion since our first major antitrust case in 1981, which resulted in a then-record $30 million in settlements for a bid-rigging case. Throughout our history, our goal has been to pursue truth in the data and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly.”

One way state agencies can support a fair bidding process is through electronic bidding. WVDOT adopted Infotech’s secure online bidding service, Bidx.com®, in 2009.

“Many of you may remember back in 2013 when I instituted the state’s new competitive bidding policy for how outside counsel are paid,” West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said. “Well, we now have saved over $30 million through that policy. Why? Because the state gets the benefit of competitive bidding. Over $20 million saved on this case alone. That’s an awesome thing. That means we have good government, we have competition and we’re actually saving taxpayer money.”

“Our settlement will go a long way to restore competition and recoup road funds to the benefit of every taxpayer who pays for and drives West Virginia’s roads,” Morrisey continued. “We can never afford to allow an unlawful monopoly to victimize West Virginia and maximize its profits on the backs of state taxpayers, especially when every dollar is needed to pave our roads and compete effectively with other states for business and tourism.”

To learn more about Infotech’s online bidding platforms, visit https://www.infotechinc.com/bidding. To learn more about Infotech Consulting’s expert statistical and econometric consulting services, visit infotechconsulting.com. To learn more about the settlement, visit the official West Virginia announcement.

About Infotech

Info Tech, Inc., DBA Infotech (Infotech) bridges innovation and integrity by developing cutting-edge digital solutions for the infrastructure construction industry and providing expert statistical and econometric consulting services across multiple industries. Infotech’s two core businesses, Infotech Systems and Infotech Consulting, use technology and data to bring transparency, integrity and efficiency to the people we serve. Informed by DOT relationships and decades of experience, Infotech Systems develops software solutions that bridge the gaps between owners, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders. Infotech is the developer of Appia®, Bid Express®, and Doc Express®, as well as the official contractor for AASHTOWare Project™. For more information on our SaaS offerings, visit infotechinc.com. For more information about our expert consulting services, visit infotechconsulting.com.

Contacts

Lacey Jones
Director, Marketing & Communications
Infotech
lacey.jones@infotechinc.com

Infotech Announces New Chief Financial Officer

by | Feb 27, 2020 | Press

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Infotech, a leader in infrastructure construction software solutions and expert statistical and econometric consulting services, announced today the appointment of Andrew Uelsmann as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Uelsmann was promoted to this role after a 12-year career with the company, now assuming the responsibility for Infotech’s financial strategy and operations and taking on a critical role on the senior leadership team.

Uelsmann has been instrumental in the company’s financial and business strategy throughout his career at Infotech. After starting as an intern in the company’s accounting department, he quickly demonstrated his ability to understand the business, market and customer base and then combine this knowledge with his financial expertise to support strategic execution.

“Andrew started as an intern for Infotech in 2008 and has now grown to be the leader who knows the financial landscape of both of our businesses more than any single person within our company,” Will McClave, President of Infotech Systems, said. “He has been the lead on many of Infotech’s recent strategic initiatives, including the building of our headquarters here in the Celebration Pointe development.”

Uelsmann will report to Infotech’s Vice President of Operations and Chief Legal Officer Amber McClave. “When it came time to choose a CFO, we knew there was no one inside or outside of the company who could compete with his ability to provide analyses that tells the story of where we are and where we are headed and utilize it to render strategic direction,” Amber McClave said.

In his role, Uelsmann will join the executive management team and be responsible for the financial strategy of Infotech’s two businesses: Infotech Systems and Infotech Consulting. Prior to Andrew’s appointment the responsibilities of the CFO were shared between the organizations Co-CEO’s, Dr. Tom Rothrock and Dr. Jim McClave, former Controller Chuck Engeman, and Uelsmann.

“We are proud to promote from within for this key role on our senior leadership team,” Jamie McClave Baldwin, President of Infotech Consulting, said. “Not only does Andrew understand our two businesses, but he understands our culture, and his analysis, expertise and guidance will help inform our strategy as we continue to grow at an unprecedented rate.”

Uelsmann earned his Bachelor of Arts in history and economics from Davidson College in Davidson, N.C., prior to earning his Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida with a focus on finance and competitive strategy.

Media Contact:
Lacey Jones
Director, Marketing & Communications
lacey.jones@infotechinc.com
352.381.4400

Info Tech®, Inc. Launches New Company Brand as Infotech

by | Sep 24, 2019 | Press

Gainesville, Fla., September 24, 2019 – Info Tech®, Inc., a leader in infrastructure construction software solutions and expert statistical and econometric consulting, announced today a new company brand and corporate website. Previously Info Tech, the company bridged info and tech together to create the new brand name Infotech.

The updated Infotech brand aligns its visual identity with the overall company goals and unifies its two lines of business under one parent company brand. The new brand reflects who Infotech is as one company, which includes both Infotech Systems and Infotech Consulting.

“Over the last 40 years, Infotech has built an enduring reputation for using data and technology to bring transparency, integrity and efficiency to everyone we serve,” Jamie McClave Baldwin, President of Infotech Consulting, said. “Our new brand not only showcases our strength of bridging innovation and integrity, but shows that our past, present and future are all tied to the same goal of continuing to lead the way in the industries we serve.”

The symbolism behind the bridge in the logo unites Infotech’s two businesses as well as the dual spirit of integrity and innovation present since the company’s founding in 1977. In addition to a new brand name and company logo, Infotech launched a modern corporate website on www.infotechinc.com. Redesigned with the user experience in mind, users can now view the company’s products and services through interactive product pages, download product resources and explore the company’s history throughout a dynamic timeline.

“While our look has changed, our customer service, products and commitment to our customers will never change,” Will McClave, President of Infotech Systems, said. “Our new brand better communicates who we are to our customers, and reinforces that through technology and data analysis, we are committed to providing solutions to some of the most complicated problems our customers face.”

About Infotech

Infotech bridges innovation and integrity by developing cutting-edge digital solutions for the infrastructure construction industry and providing expert statistical and econometric consulting services across multiple industries. Infotech’s two core businesses, Infotech Systems and Infotech Consulting, use technology and data to bring transparency, integrity and efficiency to the people we serve. With a diverse workforce and collaborative, relaxed environment, Info Tech is a Gainesville-born pioneer of innovation, committed to its family of employees, customers and community. For more information, visit www.infotechinc.com or www.infotechconsulting.com.