OUR MISSION
We exist to provide opportunities to learn from each other, develop close professional relationships, and bring experts from around the country to West Michigan to share their knowledge.
Founded in the fall of 2003 by Atomic Object, SoftwareGR is a 501c6 non-profit trade association dedicated to building and supporting the software development community in West Michigan.
We believe software design and development expertise is a critical factor to a modern, diverse, and healthy economy. We exist to provide opportunities to learn from each other, develop close professional relationships, and bring experts from around the country to West Michigan to share their knowledge.
The diverse range of speakers, events, and groups we support illustrate the full breadth of what it takes to create great software.
Our Board
TARYN KUTCHES
Director, SGR
VP of Brand and Business Development
Twisthink
Brian Tol
Secretary, SGR
Chief Technology Officer
SpinDance
Brian Gardner
Director, SGR
Staff Software Engineer
webAI
Annie Kibler
Coordinator, SGR
Owner
Oak Tree Operations
Brian McKeiver
Director, SGR
Co-Owner,
BizStream
JASON PORRITT
President, SGR
Principal Software Developer and Consultant,
Atomic Object
GET INVOLVED
Do you want to make an impact on the software community in Grand Rapids, and collaborate with talented designers and developers? We want to hear from you.