Our company was born on May 11, 2015 on this front porch.
Our story
We started in 2015 as a tiny team in Covington, Louisiana, on our founder’s mother-in-law's front porch. We had a few cheap laptops and a vision: data can be a detriment or a strength depending on how you manage it.
Our collective experience centered around helping organizations digitize documents, and untangle kinks in their business processes.
We assembled a team of industry experts and a technology stack that help make managing documents and data simple for clients.
The beginning of our service bureau in Abita Springs, LA.
A service bureau is formed
We opened our first office in nearby Abita Springs, LA. Our team worked together to build a service bureau to handle scanning projects for government agencies in the Gulf South. We handcrafted scanning stations and built out a network of scanners, PCs, and servers.
During our first few years, we completed scanning projects for clients in Louisiana and Mississippi primarily focusing on backfile conversion for government agencies.
Our service offerings expanded to include high-volume indexing, redaction, records preservation, and digital mailroom solutions.
Our software and consulting division grew up
In the beginning, our software division was comprised of 3 engineers. We had a small group of software clients using AppEnhancer and Intelligent Capture. Our engineers worked around the clock implementing and supporting our clients.
As our install base grew, so did our team. We added technical resources for support, development, and business process consulting.
Revolution Data Systems today
Revolution Data Systems (RDS) has come a long way since its humble beginnings. Today, we have a team of experts from coast to coast that helps organizations simplify and automate their business processes and make their data work for them. We understand that every organization is unique and we work closely with our clients to understand their specific needs and tailor our solutions to meet those needs.
From document conversion to business process automation consulting, our team provides a wide range of services to help organizations improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity. Our software and consulting division has grown to support thousands of users across the globe.
Document scanning and preservation lab in Dallas, TX.
Our service bureaus located in Louisiana and Texas process millions of pages of documents each month for a diverse range of industries. We provide scanning, indexing, redaction, record preservation, and digital mailroom services that help organizations digitize their documents, streamline their processes, and gain better control of their data.
We are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality services and solutions. Our team is made up of industry veterans with a wealth of experience in document digitization and process optimization. We have brought together the best technology stack to make managing documents and data simple for our clients.
At RDS, we are proud of the work we have done so far and we are excited to continue helping organizations digitize their documents and streamline their processes. If you're ready to take control of your data and make it work for you, we're ready to work with you.
What we believe in
Transparency
At RDS, we believe in fostering a culture of transparency and open, honest communication. We believe that clear and transparent communication is vital for success in our organization and helps build trust with our clients.
Have Fun
We also believe in the importance of having fun. We understand that work can be demanding and challenging, but we believe that having a positive attitude and enjoying what we do makes everything worthwhile.
Build for the Future
We are committed to building for the future, by learning from every interaction with our clients and creating solutions that anticipate their needs for tomorrow.
Employees Come First
Lastly, we believe that our employees come first. We understand that without a happy and motivated team, our business will suffer and ultimately, so will client satisfaction. We strive to create a positive and supportive work environment where our employees can thrive and grow.
Our People
Brant Rathe
President
William Collins
Director of Technical Services
Aaron Riddle
Director of Marketing
Anthony Markezich
Service Bureau Manager
Chris Forstall
Sales Manager - State, Local & Education
Jan Frigo
Enterprise Solution Sales
Steve Nimon
Enterprise Solution Sales
Elizabeth Newton
Account Executive
Robin Jourdan
Accounting Manager
Oanh Nguyen
Application/Software Engineer
Nick Ulrich
Software Engineer
Lizzy Newton
Account Executive
Sarah Rathe
Director of Accounting
Robert Ludlam
Senior Software Engineer
Michael Inman
Senior Software Engineer
La'Dacia James
Production Manager
Charmaine Marquez
Production Manager
Rebecca Prevost
Controller
Charles Long
Software Developer
Valerie Oosterling
Project Manager
Jim Lindsay
Solutions Consultant
Olivia Fenelon
Account Executive
Kevin Grogan
Account Executive
Bill Holder
General Manager - Texas