Maestros of the Messy Middle™

Ascendex is a team specialized in navigating the complexities of business and technology change for core business platforms. Senior leadership sits at the center, backed by a deep bench of employees, consultants, and strategic partners. We match the right expertise to the right challenge, at the right time.

With more than 2,000 people across that ecosystem, we bring capabilities spanning ERP, data and business intelligence, AI advisory, governance, change management, and executive leadership. Some are based in the Twin Cities. Many operate across the United States and globally. Our approach is built to scale without compromising quality or accountability.

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The People Behind the Work

Ascendex Team

Matt Bochnicek

CEO, Founder

Benji Borner

Managing Director, Innovation & Leadership Services

Dave Rust

CFO

Matt Leirdahl

Vice President, Microsoft Solutions Lead

Melissa Joseph

Sales Director, Enterprise Solutions

Drew Nielsen

Director of Marketing, Analytics, & CRM

Jamie Anderson

Operations and Administrative Support

John Bird

Data and Business Intelligence

Ana B.

Administrative & Operations Coordinator

Paul K.

ERP Program and Project Manager

Shawn H.

Data & Analytics

Mohammed Z.

ERP Systems, Project Management

Brie G.

Data, Project Management

Dean M.

ERP Implementations

Brent L.

Interim CIO

Mark H.

Risk Advisory, CPA

Daniel D.

Operational Leadership

Deepak R.

Solutions Architecture

Nicholas G.

Market Research, Project Management

Pradeep P.

Enterprise Delivery

James C.

Technology Commercialization

Kurt H.

Digital Strategy, AI, Solution Alignment

Rajesh R.

Solution Design and Delivery

Jon S.

Technology Solutions and Integration

Mark H.

Change Management

Karl F.

Healthcare, Change Management

Marco M.

Solutions Architecture, Project Management

Navadeeban S.

CER/ERP Project Management

Gary A.

Business Analysis, Healthcare

Keshavan P.

Solution Architecture, Project Management

Steve M.

Manufacturing and Distribution

Samsudeen M.

ERP Systems, Cloud Migration

Bob K.

Manufacturing and Distribution

Executive Depth, Scalable Delivery

Complex technology initiatives require more than a single leader or a single skill set. They require experienced oversight, specialized execution talent, and a delivery model that adapts to the shape of the problem.

Ascendex combines senior technology leadership with a flexible global ecosystem to provide both strategic clarity and operational depth. Whether stabilizing a program, accelerating a transformation, or filling a critical leadership gap, we assemble the right team to move your organization forward with confidence.

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