Our Leadership
Fearless, Indeed.
Our leaders steer our ship, challenge our thinking, motivate our team and keep things fun.
We’re not sure whether they were the head nerd in high school or if they were class President, and we don’t really care to know. Meet our fearless leaders.
Andy Frank
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Roots
- Co-Founded UDig in 2001
- Computer Information Systems degree from James Madison University
- Hands-on IT experience from writing software to leading organizations
Expertise
Business Owner. Part-time Technologist. Energized Entrepreneur.
I spent the first 13 years of my career in IT where I learned to write software, grow individuals and teams, and discovered my passion. Since founding UDig, I’ve gotten the opportunity to build a business fueled by finding our clients the right solutions to their technology problems. I like to work and I gravitate to other people with energy, compassion and a strong work ethic.
What I Dig
When you run a business with your spouse, leaving the office behind can be a challenge. I’m most successful when I’m spending time on the golf course, hanging out with my 3 active kids or cheering on the Dallas Cowboys.
Susan Frank
Chief Financial Officer
Roots
- Graduate of the University of Virginia
- CPA
- Held positions in sales, public accounting and served as a division controller in a Fortune 500 company.
Expertise
Number Cruncher. Efficiency Master. Process Improver Extraordinaire.
Since joining UDig in 2009, I’ve been responsible for all financial and back office functions across the company. I love finding new, more efficient ways of doing things and seeing the benefits hit the bottom line! I believe in the value our team brings and am focused on helping UDig grow.
What I Dig
I’m a passionate supporter of my Wahoos (UVA football for the uninitiated) and you’ll find me attending as many games as possible. UDig has given me the opportunity to also pursue my personal passions including serving on the board of The Doorways, supporting the Full Circle Grief Center and being actively involved with my 3 busy kids!
Amy Thompson
VP, Marketing & Strategy
Roots
- 20 years of marketing experience
- Marketing degree from James Madison University
- Started career in recruiting
Expertise
Problem solver. Storyteller. UDig’s Creative Guru.
My passion is helping companies and individuals tell their stories. At UDig, it’s my job to build our brand by sharing the amazing work our teams are doing. You’ll find me taking every opportunity to tell our story from college recruiting, internal communications and leading UDig orientation. Our brand is truly reflective of the people who deliver every day, and I’m lucky to get to share their stories.
What I Dig
As a mom to 5, I keep busy playing taxi driver and cheering on the sidelines of some type of court or field. Between games, I love instigating a new DIY project with my husband or taking a sunset cruise on our Harley.
Gordon Kelly
Director, Business Development
Roots
- B.A., Government from UVA
- MBA, VCU School of Business
- Over 10 years in Business Development
Expertise
Collaborative Partner. Relationship Builder. Client Liason.
I love building meaningful relationships and helping clients solve problems. I have been in the IT Services industry for over 10 years and I still learn something new every day. UDig is a unique and special place; the people I work with daily are the reason I feel so lucky to be a part of it all. Our team consists of high-performing, competitive individuals who love to win. We understand what we do makes a difference and we have fun while doing it.
What I Dig
I am married to my beautiful wife, Brooke Kelly. I am an avid golfer and die-hard UVA sports fan; both of which can be frustrating at times! I enjoy spending time with friends and family and I love to travel. If I am not at work, you can generally find me on the golf course or at home spending time with my two daughters and two yellow labs, Lilly and Cash.
Wahid Osmani
Director, Talent Acquisition
Roots
- B.S., Information Systems, VCU, Richmond, VA
- Over 10 years of recruiting experience, all with UDig
- Selecting, leading and coaching a team of high performing recruiters – own all aspects of end-to-end candidate delivery to our clients
Expertise
Positive Experience Creator. Enthusiastic Competitor. Consultant Advocate.
UDig culture carrier! My goal is to embody and exemplify the UDig mission, values and culture. I like to think of myself as a natural competitor. It’s my job to help our team of Talent Acquisition Specialists deliver results for our clients and candidates. I’m passionate about bringing value to our candidate’s search for a better career.
What I Dig
My wife, family and my dog Ace. A good movie. You can find me on any 1 of the many challenging golf courses in VA where I’m working to be the best golfer I can be. When the colder months are upon us, you may see me playing another mental game of poker which constantly tests decision making skills.
Josh Bartels
Director, Client Services
Roots
- MBA and MSIS from VCU
- Over a decade in leading consulting engagements
- Certified Project Management Professional with experience delivering agile projects
Expertise
Client Advocate. Delivery Partner. Trusted Advisor.
Consulting has allowed me to explore and provide services to close the divide between business and technology. I believe bridging the gap between these two different departments in any organization is key to generating success and staying competitive. Partnering with a client to find the right solution to their problems and then delivering the solution is what motivates me.
What I Dig
Family, I am a father to two young daughters and a husband to my wife Amy. We also have an animal family, 1 dog, 1 cat and 1 ferret. The house is never really quiet but also never boring. Hockey, I actively play ice hockey, as a forward, on two different teams in the local “beer” league. It is a great workout and the friendships are awesome. I just wish the game times, 9:00 pm on a work night, were better!
Joe DeVito
Director, Digital Consulting Services
Roots
- Over 10 years of Web Development, User Experience and Design
- Broad experience leading teams in both small and large enterprise environments
- Driven by best practices and strategy in the Digital space
Expertise
Digital Expert. User Experience Champ. Design Connoisseur.
Big picture ideas boiled down into bite-sized chunks.
One of my primary strengths is the ability to not only listen but to actually hear what the client is saying. Many times, a client has an idea in mind but they might not have the tools or experience to execute their goals. My broad experience in both development and design allow me to assess their Digital environment and come up with the best solution leveraging their current toolset and capabilities. I thrive on solving these Digital “problems” and coming up with new solutions tailored to a client’s needs. That’s what gets me up each day!
What I Dig
I’m a true geek at heart, when I’m not spending time at UDig developing solutions for clients, I’m playing with the latest and greatest in code, reading up on what’s new in tech/gadgets, or listening to technology podcasts. I also have the unique hobby of “keyboarding” where I build and collect keyboards. I love winter, mainly because of skiing! Give me a mountain with some decent terrain over the beach any day!
Steve MacLauchlan
Director, Data Consulting Services
Roots
- B.S. in Computer Science from VCU
- More than a decade in Data Management and Software Development
- Certified Data Professional with a specialization in data warehousing and data quality
Expertise
Data Master. Quality Guardian. Metadata Evangelist.
More than anything, I love solving problems collaboratively with our clients, and building lasting relationships. I enjoy meeting new people, learning about the businesses we help and understanding emerging technologies. I believe data key to the future, and the ability to leverage it is paramount to remaining competitive. Any problem can be solved with the right application of people, process, and technology: often in that order.
What I Dig
Board gaming is my go-to pastime. Competitive, cooperative, or silly I love them all! Most of my free time is spent with my wonderful wife Lydia and daughter Isabelle, who’s curiosity for the world is amazing to witness and share in. I’ll take the mountains to the beach any day. I try to squeeze in a little reading every day: technology books, business books, and schlocky fiction. No one at UDig is a bigger Star Wars nerd than me.
Andrew Duncan
Director, Engineering Services
Roots
- Over 15 years of software engineering, architecting and designing software solutions
- Over 10 years of experience in IT management leading software delivery
- Continuous self study of technology, delivery practice and market trends
Expertise
Innovation Champion. Technology Aficionado. King of Code.
I’m a passionate technologist who likes to building top talent teams focused on modern technology stacks and best practices. Nothing is more rewarding than making your software needs a reality with a focus on flexible, scalable and supportable code.
What I Dig
Happily married 12 years and a proud father of two I like to spend time with the family, coaching and watching youth sports. On my time off you’ll catch me out riding one of my motorcycles, coding a side project or cheering wildly for the Pittsburgh Steelers.