VITAL STATISTICS
Age: 58.
Where born: Ogden.
Family: Wife Ann and children David, Christine, Jacqueline, Cynthia, Rachel and Suzanne and 11 grandchildren.
Education: Brigham Young University: bachelor of engineering science in electrical engineering, 1959.
Primary products: Tax preparation software.
Primary markets: Headquarters in Kaysville with offices in Los Angeles, Dallas, Orlando, New York City and Chicago. Serves certified public accountants, attorneys, tax practitioners and banks.
Number of employees: 53.
PERSONALITY PROFILE
First "real" job: Start-up yard-care service at age 9 with six regular customers.
Management style: Nurture empowered action teams.
Strategy for success: Work hard, work smart. Listen to customers. Be willing to make changes.
A memorable failure: An attempt to manufacture and sell X-Y plotters in 1967.
Heroes: Rex Lee, Ray Noorda and Daniel of the Old Testament.
Leisure time and hobbies: Cycling and good books.
Favorite book and movie: Book: "Ben Hur." Movie: "The Fountainhead."