SEP News Articles

Headshot of Chris Atkinson for his retirement.
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Celebrating Nearly 30 Years: Chris Atkinson Announces Retirement

Westfield, IN — August 31, 2026 —After nearly three decades of shaping who SEP is and how we work, Chris Atkinson, our Chief Delivery Officer, has announced his retirement, effective August 31, 2026. Chris joined SEP in 1997, coming from an engineering role at UPS after earning his Electrical Engineering degree from Purdue University in […]

Gleaners2Go Truck
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Eight Donors, One Truck: Fresh Food for 21 Indiana Counties

The SEP Foundation joins seven other donors to fund a refrigerated truck expanding Gleaners’ fresh food delivery across Central and Southeast Indiana Westfield, Indiana – Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana is purchasing a 26-foot refrigerated box truck with support from eight donors, including the SEP Foundation. The truck can transport approximately 20,000 pounds of food […]

Welcome Quentin Law
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SEP Welcomes Quentin Law as Vice President of Finance

SEP, a 100% employee-owned software product development firm, announces the hiring of Quentin Law as Vice President of Finance. Quentin brings over 22 years of finance leadership to guide the company’s financial strategy and operations.  “Quentin’s background across Big 4 consulting, global manufacturing, and software gives him a well-rounded view of financial leadership,” said Traci […]

CMMC Level 2 Certification Badge in front of SEP headquarters in Westfield, IN.
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SEP Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification 

Westfield, IN — July 27, 2026 — SEP, one of Indiana’s largest software development firms, has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 certification for its development environment, reflecting full implementation of all 110 NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 security controls with a perfect SPRS score of 110/110. CMMC Level 2 is a Department of […]

2026 SEP Foundation Scholarship recipients
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SEP Foundation Awards 2026 Scholarships to Two Indiana Students

For the first time, the SEP Foundation Maker Scholarship names dual recipients Westfield, Indiana – The SEP Foundation is excited to announce the 2026 recipients of the SEP Foundation Maker Scholarship: José G., a computer science student at Purdue University Fort Wayne, and Ani A., who is studying computer engineering at Purdue University. This marks […]

SEP Top Work Places 2026
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SEP Ranks #2 on Indianapolis’ 2026 Top Workplaces List

Westfield, IN – May 7, 2026 – SEP, a software product design and development firm based in Westfield, Indiana, has once again earned a spot among Central Indiana’s Top Workplaces, placing second in the Midsize Companies category. The recognition is based entirely on employee feedback collected through an anonymous survey administered by Energage LLC. Survey […]

Welcome Jason LaJeunesse
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SEP Appoints Jason LaJeunesse as Director of Data 

Westfield, IN — SEP is pleased to announce the creation of a new leadership role, Director of Data, and the appointment of Jason LaJeunesse to the position. This role was created to support client needs as organizations modernize their data platforms, prepare for AI adoption, and build durable, long-term data foundations.  “Data has gone from a step […]

close up of a graduation cap and diploma on a ledge
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Crispus Attucks Grad Named 2025 SEP Foundation Maker Scholar

The SEP Foundation Maker Scholarship selects IU Indianapolis-bound computer science student as the 2025 recipient Westfield, Indiana – The SEP Foundation is excited to announce the 2025 recipient of the SEP Foundation Maker Scholarship: Mutombo M., a recent graduate of Crispus Attucks High School. Mutombo will begin his freshman year this fall at IU Indianapolis, […]

Paper airplanes flying. One green plane is leading the way.
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SEP Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Promotions to Drive Future Growth

Westfield, IN, 06/30/2025 – SEP, a leader in software product development, announces key promotions as part of its long-term leadership strategy. As a 100% employee-owned company, SEP prioritizes succession planning and empowering leaders to ensure sustained success and alignment with its core values. Chris Atkinson, has been promoted to Chief Delivery Officer. With nearly 30 years […]

SEP Welcomes Marty Draper
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SEP Appoints Marty Draper as Vice President of IT, Security, and Compliance

WESTFIELD, IN, June 4, 2025 – SEP, a leading software product design and development firm, announces the appointment of Marty Draper as Vice President of IT, Security, and Compliance. This newly created role highlights SEP’s commitment to strengthening its foundation in technological advancement, data security, and regulatory practices. The addition of Draper positions SEP to […]

back of graduate's head in cap and gown fist pumping in front of city scape buildings
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Graduating Indiana Senior Awarded STEAM Higher Education Scholarship

The SEP Foundation Maker Scholarship selects Purdue-bound engineering student as the 2024 recipient Westfield, Indiana – The SEP Foundation announced on Thursday, June 20th, the latest SEP Foundation Maker Scholarship recipient. This year’s winner, Ben, graduated from high school in 2024 and is set to attend Purdue University in the fall to study engineering. This […]

SEP Wins Mira Award - Employees on the left and MiraAwards graphic on the right
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SEP Wins TechPoint’s 2024 Innovation Service Partner of the Year Mira Award

SEP Recognized as Indiana’s Top Innovation Service Partner, Winning TechPoint’s Prestigious Mira Award Westfield, Indiana – SEP has been named the Innovation Service Partner of the Year by TechPoint at the 25th annual Mira Awards. The Mira Awards, Indiana’s largest and longest-running technology awards program, honor the state’s best companies, entrepreneurs, educators, and other leaders […]