Jim LaRue

Engagement Manager

Jim is an Engagement Manager at SEP, helping clients turn early product ideas into successful software products. Drawing on broad industry experience, he brings focus and clarity to projects across multiple industries.

Jim LaRue

About Jim

Background and Education

Jim graduated from DePauw University with degrees in Computer Science and Economics, and later earned an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the IU Kelley School of Business. 

Before joining SEP, he spent seven years at a leading software consultancy working on projects in large equipment financing, engine manufacturing, and the oil and gas industry. His industry experience also spans medical billing, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, financial services, auto racing, and a wide range of startups and scale-ups—experience that helps him relate to clients across many markets.

Working at SEP

At SEP, Jim helps clients navigate the early stages of product development, matching them with the right SEP teams and bringing clarity to complex, uncertain situations. He enjoys walking new clients through SEP’s collaborative process so they know exactly what to expect and how the partnership will support their success.

In the Community

Jim volunteers with Camptown, reflecting his commitment to giving back and supporting youth through outdoor leadership experiences.

On a Personal Note

Outside of work, Jim loves cheering on his kids in baseball, softball, dance, and cheer. When his family has downtime, you’ll find them golfing, scuba diving, and wakeboarding.

SEP News Posts

Welcome Quentin Law
SEP News | 2 min read

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.
SEP News | 4 min read

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
SEP News | 2 min read

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
Culture | 5 min read

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 […]

Culture | 5 min read

SEP Named One of Indiana’s Best Places to Work for 2026

SEP has been named one of Indiana’s Best Places to Work for 2026 by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce — marking the 17th time the Westfield-based software product design and development company has received the honor. SEP was selected in the medium company category, which includes organizations with between 75 and 249 U.S. employees. Headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, […]

Welcome Jason LaJeunesse
SEP News | 3 min read

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 […]