Marty Draper

VP of IT, Security, and Compliance

Marty leads SEP’s efforts in information security, data management, and compliance, ensuring the company is prepared for evolving regulatory and technological challenges.

Marty Draper

About Marty

Background and Education

Marty earned his bachelor’s degree from Ball State University. Over the course of his career, he has held executive roles focused on scaling businesses and driving technical innovation:

  • As Chief Operating Officer at Vibenomics, his work poised the company to become North America’s largest in-store retail media ad network.
  • He founded and ran a consulting firm for more than ten years, managing large programs for Fortune 500 clients in SaaS, energy, and public transit.
  • As Vice President of Engineering at Emmis Communications, he led major technical initiatives and oversaw compliance across domestic and international operations.

Working at SEP

In his role, Marty is responsible for building robust strategies around data security, compliance, and IT infrastructure. He collaborates closely with development teams and clients, integrating tools like AI to help meet business objectives.

In the Community

Marty is involved in College Park Church, serving on an advisory board for Local Outreach efforts, and engaging in the American Sign Language community.

On a Personal Note

Marty resides in Zionsville, Indiana, where his family was raised.  He has two grown children living in Park City, Utah and Westfield, Indiana. He is blessed with 2 grandsons.

SEP News Posts

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 | 2 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 […]

close up of a graduation cap and diploma on a ledge
SEP News | 2 min read

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.
SEP News | 3 min read

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 […]