Our Philosophy

People first, then process, then technology. Always in that order.

Our logo is a compass for a reason. A compass doesn’t tell you where to go. It helps you figure out where you are and which direction to head. That’s what we do.

We help organizations navigate their technology decisions, starting with the people affected by the change and the processes that need to work before we introduce technology. We measure our success by what our work made possible for your team, not by how impressive the technology looks or how dependent you are on us to maintain it.

The Team

Kevin May

Principal / Fractional CTO

30 years in technology leadership. VP-level experience at a global public telecommunications company, where he managed product portfolios through acquisitions, integrations, and growth from startup to $300M+. Microsoft development background: .NET, Dynamics 365, Azure. Global delivery experience across North America, Europe, and Asia. Kevin works directly with clients on strategy, architecture, and technology decisions.

Kj McGowan

Director of Product & Operations

Enterprise account management, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. KJ manages Fortune 100 customer relationships in financial services, government, and defense. He handles product operations, licensing, and the day-to-day relationships that keep enterprise customers supported.

Paisley Reynolds

Delivery Specialist, Marketing & Content

Marketing strategy, content development, and campaign management. Paisley handles the content and communications that connect Scout’s work to the audiences that need it.

Brandon Knack

Delivery Specialist, Web Development

WordPress, Webflow, website management. Brandon builds and maintains the web presence for Scout and our clients.

Amber Meinke

Delivery Specialist

Custom reporting, scripting, system integration, and documentation. Amber handles the detail work that makes implementations stick: the reports people actually need, the scripts that connect systems, and the documentation that keeps everything running.

Eli May

Senior Consultant, Dynamics 365 & Power Platform

CRM configuration, Power Automate workflow design, Power Apps development. Eli works on Microsoft ecosystem implementations, connecting Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Dataverse to solve real operational problems.

Mark Flynn

Senior Consultant, Power BI & Data Analytics

DAX development, data modeling, dashboard design. Mark builds the reporting and analytics that help organizations see what’s happening in their data and make better decisions from it.

Our Story

What We Believe

People, then process, then technology. Always in that order. Technology serves people, not the other way around.

The journey matters as much as the destination. We walk with you through the transformation, not just hand you a plan.

Build capacity, not dependency. When we leave, your team should be stronger than when we arrived.

Document everything so the next person isn’t starting from zero.

Be honest about what to do and what not to do. We’ll tell you when something isn’t worth the investment.

Measure success by what changed for your organization, not by what we implemented.

Why a Small Team Matters

We’re a small team, which means you work directly with people who know your project. You won’t get handed off to junior staff after the contract is signed.
We’re experienced enough to deliver professional results, and small enough to be responsive when things change. We’re not interested in building something impressive that collects dust. We want to build something useful that your team actually uses.

Where We Are

Minneapolis, Minnesota.

We work with nonprofits because we believe in the work you do: conservation, human services, performing arts, legal aid, and beyond. Technology should amplify your mission, not drain your resources.

651-964-3000

info@scoutsolutions.com