Jim Foster has over thirty years of experience in computer application software and services, specializing in technology, sales, marketing, and the management of computer software organizations.  Mr. Foster has been in the forefront of many of the technology paradigm shifts in this industry. 

Beginning his career in computer time sharing, Mr. Foster has launched multiple highly successful product lines throughout his career from mainframe to software as a service platform.  He has led several highly successful technology start-ups and large divisions to high growth and profitability.

Mr. Foster was named Sage Software’s Chief Technology Office for North America operations in 2000 after spending six years leading their mid-market division.  While in that role, he coordinated six company acquisitions and participated in one of the largest mergers in the mid-market accounting software industry.

Prior to its acquisition by Sage Software, Mr. Foster was responsible for Product Strategy and Technology at Best Software, where he lead a team that created one of the first robust web-based applications for payroll and human resource processing.  His innovative product leadership provided a platform for Best Software’s initial public offering.   

Before joining Best Software in 1992, Mr. Foster held several technology management positions with firms such as Dun and Bradstreet Software, Computer Science Corporation, and CompuServe.