Path To Progress

Our President and CEO, Stephen Fanning, is recognized for consistently delivering exceptional bottom-line results in both large and small companies. He has over 30 years of progressive IT leadership experience, starting out in a software development company as Director of Custom Development. He then formed Path To Progress in 1981.

Stephen developed a fully integrated suite of products to form complete core business systems for the printing and trade association industries. These packages included accounting (G/L, A/P, A/R), purchasing, inventory, production planning, job costing, estimating, billing, forecasting, scheduling, membership, trade show management and customer relations management. In addition, Stephen also focuses his skills on the health care industry to assist in the implementation of practice management and EMR systems.

Stephen’s ability to thoroughly understand and penetrate complex business issues, develop appropriate strategies to deal with them and execute plans effectively has led to effective results sustainable over time. He combines strong analytical and problem solving skills with a unique ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization -- from the boardroom to the shop floor. This is why many client relationships have spanned decades.

Though a consultant for the far majority of his career, Stephen also served as the Director of Information Services for a large printing organization, utilizing his industry and systems knowledge.

On large multi-phase projects, or when other experts are required, Path To Progress has a core of highly skilled, experienced associates to bring into the mix as necessary.