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Our job at J. River is to help you solve your networking problems.   To do this, we must conform to emerging standards as well as invent new ways to network computers.

We know that J. River must provide the one-on-one service you need to solve these connectivity problems.  Each problem is different and every problem gets our full attention until it is solved.

Jim Hillegass
CEO

BUSINESSES DEPEND ON J. RIVER
Combining technical expertise with a commitment to traditional business values, J. River develops products that are both innovative and focused on customer needs. We've earned the loyalty of more than two million users and built an extensive international network of distributors and resellers by delivering products that are quick to install, easy to use, reliable, and affordable.

Businesses turn to J. River for clean, simple solutions they can rely on to make connections ... with information and resources, new opportunities, and each other.

J. RIVER HISTORY
In 1987, J. River developed ICE.TEN, a software product that enabled a PC with a serial connection to emulate terminal devices and access data stored on UNIX systems. ICE.TEN was powerful, yet simple, allowing a user to switch between a PC and the open architecture of UNIX with a single keystroke.

ICE.TEN set the standard for terminal emulation, and J. River quickly expanded on the initial concept with innovations such as support for network and remote connections (ICE.TCP Pro, ICE.TCP,  and ICE.Off.Site), full Windows compatibility, enhanced printing capabilities, and easy file access (ICE.NFS).

J. River is committed to improving the ICE family of products and developing new products that give businesses access to the extraordinary power of computing. Our goal is to deliver value to our customers by building enduring business relationships and providing products that are easy to use, reliable, and affordable.
 

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Jim Hillegass, founder and CEO. Jim has 25 years of experience developing and marketing software products. A graduate of Princeton University, Jim began his business career in 1958, when his family established Cliff's Notes.

John Norris, Chief Financial Officer. With an MBA from Columbia University and 20 years of experience in banking and finance ­ including over 10 years in software ­ John provides a wide range of financial and operational expertise.

Peter Sohal, VP of Marketing. After earning his second degree in marketing from St. Thomas in 1995, Peter joined J. River as a communications specialist. He earned his position in management through hard work and keen industry insight. He is a native of England.

Matt Ashland, CTO. An accomplished programmer, Matt leads a strong team of Developers to maintain existing solutions and to build industry-leading software for the future. He is a true innovator and problem solver.

BOARD
Erik Monninkhof is a founder and has been Managing Director of Dupaco, a Dutch distributor of UNIX products since 1984.

Kent Petzold
Senior Managing Director
Kent Petzold is a private investor, consultant to the software industry, and since 2001 has been a principal of AZ Ventures, LLC, the general partner of Arris Ventures, LLC, a venture capital firm that focuses on technology investments. From 1998 thru 2001, Mr. Petzold was Chairman and CEO of Cyclone Commerce, Inc., providing supply chain management software, where he led the company’s turnaround and launch. Mr. Petzold has held positions in several public software companies, including president and CEO of Novadigm, Inc., (NASD:NVDM) which provided digital assets management. He served as a Director of Novadigm until its acquisition by Hewlett Packard in April 2004. He was SVP and General Manager of the $165 million Systems Software Division of Pansophic Systems, Inc., a NYSE software company that was acquired by Computer Associates, Inc. He also served as president and CEO of privately held Viasoft, Inc. Mr. Petzold is a director of Xenos Group, Inc. (TSE:XNS), iLinc Communications, Inc. (AMX:ILC), JRiver, Inc., and Precept Ministries International. He is on the advisory boards of Ethix Media, LLC, Jigsaw Health, LLC, Arizona State University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the state board of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Mr. Petzold holds a B.A. in Management from the University of Texas.

Mr. Petzold previously served on the Boards of the Enterprise Network and the Arizona Technology Council. Kent is a Registered Representative with ACN Securities Inc., an affiliated broker-dealer and holds the series 7 & 63 registrations.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
For many industries, research and development leading to technological innovation is the key to building a competitive advantage. In the development of connectivity products, R&D requires both talented personnel and a significant investment of time and technical resources.

J. River's multidisciplinary staff has backgrounds covering a variety of operating systems and network protocols, including Windows, Windows NT, Linux/UNIX, TCP/IP, Netware and many more. With years of experience developing clean source code for software products, we understand what it takes to move ideas from the drawing board to the marketplace.

J. River's R&D team is currently committed to delivering the next generation of products and services, including extensions for our enhanced terminal emulation and network connectivity software, Internet and Intranet security products, electronic commerce and transaction-processing software and services.

DISTRIBUTION & CHANNEL SALES
J. River's success is as much a story of relationship-building as it is technical achievement. Our international distribution network includes more than 50 distributors and several thousand authorized resellers in 35 countries. Our distributors and resellers are partners who not only promote and support our products, but work with us to understand and respond to the emerging needs of our customers. J. River is committed to providing the product support, training, marketing support, and other services they need to succeed.
 

J. River's main office is in Minneapolis. For complete information, click here.