Optomi Professional Services Recognized by Inc Magazine for Prioritizing Women in the I.T. Space
June 9, 2022

We are so grateful to be recognized by Inc.com for our commitment to furthering the careers of women in tech. Creating space for women in the I.T. space has proven to be not only inclusive, but essential to our success. Optomi Professional Services [OPS] is comprised of both the Optomi and Provalus brands. Optomi has a workforce of over 50% women with a female President while Provalus employees are 56% female also with a President who is female. Our Provalus President, Laura Chevalier, has been an asset to rural communities in small-town America. She was recently recognized as a “Veteran Champion of the Year” (Read more on GI Jobs)


Inc wrote about OPS, “Helping these women start independent career paths that foster self-sufficiency is part of the company’s purpose.”


OPS was born out of a passion for making a meaningful impact all across the U.S. We employ a team of innovative thinkers, industry disruptors, and refreshingly enterprising strategists influencing a more purpose-driven world. The women filling these roles exemplify these qualities. Our team is anchored by some truly incredible women who continue to drive our mission each and every day.


We recognize the value in diversifying our team to stimulate growth. Our four founders, Michael WinwoodTodd BlackRadka Winwood, and Christen Black, have always instilled our core values and the importance of being appreciative of everyone’s contribution to our success. Our culture is simply centered around being “the best”. We define it by six core values. We are… innovative, passionate, respectful, genuine, dedicated, and connected. The women at OPS truly embody our core values and continue to prove they are what makes our company thrive.


Read the full article on Inc.com here.

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