Leadership Team

CC Pace is led by experienced, highly respected industry specialists who personify our culture of committed service to clients and measurable results.

Mike Gordon

In 1980, Mike co-founded CC Pace and, to this day, he remains a hands-on principal of this information technology and business consulting firm. As CEO and President, he holds himself accountable for setting the company’s strategic direction and for meeting the targeted objectives for CC Pace’s stakeholders including our clients, employees, business partners and shareholders. In this role, he also sets the example for being willing to do whatever it takes to get a job done right. Full bio

Philippa Fewell

Phil has had a long-tenured, progressive consulting career leading to her current position as Managing Director of CC Pace’s Enterprise Solutions Group. Her practice focuses on application development services, training and coaching in Lean and Agile Methods. Full bio

Craig Hughes

Craig is the Managing Director for Financial Services Consulting. In this capacity, Craig is responsible for business development and strategic planning, client relations and operational management for a business unit committed to providing creative management and technology consulting services to a wide cross-section of the financial services industry, with a special focus on the mortgage industry. Full bio

Dr. Kuryan Thomas

Kuryan as CTO, is primarily responsible for CC Pace’s custom application delivery practice, which includes making sure CC Pace maintains its record of client satisfaction and successful delivery in custom software projects. He personally engages as a lead developer on some projects, where he actively writes and delivers code to keep his skills fresh. He also helps the entire company understand the implications of technology for all its clients and for its internal operations. Full bio

Dawne Ward

Dawne as COO, is responsible for all operational functions with the exception of Accounting. She is an effective and versatile senior manager with the ability to lead and manage multiple areas which include: Business Planning and Operations, Human Resources, Contracting, IT, and Marketing. Full bio

Jim Carter

Jim as Senior Director of Customer Relationships, brings over 20 years of sales and leadership experience providing services and solutions to the Financial, Healthcare, Telecom, Government and Information Technology business verticals. In these markets he has proven success in building relationships and providing innovative solutions to clients.  His enthusiasm and consistent positive outlook are the perfect combination for a leader. Full bio