Meet the Team
Chris Nichols
President & Founder
Chris has over 20 years experience in the data industry and, in 1994, started Digital Research which was a privately held company that provided public records and investigative information to attorneys, private investigators and other licensed professionals. In 1999 Chris co-founded PeopleFinders.com where he designed and built parts of PeopleFinders.com’s business model, data warehouses and search systems. After a tenure at PeopleFinders.com Chris started Accurate Append.
Jimmy Zimmerman
Chief Technologist & Partner
Jimmy has over twenty years of experience in software engineering and spent the last ten years as a senior technology architect for Microsoft before joining Accurate Append. Along the way Jimmy has worked for large players in the data space including Realty Plus Online, First American Real Estate Solutions, Intel Corp, and others. He specializes in designing services infrastructure, distributed computing solutions, and object modeling.
Shawn Smith
General Manager
Shawn has 20 years of experience leading customer-focused teams to drive profitability and growth within diverse marketplaces including SaaS, ERP, Cloud, Data Analytics, Healthcare, Banking/ Finance/ Insurance, non-profits, and CRE. Before joining Accurate Append, Shawn focused on driving value in technology organizations through strategic planning utilizing data-driven insights and key operational initiatives that delivered lasting monetary value to all shareholders.
Cindy Novak
Sales Director
Cindy is an accomplished and results-driven Sales Executive with a proven track record spearheading regional and national growth initiatives across diverse industries, including SaaS, Banking, Finance, Mortgage, Education, Medical, Attorneys & Auto.
Cindy is proficient in cultivating high-value enterprise relationships, providing tailored solutions, and equipping our clients with the confidence they need to make strategic business decisions. She also has been a Featured Speaker at a variety of trade shows as an industry expert.
Andy Anthony
Senior Account Executive
Andy joined Accurate Append in 2019 following 21 years in the data infrastructure and construction business. After 16 years as a business owner leading Business Development and Operations, he welcomed the opportunity for a fresh start in the fast-growing data business with an industry leader. He’s committed to listen to, learn from, and understand each client’s requirements to connect them with Accurate Append’s best data.
Todd Wanke
Technical Account Executive
Todd has over 20 years of sales and account management, specializing in direct client communication to achieve optimal solutions for your success. With a background in telecom and technology sales, Todd is an active listener, recognizing the specific needs tailored to an individual or team, no matter the industry.
Susie Stoltz
Customer Success Manager
Susie brings 25 years of experience supporting sales and marketing teams in multiple industries. Prior to joining Accurate Append, Susie put her talents to work in the real estate, mortgage lending, and local media industries.
Libby Hawkins
Customer Success Manager
Libby is a results-oriented professional with 10 years of experience in account and project management. Throughout her career, she has fostered strong client relationships and ensured exceptional customer service. Libby is passionate about understanding customer needs and exceeding expectations using her technical acumen and active listening. Libby enjoys connecting with other professionals over a shared love of yoga, reading, and live sporting events!
Olivier Arbey
Senior Software Engineer
Olivier joined Accurate Append in 2022 with over twenty years of software engineering experience in search, data warehousing, business intelligence and analytics, telecommunications, enterprise applications and advanced solutions. Olivier brings strong experience from previously working at Microsoft, Nordstrom and Avaya in cloud-based scalable solutions, identity management, messaging, and real-time systems.
Our Core Values
- Responsive - We pride ourselves on our quick response time and accuracy while adding valuable insight for our customers every step of the way.
- Innovative - We lean into creative evolution, maintain flexibility, and challenge ourselves to continually improve our products.
- Integrity - We uphold the highest standards in all of our operations and prioritize relationships.
- Passionate - Passion is at the heart of our business. We nurture ideas, inspire excellence, and find creative ways to eliminate obstacles for cultivating success for our team and our clients.
- Team Player - We work together as a team and treat fellow teammates with courtesy and respect to help them get the job done for our customers.