Company: London Computer Systems, Cincinnati, OH
Company Description: Incorporated in 1987 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, London Computer Systems (LCS) is a developer of business-critical technologies. LCS products include Rent Manager® property management software, rmVoIP phone systems, enterprise-level hosting solutions via Sentry Data Center, network design, implementation, and support, and custom website development through IT Services and Web Design Services.
Nomination Category: Entrepreneur Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Best Entrepreneur - Computer Software - Up to 500 Employees
 Nomination Title: David Hegemann, CEO
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Incorporated in 1987 by Dave Hegemann and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio; London Computer Systems (LCS) is a developer of business-critical software used in all 50 states and several markets worldwide. LCS products include Rent Manager® property management software, rmVoIP telephone systems, and enterprise-level hosting solutions via its Sentry Data Center.
Today, Dave and the team at LCS are changing the way technology influences business by developing one-of-a-kind tools and programs relied upon by more than 40,000 hosted users. Dave’s priority is to provide products that deliver revolutionary freedom to property managers and give them the ability to focus on growing and enhancing their businesses. Because of his dedication to continuous advancement, Dave and LCS have emerged as award-winning industry leaders, garnering numerous accolades during the past three decades.
Dave has also done an exceptional job of leading the company forward without risking his employees’ well-being. A principle of his business strategy is to provide employees with consistency and security, and to-date, LCS has never had a layoff. Perhaps the greatest example of Dave’s responsible leadership is the company’s debt-free status. When most start-ups pursued venture capital, large loans, or other forms of financing, he made it a priority never to exceed his budget, nor grow the business beyond a point of healthy manageability. Dave encourages his employees to continuously learn, improve, and grow—both personally and professionally.
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- In bullet-list form, briefly summarize up to ten (10) of the chief accomplishments of this nominated entrepreneur since the beginning of 2021.
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- A steady annual revenue growth of 16 -20% for the past 22 years
- LCS’ continued debt-free status
- Continued employee growth, with more than 144 new hires in 2022
- 390 employees—total employee increase of 5.7%
- 60% growth in the Rent Manager Integrations Program
- Earned a series of awards, including:
- Top Workplaces Award for the eleventh consecutive year (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- Three American Business Awards Stevie Awards
- Ohio Business Magazine, Ohio Best Workplaces for the sixth consecutive year
- Distinguished Employer Award from the Ohio Cooperative Education Association
- “Top Workplaces USA” by Energage
- Glassdoor Reviews: 90% of respondents say they approve of the CEO
- Glassdoor Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars
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