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Our Team
& Culture

meet the awesome people that make Kanso much more than just another software company

Our Team
& Culture

meet the awesome people that make Kanso much more than just another software company

“Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.” – Danny Thomas

Kanso Software is a team individuals dedicated to modernizing and humanizing housing management. We approach work and play with honesty, humility, empathy, and a service mentality. We’re a hard-working group with a growth mindset.

We design software with the greatest possible impact in mind, focusing on value creation over the bottom line.

LEADERSHIP

Doug Chapiewsky

Doug Chapiewsky
CEO and President

Doug Chapiewsky is leading Kanso Software through a reinvention from a 25-year-old company into a modern sustainable going forward entity. As CEO and President, he oversees the company’s ongoing efforts to expand the Kanso platform into new markets.

Prior to joining the company in 2012, Doug founded a telecommunications software company that was sold to a publicly traded Israeli firm. He started his career at AT&T Bell Laboratories and held a variety of engineering and management positions.

Doug earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from St. Mary’s University and an advanced degree from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

2022 Titan 100 Winner

Jennifer Wageman

Jennifer Wageman
COO & CFO

As COO & CFO, Jennifer Wageman oversees the finance function as well as the operation for Kanso Software. Jennifer started her career in public accounting as an auditor at EKS&H in Denver, Colorado and then began focusing on early-stage technology companies, gaining significant experience in the financial operations of SaaS companies. In 2014, Jennifer became a managing partner in Now CFO, which specialized in outsourced accounting and CFO services. During her time at NOW CFO, Jennifer led in the successful closing of five sell-side and over ten buy-side acquisitions as an interim CFO or consultant to executives.
 
Jennifer is an inactive CPA and a graduate of Southwestern University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. She enjoys living on a small farm in Durango, Colorado near many outdoor activities in the area.
 
 
Haile Elizondo

Haile Elizondo
Product Owner &
 Development Manager

Haile, at the helm of product development as Kanso Software’s Product Owner and Development Manager, brings over eight years of innovative leadership. Her blend of business insight, design orientation, and user-focused approach has been pivotal in elevating Kanso’s products to new industry benchmarks. Haile initiated her journey at Kanso following her Cum Laude graduation from the University of Arkansas Grantham with a Bachelor of Science degree, setting a solid foundation for her role in transforming industry standards. She is also passionate about her artistic endeavors and enjoys managing a mini homestead in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two daughters.

Townsend Wardlaw

Townsend Wardlaw
Vice President
Sales & Marketing

Townsend, as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Kanso Software, embodies a dynamic blend of entrepreneurial spirit and seasoned business growth expertise. His career began in business-to-business sales, swiftly elevating him to a VP position in a Fortune 500 company. He then successfully founded his own company, achieving $3 million in revenue, showcasing his strategic prowess. Townsend later shifted focus to coaching, guiding over 190 founders, and thereby demonstrating a deep understanding of diverse business landscapes.

At Kanso, Townsend spearheads innovative sales and marketing strategies, maintaining a balance between professional excellence and personal well-being. His educational journey, marked by practical experiences, aligns seamlessly with his proactive and growth-focused approach to business leadership.

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