Fred Gross and Larry Schoenberg have an idea for a higher education technology consulting company. Together, they launch CampusWorks. The original CampusWorks team consisted of 16 people, primarily providing interim technology leadership services to community colleges. During that first year, CampusWorks had seven clients and operated out of founder Fred Gross’ home.

CampusWorks opens its first leased office space at 330 South Pineapple Avenue in Sarasota, Florida.

With team members and clients located across the United States and Canada, CampusWorks’ leadership decides to become a virtual organization to reduce the company’s impact on the environment and improve operational efficiency.

CampusWorks helps Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) become the first Canadian institution to issue academic credentials to graduating students through Blockchain technology.

CampusWorks celebrates its 20th Anniversary by donating $2,000 scholarships to 20 different colleges and universities across the United States and Canada, providing a total of $40,000 in financial support for students in need.

CampusWorks launches its first book club, meeting monthly to discuss best-selling business books. Christie Lindor, author of The MECE Muse, led the club’s July meeting.

CampusWorks becomes a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, a designation earned based on employee feedback. This achievement earned CampusWorks a spot on Fortune‘s list of Best Small and Medium Workplaces™ as well as Great Place to Work’s list of Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services.

CampusWorks celebrates its first annual Impact Weekend, GivingWorks. This philanthropic initiative provided CampusWorks’ employees with a half day of professional development and enabled them to deliver over $33,000 in donations to 27 non-profit organizations while volunteering their service in their local communities, creating a nationwide ripple of impact.

CampusWorks celebrates 25 years of creating happy campuses at hundreds of colleges and universities across the United States and Canada. The company has grown to more than 240 employees, with almost as many contractors for the greatest depth and breadth of higher ed knowledge to support your success.