Our core purpose is our customer
It’s in our values, it’s what we live by. It’s why we come to work each day. We exhibit our enthusiasm for our clients by taking an interest in their success, being curious and innovative with our unique solutions and our ability to be flexible and customer-centered. With Altair, you will know that you are first.
MEET OUR CLIENT-FACING TEAM
DAVID HADAWAY - Chief Executive Officer & Visionary
When he is not at work, he’s probably either hiking, adventure motorcycle riding or watching videos wishing he was hiking or motorcycle riding.
He shares his free time with his wife as they travel to new places together. Their favorite place is Greece but they also enjoy the wonderful places here in the great USA.
David is a Forbes Council Member.
Read his columns here.
STEVE COLLINS, President & Co-founder
He loves cooking, gardening, traveling and watching University of Alabama football with his wife and high school sweetheart, his three boys and their dog Tucker, the Boxer.
TJ MAYS, Chief Technology Officer
When he is not at work, he is probably playing with his kids or watching “THE” Ohio State Football games. His free time is spent with his family — mostly running around to different extracurricular activities.
JIM ALCOTT, VP of Strategy
When he is not at work, he’s probably reading and collecting books, farming, and cheering for all the Nashville- and Boston-based sports teams.
He mainly shares his free time with his my wife, two sons, and two of the best dogs in the world. (Wife and kids are pretty special, too!)
SHANE HELFENBERGER, VP of Data Assets
When not working, Shane is probably at the gym working out. Netflixxing. Or planning a vacation.
He shares his free time with his wife, Shannon and their Border Collie, Leah. And their son Drew when possible.
DAVID HUNTER, VP of Analytics
When he’s not at work, he is probably going for long bike rides in the mountains.
DANI PELLAND, VP Credit Products
When Dani is not at work, she is most likely reading and writing, planning trips around the world, mastering escape rooms, or rooting for the Green Bay Packers (Go Pack Go!)
Dani spends her free time with her “loves-all-Boston-sports-teams” husband Ricky, their son Brady, and dog Tyler.
TODD BRADSHAW, Senior Account Executive
When he is not at work, he’s probably hauling the boat and camper back and forth to the lake and enjoying time at the lake. He spends time every morning either riding the Peloton or walking the hills in his neighborhood. In the evenings and on weekends, he spends his time playing tennis, doing yard work, and rooting for Georgia Bulldawg Football.
He shares his free time with his wife, 2 kids, and 4 grandkids: Fun! Fun! Fun!
ALICE WALTON, Senior Account Manager
When not at work, she is probably playing in the dirt watching her plants and flowers grow, Playing games, reading a good book, food, fun and laughter with family and friends are what she does with her free time.
KIERSTEN HOVEST, Customer Success Manager
When she is not working, you can find her anywhere with live music, at the lake, trying out the newest Nashville spot, cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats, or relaxing at home!
She shares her free time with her friends, family, and fiancé!
STEPHANIE CAMPBELL, Manager of Sales & Marketing
When she’s not at work, she is likely at the gym, trying the newest coffee shop in town, supporting local businesses, DIYing home renovation projects, teaching Sunday school at church, catching up on the latest reality TV show, or cheering on the Baylor Bears!
She shares her free time with her husband Michael and their two fur-babies, Barkley and Myla.
MANDI CANNON, Product Manager
When she’s not working, she is probably running kids around to soccer, reading for book club, traveling, or spending time outdoors.She is a social butterfly and enjoys hanging out with neighbors, friends, family, and especially her sweet kiddos (her son is in middle school and her daughter is in elementary school).
CHRISTINA FLORENCE, Senior Account Manager
When she is not at work, she is probably eating at new restaurants, exercising at the nearest park or beach, writing her next book, or planning her next trip!
Christina enjoys spending time with her family (especially her baby nephew), and friends.
JEREMY SMITH, Senior Accountant
Jeremy does way more than count beans! At Altair, “Clients Are Our Purpose”, and for him, that includes his fellow employees, as well as our contractors, vendors, and business partners, in addition to our actual clients. At any given time, Jeremy could be revamping invoicing procedures, preparing financials, compiling reports for vendors, assisting an employee with a benefits question, or building tools to automate repetitive tasks. Each week usually brings a new adventure and new opportunity to help the entire Altair team prove “We Do It Better”!
When he’s not at work, he’s probably out on a bike ride, BBQing, or planning and promoting events for his independent pro wrestling company, Pro Wrestling Conquest.
Jeremy has a sweet, fat cat named Scout that sometimes demands more attention than he has to give and spends a lot of weekend time with his family in WV.
MATTHEW STERN, Relationship Manager
Matt helps our clients leverage data and analytics to acquire new customers, and retain and cross-sell their current customers in the financial services market.
When Matt is not at work, he is at baseball, soccer, or swim practice with his 2 sons, at the gym, or catching a game (Yankees, Giants, Knicks, Islanders).
All of Matt’s free time is spent with his family, his wife, Crystal , and his 2 sons, Nathan (6) and Austin (3), or histraining partners from the gym.
KRISTIN AGERS, Sales and Marketing Coordinator
When Kristin is not at work, she’s probably going to sporting events with her husband, playing with her children, or going to her favorite local coffee spots. She also enjoys binging a new tv show, BBQing in the backyard, or reading suspenseful novels. She shares her free time with her husband, two children, and her friends.
ELLA HADAWAY, Assistant Account Manager
Ella coordinates between the Account Manger team and the Operations Team to get the orders done fast and efficiently.
When not at work, she is at the park with her dog, or grabbing dinner with her friends. Ella shares her free time with her friends, family, and dog, Bear.