Gideon Stanley, CEO and founder of Grace Software, Inc. designed his first reservation system in 1993. Before starting the company, Gideon pursued an MBA in Software Design and rose quickly to a management position in one of the top ten software development companies.

Committed to providing “user friendly” applications, Gideon authors the Technology Trends column in the B&B Journal. Gideon Stanley enjoys engaging attendees and communicates with passion about the juncture between technology tools and management success.

Benjamin Deist, Director of Sales, Marketing, & Client Relations, first consulted for GraceSoft in 1999. Over the years he has assisted in growing market share and client base. Benjamin has worked in various aspects of the company from customer service, sales & marketing, and designing new product features. Outside of GraceSoft, Benjamin has experience working in the restaurant, automotive and financial services business after receiving his degree in Business Management from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Benjamin enjoys engaging and training clients, developing methods for delivering better customer service, and conceiving new product features to help our clients manage their own businesses.

Sarah Stanley, CFO joined GraceSoft in 1999. Sarah Stanley, CFO, has worked with Grace Software, Inc. since its inception in 1999. Over the years she has gained experience in several departments of the company. During several years as Office Manager Mrs. Stanley oversaw policies and training and operation procedures for the following departments: customer service, technical support and development. Currently as CFO, she maintains risk management, financial and operational strategy and produces required legal and financial reporting.