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Dr. Tom Rothrock, Info Tech Senior Vice President (left), and Dr. Jim McClave, Info Tech President.
Info Tech was founded in the 1970s by two university professors, Dr. James McClave and Dr. Thomas Rothrock. Initially, the company focused on statistical and economic consulting services for the Florida Attorney General, developing the first computerized methods for detecting collusive behavior in sealed bid markets. As a consequence of this engagement, Info Tech became the pioneer in computerized techniques for detecting fraudulent business behavior in various industries.
Over the years, Info Tech has established a broad reputation for scientifically sound, unbiased and accurate analyses, which has resulted in rapid expansion of the range of services offered by Info Tech and growth in its client base. In the early 1980s, Info Tech established the software development division in response to client requests for specialized software for complex functions.
Today, the privately-held company is experiencing great success and looks forward to future growth in network services and software development, with the statistical consulting team confirming their place among the top statistical analysis groups in the world.
Below is a more detailed look at the major events that have shaped this company over the years.
1977 — 1981
Info Tech was launched in Dr. Jim McClave’s home. He opened the doors to do some consulting during the summers while teaching at the University of Florida. The idea was to use statistical analysis to help fight ‘the big guys.’ A small team was assembled to write textbooks and provide litigation support. Info Tech soon moved in to the Davis Monk building in north west Gainesville and got its first logo. PSI, Inc. was established as a sister company to Info Tech that wrote accounting software for nursing homes. Dr. Tom Rothrock joined the company to work with Jim on computerized bid monitoring, and the Florida highway investigation was launched.
1982 — 1986
The company moved to its current home, the Florida Farm Bureau building in south west Gainesville. AASHTO purchased Info Tech’s BAMS (Bid Analysis and Monitoring System) software, which was a series of mainframe applications, and made it the standard collusion detection module for the state DOTs. Info Tech got involved in a landmark case about price fixing in school milk and assisted in the recovery of $33 million in state tax dollars. The result of the Florida highway investigation – a recovery of 29 million dollars- set a record for a bid rigging case in the state of Florida.
1987 — 1991
As the company’s focus became more on highway construction software, PSI officially closed up shop. The company’s first local area network was set up. Another big case involving price fixing involving infant formula ended in $79 million in damages paid. After years of work, Info Tech produced the first generic release of BAMS for AASHTO.
1992 — 1996
AASHTO renamed the BAMS software and released a new series of logos for the products: Trns•port was born. Info Tech hit milestone in human resources – the company now had 50 employees. Info Tech entered into an agreement with Michigan DOT to develop a new application called FieldManager. To expand into new markets, Appia, an application suite for local agencies and the European market, was conceived as an Info Tech-owned product line. E-mail arrived at Info Tech, first internally for two years and then externally.
1997 — 2001
A major effort was undertaken to re-write Trns•port software in the client/server environment. Info Tech established an Atlanta office to continue the development of the Trns•port SiteManager software that had been initiated by another vendor. Info Tech launched the Bid Express internet bidding service. The consulting division participated in a high-profile case involving Anheuser-Busch beverage distributorships. Another milestone in terms of human resources: Info Tech had well over 100 employees.
2002 — 2006
Info Tech began the process of writing the Appia construction management system as a web application and established an IT solutions division as a new area for growth. The company’s first international client, the Philippines, was signed. The Bid Express service experienced tremendous growth.
2007 — present
A web re-write of the AASHTO Trns•port software was launched and the web Trns•port software was born. Info Tech celebrated 30 years in business with a company-wide celebration and the launch of a new corporate logo. The Bid Express service achieved 50% market share with state transportation agencies in 2007, and has expanded to other industries and public agencies of all sizes. Growth in the use of the Appia software has been exponential, and significant investment is being made to enhance the application. In 2009 and 2010, Info Tech was named one of Florida's Best Companies to work for by Florida Trend magazine. The company was also named 2009 Alachua County Business of the Year by the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce.
We have hired great people into a culture that encourages and empowers them to grow and to be creative. We have shared the good times and bad together, always believing we could overcome the inevitable challenges to our success. And, as with any successful endeavor, we have had our share of good fortune along the way!
Dr. James T. McClave,
President,
Info Tech, Inc.