This article includes information about Red Hawk's leadership team.
Matt Strippelhoff, CEO, Partner
Matt Strippelhoff is the founding Partner of Red Hawk Technologies. He started Red Hawk in the spring of 2008 with co-founder, Ron Dunlevy.
Matt earned a BFA in communication design from the Art Academy of Cincinnati in 1993. After several years in the graphic design and advertising industry, he went to work for a custom software engineering consultancy in greater Cincinnati, where he was responsible for defining the companies go-to-market strategy, proprietary processes and serving as the UI/UX design lead for complex software application projects for their Clientele.
From 2001 thru 2008, he enjoyed a variety of experiences, including three years at Red Hawk Creative, a company he founded and operated successfully prior to a merger with Liaison Marketing Communications. He exited his Partnership with Liaison in 2008 to found Red Hawk Technologies.
In 2022, The Circuit awarded Matt the Visionary Leader Award for his groundbreaking approach to software development. Recognized for reimagining the process, Matt's bold leadership catalyzes growth and success. His visionary business model bundles software development and technical support services for a fixed monthly fee, offering financial predictability and operational stability for their mid-market clientele.
At Red Hawk, Matt’s vision, disrupting traditional models, has led to explosive growth, multi-year recurring revenue contracts and greater than 95% customer retention.
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Ron Dunlevy, CTO, Partner
As CTO, Ron leads Red Hawk’s developer corps and works closely with Matt Strippelhoff to identify opportunities for clients to automate workflows, manage data and integrate systems through web and mobile application development, thus improving efficiency and the clients' bottom line.
For more than 20 years he has helped develop apps and has worked on most major platforms including Windows, Linux/Unix, and even AS/400s.
Ron graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science.
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Rylan Peters, COO, CRO, Partner
Rylan Peters, a seasoned investment banker and technology executive, excels in fostering company growth. With expertise in organic and acquisition growth strategies, he also champions internal career progression, culture, and learning. Formerly managing energy risk portfolios at top banks, Rylan transitioned to tech consulting, aiding companies in financing and operations.
As Red Hawk's COO/CRO, he shapes organizational strategy, structure and processes for sustained growth. Beyond work, Rylan is a dedicated family man and sports enthusiast who enjoys golfing.
He holds a BS in engineering physics and a BA in chemistry from Miami University, along with an MBA from Xavier University.