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Meet our 2026 Acumatica MVPs!

  • February 24, 2026
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Chris Hackett
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Recognizing outstanding achievements from individuals who work with the Acumatica Community to drive innovation, support customers, and socialize best practices in the spirit of Building the Future of Business, Together

 

Aasha Cunningham,

Phoenix Renovation

and Restoration

Hello! My name is Aasha, pronounced (AH-shah).  I joined the Acumatica community in 2020 when our mid-size construction company switched from being on QuickBooks for almost 20 years to Acumatica. I have learned so much about cloud-based applications ever since and what a world it is!

 

Learn more about Aasha HERE

Aleksander Iwan,

Gilcrest Manufacturing

I work for Gilcrest Manufacturing, a global leader in cleanroom panel manufacturing. I joined as an apprentice in October of 2022, with no knowledge of IT or business systems, the implementation of Acumatica was in the works, but we eventually went live in April of 2023.

 

Learn more about Aleks HERE

Andrew Pistorius

Mid-States Companies

I’m Andrew Pistorius and I’ve been in the Acumatica community since 2022 when Mid-States made the jump from a combination of QuickBooks, spreadsheets and disconnected on-premise  systems to Acumatica. I serve as CFO at the Iowa-based, family owned and operated business, but have had lots of experience with data,

 

Learn more about Andrew HERE

Brian Stevens,

Setech Supply Chain Solutions

I’m Brian Stevens, a developer on Acumatica ERP since 2018 after two decades of supporting a legacy ERP.  Having participated in seven, I am a huge advocate for the annual hackathon that kicks off summit every year.

Learn more about Brian HERE

Brian Zelinski,

TM Heating & Cooling

My name is Brian Zelinski, and I’m the General Manager of TM Heating & Cooling in Lancaster County, PA. We install/service HVAC equipment + walk-in coolers/freezers here in SE Pennsylvania as well as Maryland and Delaware. We use Acumatica for Construction Project Management, Service Scheduling, Inventory Management, AR, AP, and Payroll.

Learn more about Brian HERE

Daryl Bowman,

Independent Contractor

I appreciate being recognized with another MVP award! I am currently (as of writing this post) ranked 4th highest Community contributor of all time. I also regularly contribute to the helpful Acumatica Developer Discord server. The truth is that in addition to feeling good about helping people solve problems, it’s highly effective marketing for my business. It gives me credibility and connections to people looking for my skills.

Learn more about Daryl HERE

Dennis Godsill,

CAL Business Solutions Inc.

My first job out of college was working for a gentleman who later because the APICS national president.  Most of focus has always been on manufacturing and distribution as a planner and subsequently as an ERP Consultant.

Learn more about Dennis HERE

Dipak Nilkanth,

Tayana Holdings

Hi there! 👋 I’m Dipak Nilkanth, an Acumatica Developer at Tayana Solutions, passionate about building powerful solutions within the Acumatica ecosystem. With over four years of experience, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to explore, learn, and contribute to this ever-evolving platform.

Learn more about Dipak HERE

Eric Hugunin,

Phoenix Renovation and Restoration

Hello, my name is Eric Hugunin.  I'm the COO/CFO for Phoenix.  We are a general contractor and operate mostly in the insurance restoration industry, although our traditional general contracting lines are growing.  

Learn more about Eric HERE

Gabriel Michaud,

Velixo

Hi! I’m Gabriel, founder of Velixo—the go-to Excel reporting tool for Acumatica users. Originally from Québec, Canada, I’ve been working with Acumatica since 2009 and have loved watching this community grow. I even take my Acumatica polo with me everywhere—including the Gobi Desert! Always happy to connect—don’t hesitate to reach out!

Learn more about Gabriel HERE

Iqra Harrison,

Protelo, Inc.

Hi! My name is Iqra Harrison, and I’m a Senior Business Consultant (recently promoted to Director of Chaos) at Protelo Inc. I embrace this title both professionally and personally.  

Learn more about Iqra HERE

James Harris,

Redmond, Inc.

Hello everyone! My name is James Harris, a Solutions Architect from Salt Lake City, Utah. My journey with Acumatica began in 2018 when our company was searching for a modern ERP solution to replace an outdated system. 

 

Learn more about James HERE

Jennifer Douglas,

Tobacco Rag Processors

Hello friends, I’m Jennifer Douglas. I am a wife, and mother of three, as well as the Information Technology Manager for Tobacco Rag Processors, Wind River Tobacco, and US Tobacco de Mexico. I consider myself a professional chaos manager... 

Learn more about Jennifer HERE

Jini Nickelson,

Kensium Solutions LLC

I’m Jini, based in Chennai, Southern India, and currently working as a Manager for the Acumatica Product Development team at Kensium. My team primarily focuses on developing integrations and customizations within Acumatica.

Learn more about Jini HERE

Josh Wright,

HemaSource

Hi everyone, I’m Josh Wright! I work for HemaSource, a customer of Acumatica’s Distribution Edition - distributing medical supplies.

 

Learn more about Josh HERE

 Keith Richardson,

Haun Welding Supply

I have been working with Acumatica at Haun Welding Supply, a 4th generation business in the northeastern United States, for about 7 years now. I have had the pleasure to work with all aspects of the Acumatica product, providing insight on how to get the most out of the software…

 Learn more about Keith HERE

Kulvir Kaila,

My name is Kulvir Kaila and I work as the Software Development Manager for Blytheco.  I have been on the Acumatica platform since 2019 and have earned Acumatica Developer MVP from 2021 - 2024 and now Acumatica MVP for 2026.

Learn more about Kulvir HERE

Kyle Vanderstoep,

Contou Consulting

My journey with ERP systems kicked off early when I was tinkering with my dad's customizations on the MAS 500 platform. My dad emigrated from South Africa to the Bay Area and got into ERP systems early in his career…

 

 

Learn more about Kyle HERE

Laura Barber,

Klear Systems

Greetings, Acumatica Community! I’m Laura Barber.  

I am so excited to have earned 3 consecutive MVP awards for my volunteer work in the Community.  It has been my great pleasure to assist others by posting ideas and answers...

Learn more about Laura HERE

 

Laura Jaffe,

Parallel Solutions LLC

Hi Everyone! I’m Laura Jaffe, Partner and Senior Business Consultant at Parallel Solutions. I’ve been with Parallel Solutions since 2010, and have been working with Acumatica ERP since 2019. It’s my true pleasure to be a part of the Acumatica community. This community has been a great help to me and I’m so happy to be able to give back. 

 

Learn more about Laura HERE

Manikanta Dhulipudi,

Net at Work

I am Manikanta Dhulipudi, Customer Experience Supervisor at NetAtWork India.

Since joining the Acumatica ecosystem in 2021 as an Implementation Consultant, I have had the privilege of contributing to the community and growing alongside it.

 

Learn more about Manikanta HERE

Marco Villasenor,

GRUPO INTERASTAR, S.A. DE C.V.

Hi, everyone! I’m the Tech Solutions Director at Interastar and have been an Acumatica Developer since 2014. My expertise lies in architecture design and custom integrations. 

Learn more about Marco HERE

Megan Friesen

Contego Software Solutions

I grew up and still live in Calgary, AB, Canada and work for Contego Software Solutions as the VP Operations.  One of the best parts of my role is ensuring that our customers are having a positive experience with Acumatica.  I oversee our implementation and support teams, but I still enjoy jumping in to solve problems, build reports, and improve business processes.

Learn more about Megan HERE

Melissa Blassingame,

I am a Senior Solution Consultant, and I have been implementing Acumatica for 10+ years. I love working with Acumatica because it is always changing and moving forward.

I spend time in the Acumatica Community answering questions and putting forth Product Ideas to make Acumatica better.

Learn more about Melissa HERE

Michael Shirk,

Pine View Buildings

Hi Everyone! I'm Michael Shirk, a Solutions Developer at Pine View Buildings, based out of Statesville, NC. We're an Acumatica customer - a manufacturer of highly customizable storage buildings...

Learn more about Michael HERE

Naveen Boga,

Independent Consultant

I’m Naveen Boga, a passionate Acumatica developer with a deep-rooted commitment to this ecosystem since 2016. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of receiving 5 consecutive Acumatica MVP awards—an achievement that reflects my dedication to knowledge-sharing, problem-solving, and fostering innovation within this incredible community.

 

 

Learn more about Naveen HERE

Neil Cantral,

Wilmar, LLC

I'm Neil Cantral, Director of IT at Wilmar Performance Tool (a B2B distributor of automotive tools and equipment).

I've been working with Acumatica since 2016, focusing on customization, automation, and reporting — basically anything that helps streamline processes. I’m also big on EDI and WMS. 

 

Learn more about Neil HERE

 

Patrick Chen,

SPS Commerce, Inc.

Hi, everyone!   I am a Staff Software Engineer at SPS Commerce.  I have been in the ERP space since 2006, and I have been an Acumatica Developer since 2013.  Having worked on multiple ERPs, Acumatica is by far my favorite, and it has come a long way since I first saw it.

 

 

Learn more about Patrick HERE

 

 

 

Renee Schafer,

Data Security, Inc.

Hello Acumatica friends!  My name is Renee Schafer. I grew up on a small family owned and operated pig farm in Northeast Nebraska. After receiving a scholarship to Nebraska Wesleyan University, I moved to Lincoln...Twenty-six years later, I am the Chief Operations Officer at Data Security Inc., a very busy, but rewarding role. 

Learn more about Renee HERE

RJ Kenna,

I have been in the ERP industry with Stellar One for nearly three years. It is an honor to be recognized from the Acumatica Community which is composed of outstanding individuals dedicated to helping one another and adding onto a wealth of knowledge. It has been a huge resource help to me countless times, and Acumatica does a great job with its dedication to the forum.

Learn more about RJ HERE

Reza Aghaei,

Titan Home Improvement

Hello all, I decided to write a very concise summary about myself. My name is Reza Aghaei. I am an accounting professional who has worked in manufacturing and construction industry several years.

 

 

Learn more about Reza HERE

Tim Rodman,

I grew up in San Diego and went to UCLA for college, where I majored in Applied Mathematics and minored in Accounting and Computer Programming. It turns out that was pretty good academic prep for ERP, but I didn't know what ERP was at the time, so my first job out of college was as a Financial Auditor for Deloitte, working out of the downtown Los Angeles office.

I got my CPA license and accidentally landed in the world of Midmarket ERP in 2005, working with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage 500. That "accidental" path is pretty common, I think, for many (maybe most?) of us in this space.

Learn more about Tim HERE

Troy Vars,

Meet Troy Vars, our dynamic ERP Manager and Senior Development Consultant at CS3 Technology! As a System Architect, Troy oversees client ERP implementations and builds customizations and integrations for Acumatica clients. With a career spanning over two decades in development and software implementations, and more than 190 successful SAP and Acumatica projects across four continents, Troy is a true industry veteran.

Learn more about Troy HERE

Truong Pham,

Independent Consultant

Being named an Acumatica MVP for two consecutive years (2025 & 2026) is a significant milestone for me. The 2026 MVP recognition is especially meaningful, as it reflects my long-term commitment and consistent contributions to the global Acumatica Community. 

Learn more about Truong HERE

Yuri Karpenko,

PUGET DIGITAL

Hi folks! I'm Yuri Karpenko, the Founder and CEO of PUGET DIGITAL - an e-commerce agency and system integrator for the Acumatica ecosystem.
It's a great privilege to be an Acumatica MVP and serve the community by sharing my knowledge and some tricks in Acumatica, Shopify, BigCommerce, or in the way they are connected.

Learn more about Yuri HERE

Zoltan Febert,

Net at Work

My name is Zoltan Febert, I work for Net at Work as a Senior Software Developer. I started working with Acumatica ERP in 2019 and joined the company in 2022.
Being a member of the Acumatica community is a real pleasure, and I truly like helping other developers in reaching their objectives.

 

Learn more about Zoltan HERE

 

A complete list of our 2026 MVPs can be found here: Congratulations to our 2026 Acumatica MVPs!

The Acumatica MVP program recognizes outstanding community engagement, technical expertise, and thought leadership in the Acumatica ecosystem — honoring individuals who excel in driving innovation, supporting users, and promoting best practices for collaborative business growth. 

For more information on what it takes to become an Acumatica MVP, please check out The Acumatica MVP Program guide.

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