PRESS RELEASE: Red Hawk Technologies Announces Four New Hires to Support Continued Growth

Cincinnati, OH (March 4, 2026) – Red Hawk Technologies, an award-winning custom software development firm headquartered in the Cincinnati region, announced the addition of four new team members as the company continues to scale following a recent organizational realignment designed to support long-term, sustainable growth. The reorganization sharpens Red Hawk’s focus on client success, delivery excellence, and innovation—particularly through its high-fidelity clickable prototype process, which enables mid-market organizations to validate ideas quickly, reduce risk, and move into full-scale development with confidence.

The company is already experiencing record momentum, earning recognition as a 2025 Fast 55 Winner in the $5.1M–$10M category by the Cincinnati Business Courier. Strengthening its leadership across project delivery, client strategy, and technical execution, Red Hawk welcomes: Senior Project Manager Alex Chestnut, Director of Client Success Jami Edgington, Data Engineer/Technical Business Analyst Kip Uhlhorn, and Technical Business Analyst Nicole Roehrig.

“Alex, Jami, Kip, and Nicole are incredible additions to our team and we’re thrilled they are joining the Red Hawk family,” said Matt Strippelhoff, Partner, CEO/CRO and Visionary Leader. “Our recent reorganization and continued investment in high-fidelity prototyping reflect our commitment to helping clients move faster and smarter. It’s our team that brings that vision to life—delivering innovative, stable software solutions at a predictable cost for the mid-market organizations we serve.”


Alex Chestnut - Senior Project Manager 

Alex Chestnut joins Red Hawk as a Project Manager with a strong background in international development and complex government-funded programs. Prior to joining Red Hawk, he led large-scale initiatives supporting U.S. foreign aid efforts, overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, cross-functional teams, and high-stakes operations in dynamic environments. A graduate of George Mason University with a master’s in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Alex brings operational discipline, thoughtful leadership, and the ability to navigate complexity with clarity and focus.

At Red Hawk, Alex is channeling that global experience into delivering high-impact client work at a different scale—managing multiple projects, building strong client relationships, and sharpening systems that drive efficiency and results. Drawn to the opportunity to expand his skill set and explore the intersection of technology and “tech for good,” he sees his role at Red Hawk as both a new professional challenge and a platform for future impact.


Jami Edgington - Client Director 

Jami Edgington joins Red Hawk as a Client Director, bringing more than 18 years of experience leading complex client programs across media, production, and technology environments. Known for building trusted, long-term partnerships, Jami has held senior leadership roles at Empower Media Marketing and Advertising Vehicles, where she aligned business strategy with scalable delivery execution and guided cross-functional teams through growth and transformation. Throughout her career—from project management to executive-level operations leadership—she has specialized in strengthening key account relationships, driving organic growth, and ensuring predictable, measurable outcomes for clients.

At Red Hawk, Jami will focus on deepening strategic client partnerships and serving as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, helping organizations translate business objectives into sustainable technology solutions. As an EOS champion with a strong foundation in governance and operational clarity, she brings the structure, accountability, and client-first mindset that align seamlessly with Red Hawk’s commitment to long-term partnership success.


Kip Uhlhorn - Data Engineer/Technical Business Analyst 

Kip Uhlhorn joins Red Hawk as a Data Engineer and Technical Business Analyst, bringing more than a decade of experience transforming complex data into actionable insight. Most recently, he served as Senior Business Intelligence Developer and Analytics Manager at FedEx, where he built scalable data architectures, automated reporting frameworks, and executive dashboards that drove enterprise-wide decision-making . With deep expertise in SQL, AWS, Redshift, Snowflake, Tableau, and Power BI , Kip has a proven track record of modernizing analytics infrastructure and partnering across technical and business teams to define KPIs, optimize pipelines, and deliver measurable growth.

Throughout his career—including roles at Indigo, CBRE Business Analytics, Pandora, and Google —Kip has bridged technical precision with strategic thinking, helping organizations build data-informed cultures. At Red Hawk, he will play a key role in strengthening data strategy and engineering capabilities, empowering clients to make smarter, faster decisions through scalable, insight-driven solutions.


Nicole Roehrig - Technical Business Analyst 

Nicole Roehrig joins Red Hawk as a Technical Business Analyst, bringing a strong background in regulated healthcare and pharmaceutical environments where precision, compliance, and execution matter. Prior to joining Red Hawk, she provided Computer System Validation consulting support for clinical research systems, ensuring alignment with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, and industry best practices . She also served in project management leadership roles at Fairfield Labs and Infinity Laboratories, where she led cross-functional teams and translated complex operational needs into structured, executable plans . Nicole studied Business Administration with a focus in Applied Management at Missouri Baptist University , equipping her with both the strategic and operational lens she brings to every engagement.

Drawn to Red Hawk’s momentum and collaborative culture , Nicole thrives in fast-paced environments where innovation is balanced by a strong foundation. Known for turning “we need this yesterday” into scalable, well-organized solutions , she brings empathy, structure, and a solutions-focused mindset to client engagements—helping transform complex business challenges into clear, actionable technology strategies.


Red Hawk Technologies continues to experience significant growth, driven by its award-winning business model and commitment to delivery excellence. As the only software engineering firm offering a comprehensive Software Development-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution, Red Hawk bundles custom software development, high-fidelity prototyping, technical support, maintenance, and ongoing enhancements into a predictable monthly investment. This approach provides mid-market organizations with the clarity, speed, and operational stability needed to confidently build and scale custom web and mobile applications.

To learn more about Red Hawk Technologies and its innovative DaaS model, visit www.redhawk-tech.com.

Media Contact:
Jennifer Geer
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Red Hawk Technologies

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Matt Strippelhoff

Matt Strippelhoff

During his career, Matt has built an expansive portfolio of work in both traditional and interactive media. He’s designed and led the development of corporate intranets, extranets, e-commerce websites, content management tools, mobile applications and specialized interactive marketing programs for large and small business-to-business and business-to-consumer clientele. In addition to keeping Red Hawk a well-oiled machine, Matt consults with customers’ IT and Marketing executives on how to use technology and data to solve their business challenges, as well as take advantage of business opportunities.

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