Red Hawk Technologies Named Finalist for Best Tech Services Company

Red Hawk Technologies, LLC was honored to be named one of two finalists for the Technology First Leadership Award for Best Tech Services Company,

a recognition that highlights organizations making meaningful investments in innovation, leadership, and the advancement of technology services across Southwest Ohio.

The Best Technology Services Company award honors organizations that demonstrate measurable growth, deliver forward-thinking technology solutions, and actively contribute to the region’s technology ecosystem. Red Hawk Technologies was selected as a finalist for its differentiated service model, commitment to long-term client partnerships, and its role in helping mid-market organizations innovate with confidence while strengthening the local technology workforce.

We extend our sincere congratulations to ProStratus, the winner of this year’s Best Technology Services Company award.

This recognition reinforces what we believe at Red Hawk—that innovation shouldn’t be limited to the largest organizations. By removing uncertainty and lowering the barriers to custom software development, we’re helping mid-market companies confidently pursue new ideas while building a stronger technology ecosystem here in Southwest Ohio.

Matt Strippelhoff, Partner, CEO/CRO Red Hawk Technologies.

Driving Innovation Through a Technology-First Approach

At the core of Red Hawk Technologies’ success is its Software Development-as-a-Service (DaaS) model, a predictable, relationship-driven approach designed specifically for mid-market companies. By providing dedicated development capacity for a fixed monthly fee, Red Hawk removes the cost uncertainty and risk traditionally associated with custom software projects—allowing clients to plan, adapt, and innovate without disruption.

In 2025, Red Hawk further strengthened its service offerings by adopting an AI-First Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). This approach integrates artificial intelligence into early strategy, design, and validation phases, enabling faster proofs of concept, earlier insights, and reduced financial risk for clients. The result is a more accessible path to innovation for organizations that previously struggled to bring new ideas to life.

Client Satisfaction Built on Long-Term Partnership

Red Hawk Technologies’ growth is rooted in long-standing client relationships built on trust, consistency, and shared outcomes. Serving more than 100 clients nationwide—many based in Ohio—the company prioritizes continuity, transparency, and deep institutional knowledge of each client’s business.

Rather than transactional project work, Red Hawk functions as an extension of its clients’ teams, providing ongoing development, application support, and strategic guidance. This partnership-first philosophy has driven strong client retention, expanded engagements, and sustained year-over-year revenue growth of approximately 20%, reflecting both market demand and client confidence in Red Hawk’s model.

Investing in People and the Region

Red Hawk Technologies continues to invest heavily in both talent and infrastructure within the Dayton and Southwest Ohio region. Over the past year, the company added multiple software engineering roles, with the majority of its engineering team based in Ohio, including the northern Cincinnati and southern Dayton suburbs.

Significant personal and financial investment was also made to expand Red Hawk’s internal capabilities, including advanced AI training for employees and the development of a proprietary internal technology platform to improve resource planning, forecasting, and operational scalability. This platform represents the largest leadership investment in the company’s history and positions Red Hawk for sustainable growth while supporting its expanding client base.

Commitment to Community and the Technology Ecosystem

Red Hawk Technologies is deeply committed to strengthening the Dayton region’s technology community. The company actively participates in Technology First programs and events, contributing to peer collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development across Southwest Ohio.

In addition, Red Hawk has begun developing partnerships with organizations such as The Entrepreneurs’ Center in Dayton, working alongside regional leaders to support early-stage and growth-stage companies. By making its expertise accessible to founders and emerging businesses, Red Hawk helps foster innovation, retain high-value technology jobs, and ensure Dayton remains a vibrant hub for technology and entrepreneurship.

About Red Hawk Technologies, LLC

Red Hawk Technologies isn’t just another software firm—we’re redefining how mid-market companies approach custom web and mobile application development. As the only company offering a comprehensive Development-as-a-Service (DaaS) model, we bundle development, technical support, ongoing maintenance, and future enhancements into a single, predictable monthly investment.

Our award-winning approach eliminates uncertainty, reduces risk, and empowers organizations to innovate with confidence—allowing them to focus on what they do best while we handle the complexity of software delivery.

Learn more at https://www.redhawk-tech.com.

About Technology First

Technology First is a vibrant community of technology professionals, businesses, and tech enthusiasts in the Southwest, Ohio region. They’re all about bringing people together to share ideas, tackle challenges, and drive innovation in technology.

They connect, educate, and support the tech community through networking events, professional development programs, and industry insights. Whether you're a technology leader, a rising professional, or a business looking to stay ahead in the digital world, we provide the resources and connections you need to grow and succeed.

Learn more at https://www.technologyfirst.org/.

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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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