Strategies Group and Customers Recognized as Leaders at Acumatica Summit 2026

[Seattle, Washington] – [1/26/2026] – Strategies Group, a leading provider and consultant of business management solutions for the construction industry, is proud to announce its recognition as Acumatica Construction Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year at Acumatica Summit 2026. The award, officially titled the VAR Excellence in Construction Award, honors top-performing Value-Added Reseller (VAR) partners that demonstrate leadership in industry adoption, customer success, and advancement of Acumatica within the construction market.

The award reflects Strategies Group’s ability to go beyond software implementation by helping customers modernize business processes, improve job cost visibility, strengthen financial controls, and scale with confidence on Acumatica’s cloud-based platform. Through close collaboration with customers and active engagement in the Acumatica ecosystem, Strategies Group continues to play a key role in shaping how construction companies leverage technology to drive operational excellence.

“Being Construction Partner of the Year for the second year in a row is a huge honor for our company and is entirely a result of the amazing team here and our Core Values being on display every day,” said Daniel Collins, President of Strategies Group. “We are thankful to work in such an amazing ecosystem that truly solves the top problems for all contractors and are looking forward to an even more successful 2026!

This repeat recognition further underscores Strategies Group’s long-term commitment to the construction market and its position as a trusted partner for organizations navigating growth, complexity, and digital transformation.

In addition to this achievement, Strategies Group was also named to the Acumatica Presidents Club, a prestigious designation awarded to the most successful Acumatica Gold Certified VAR partners, recognizing outstanding performance, growth, and long-term commitment to the Acumatica ecosystem.

“Being named Construction Partner of the Year and an Acumatica President’s Club member reflects our deep construction expertise and our commitment to disciplined business process consulting, said Chris Carr, Chief Operating Officer at Strategies Group. By aligning industry knowledge with proven processes, we help organizations improve visibility, efficiency, and long-term scalability. This recognition is a testament to our team and the clients who trust us to deliver meaningful results,”

Adding to the celebration, Storm Smart, a valued Strategies Group customer, was recognized as Acumatica’s Customer of the Year. This award celebrates organizations that have successfully leveraged Acumatica to drive operational excellence, improve visibility, and support scalable growth.

Storm Smart, the trusted name in hurricane protection, has leveraged Acumatica across construction, distribution, manufacturing, and field service operations to unify data, streamline processes, and gain real-time insight across its business. By standardizing operations on a single cloud-based platform, Storm Smart has strengthened financial controls, improved cross-department collaboration, and enhanced its ability to support customers with speed and accuracy.

“Storm Smart’s success has been a true partnership,” said Diana Benzor, Head of Customer Success at Strategies Group. “Being able to support their growth and customize Acumatica to meet their changing needs has been an amazing journey. I’m beyond proud of their team and thrilled to see them recognized as Customer of the Year.”

In addition to operational excellence, Storm Smart’s recognition reflects its strong internal leadership and commitment to continuous improvement. Team members Brian Cassell and Jennifer Pellechio have become leaders in the Acumatica ecosystem, helping drive adoption, optimize workflows, and ensure the system evolves alongside the company’s growth.

One of the most meaningful moments of Acumatica Summit 2026 was seeing Strategies Group customers take the stage and community leaders recognized as MVPs underscoring that Strategies Group customers are not just users of Acumatica, but active contributors and thought leaders shaping the future of the platform.

Strategies Group was proud to see customers from Tech Electronics, Phoenix Renovation & Restoration, Inc., and Mid-States Companies present at Summit, sharing real-world insights, lessons learned, and best practices with the broader Acumatica community.

Strategies Group also celebrated several team members and customers whose leadership and expertise continue to elevate the ecosystem:

• Melissa Blassingame, Strategies Group
• Salina Patel, Strategies Group
• Aasha Cunningham, Phoenix Renovation & Restoration, Inc.
• Andrew Pistorius, Mid-States Companies
• Eric Hugunin, Phoenix Renovation & Restoration, Inc.
• Joel Sisto, IOC Construction
• Manish Chandak, Tech Electronics

“Moments like these reinforce that Strategies Group and our customers are a true pillar of the Acumatica community,” said Diana. “Our customers consistently raise the bar, sharing knowledge, driving innovation, and helping others succeed.”

With continued recognition across partner awards, customer honors, and community leadership, Strategies Group remains committed to helping construction companies modernize their technology, unify financial and operational data, and confidently scale using Acumatica’s cloud-based ERP platform.

For more information about Strategies Group and how their expertise supports construction companies, visit www.strategiesgroup.com.