Michael Tapper, President
In February 2010 Mike Tapper acquired the Minnesota and North Dakota business from PSC Group and launched Enterprise Consulting. With Enterprise Consulting, Mike leverages expertise in ERP & CRM business software to help customers realize maximum value from their enterprise software investments. With over 30 years of Information Technology experience and over 20 years in Information Technology Consulting, he has brought a reputation for delivering high integrity services and strong client relationship management to clients throughout the U.S. Additionally, Mike has been a member of APICS since 2005 and served as President of the APICS Twin Cities Chapter.
Previously Mike was responsible for the startup and growth of Minnesota branch offices for PSC Group and New Resources Corporation. Prior to that, he was Information Technology Director for MTI Vacations of Oak Brook, IL. Mike began his career with 5 years of service in the United States Navy. He received his Bachelors degree in Computer Information Systems from Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL.
Julie Vaux, Director of HR/Operations
Julie Vaux has been responsible for managing Enterprise Consulting's back office operations since 2010. She is responsible for the Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Internal IT operations for the company. Julie brings over 20 years of experience to her role and has worked for both large and small companies, including operating her own small business. She has been instrumental in the growth of Enterprise Consulting as a member of the management team.
Julie holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management from Cardinal Stritch University. In addition, she has a Mini MBA from the University of St. Thomas.
Gunther Maurus, Senior Management Consultant
Gunther Maurus has over 25 years of ERP experience, including 15 years of experience with IFS Applications. Gunther began his IT career as an application consultant and project manager for ERP implementations in Germany. He continued his career in the US initially as project manager for large custom software development projects in the CRM space and IT manager for a multi-site division of an international manufacturing company. Later he joined IFS in Chicago in multiple roles including consulting group manager and upgrade program manager. Gunther left IFS to work as a consultant and has worked on projects with Enterprise Consulting for 6 years, joining Enterprise Consulting as an employee in January of 2012.
Gunther holds a degree in Business Organization, Management and Information Systems from the Universität Augsburg, Germany and an MBA in Global Management from Thunderbird - The School of Global Management in Glendale, AZ.