Horizontal Integration Wins 10 Sitecore MVP Awards

Elite distinction awarded for exceptional contributions to the Sitecore ecosystem

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Jan 31, 2018, 03:06 ET

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizontal Integration (HI), a leading provider of digital marketing and technology expertise, announced that 10 individuals from the company were recognized with the elite distinction of Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award from Sitecore, the global leader in experience management software. Four of the awards came in Sitecore's Strategy category, four in the Technology category and two in the Ambassador category.

Horizontal Integration's 10 Sitecore MVP Award Winners.

Now in its 12^th year, Sitecore's MVP program recognizes individual technology, strategy, and commerce advocates who share their Sitecore passion and expertise to offer positive customer experiences that drive business results. The Sitecore MVP Award recognizes the most active Sitecore experts from around the world who participate in online and offline communities to share their knowledge with other Sitecore partners and customers.

HI's list of 2018 MVPs includes:

Sheetal Jain (6^th Year) – Technology MVP
Kiran Patil (6^th Year) – Technology MVP
Brijesh Patel (4^th Year) – Technology MVP
Chris Staley (4^th Year) – Strategy MVP
Angela Gustafson (2^nd year) – Strategy MVP
Jason Estes (2^nd Year)– Strategy MVP
Matt Fairchild (1^st Year) – Ambassador MVP
Sabin Ephrem (1^st Year) – Ambassador MVP
Patrick Barron (1^st Year) – Technology MVP
Dave Michela (1^st Year) – Strategy MVP

"We work hard to earn the trust and respect of our partners at Sitecore and that of our clients. This recognition reinforces our contributions to the Sitecore community and showcases our continued commitment to partnering with Sitecore to deliver exceptional digital experiences for our clients," said Sabin Ephrem, Sitecore MVP Ambassador, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Horizontal Integration. "We celebrate and congratulate the individual winners for their dedication and contributions to the Sitecore community."

"The Sitecore MVP awards recognize and honor those individuals who make substantial contributions to our loyal community of partners and customers," said Pieter Brinkman, Sitecore Senior Director of Technical Marketing. "MVPs consistently set a standard of excellence by delivering technical chops, enthusiasm, and a commitment to giving back to the Sitecore community. They truly understand and deliver on the power of the Sitecore Experience Platform to create personalized brand experiences for their consumers, driving revenue and customer loyalty."

More information can be found about the MVP Program on the Sitecore MVP site.

About Horizontal Integration

Founded in 2003, Horizontal Integration (HI) is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with two key service lines: Digital Agency and Staffing Agency. Our Digital Agency team offers unmatched depth and breadth of experience with the most complex, enterprise-level Sitecore CMS implementation and enhancement programs. Our Staffing Agency offers temporary and permanent IT, Digital and Creative talent needs, with over 500 active billing consultants.

Horizontal Integration is headquartered in Saint Louis Park, MN, with additional offices in Denver, Dallas and Vadodara, India. The company is consistently recognized for being a top workplace in the Twin Cities and one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States. To learn more, visit horizontalintegration.com.

SOURCE Horizontal Integration