About Us
Company History
Originally doing business under the name Kipe & Associates, Kipe Technology Resources was
founded by Bob Kipe in 1991 as a small, premier IT consulting firm with a focus on excellent service and a pledge to operate
every facet of the business with the highest degree of integrity. Over the past
20 years the company has grown to be a highly successful, diversified, and well
regarded company. In spite of many changes in the IT industry in the last two decades,
Kipe Technology Resources has never lost sight of its primary focus to provide
excellent service to clients and employees. In 2002, The company elected Carol Sampson to serve
as its new President. Ms. Sampson has continued the policies and values that distinguish Kipe Technology Resources.
Kipe Technology Resources prides itself in selecting only top-quality consultants with
proven track records of quality performance. All of our consultants possess
excellent reputations, are flexible in the capacity in which they can perform,
and possess levels of experience that come only through longevity in the
consulting industry.
Since its inception Kipe Technology Resources has served over 30 different clients in
areas such as manufacturing, insurance, banking, government and health care. Kipe Technology Resources is
based in Beaverton, Oregon. The majority of our clients are in the greater Portland, Oregon area.
Company Philosophy
The Kipe Technology Resources company philosophy can be summed up in our mission statement:
Our mission is to ensure that Kipe Technology Resources adds value by adhering to the following principles:
- Operate every facet of our business with the highest degree of integrity.
- Put the needs of our clients and consultants first.
- Provide excellent service at all times.
There are several aspects of Kipe Technology Resources that make
us different from other consulting companies. One is the extent to which the consultant is
respected and supported, another is the openness of communication, and a third is the type of
companies with which we do business.
Highlights
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In 2011, for the sixth consecutive year, the Portland Business Journal ranked Kipe Technology Resources one of the Top 50 Women-Owned Businesses in Oregon.
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In 2011 Kipe Technology Resources was named one of the Top Staffing Firms in Oregon by the Portland Business Journal. This is the third consecutive year we've received this honor.
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In 2011 Kipe Technology Resources was added to the Staffing Firms Powerlist compiled by Oregon Business magazine.
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2010 was the sixth consecutive year the Portland Business Journal designated Kipe Technology Resources as one of the Top 25 Technology Services Providers in Oregon.
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In June 2005 the Portland Business Journal recognized Kipe & Associates for being 9th on the list of the
100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Oregon.
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In March 2005 Kipe & Associates was certified by the state of Oregon as a Women
Business Enterprise. The company was re-certified in 2008 and 2011.
Affiliations
TechServ Alliance
Kipe Technology Resources is a proud member of TechServ Alliance. TechServ Alliance represents the nation's most capable
and respected computer companies, adhering to the highest ethical standards.
Please see the
TechServ Alliance Statement of Business Principles.
The Open Door Education
Kipe Technology Resources is also proud to be a founder of The Open Door Education
Foundation. The Open Door Education Foundation is dedicated to helping talented
young people with limited financial resources get the training and skills
necessary to keep America in the technological lead. In May, 2002, the Bob Kipe
Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by the Foundation. In 2006 the
scholarship was moved to Washington State University. Click here to learn how to donate to the Bob Kipe Scholarship Fund.