# Henry Eimstad

> Henry Eimstad is the San Diego-based co-founder and retired president and CEO of Strata Information Group (SIG), a technology consultancy serving colleges and universities. His career includes campus computing leadership, ERP procurement and implementation assignments, and participation in SIG’s transition to new ownership and management.

- **Role:** Co-founder and retired president at Strata Information Group (SIG)
- **Organizations:** Strata Information Group (SIG), Pepperdine University, SCT (later part of Ellucian), U.S. Navy, Peace Corps
- **Education:** BA in Mathematics, San Jose State University, Graduate coursework toward an MA in Mathematics; degree completion not established, University of South Florida
- **Known for:** Co-founded SIG with Frank Vaskelis and led the company over several decades., Managed ERP procurement and implementation engagements for colleges and universities, including Chapman University, Drew University and Harvard Law School., Participated in SIG’s ownership and leadership transition following its 2021 recapitalization.

## Career timeline

- **1974-1977** — Manager of User Services at Pepperdine University.
- **1977-1986** — Senior Regional Manager at SCT, later part of Ellucian; CIO responsibilities for several colleges.
- **Late 1980s** — Co-founded Strata Information Group with Frank Vaskelis.
- **2012** — SIG identified Eimstad as president, co-owner and practicing consultant; the firm reported approximately 80 employees and $15 million annual revenue.
- **2013** — Advised South Orange County Community College District on system costs and procurement considerations.
- **2017** — Named contact for vendor questions in Compton Community College District ERP procurement.
- **2021** — Continued as president following SIG’s recapitalization with Fort Point Capital.
- **2023** — Welcomed SIGConnect as president and CEO; professional biography dates retirement to 2023.

## Achievements

- Co-founded SIG with Frank Vaskelis and led the company over several decades.
- Managed ERP procurement and implementation engagements for colleges and universities, including Chapman University, Drew University and Harvard Law School.
- Participated in SIG’s ownership and leadership transition following its 2021 recapitalization.
- Completed the 2018 Boston Marathon.

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — Commented publicly on Fort Point Capital’s sale of SIG to Ridgemont Equity Partners, emphasizing culture preservation and growth.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-eimstad-a8410328

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