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Mission, Vision, Values

The mission was born out of a vision the founding members project to their team. This vision is one where small and mid-size companies have an affordable choice that provides them with the expertise of a large and diverse team like the fortune 500 companies have access to but with costs that compare to working with a friend or neighborhood web designer.

360 PSG values are centered around empowering the clients without causing them to dig into their pockets every time they need to enhance and improve their own web presence. By building incredibly robust and scalable solutions, 360 is able to deliver on their mission while following their vision and respecting the values our clients look forward to experiencing.

History

360 PSG was formed in 2005 when the founding team members were caught in the shutdown of their previous employer. The team was so concerned with keeping the handful of web clients from experiencing a service interruption that they self-financed the 360 start-up and produced only 3 new websites in total for the year 2005. This was done with 3 people working part-time. With rapid growth in sales, development, and staff... 360 PSG launched 156 new sites in 2008 alone (than 309 more sites in 2009), a growth of over 5000% in under 3 years (with almost 20 full time team members)! Currently the team deploys about 20 live launches each month for start-up customers that work from home and others that have grossed hundreds of millions a year. Much of this success can be attributed to the investment in building the Fission Web System, used by clients to update and edit their own web content... including custom tools specific to their organizational needs.

In 2009, during the worst economic crisis in the past 3 decades, 360 PSG was able to hire 6 additional full time staff members when neighboring companies were laying off regularly. By the end of 2009, 360 will have finalized the build-out and growth of their office space by over 50% and extended their stay in Amherst, NY for the next several years. As a homegrown WNY company, the team at 360 PSG believes Buffalo is an incredible place to build a technology center for the US and abroad. Surrounded by almost a dozen state universities, the computer science and arts programs are excellent for our team growth helping to employ multiple programmers with Bachelors in Computer Science and a full array of graphic artists, some with their BA in Media Arts. As we have added a full time office manager, project managers, content writers, account managers and more... 360 PSG is the fastest growing web development firm in the Western New York region, growing by incredible percentages year-over-year.

The Management Team

Joel Colombo

President

Mr. Colombo started programming on the Internet before web browsers could even display pictures. He started his first retail computer store at the age of 19 and quickly grew into web software as a business. In 2002 he helped found and build Nexserver PSG which later led to the team formation and eventual launch of 360 PSG in 2005. Mr. Colombo sits on the board of the Advertising Club of Buffalo, Infotech Niagara, Brush-Up Buffalo and the Business Resource Council.  Along with his volunteer efforts, Mr. Colombo has traveled nationally as a keynote speaker at events talking about the evolution and future of web technology. 

Matthew Whelan

Vice President Operations

Matt entered the software development business soon after graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University at Buffalo in 2003, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.  He joined Joel Colombo at Nexserver PSG, and quickly filled the role of lead programmer with the company. In 2005 he and Mr. Colombo created 360 PSG.  With their combined business and software acumen they've grown 360 into a successful  Buffalo-based company focused on quality and growing with its clients.

Benjamin Shepard

Director of Creative Services

Ben leads the design force behind 360 PSG. He graduated from the State University of  New York at Buffalo, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies.  He began his career as a studio photographer and freelance web media consultant. In 2005 he joined Matt Whelan and Joel Colombo to form 360 and add his artistic design to their programming expertise. Ben's passion is for the community and non-profit organizations seeking to better mankind both local and abroad.

Jason Ortiz

Director of Programming Services

Jason also graduated from SUNY at Buffalo with a Bachelors in Computer Science.  He is an experienced web development professional and client relations specialist with a primary focus on application specification and project management.  He is dedicated to constant improvement towards creating superior web-based applications and solutions that exceed all aspects of client expectations in experience, functionality, usability and value.