HAYES & ASSOCIATES, LLC
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA

Incorporated in 1990, father and son, Eugene and Michael Hayes founded Hayes Software Systems to provide software solutions that empowered school administrators. As Vice President, Michael Hayes was originally responsible for software engineering, eventually leading to a promotion as the company's President in 2000, and then CEO in 2004. In 2016, Michael Hayes transitioned to Chairman of Hayes' Board of Directors, appointing Matt Winebright as the company's new CEO and President. With nearly 20 years of experience working with educators in the K-12 market, including four years in multiple leadership roles at Hayes, Mr. Winebright has been instrumental in the company's continued growth and success. Nearly a year later, Hayes Software Systems announced its acquisition by private investment firm, Hayes is the expert in operational and instructional asset inventory control solutions and services for education. Our clients tell us they choose to partner with our company because we make inventory management simple, easy to use, and optimized for educational institutions. Over the years our products have been chosen by hundreds of school districts and thousands of school sites throughout North America.  Our inventory management products and services are designed from the ground up specifically for that task, backed by a company that lives and breathes inventory control every day. A Hayes Software Systems product is installed in: Hayes Software Systems is based in Austin, Texas, a city swarming with technology and innovation that inspires us every day. We share a building with the Texas Association of School Boards, and our open office fuels our collaborative culture where we work together to solve educators’ challenges every day. All employees are actively encouraged to seek out information, assistance, and spontaneous training from any individual within the company. We work hard to promote trust, creativity, and authenticity in all we do.  We've made it our business to understand what goes into doing your job - the issues and challenges you face on a daily basis. Not only does our founder have personal insight into the needs of our clients (former teacher, assistant principal and principal) but many of our current employees have used our products on a daily basis as former employees of a school system. By focusing on education, we have developed specialized expertise, and can analyze your needs to provide you with the best solution available. We know our customers and how they use our products because we are dedicated to providing each of our users with personalized Customer Support.  That means a knowledgeable representative - who understands your needs - is available to provide you with personal service. Your problems are our problems and finding the answer as quickly as possible is our number one priority.  Fundamental to all of our business activities is the firm belief in the essential value of all human beings irrespective of their background, beliefs, or condition. We encourage all people to stretch themselves and to recognize the inherent value in everyone we meet. We motivate, challenge, and involve our employees in the management of the company, and we actively invest in their personal and professional growth. We promote innovation, risk-taking, strategic thinking, and ideation from all employees. In return we demand a strong sense of responsibility and a commitment to drive toward company goals. We Offer Products and Services That Match Our Customers' Needs Mr. Matt Winebright guides Hayes Software Systems' strategic vision and operations. Mr. Winebright joined Hayes in January of 2012. In his previous position as Senior Vice President of Sales and Corporate Strategy, he was instrumental in building and overseeing Hayes’ sales and business development division, driving exponential growth over his tenure with the company. Overall, Mr. Winebright has nearly 20 years of experience working with educators in the K-12 market and on projects with some of the largest school districts in the country. Ms. Anna Maxin helps navigate the strategic growth of the company and is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing key performance initiatives. Throughout her tenure at Hayes, Ms. Maxin has managed the entire product line lifecycle as well as critical marketing and sales tactics. Overall, Ms. Maxin has more than 15 years of experience working in the software industry and holds a certification in IT Asset Management. Ms. Laura Sager is the technical liaison for system installation as well as technical and database questions regarding applications. Ms. Sager joined HSS in 1999 with a strong background in developing applications on Microsoft platforms. Ms. Sager oversees all product development, testing and integrations. Ms. Sager graduated Cum Laude with a BBA in Management from Texas A&M University, and earned a BBA in Computer Information Systems from Southwest Texas State University. Ms.Debbie Disler is the central contact for training and support. Ms. Disler seeks new exciting methods of delivering training and customer support while acting as liaison to product development. Debbie came to Hayes in 2000 with 15 years of experience working for a fast growing school district in the central Texas area. She spent 13 years as a district textbook coordinator and coordinator of the district’s reporting of student, staff and financial data to the state education agency through the Public Education Information Management System. Hayes Software Systems Named One of the Best Places to Work by Austin Business Journal Austin, Texas, July 27, 2017 - Hayes Software Systems, the leader in asset management software and services for the K-12 education market, announced it has been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Small category by Austin Business Journal. This is a testament to the passion behind Hayes’ employees, who strive to help educators solve the challenges they face by providing solutions to empower school administrators. To learn more about Hayes’ culture and career opportunities, please visit