Dennis Dautel is a recognized entrepreneur who knows that his greatest achievements are not what can be said about him, but are the events and people for which he can be thankful.
After Graduating with his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Kansas State University, Dennis (known to many as Flash) went to work building his first company in Austin, Texas. The landscape company grew to be the fourth largest in the country with 600 employees in just thirteen years. Its success was based in large part on its unique style of management compensation programs and its client satisfaction programs, something Dennis has carried with him throughout his 25 years of experience. This business experience also garnered Dennis four Entrepreneurs of the Year Awards for the Central Texas Region, sponsored by Ernst and Young and Inc. Magazine. His first company was soon part of a successful IPO and consolidation which gave Dennis a new and unique view of Wall Street and financial transactions.
During this time, Dennis continued his love for learning and business. He attended a four year Birthing of Giants Program hosted by MIT and sponsored by Young Entrepreneurs Organization and Inc. Magazine. Dennis was also a founding member and President of the Austin Young Entrepreneurs Organization and also a member of Young Presidents Organization at a very young age.
In 2000, Dennis founded two companies. Ignite 360, Inc., was created as a Software as a Service provider under the brand faithHighway. The second company, Landscapes USA, is a complete landscape maintenance company. Two businesses that have nothing in common accept the desire to provide excellent service and help others, something Dennis is passionate about and is evident in his life.
Landscapes USA was created to be a partner operated and owned company. Creating partnerships with unique compensation structures has allowed the company to grow to over 400 employees with offices in Texas, Oklahoma, California, Florida and Colorado. LUSA continues to attract top talent and have rapid growth because of the partnership structure and the goal to stay a privately held partnership. LUSA’s motto, “Our Future is Growing,” truly applies to employees, partners and the properties they service.
Ignite 360, under the brand of faithHighway, has produced and licensed television commercials to over 10,000 churches worldwide and has provided over 5,000 churches with website applications to help their ministries grow. Dennis’ operational responsibility of managing strategic development and company growth is supported internally by a staff that shares his vision, mission and passion; and externally supported through an advisory board made up of highly respected, knowledgeable, experienced private investors and top executives.
Today Ignite 360 is embarking on a major expansion. Several years in the making, Ignite is expanding SaaS offerings to consumers and small to medium size businesses. These offerings are robust and will be sold thru Independent Cloud Consultants in the USA and around the world.
While Dennis works hard and strives for excellence in everything he does, he also knows how to have fun with his family. Dennis is married and has four children. When he’s not coaching his son’s basketball game or spending time with his daughters, you can find him enjoying the outdoors or in the air (yes, he’s a pilot). His perfect office would be in a hanger at the airport…unfortunately we don’t live in a perfect world.
Above all, Dennis is passionate about helping others, whether it’s his family, his staff, or donating time to orphanages and pastor conferences in Russia. He realizes that without persistence, patience and prayer he would not be where he is today.
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