Strategies Group and Customers Recognized as Leaders at Acumatica Summit 2026
Acumatica Summit is always a meaningful week for the construction technology community. Still, Summit 2026 in Seattle was especially memorable for the Strategies Group team and the customers we’re proud to support.
From partner recognition to customer awards and on-stage leadership moments, this year’s Summit highlighted what matters most to us: strong partnerships, disciplined process improvement, and a community committed to helping construction companies grow with confidence.
Named Acumatica Construction Partner of the Year Again
At Acumatica Summit 2026, Strategies Group was honored as Acumatica Construction Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year. Officially known as the VAR Excellence in Construction Award, this recognition is presented to Value-Added Resellers who demonstrate leadership in construction industry adoption, customer success, and advancement of Acumatica’s platform.
This award reflects more than successful implementations. It recognizes the work behind the scenes: helping construction companies modernize business processes, improve job cost visibility, strengthen financial controls, and scale their operations on Acumatica’s cloud-based ERP platform.
“Being Construction Partner of the Year for the second year in a row is a huge honor for our company and is entirely a result of the amazing team here and our core values being on display every day,” said Daniel Collins, President of Strategies Group. “We’re thankful to work in such an incredible ecosystem that truly solves the top problems for contractors, and we’re looking forward to an even more successful 2026.”
This repeat recognition underscores our long-term commitment to the construction market and our role as a trusted partner for organizations navigating growth, complexity, and digital transformation.
Acumatica Presidents Club Recognition
In addition to Construction Partner of the Year, Strategies Group was also named to the Acumatica Presidents Club, a distinction reserved for the most successful Acumatica Gold Certified VARs. This honor recognizes sustained growth, exceptional performance, and a deep commitment to the Acumatica ecosystem.
“Being named Construction Partner of the Year and an Acumatica Presidents Club member reflects our deep construction expertise and our commitment to disciplined business process consulting,” said Chris Carr, Chief Operating Officer at Strategies Group. “By aligning industry knowledge with proven processes, we help organizations improve visibility, efficiency, and long-term scalability. This recognition is a testament to our team and the clients who trust us to deliver meaningful results.”
Customer of the Year: Storm Smart
One of the highlights of Summit 2026 was seeing a valued Strategies Group customer, Storm Smart, named Acumatica Customer of the Year.
Storm Smart, the trusted name in hurricane protection, has leveraged Acumatica across construction, distribution, manufacturing, and field service operations to unify data, streamline processes, and gain real-time visibility across the organization. By standardizing on a single cloud-based platform, Storm Smart has strengthened financial controls, improved cross-department collaboration, and enhanced its ability to serve customers with speed and accuracy.
“Storm Smart’s success has been a true partnership,” said Diana Benzor, Head of Customer Success at Strategies Group. “Supporting their growth and tailoring Acumatica to meet their evolving needs has been an incredible journey. I’m beyond proud of their team and thrilled to see them recognized as Customer of the Year.”
That recognition also reflects Storm Smart’s internal leadership and commitment to continuous improvement. Team members Brian Cassell and Jennifer Pellechio have become respected voices within the Acumatica ecosystem, helping drive adoption, optimize workflows, and ensure the system evolves alongside the business.
Customers Leading the Conversation at Summit
Another standout moment at Acumatica Summit 2026 was seeing Strategies Group customers take the stage to share real-world insights, lessons learned, and best practices with the broader community.
We were proud to see customers from:
present at Summit, reinforcing that our customers aren’t just users of Acumatica—they’re active contributors helping shape the future of the platform.
Celebrating Community MVPs
Summit 2026 also recognized leaders whose expertise and willingness to share elevate the entire Acumatica ecosystem. Strategies Group was proud to celebrate several team members and customers named MVPs:
- Melissa Blassingame, Strategies Group
- Salina Patel, Strategies Group
- Aasha Cunningham, Phoenix Renovation & Restoration, Inc.
- Andrew Pistorius, Mid-States Companies
- Eric Hugunin, Phoenix Renovation & Restoration, Inc.
- Joel Sisto, IOC Construction
- Manish Chandak, Tech Electronics
“Moments like these reinforce that Strategies Group and our customers are a true pillar of the Acumatica community,” said Benzor. “Our customers consistently raise the bar. Sharing knowledge, driving innovation, and helping others succeed.”
Looking Ahead
With continued recognition across partner awards, customer honors, and community leadership, Strategies Group remains focused on what matters most: helping construction companies modernize their technology, unify financial and operational data, and scale with confidence using Acumatica’s cloud-based ERP platform.
If you’d like to learn more about how Strategies Group supports construction companies at every stage of growth, visit www.strategiesgroup.com.
