Accelerate growth, profit, and efficiency with a custom build tailored to you.

Our team has designed, built, and implemented over 600 integrated systems, so it’s safe to say we know what we’re doing. We can adapt to new systems, integrate with existing software, and solve problems from the ground up. Our skilled developers are constantly learning new software languages and frameworks, allowing us to move off the beaten path and deliver sound solutions that optimize your workflow and suit your end-user.

Our Approach

We employ the LUCID approach on all client projects:


Listen

The first step to success is actively listening to your needs and the needs of your customers or end-users.


Understand

We put problems into context and seek to understand your challenges.

 

Communicate

We share solutions and decide which direction to take. We make strategic recommendations that will benefit you in both the short and long term.


Innovate

We put our heads together and get to work. When changes arise, we embrace agility and flexibility to make solutions possible.


Deliver

We reveal the final product and help you to integrate it fully. High fives all around!

Our Approach

We employ the LUCID approach on all client projects:

Listen

The first step to success is actively listening to your needs and the needs of your customers or end-users.

Understand

We put problems into context and seek to understand your challenges.

Communicate

We share solutions and decide which direction to take. We make strategic recommendations that will benefit you in both the short and long term.

Innovate

We put our heads together and get to work. When changes arise, we embrace agility and flexibility to make solutions possible.

Deliver

We reveal the final product and help you to integrate it fully. High fives all around!

Leadership

At MorelandConnect, we embrace the GSD mindset – we like to Get Stuff Done. Headquartered onshore in friendly and industrious Cleveland, Ohio, our team of front-end and back-end developers can solve any problem across any industry. We understand quickly, are easy to work with, give maximum effort, are skilled in the best available technology, and take great pride in our work.


Jeff Kavlick

Founder & Managing Partner

Justin Wray

Partner

John Lurtz

Founder & Managing Partner

Steve Frejofsky

Senior Manager

Paul Franke

Chief Revenue Officer

Mark Murphy

Senior Manager


Meet the Experts

By choosing MorelandConnect, you’ll work with uber-experienced tech pros who truly understand business. Our team averages over 15 years of experience and can handle any challenge or idea thrown our way. Let us be your guides.


Jeff Kavlick

Founder & Managing Partner

Jeff stewards client vision into exceptional results. His lighthearted style, eye for crisp designs, and focus on accuracy can only come from a person who writes with his left hand and throws with his right. Jeff leads significant projects that deliver the impossible with contagious optimism and exuberance. Jeff studied Systems Engineering at Case Western Reserve University and has developed and delivered courses in software development and business leadership throughout his career. In his spare time, he provides leadership to non-profit boards, coaches elementary school sports, and spends the summer months searching for his third hole-in-one.


John Lurtz

Founder & Managing Partner

John began his career with Accenture working in the chemicals market unit servicing DuPont, Exxon, Johnson & Johnson, and others. He is driven by providing customers access to the same industry best practices & technology solutions that Fortune 100 companies have been thriving on for years. His technical expertise includes C#, JAVA, Django, PostGres, HTML5, JavaScript, SQL Server, Angular.js, React.js, and Node.js, to name a few. John offers a rare blend of sales, technology, and software development expertise.


Justin Wray


Senior Manager

Justin has spent his career embracing bleeding-edge technology across multiple industries and use cases. He has a unique ability to determine a viable solution to any problem thrown his way. Justin is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Physics Entrepreneurship at Case Western Reserve University. He was a Physics major at Mount Union University, where he was a first-team all-conference selection on two national championship football teams.

Steve Frejofksy

Senior Manager

Steve is a 15-year IT veteran that worked his way up from the data trenches to the most senior data and Azure architect in nearly everything. As a retired pro skateboarder, Steve loves a new challenge and likes to tackle the most complex issues first. Steve’s mantra is that a positive attitude and maximum effort are the quickest ways to earn what you want in business and life. Steve enjoys camping with his wife and three kids as often as possible.

Mark Murphy

Manager

After tackling Big-Ten running backs for four years, Mark turned his talents to the technology field to tackle software projects instead. Mark’s athletic background and years of full-stack development experience drive his detail-oriented and process-driven leadership style. He believes that in any software project, as in life, there are only two things you can control: your attitude and your effort. Outside of work, Mark oversees and manages the operations of Fully Equipped, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that partners with underfunded local schools to equip kids for school, sports, and life. Mark studied Informatics & Computing at Indiana University, where he was a 4-year starter for the football team, a 2-time Capital One Academic All-American, and an NFF National Scholar-Athlete (5th Hoosier All-Time).

Who We Are

We firmly believe in the philosophy of playing hard and working even harder. Our commitment is unwavering when it comes to consistently surpassing expectations in every facet of our work. We view our team as more than just colleagues; we are a tightly-knit community that thrives on collaboration, mutual support, and a shared sense of purpose. We genuinely care about each other’s success and well-being, and we are prepared to extend that same spirit of camaraderie and excellence to you.

You’ll experiencing a workplace culture that is unparalleled in terms of trust, respect, and resilience. Our team is akin to a brotherhood, where every member is valued and empowered to excel. Together, we build an environment where you can not only achieve your professional goals but also develop lasting relationships and bonds that go beyond 9 to 5. We invite you to engage with our team and discover the profound sense of belonging and fulfillment that defines MorelandConnect.

Ready to Transform Your Business?

Make the switch to customer-oriented, secure, and scalable solutions today. Contact MorelandConnect and let’s start building your custom software solution. Experience the future – your way.