--- title: "Five-Year Reflection: Pine Cove's Philosophy Catapults Growth" description: Pine Cove Consulting philosophy of hard work and perseverance has resulted in significant growth, an expanded workforce and national recognition in the last five years. image: https://marketing.pinecc.com/hubfs/Team-Picture.jpg --- - [MT Cybersecurity Report](http://www.pinecc.com/montana-cyber-security-report) - [Technology News & Blog](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog) - [Partners](http://www.pinecc.com/partners) - [Careers](http://www.pinecc.com/pine-cove-careers) [![Pine Cove Consulting](https://marketing.pinecc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/pcc_logo_lrg_color_transparent.png?width=576&height=288&name=pcc_logo_lrg_color_transparent.png "Pine Cove Consulting")](http://www.pinecc.com) - Solutions - [Cybersecurity](http://www.pinecc.com/cyber-security) - [Infrastructure](http://www.pinecc.com/infrastructure) - [Communication](http://www.pinecc.com/communication) - [Physical Security](http://www.pinecc.com/physicalsecurity) - [Student Safety](http://www.pinecc.com/student-safety) - [User Security](http://www.pinecc.com/user-security) - IT Services - [Budgeting/Sustainability Planning](http://www.pinecc.com/budgeting) - [Support Services](http://www.pinecc.com/support) - About Us - [History](http://www.pinecc.com/about) - [Our Team](http://www.pinecc.com/team) - [Community Involvement](http://www.pinecc.com/community) - [Case Studies](http://www.pinecc.com/casestudies) [![Contact Us](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/164718/216a4af8-6258-4cec-943b-457d7f5f275e.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/164718/216a4af8-6258-4cec-943b-457d7f5f275e) # Five-Year Reflection: Pine Cove's Philosophy Catapults Growth [![Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/hubfs/Website/Team/Cartoons/PCC_06-JaceHolyoak_HQ.jpg) Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![Topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) ![Date Published](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-calendar.svg) Jul 14, 2021 2:00:07 PM ![Reading Time](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/reading-time.svg) Reading Time: 1 min Share: [ ](https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/five-year-reflection-pine-coves-philosophy-catapults-growth) [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/five-year-reflection-pine-coves-philosophy-catapults-growth) [ ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/five-year-reflection-pine-coves-philosophy-catapults-growth&url=https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/five-year-reflection-pine-coves-philosophy-catapults-growth&source=tweetbutton&text=Five-Year%20Reflection:%20Pine%20Cove's%20Philosophy%20Catapults%20Growth) ![Pine Cove Consulting Team](https://marketing.pinecc.com/hubfs/Team-Picture.jpg) The Pine Cove Consulting philosophy of [hard work and perseverance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=let7O6P8V6w) has enabled us to serve an increasing number clients across the Rocky Mountain Region since our inception 1993. In our 28-year history, the past five years might have been some of the most significant. In the past five years, Pine Cove Consulting has served more clients across an expanded region, and received national recognition in the process. Let's travel back five years to 2017. ## 2017 Pine Cove Consulting Client Map ![Client Map 2017](https://marketing.pinecc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Client-Map-Update-2017.jpg?width=1200&name=Client-Map-Update-2017.jpg) Coming off of its first major [national award in 2016 from its cybersecurity partner Sophos](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/press-release-local-tech-company-receives-national-recognition), Pine Cove Consulting's momentum allowed it to become the trusted IT partner for a greater number of government entities, educational institutions, and businesses.  As a result of its increased sales volume, excellence in service and certifications obtained, Pine Cove Consulting would go on to receive these awards in the following years: - [Sophos Synchronized Security Partner of the Quarter 2017](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-awarded-national-cyber-security-award) - [National Rising Security Star Award by Channelnomics 2018](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-recognized-with-national-rising-security-star-award-by-channelnomics) - [Channel Partners White Hat Award 2020](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-is-named-2020-channel-partners-excellence-in-digital-services-award-winner) - [CRN's Top 500 MSP List 2020](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-recognized-on-crns-2020-msp500-list) - [Channel Partners Visionary Award 2021](https://www.channelfutures.com/cpgallery/2021-excellence-in-digital-services-award-winners-unveiled/?slide=8#master-slider-anchor) - [CRN's Top 500 MSP List 2021](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-earns-awards-and-named-one-of-nations-top-it-providers) - [Sophos National Partner of the Year 2021](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-earns-national-partner-of-the-year-award-from-sophos) The awards and increased demand for technology fueled growth for Pine Cove Consulting and prompted the hiring of many new employees between 2017 and 2021 including: - [Mike Morrison, Account Manager](https://www.pinecc.com/team/mmorrison) - [Kyle Thompson, Account Executive](https://www.pinecc.com/team/kylethompson) - [Marion Hughes, Service Desk Technician](https://www.pinecc.com/team/marionhughes) - [Shirley Kindschuh, Systems Engineer](https://www.pinecc.com/team/shirleykindschuh) - [Morgan Pagett, Systems Engineer](https://www.pinecc.com/team/morganpagett) - [Ronda Groteluschen, Systems Engineer](https://www.pinecc.com/team/rondagroteluschen) - [Zacary Fettig, Service Desk Technician](https://www.pinecc.com/team/zacaryfettig) - [Joe Webb, Systems Engineer](https://www.pinecc.com/team/joewebb) - [Kate Swistowicz, Service Delivery Manager](https://www.pinecc.com/team/katieswistowicz) - Jace Holyoak, Marketing Director Along with the increase in staff and clients, Pine Cove Consulting also went through a major change in 2021 when the founder Rick Vancleeve retired and his sons [Brandon and Colby Vancleeve assumed ownership and management of Pine Cove Consulting](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/vancleeve-brothers-usher-in-a-new-era-for-pine-cove-leadership). ## 2021 Pine Cove Consulting Client Map ![2021 Client Map](https://marketing.pinecc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Client-Map-Update-(through-June-2021).jpg?width=1200&name=Client-Map-Update-(through-June-2021).jpg) Today, Pine Cove Consulting serves clients in more than 12 states west of the Mississippi. Many of our clients from the early 90's are still clients of ours today. We take pride in the success of the organizations we work for and want to say THANK YOU to all our amazing clients out there that have helped us take our philosophy to a greater number of organizations.  We look forward to the next five years with each of our clients! 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