About Us

High Ground Partners LLC was formed in 1997 by Mark Reed a former corporate executive with several prominent technology firms that include; Motorola, Genicom, a former division of GE, Tektronix, InFocus Systems and Webtrends. Today Mr. Reed has surrounded himself with some of the most talented "subject matter experts" in their respective fields of endeavor that form a team that is capable of assisting any firm, of any size or scope, in managing a meaningful performance improvement and/or marketing and sales enhancement initiative. Mr. Reed serves as the primary client focal point and manages most engagements with a "hands on" and personal approach. In 2001 High Ground Partners LLC was expanded with the addition of a products and services delivery capability as well as the addition of several key strategic alliances. These initiatives fostered the creation of The High Ground Group with High Ground Partners LLC operating as the consulting arm of the overall business.

Mark Reed brings more than 30 years of high technology management and consulting experience to The High Ground Group. Reed has served as Vice President of Marketing and Sales for a former division of General Electric, as Senior VP of Sales, Marketing, and Services for InFocus Systems and as the CEO of that Company's first acquisition Genigraphics Corporation. Since forming High Ground Partners LLC Reed has advised a variety of technology and services companies in the Pacific Northwest. He has served in the capacity of Chairman, CEO, President, and Senior Vice President for companies including; Cord Communications, Lightware Inc., EnvoyGlobal.com, Webtrends, @Once, Encounter Collaborative and Pneu-Logic Corporation. He has undertaken strategic consulting projects with Clarity Visuals, Symantec, NetIQ, Qsent, Extensis, Fios, info USA, SAP America, Pacstar, Lightspeed, and several others. Mr. Reed and his team are known for their marketing and sales expertise as well as an ability to develop leaders and leadership systems. Mr. Reed is retained by companies to coach and mentor teams and individuals where optimum personal and professional growth and exceptional performance are required to win. High Ground is also increasingly called upon to assist companies with performance improvement initiatives involving strategy re-alignment and the development of effective marketing and sales processes leading to significant and sustainable revenue growth. In certain situations this includes High Grounds active involvement in building and managing client distribution channels. Reed currently serves on several corporate and non-profit boards and is often asked to be the featured speaker at prominent community events. He also serves as a guest lecturer on the topic of High Performance Leadership in The Graduate School of Management at George Fox University.

“I admire who Mark is and what the High Ground business stands for. He has had a very positive impact on our University at the graduate, undergraduate and faculty level.”
Dr. Robin Baker, President George Fox University

“Thank you for being a wonderful mentor, professor, and friend.  You have set an example for me professionally and personally and provided solid guidance which has been invaluable as we have invested in growing our firm.”
Peter Fisher
Managing Partner
Anderson/Fisher LLC

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