Enterprise & Retail Technology Modernization

Three Industry Leaders.
One Vision.CapNexus.

We united Capstone Integrated Solutions, RPE Solutions, and Makira to create the most comprehensive enterprise, and retail technology, cloud transformation company in the industry, CapNexus.

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Who We Are

CapNexus is a U.S. based enterprise and retail technology transformation partner that helps organizations modernize business operations, implement enterprise systems, and scale securely in the cloud. We provide a single, accountable team for strategy, development, implementation, integration, hosting, and ongoing support.

The creation of CapNexus forms a comprehensive, next-generation consulting and technology powerhouse for across industry verticals. This entity offers an unmatched blend of strategic consulting, cloud infrastructure, AI-powered analytics, legacy system modernization, and custom application development to enable retailers to compete, scale and thrive in an increasingly digital and complex environment.

Our Story: Why We Are United 

In enterprise and retail technology, successful digital transformation is delivered via three distinct but interconnected capabilities: business operations expertise, technical development excellence, and implementation mastery.  

For decades, these capabilities lived in separate companies. Today they come together as CapNexus.

We saw a better way. 

By bringing together three proven leaders—each exceptional in their own domain—CapNexus created a single partner with the complete capability set to take retailers and enterprises through their entire technology journey, from retail systems modernization through cloud development to managed hosting. 

This merger is a purposeful unification of complementary strengths, designed specifically to eliminate challenges that have held back digital transformation for too long. 

How CapNexus Delivers End-to-End Enterprise Transformation

CapNexus provides a single, unified delivery model:

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Strategic planning and enterprise consulting

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Custom Software and cloud development

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Systems integration and implementation

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Managed hosting and infrastructure

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24/7 follow-the-sun enterprise support

Enterprise-Grade Credentials You Can Trust

AWS Advanced Tier Partner

SOC1 & SOC 2 Type 2 compliant hosting

IBM Power Systems Expertise

HIPAA, PCI DSS, and Enterprise Compliance Experience

CapNexus Key Strengths

  • 25+ years of enterprise consulting and software engineering experience helping organizations modernize mission-critical systems
  • End-to-end software development services across web, mobile, and enterprise platforms
  • Enterprise application modernization for legacy systems, ERP, WMS, OMS, POS, and custom platforms
  • Cloud-native architecture, cloud migration, and hybrid cloud solutions built for scale, security, and performance
  • Proprietary IP and integration platforms that accelerate delivery, reduce risk, and lower total cost of ownership
  • AI-powered solutions, data readiness, and analytics consulting that turn enterprise data into actionable insights
  • Strategic IT planning, software selection, and implementation services aligned to business outcomes
  • Business process optimization, project governance, and change management for complex enterprise initiatives
  • Deep expertise across enterprise software ecosystems and industry platforms
  • Trusted, long-term technology partner to Fortune 500 organizations
  • Secure, compliant infrastructure and operations, including SOC 1 and SOC 2 certified data center services
  • IBM Power Systems hosting, management, and modernization services
  • 24/7 managed services, monitoring, and enterprise application support
  • Flexible delivery models, including implementation services, dedicated teams, and staff augmentation

The Companies Behind CapNexus Strength                   

Technical Excellence Since 2010 

Capstone Integrated Solutions is an enterprise software development and cloud engineering firm founded in 2010, specializing in AWS-native applications, AI-powered solutions, and large-scale system modernization. With over a decade of experience delivering complex, mission-critical systems, Capstone helps organizations modernize legacy platforms, scale securely, and unlock data-driven insights.

Trusted by Fortune 500 brands, Capstone is known for building enterprise-grade solutions that are reliable, secure, and designed for real-world performance—solutions that simply work and continue to deliver value long after launch.

AWS Advanced Tier Partnership: As an AWS Advanced Tier Partner, Capstone brings elite cloud engineering capabilities to every project. From serverless architectures to AI/ML implementations, they've mastered the art of building scalable, secure applications on modern cloud infrastructure.

What They Bring to Our Unified CapNexus Team: 
The technical horse power to turn strategy into production-ready, enterprise-grade applications—built right the first time. 

Business Excellence Since 1999 

Integrating People, Process and IT For over 25 years, RPE Solutions (Retail Process Engineering) has been the trusted partner for enterprises seeking to optimize their business operations and IT infrastructure. Founded on the principle of integrating people, process, and technology, RPE transforms consulting and IT software experience into practical services and solutions.

Enterprise Systems Mastery: RPE specializes in implementing and supporting enterprise business systems, from strategic planning through package selection to full implementation and ongoing support. Their approach ensures that technology investments deliver measurable business outcomes.

Enterprise Hosting & Managed Services: Operating a SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliant data center, RPE provides 24/7 hosting and managed services for critical business systems. This includes IBM Power Systems expertise, disaster recovery, high availability, and complete systems management—ensuring clients' mission-critical applications stay online and performant.

What They Bring to Our Unified CapNexus Team: 
The business operations expertise, consulting knowledge, and enterprise hosting capabilities that ensure our solutions are both strategically sound and operationally rock-solid. 

Leading Omnichannel Retailers Beyond Success 

Makira built its reputation on one fundamental truth: great technology means nothing if it's not successfully implemented and adopted. Specializing in enterprise software modernization and integration, Makira has completed hundreds of successful projects for North America's most respected companies. 

The Trifecta Approach: Makira’s “Trifecta” methodology—purposefully aligning People, Process, and Technology—ensures modernization initiatives do more than reach go-live. By centering the people who use the solution, optimizing the processes that power the business, and implementing technology that fits both, Makira drives faster time-to-value, higher user adoption, and reduced operational risk. This integrated approach embeds change management, governance, and scalability from day one, enabling organizations to realize measurable outcomes, sustain momentum, and unlock long-term business value well beyond implementation.

What They Bring to Our Unified CapNexus Team: 
The implementation expertise and integration mastery to ensure solutions work in the real world—not just in theory. 

Our Unified Approach: The Complete CapNexus Solution

One Strategy → One Development Team → One Implementation Team → One Hosting Provider → One Support Partner 

  • Strategic Planning flows directly into Custom Development 
  • Development incorporates Integration Requirements from day one 
  • Implementation transitions seamlessly to Managed Hosting 
  • Support comes from teams who understand the entire ecosystem—from business process to infrastructure 

CapNexus Clients Get: Faster timelines, predictable costs, 24/7 support, and solutions that deliver ROI

Our Values & Principles 

Customer-First Mindset 

CapNexus measures our success by your outcomes, not our deliverables. Every decision considers impact on your business results. 

End-to-End Accountability 

We own the complete journey from strategy through support. 

Deep Domain Expertise 

We understand complex business operations and have solved similar challenges hundreds of times across multiple industries. 

Technical Excellence 

AWS Advanced Tier Partnership, proven development methodologies, and proprietary tools ensure enterprise-grade quality. 

Rapid, Measured Execution 

The CapNexus delivery team moves fast without cutting corners. Agile methodologies combined with proven frameworks deliver speed with confidence. 

Long-Term Partnership 

At CapNexus we build relationships, not transactions. Many of our clients have worked with us for years—and refer us to their colleagues. 

The CapNexus Team 

Leadership Team

The CapNexus leadership team combines decades of experience in enterprise technology, retail technology, cloud computing, software development, and management consulting. We've built teams, grown businesses, and delivered complex enterprise projects for the world's leading brands. 

Marty Hendrickson
Chief Executive Officer
Tony Santiago
Managing Director, Global Head of AI & AWS Practice
Rich Hack
Managing Director, Global Head of Sales AI & AWS
Mark Stanford
President, Commerce Solutions
Rick Boretsky
Managing Director, Retail Implementation Services
Andrew Miller
Managing Director, Retail Implementation Services
Mary Hale
Executive Vice President, Finance & Administration

Board of Directors

The CapNexus Board of Directors brings together decades of experience across enterprise technology, retail technology, cloud computing, software development, and management consulting. Collectively, the Board has built and scaled high-performing organizations, guided business growth strategies, and overseen the delivery of complex, large-scale enterprise initiatives.

Jared Paquette
Chairman of the Board
Ric Urrutia
Board Member
Joe Domer
Board Member
Scott Donaldson
Board Member
Jeff Lucchesi
Board Member

Together, CapNexus is comprised of over 100 U.S. based professionals supporting enterprise and retail organizations, unified by one mission: your success. 

Technical Experts 

  • AWS-certified cloud architects 
  • Full-stack developers specializing in modern frameworks 
  • DevOps engineers with infrastructure automation expertise 
  • Data engineers skilled in ETL and integration 
  • AI/ML specialists for advanced implementations 

Business Consultants 

  • Enterprise strategists and business analysts 
  • Process optimization specialists 
  • Change management professionals 
  • Project management experts 
  • AI data readiness and analytics professionals 

Implementation Specialists 

  • Project managers with enterprise implementation experience 
  • Change management professionals 
  • Data migration specialists 
  • System integration architects 
  • Support and training professionals 

Infrastructure & Hosting Team 

  • SOC-certified data center operations specialists 
  • IBM Power Systems administrators 
  • 24/7 systems monitoring and support engineers 
  • Disaster recovery and backup specialists 
  • Cloud and on-premise infrastructure architects 

Enterprise Recognition & Credentials, Proven at Scale

Implementation Specialists 

  • RPE Solutions: 25+ years of enterprise consulting and IT excellence 
  • Capstone: AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner 
  • Makira: 200+ successful enterprise implementations completed 

Certifications & Partnerships 

  • AWS Advanced Tier Partner with multiple competencies 
  • SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliant data center 
  • IBM Power Systems expertise and partnership 
  • Enterprise software vendor partnerships 
  • PCI DSS compliance expertise 
  • ISO and SOC 2 experience 
  • HIPAA compliance experience 

Our Client Portfolio 

Our unified team has delivered successful projects for: 

  • Fortune 500 Enterprises across multiple industries 
  • Mid-Market Leaders seeking competitive advantage through technology 
  • Private Equity Portfolio Companies requiring rapid transformation 
  • Emerging Growth Companies scaling their operations 

The Nexus for Innovation

The unification of Capstone, RPE, and Makira is just the beginning. 

CapNexus is continuously investing in: 

  • Advanced AI/ML capabilities for predictive analytics and intelligent automation 
  • Expanded AWS competencies to bring cutting-edge cloud services to enterprises 
  • Enhanced enterprise solutions and business process optimization tools 
  • Accelerated development frameworks for faster time-to-market 
  • Enhanced integration platforms with more prebuilt connectors for enterprise systems 
  • Next-generation hosting capabilities with advanced automation and monitoring 
  • Strategic partnerships with emerging technology providers 
  • Thought leadership to advance the entire enterprise technology industry 

Our Goal is Simple

Be the leader in enterprise technology transformation—the partner that companies call first when they are ready to modernize their operations, optimize their technology, or transform their infrastructure.