Who are we?
Groundswell Consulting Group is a woman-owned information technology consultancy specializing in business process management (BPM) solutions. Founded by Appian alumni with over 40 years of combined industry experience, Groundswell Consulting Group is committed to serving the business needs of both the public and private sector. We are focused on providing clients with modern, scalable solutions designed to fit evolving business needs.
Executive Team
Katie Hsu
Founder and President
Katie is a seasoned leader who has delivered enterprise-wide scalable solutions for customers across diverse industries. Her passion for helping people and problem-solving brought her to business process management consulting, where she continues to drive value for her clients and stakeholders.
Blake Templeman
Founder and CEO
Blake is a visionary leader in modern software and technology with a demonstrated ability to manage professional service organizations and deliver high value results for business clients. For over 15 years, he has maximized customer success through a holistic understanding of business needs and building the best team for the job.
Eric Grinnalds
Founder and COO
Eric brings over 13 years of experience designing and delivering mission critical technology solutions for customers. He focuses on customer success by ensuring our clients see rapid solution delivery built and tailored for each client's unique business needs.
Justin Watts
Founder and CTO
Justin is an innovator with over a decade of experience successfully solving customer business challenges with technology that aligns with their corporate goals. He is consistently on the cutting-edge, exploring emerging technologies to re-engineer business processes, drive value, and deliver results for our clients.