Caselle, Civic Systems, and Black Mountain Software Join Forces to Create Govineer Solutions

Backed by Peterson Partners, Govineer Solutions to become a market leader in government accounting and utility billing software, serving over 2,000 clients across more than 40 states.

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Salt Lake City, UT  – October 8, 2024 – Caselle, Civic Systems, and Black Mountain Software announced the formation of Govineer Solutions, a new platform that unites the expertise and resources of three leaders in the local government accounting and utility billing software space. The new enterprise will build upon the storied legacies of these brands, and will position Govineer Solutions as an industry leader, serving over 2,000 clients across more than 40 states, supported by a dedicated team of almost 200 employees.

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By combining the strengths of Caselle, Civic Systems, Black Mountain Software (including its acquired businesses, Fiscalsoft and Cascade), Govineer Solutions will leverage collective best practices, resources, and innovation to improve the software platforms and services its clients rely on.

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Clients, partners, and employees of Caselle, Civic Systems, and Black Mountain Software can expect continuity. The level of service, the solutions they use, and the team members they work with will not change. However, Govineer Solutions will bring additional resources to innovate and improve the product platforms, ensuring that clients benefit from new advancements and industry-leading capabilities.

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"We are thrilled about the formation of Govineer Solutions and the opportunities it will bring to our clients. By coming together, we are not only preserving the strengths of our individual brands but also setting the stage for even more innovation and value in the future. The employees of Caselle are grateful to Duane Hutchings and the Hutchings family for the 46 years of incredible leadership and vision, and we are excited to build on their storied legacy in this new chapter," said Scott Cook, CEO of Caselle.

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Civic Systems President Chad Jarvi, added, "Our commitment to serving our clients remains unchanged, but with Govineer Solutions, we will have the ability to draw on a wider range of expertise and resources, enabling us to enhance our software solutions and respond more effectively to the evolving needs of the market."

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"We are excited to help lead Govineer Solutions as it brings together these exceptional industry-leading companies. Each of these brands has a deep-rooted legacy in the government accounting software space. By uniting them under one platform, we are unlocking new opportunities to share knowledge, innovate, and serve clients more effectively. This is a transformative moment for these companies and the markets we serve,” said Mike Fabrizio, co-CEO of Govineer Solutions.

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For more information, visit Govineer Solutions.

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‍Peterson Partners is an independent investment firm with $2.5 billion in assets under management across Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Search strategies. To learn more about Peterson Partners, please visit www.petersonpartners.com.

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‍Caselle, founded over 40 years ago, provides Governments and Service Districts with increased productivity and efficiency through a suite of integrated Government Accounting Software. Based out of Utah, Caselle serves municipalities, counties, and service districts across the United States.

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‍Civic Systems has been providing accounting software solutions tomunicipal clients since 1984. Civic Systems was previously a subsidiary of Baker Tilly, a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm.

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‍Black Mountain Software is a leading provider of fund accounting, payroll and utility billing solutions for local governments and schools. Across the United States, cities, counties, utilities, special districts and schools choose Black Mountain Software for superior customer support and products that ensure regulatory compliance and improve operational efficiency. Black Mountain Software was acquired by Peterson Partners in 2022.