Today is a very sad day for the designDATA family.  We learned of the passing of our colleague and very good friend, Cort Kane.  Cort passed away in an automobile accident in Colorado yesterday.   He was 57 years old.

We take some solace in knowing that Cort truly lived life to the fullest.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed mountaineering, cycling, and competed in triathlons.  Professionally, Cort was both our COO and Director of Consulting.  He was the best in the business and will be missed by both our staff and clients.

Cort is survived by his wife Shawna, and his three children; McKinley, Glacier, and India.  We will provide information on arrangements once they are finalized by his family.