About AURSI
We operate specifically in the way that an Agency does business. The AURSI system saves time, labor, and cost associated with maintaining accurate, up-to-date "real-time" information, which is critical to all operations.
AURSI Has Been in Business Since 1998
During that time, AURSI stayed focused on what the customers (across the U.S.) have been asking for many years. The system was built on the Purchasing, Engineering, and Suppliers' input. This is very critical as we were in the lead of the .com era and staying ahead of the curve. We continue to stay focused on building a "Virtual Community" with a Network Effect. AURSI is used as a tremendous resource application for our members as well as in an emergency disaster. AURSI designed the platform where agencies and suppliers can search by stock number, description, manufacturer, catalog number, and a specific agency at the click of a button. Many of our customers use the system strictly for maintaining their Material Standards Manuals (MSM) as well as bidding to "selected suppliers." We operate specifically in the way that an Agency does business. The AURSI system saves time, labor, and cost associated with maintaining accurate, up-to-date "real-time" information, which is critical to all operations.
Our Team
John Tingue
John Tingue, Chairman of the Board of AURSI, has a very diverse background in the Governmental Agency Industry. John holds an Associate of Science Degree in Business. John came through the ranks of the City of Ocala in Florida. John retired from the city, and his last position was deputy director of purchasing. John held the certification of a Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) through the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP). John brings a high level of purchasing, inventory, and materials management for electric and water/wastewater utilities. John spent many years assisting with resourcing material, parts, and services in the Marion County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) under the Emergency Service Function (ESF) number 7. John has been directly involved in the restoration of 11 hurricanes and major disasters. This involvement led to the creation of AURSI shortly after Hurricane Andrew in August 1992, where John worked restoring Homestead for 17 weeks. John is one of the developers/owners of AURSI with a proven track record of 22 years of aiding governmental agencies.
John proudly served our country in the U.S. Army for 14 ½ years and is a disabled veteran. Prior to becoming the Deputy Director of Purchasing at the City of Ocala, John built power lines and is certified in live line bare hand work up to 500kV. See more on John's LinkedIn page.
Glenn Oliver
Glenn Douglas Oliver is the co-founder and CEO of H2bid, Inc., a company providing data and software solutions to the water/wastewater utility industry. Prior to co-founding H2bid, Oliver served as a water commissioner for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (which provided water and sewer services for four million customers in 128 communities). H2bid has been recognized in national business media, including Forbes, Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, and Xconomy. H2bid also completed the Springboard accelerator program at CONNECT in San Diego. H2bid is the #1 lead generation service for companies in the water/wastewater utility industry.
Previously, Oliver served as a member of former Detroit Mayor Dennis W. Archer's Cabinet. In that role, he managed eight city departments (approximately 25% of city government, $300 million in total budgets, and 4,000 employees), chaired the City's Strategic Technology Committee, and served as a member of the Michigan Municipal League's Board of Trustees.
Oliver has a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and a B.A. from Michigan State University's James Madison College. After graduating from law school, Oliver served as a judicial law clerk for the Michigan Supreme Court. Oliver is a licensed attorney in California, Michigan, and Minnesota.
Chris Staggers
Chris Staggers, the President, and founder of the AURSI, started developing the platform shortly after the Hurricane Andrew disaster. Chris has a BSIE Industrial and System Engineer from the University of Florida. Chris began his career working for CSX Railroad. He was the Production Engineer for Florida Wire and Cable and the Standards Engineer, FWC Supply. Chris was the lead outside Sales Representative for WESCO Distribution. He then went to work for John Carter and Associates, a manufacturer's representative with many complex lines. Chris set the sales records for John Carter. Chris has a very proficient background in the following coding: ASP.Net, C#, JavaScript, and MS SQL.
Chris is registered in Black Belt Karate and is a long-time Cycling master.