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Tried, Tested, And Trusted. Since 2002.
Higher Ground was founded in 2002 by award-winning industrial designer, Mark Zadvinskis and his former professor Shaun Jackson.
After graduating the University of Michigan, Mark became a teaching assistant to Shaun and soon became business partners consulting for clients including L.L. Bean, Harley Davidson, Nike, Herman Miller, and more.
Being on a college campus, the two recognized that soon all students would be learning from and using technology in education. With their passion for problem solving and design, the team set out to create a line of protective gear which not only safely transports your laptop, but makes it more functional, accessible and easier to use.
In 1998, out of necessity for a better way to carry and use their laptop, Mark and Shaun designed a carrying case that transforms into a portable office.
This new product, called the Lapdog, quickly found it’s way into countless magazines, catalogs and even the MoMa collection in NYC. To this day, Higher Ground continues to invent, develop, test, and manufacture products that combine beautiful design with long-lasting functionality. Designed to use every day.
Designed to perform.
Designed for life.
At the heart of Higher Ground is the desire to do better and we aim to source our materials responsibly to minimize our environmental impact as the next step in doing better.
We’ve always taken pride in the fact that we design products to last, built from high quality materials, replaceable parts, and easily repairable designs. Using recycled woven fabrics and eco-friendly coatings keep excess plastics and waste out of landfill (and oceans) and ensure our products are both good for our customers and planet.
Ultimately, we strive to reduce our environmental impact, and add value where we can - for our customers, partners, and planet - and maintaining that value for the lifetime of the product itself.
Since day one it’s always been about more than just our products and we believe delivering on our mission requires that we expand beyond the scope of our day-to-day business.
This is why we started the Helping Hands program where we partner with local and national giving partners to provide protective gear for their communities to enable them to reach higher ground.
Our Design Philosophy Is Built on Five Overarching Principles.
We made the right choice by going with Higher Ground…Built to last beyond any other brand out there. Our low repair costs have proven these cases/bags have exceeded our expectations. Customer service is A+. I will never go with another brand.
With over 20 years of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success experience, Julio is a dedicated professional with a passion for helping clients achieve amazing results.
As a subject matter expert in device deployments, workflow, education technology, and learning environments, Julio delivers unparalleled insight and perspective. By helping clients make successful and well-informed decisions, Julio continues to build great trust partnerships.
An experienced business leader with a proven success record in sales, marketing, business development and operations with a proven track record of identifying market opportunities to increase revenue and market share for clients.
Lynn has spent over 20 years in sales and marketing serving the education channel. She has a passion for providing the best solutions and customer service to her customers. Her career in the education channel actually started out as a student employee in her campus bookstore during college.
Originally from Wisconsin her favorite hobby is watching the Greenbay Packers!
Chris dedicates her attention to Higher Ground's accounting and warehouse management.
Detail-oriented and a meticulous notetaker. Chris is our very own "Time Machine," able to retrace every step of a transaction.
Adam brings over 15 years of Industrial design, engineering and production experience. He has worked internationally, developing a wide range of consumer products including soft goods and electronics.
Adam enjoys tinkering, 3D printing and inventing new ideas for products.
With over 30 years of background in the IT/PC channels, Frank utilizes his strong relationships with vendors, distributors and reseller partners, to work with multiple parties, together toward a greater goal, through alliance and partnership marketing, event production and management, strategy development, and complete follow through to execution.
Gavin’s number one priority is you! Experienced K-12 background as a regional reseller for over 8 years. He has seen it all!
From start to finish, he is here to help you meet your goals and provide top-level sales support.
Since 2015, Casha has enjoyed working in the K12 space. She believes that asking the right questions is the key to finding the best solutions for customers and resellers.
When she's not working, you'll find her camping and adventuring with her dog and husband.
With over 20 years of Marketing and Sales experience, Matt is focused on building long-term relationships with partners and clients with the goal of providing a high level of service and a superior customer experience.
Alex's has a passion for helping resellers and customers find the best solutions for their needs. He also has a serious sweet tooth, so if you ever need a favor from Alex, just send Sugarpova gummies his way and you've got a friend for life!
Rick is always willing to help. From selection process, to best practices and even installations, he’ll go the extra mile for you. He can do this, because we are small enough to be nimble, but large enough to deliver.
Along the way, we provide industry leading support before, during and after the sale. Our innovation and quality craftsmanship, along with our talented team all combine to provide the best experience in the industry!
Mark is an award-winning industrial designer and entrepreneur with a passion for science, art, music and his family. He holds degrees from the University of Michigan in both industrial design (BFA) and mechanical engineering (BSE).
Meet the team that makes it their mission to lighten your load and get you to higher ground.
We go above and beyond to deliver a seamless experience and customer service that inspires “WOW,” so you can take a load off to focus on what matters most.
Mark is an award-winning industrial designer and entrepreneur with a passion for science, art, music and his family. He holds degrees from the University of Michigan in both industrial design (BFA) and mechanical engineering (BSE).
With over 20 years of Marketing and Sales experience, Matt is focused on building long-term relationships with partners and clients with the goal of providing a high level of service and a superior customer experience.
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Bethany has over 11 years of experience in marketing for both B2B and B2C industries. As our Marketing Director she is responsible for elevating Higher Ground's advertising, digital marketing, communications, branding, and growth strategies while bringing our products to new users and increasing engagement with our existing customers.
Adam brings over 15 years of Industrial design, engineering and production experience. He has worked internationally, developing a wide range of consumer products including soft goods and electronics.
Adam enjoys tinkering, 3D printing and inventing new ideas for products.
With over 20 years of client support experience, Nikki believes in delivering excellence "every client, every time, no exceptions, no excuses". Organized, detail-oriented, and driven by a passion for customer service, Nikki ensures that every client interaction is nothing short of exceptional.
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Lynn has spent over 20 years in sales and marketing serving the education channel. She has a passion for providing the best solutions and customer service to her customers. Her career in the education channel actually started out as a student employee in her campus bookstore during college.
Originally from Wisconsin her favorite hobby is watching the Greenbay Packers!
A Long Island native, Alex has been helping school districts all along the east coast protect their students' devices since 2016.
With a passion for providing our customers with the best service and a knowledge of all things K12 Technology, Alex is eager to answer any questions you may have regarding Higher Ground products.
Gavin’s number one priority is you! Experienced K-12 background as a regional reseller for over 8 years. He has seen it all!
From start to finish, he is here to help you meet your goals and provide top-level sales support.
With over 20 years of sales experience in a variety of business platforms, including B2B, distribution, college bookstores, and retail, Justin has developed a deep understanding of how to build successful long-term relationships with reseller partners and K12 educators.
Justin's expertise lies in his ability to work hand in hand with customers, ensuring that their needs are met and that they receive the best possible device protection and overall customer experience.
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