Even Brande is the president and CEO of Handel Information Technologies, a technology company that provides software solutions to tribal, local, and state government agencies. Originally from Oslo, Norway, Even moved to the United States in 1988 and finished his Bachelors of Business Administration at the University of Wyoming in 1991. He received an MBA from the University of Wyoming in 1993. Prior to founding Handel in 1997, Even held executive positions with Aspen Tree Software and completed the Management Trainee program at Tandy Corporation. He is also a graduate of the 2006 Class of Leadership Wyoming. He has served on several boards including the State of Wyoming Information Technology Policy Council, Wyoming Technology Business Center, Laramie Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), State of Wyoming Innovative Education Council, University of Wyoming College of Business Advisory Board, and University of Wyoming Department of Computer Science Advisory Board. Even is a sought after speaker and frequently speaks at technology conferences on topics involving government and technology. Even is passionate about helping government agencies become more efficient and delivering better services to their constituents through better use of technology. In his spare time, Even likes to spend time with his wife and their three children at their ranch on the Wyoming/Colorado border. Even is also passionate about music, running, cross-country skiing, and anything outdoors.