--- title: Our Story description: About us, our partners and history --- [Skip to content](https://elecate.com/our-story#main-content) Close - Features - [CRM](https://elecate.com/crm) - [Staffing](https://elecate.com/staffing) - [Kitchen Production](https://elecate.com/kitchen-production) - [Dispatching](https://elecate.com/dispatching) - [Accounting](https://elecate.com/accounting) - [Automation](https://elecate.com/automation) - [Merchant Services](https://elecate.com/hubfs/Elecate_Merchant-2.pdf) - [Online Sales Solution](https://elecate.com/hubfs/Elecate_Online%20Store-1.pdf) - [Catering](https://elecate.com/catering) - [Pricing](https://elecate.com/pricing) - Support - [Contact](https://elecate.com/contact-us) - Training - [Virtual & On-Site](https://elecate.com/virtual-or-on-site) - [Elecate Academy](https://academy.elecate.net/) - Resources - [FAQs](https://elecate.com/faq) - [Our Story](https://elecate.com/our-story) [LOGIN](https://empower.elecate.com) SEARCH CONTACT PHONE HOTLINE: [+1 877-ELECATE](tel:+18773532283)E-MAIL: [hello@elecate.com](mailto:hello@elecate.com) [Schedule a Demo](https://elecate.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) [![Elecate_pri_rv](https://elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Elecate_pri_rv.png?width=436&height=222&name=Elecate_pri_rv.png)![Elecate star icon](https://elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Elecate_icn_rv2_cir.png?width=70&height=70&name=Elecate_icn_rv2_cir.png)](https://www.elecate.com?hsLang=en) - Features - [CRM](https://elecate.com/crm) - [Staffing](https://elecate.com/staffing) - [Kitchen Production](https://elecate.com/kitchen-production) - [Dispatching](https://elecate.com/dispatching) - [Accounting](https://elecate.com/accounting) - [Automation](https://elecate.com/automation) - [Merchant Services](https://elecate.com/hubfs/Elecate_Merchant-2.pdf) - [Online Sales Solution](https://elecate.com/hubfs/Elecate_Online%20Store-1.pdf) - [Catering](https://elecate.com/catering) - [Pricing](https://elecate.com/pricing) - Support - [Contact](https://elecate.com/contact-us) - Training - [Virtual & On-Site](https://elecate.com/virtual-or-on-site) - [Elecate Academy](https://academy.elecate.net/) - Resources - [FAQs](https://elecate.com/faq) - [Our Story](https://elecate.com/our-story) PHONE HOTLINE: [+1 877-ELECATE](tel:+18773532283)E-MAIL: [hello@elecate.com](mailto:hello@elecate.com) [Schedule a Demo](https://elecate.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) ![E_Sunburst horizon_2000](https://elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/E_Sunburst%20horizon_2000.jpg?width=300&name=E_Sunburst%20horizon_2000.jpg) # Our Story POWER THEME ## 30+ Years in the Making: A Moment of Synergy Discover Elecate – your new north star in the universe of catering, event, and rental management software! Building on the legacy of the well-known Synergy International platform that debuted in 1991, Elecate is a fresh force, forged by a powerhouse trio of Synergy's most distinguished clients, along with maestros in software development, marketing, and customer service. Elecate is more than just a passing of the torch; it's an evolution, infusing the already robust software with a dynamic new spirit. Prepare to be wowed by the innovative features tailored to meet the pulse of modern business demands. Our latest venture is set to propel your business to stellar heights with a suite of enhancements that are as practical as they are impressive. Crafted by legends of the catering industry, Elecate channels over two centuries of collective experience directly into your business. Embrace the expertise, elevate your service, and let your events be the talk of the town. ![Close up portrait of cheerful woman holding bread with heart](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/Close%20up%20portrait%20of%20cheerful%20woman%20holding%20bread%20with%20heart.jpeg?width=300&name=Close%20up%20portrait%20of%20cheerful%20woman%20holding%20bread%20with%20heart.jpeg) TOUCH Values Values - Imagination - Aesthetic Appreciation - Expressiveness - Diversity - Confidence - Reliability ![shutterstock_1856355262_s_crop](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/shutterstock_1856355262_s_crop.jpg?width=300&name=shutterstock_1856355262_s_crop.jpg) TOUCH Mission Mission Elecate is driven to provide the best business management software and service to our customers for optimized efficiency in delivering flawless events for maximum profit. ![shutterstock_698280490_s](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/shutterstock_698280490_s.jpg?width=300&name=shutterstock_698280490_s.jpg) TOUCH Vision Vision Inspire our customers, staff, and communities they serve to be creatively fulfilled and live enriched lives. People Make the Product ## MEET OUR AMAZING TEAM We are grateful to have discovered our talented staff and look forward to adding future friends to our roster. If you have the talent and passion to work for a software company like ours, reach out! [![Mark_Douglas_sqr](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/Mark_Douglas_sqr.jpg?width=300&name=Mark_Douglas_sqr.jpg) Connect Mark Douglas CEOConnect](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-douglas-65a8515/)[![Chris_Marsh_sqr](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/Chris_Marsh_sqr.jpg?width=300&name=Chris_Marsh_sqr.jpg) Connect Chris Marsh Chief Experience OfficerConnect](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-m-a68b607/)[![FC_HS_2019-1](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/FC_HS_2019-1.jpg?width=300&name=FC_HS_2019-1.jpg) Connect Francisco Christian Director of Customer Success & SupportConnect](https://www.linkedin.com/in/franciscochristianjr/)[![64ac45d8cbef9317f0426b8b-HeadshotPro_sqr](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/64ac45d8cbef9317f0426b8b-HeadshotPro_sqr.png?width=300&name=64ac45d8cbef9317f0426b8b-HeadshotPro_sqr.png) Connect Shane George Chief Marketing OfficerConnect](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jshanegeorge45/) ![Kelly Headshot](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/Kelly%20Headshot.jpg?width=300&name=Kelly%20Headshot.jpg) Kelly Arana Senior Account Manager [![Luis_Ventura](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/Luis_Ventura.jpg?width=300&name=Luis_Ventura.jpg) Connect Luis Ventura, MBA Software Development Department ManagerConnect](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-ventura-mba-53353a75/)[![Celvin_Rivas](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/Celvin_Rivas.jpg?width=300&name=Celvin_Rivas.jpg) Connect Celvin Rivas Human ResourcesConnect](https://www.linkedin.com/in/celvin/)[![Norm-Bennett-1](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/Norm-Bennett-1.jpg?width=300&name=Norm-Bennett-1.jpg) Connect Norm Bennet Owner of 24 CarrotsConnect](https://24carrots.com/) ![Dave Byron_sqr](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/Dave%20Byron_sqr.jpg?width=300&name=Dave%20Byron_sqr.jpg) Dave Byron Best Impressions Caterers [![RussellMorin-HPAI_sqr-1](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/RussellMorin-HPAI_sqr-1.jpg?width=300&name=RussellMorin-HPAI_sqr-1.jpg) Connect Russell Morin Visionary, Russell Morin Catering and EventsConnect](https://morins.com/)[![RJMorin-HPAI_sqr](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/RJMorin-HPAI_sqr.png?width=300&name=RJMorin-HPAI_sqr.png) Connect RJ Morin COO, Russell Morin Catering & EventsConnect](https://morins.com/)[![Placeholder](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/Placeholder.jpg?width=300&name=Placeholder.jpg) Connect Alexandria ControllerConnect](https://elecate.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) # Assembled to serve. ## OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS We love the collaboration and support from our award-winning catering partners. Their decades of experience, as well as day-to-day operational expertise, help make Elecate the industry star! ![24_carrots](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/24_carrots.jpg?width=200&name=24_carrots.jpg) ![Best Impressions_sqr](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/Best%20Impressions_sqr.jpg?width=300&name=Best%20Impressions_sqr.jpg) ## OUR OFFICE ELECATE LLC 2967 Oak Run Pkwy Bldg 400  New Braunfels, TX 78132 [hello@elecate.com](mailto:hello@elecate.com) [1-877-ELECATE](tel:+18773532283) A Star is Born ## OUR COMPANY HISTORY - ![Synergy logo](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/24317082/IMG_1338.jpeg) ### 1991 — Synergy International is born Chris & Bill Marsh (brothers) use their 30-years of combined catering experience to launch a company to serve the industry. - ![Marsh bros_crop](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/Marsh%20bros_crop.jpg?width=300&name=Marsh%20bros_crop.jpg) ### 1992 — Synergy launches first product The Marsh brothers introduced a DOS-based software at the Special Event in Florida. (*not* *really* the Marsh bros. pictured ;) ) - ![IMG_3153](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/IMG_3153.jpg?width=300&name=IMG_3153.jpg) ### 2023 — Elecate launches! From a partnership 3 award-winning Synergy customers, combined with Mark Douglas and his software development team, Elecate forms a new company with Chris Marsh to innovate Synergy's proven software together and expand staff and support services. - ![Laptop_BI_float](https://24317082.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/24317082/hubfs/Laptop_BI_float.png?width=300&name=Laptop_BI_float.png) ### 2025 - March; Empower launch The long-awaited release of Empower—more than 24,000 development hours, a full overhaul of our security, plus more than 200 feature enhancements create the most comprehensive catering, event and rental management software in the market. 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