Our Leadership Team
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Kevin Bassett
President and CEO
As the president and founder of Information Alliance, Inc., Kevin Bassett brings to the table over 25 years of leadership experience in the information technology sector. During this time, he has served as engagement manager, project manager, business analyst, and software developer for public and private clients spanning a broad set of business sectors. He has led numerous enterprise-level projects involving a variety of technologies and platforms.
Prior to founding Information Alliance, Kevin was a management consultant for PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP in their west coast data warehousing practice. In this role, he was responsible for information delivery solution design and development.
Kevin graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Redlands with a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, and is an alumnus of the Alfred North Whitehead Leadership Society. He earned his MBA from Southern Methodist University. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
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Bud Borja
CTO & VP, Technology Services
Bud is an experienced business and technology leader who drives IT modernization efforts through continuously improving the quality of the IT solutions, services and support while always having the end-user, and cost effectiveness in mind. As a former CIO, he draws on his own experience to bring innovation, industry standards and best practices into organizations and develop and empower teams that exceed the needs of the business.
Prior to Information Alliance, Inc., he was a Partner and Director for CGI. He oversaw multiple areas that focused on business development and the delivery of projects and services that range from full IT Outsourcing to specialty ERP implementations.
Bud is passionate about giving back to the community and has volunteered with Kids Inc, iUrban Teen, SOLVE, SMART, Cycle Oregon, and the Society of Information Management’s (SIM) Portland Chapter. In his free time he hangs out with his kids, kickboxes, and rides his road and mountain bikes.
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Judy Bassett
HR Director
Judy is a proven business leader with over 7 years of management experience in the retail industry, leading teams with a passion for driving customer satisfaction and loyalty. Throughout her time in the retail industry, she directed daily operations, focused on building brand loyalty through creating exceptional guest experiences, and implemented business processes to improve operational performance metrics. As an executive lead, she oversaw $32 million in sales, both in-store and online, while decreasing backroom inventory for specialty departments.
She is skilled in Human Resources, Operations Management, Payroll and Finance, and Supply Chain and Vendor Management. She developed and championed routines and procedures that encouraged teamwork and promoted individual development. She has evaluated, recruited, and onboarded top talent individuals at all levels.
Judy graduated from the University of Redlands with a Bachelor of Science in Global Business.