About Ackroo
We provide affordable and easy-to-use software solutions that help businesses of any size process loyalty rewards programs, gift card, payment & promotional transactions at the point of sale.
our vision
To simplify, consolidate, and improve the merchant marketing and payments landscape.
our mission
To help Automotive, Hospitality, Petroleum, and Retail merchants of all sizes attract, retain, and grow their customers and their revenues.
Ackroo milestones
2012
• founded & began trading on the TSX-V
• added 1st Primary Channel Partner
2013
• rebuilt Ackroo technology
• defined commercial model
2014
• Steve Levely becomes CEO
• added 2nd Channel Partner
• 10-1 share consolidation
2015
• Ackroo acquires PhotoGIFTCARD & Dealer Rewards
2016
• Ackroo acquires OnTab, D1 Mobile & Loyalint
• added 3rd Channel Partner
2017
• integrated many POS solutions
• Ackroo acquires KESM/LoyalMark
2018
• specialization into Auto, Petroleum, Hospitality & Retail
• first EBITDA positive year
2019
• Ackroo acquires IQ 724
• launched 1st self serve signup product with Clover
• added AckrooPAY to list of offerings
2020
• Ackroo acquires Win-Win Marketing
• Ackroo acquires BNA Smart Payments
• Ackroo acquires GGGolf
2021
- Acquired InterActive DMS
Our Executive Team
STEVE LEVELY
Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer of Ackroo, Steve leads the company’s capital generation, capital allocation and overall corporate strategy. He focuses on executing all M&A and Capital Markets initiatives while providing additional support across all departments. Steve also is the acting Chairman of Ackroo’s board of Directors. Steve transitioned into this role after previously serving as the company’s EVP of Sales & Marketing.
Our Senior Leadership Team
KEVIN KENNEDY
VP of Engineering
As VP of Product, Kevin is responsible for the team that identifies Ackroo’s customer needs and larger business objectives that our products and features will fulfill, articulate what success looks like for our products and rallies the team to turn that vision into reality..
CHERYL LEWIS
VP of Operations
As VP of Operations, and with more than 25 years of customer success experience, operations and sales, primarily in the technology and field service space, Cheryl has been committed to leading the operational performance and financial performance by engaging and leading incredible teams.
AMANDA GALL
Director of Product Management
As the Director of Product Management, Amanda drives product strategy and execution for Ackroo’s organic business. Amanda is responsible for driving engagement with customers, marketing, sales leadership, and internal analysts to identify market opportunities, and secure/align Ackroo’s product portfolio & investments. Amanda is a skilled communicator, working with all teams across the company and working closely with the senior leadership team to set the strategic direction of the organization.
ANDREA LINDSEY
Director of Project Management
As Director of Project Management, Andrea helps support Ackroo’s M&A, Product and Go-to-market strategies. She manages the operational efficiency across all internal teams, with the priority of driving new business acquisitions forward by facilitating successful client integration, product migration, onboarding and retention efforts.
ALYSHA VALLANCE
Director of Finance
As the Director of Finance at Ackroo, Alysha is responsible for a team of accountants and all financial tasks. The accounting team is responsible for all things accounting and finance, including invoicing, accurate record-keeping, financial statement preparation and other tasks. Alysha oversees the tasks completed by her team and uses this data to prepare thorough financial analyses and recommendations for Ackroo.
ALEX BERNIER
Director of Support
As the Director of Support at Ackroo, Alex is responsible for the team that drives support strategies for Ackroo, including support for our client businesses, their customers, onboarding new businesses, supporting Ackroo’s various products and supporting the company internally as well.
MATT SMITH
Engineering Team Lead – Product Support
As Engineering Team Lead – Product Support, Matt leads a team of engineers whose goal is to bridge the gap between the engineering team and first-line support for customers. This team also provides IT and DevOps support internally for the company to help improve technical operations.
ackroo news
Ackroo Announces Sale of GGGolf to Quebec based investment group
Ackroo signs definitive agreement to divest of all of the assets related to GGGolf HAMILTON, Ontario, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ackroo Inc. (TSX-V: AKR; OTC: AKRFF) (the “Company”), [...]
Ackroo completes acquisition of Simpliconnect
Ackroo closes their second US based acquisition and their twelfth to date HAMILTON, Ontario, Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ackroo Inc. (TSX-V: AKR; OTC: AKRFF) (the “Company”), a loyalty [...]
Ackroo launches MarketingHub for their AckrooMKTG clients
Ackroo expands loyalty offering with enhanced communication and analytics tool HAMILTON, Ontario, Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ackroo Inc. (TSX-V: AKR, OTC: AKRFF) (“Ackroo” or the “Company”), a loyalty [...]
