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Who We Are

About Shortgrass Web Development

Shortgrass Web Development was founded in 2001 in Great Falls, Montana. We were the only company building websites and offering related technology services in all of the Northeastern quadrant of the state. We are proud of the area we call home, so we decided to take our name from the vast and inspiring Native Shortgrass Prairie, which flows from the Rocky Mountain Front all the way to the North Dakota border.

From the very beginning, we used a “team” concept, with each employee bringing their strengths to make the group stronger and more capable. Most of our early competitors were individuals or duos who were strong in one area, but weak in others. Virtually none of these companies are still around, making Shortgrass one of the most experienced companies of its kind in Montana. Having more than just one person, also helps us solve problems and provide clients with excellent coverage.

We started with websites but soon branched out into custom programming for moving companies, real estate agencies and healthcare providers. Our largest project was a cloud-based database for the Montana Medicaid Waiver program. Right now, we provide software to manage over 2,500 cases, including a portal for the state to keep track of what is going on. Our largest private client is the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, located in California. We helped them grow their membership from just a few hundred to several thousand doctors around the country. We help them with a client-facing website, as well as a custom cloud-based solution that keeps track of members and allows them to pay their dues online every year. The app we built for this client helps their members keep track of their payment status, their ongoing education credits and whether all their documentation is up to date to maintain certification.

Our slogan is “We help businesses solve their challenges with technology.” We live by these words everyday. No matter what you need on the web, I am sure we can provide a solution tailored to your needs and budget. Call or email us today!

Doug Ormseth

Founder and CEO
A Great Falls, Montana native, Doug spent the first ten years of his career in New York City working as a marketing representative for media software companies. He has additional experience at a Montana-based ad agency, in downtown development, and in internet project management. He directs sales, marketing and general management at Shortgrass Web Development.

Teresa Ormseth

Project Manager and Consultant
Teresa has a Computer Information Systems/Accounting degree from Manhattan College, New York City. She also holds a Masters Degree in Counseling. With this combination of skills, Teresa has chosen to apply her database design expertise in the case management software arena. She acts as a project manager/consultant on all healthcare-related web database applications. She also lends her expertise in other Shortgrass projects that involve integrated database applications, especially those that require secure programming features.

Charles “CJ” Jessen

Assistant Manager – Web Developer
Bio coming soon!

Louis Solana

Senior Web Developer
Bio coming soon!

Remote Staff Team

Senior Programmers and Database Specialists
Bio coming soon!

Eamon Ormseth

Social Media Manager & Content Strategist
Eamon works to boost the social media presence of Shortgrass’ clients through managing and creating relatable and relevant content. Over the years, he has managed Facebook pages and communications for various clubs, organizations, and businesses, most recently for the Jerusalem Global Gateway of the University of Notre Dame. Born and raised in Great Falls, Montana, Eamon brings an understanding of state and local dynamics. He is committed to helping you achieve your communications goals through understanding the stories you want to tell and the audience you want to attract.