BUSINESS HISTORY

Keystone Computer Solutions, Inc. was incorporated on August 27, 1987.  The company was formed by three principals, Harold Owens, Joseph and Dorothy Richburg with the intent of providing a legal framework for each individual to market their own services.  The skills employed included implementing computer solutions using Digital Equipment Corporation products, computer graphics, CAD/CAM, computer mapping solutions, business oriented IBM, UNISYS, and Honeywell applications.

The name Keystone was selected to indicate the key component in the path between business needs and technical solutions.  We continue to complement our customer’s staff with immediate flexibility, productivity, creative ideas, and special skills.  Keystone strives to lower turnover, provide for reduced work direction, lower training expense and other expenditures for our clients.

Since 1987, Keystone has serviced companies such as 3M, Carlson Companies, General Mills, Fortis, Pillsbury, Imation, The State of Minnesota, Honeywell, IDS/American Express, Target Corporation, General Mills, Norwest Bank, United Healthcare, Northwest Airlines, Metropolitan Transit Commission, St. Paul Companies, MRNet, Burlington Northern, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN, Personix, Snyder Drug, Onan, United Healthcare, ECOLABS, and the University of Minnesota. 

Initially the majority of Keystone’s contract support was in the mainframe environment, but, due to market demand, we expanded into PC technical support, network, and client server technologies.

In 1998 the decision was made to enter the small to mid- sized business technical services markets.  We moved to a new facility in September 1998 to address the space requirements of Keystone Computer Solutions, Inc. and network services.  The newly built facility offered the professional image that Keystone’s clientele required. Included in the new facility is a for

In 1999, Keystone became certified as a Microsoft Solution Provider.  We have utilized our certified MCSE’s in another growing division within Keystone called Technical Services.  This division has designed, configured, and installed networks for small and mid-sized businesses.  In many cases Keystone functions as the IT department for those clients with scheduled onsite or ad-hoc technical support.  This service has been expanded to include remote technical support as well.  Keystone has become HP and Compaq resellers and continues to be a place for “one-stop shopping” for PC support.   

Currently, Keystone partners with other businesses that complement our array of services, such as companies that sell hardware that require network and software capability.  We have partnered with recruiting companies that focus in specialized skills that our company does not posses.  This has been very successful in expanding and increasing our viability in the industry.

Dorothy and Joseph Richburg have an exemplary commitment to their clients and employees.  This is evident in the growth, progress, and the longevity of the company.  They continue to explore opportunities in the industry and welcome insights from employees, clients, and advisors.