Philip Laney

Philip Laney became B&L Information Systems' President in May of 1999, after serving as Manager in the Client Services and the Business Development departments. His 30 plus years in the software business and his customer-focused background give him a unique perspective in today's business technology environment. Philip is second-generation ownership. His father, Dick Laney, founded B&L in 1976.

After implementing Philip's team management philosophy of running the business, B&L has led the way in business innovations including market-changing products such as Odyssey (B&L's Windows-based product), Odyssey SaaS (Software as a Service) in 2009 and Odyssey evolution to a Web UI (User Interface) in 2015. Philip has been published in Die Cast Engineer, Modern Castings, and Foundry Management & Technology; and he is a sought-after speaker for various industry events. Philip also serves on the board of the Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce.

Philip earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Ferris State University.