WESTFIELD, IN, June 4, 2025 – SEP, a leading software product design and development firm, announces the appointment of Marty Draper as Vice President of IT, Security, and Compliance. This newly created role highlights SEP's commitment to strengthening its foundation in technological advancement, data security, and regulatory practices. The addition of Draper positions SEP to address the growing demands of compliance as technology evolves rapidly.

In his new role, Draper will oversee SEP’s IT infrastructure, including information security and data management initiatives across SEP's systems. He will also oversee the implementation of compliance strategies tailored to meet industry regulations. Draper will be responsible for positioning SEP to handle the ever-changing complexities of infosec and regulatory compliance, including the integration of AI tools, while seeking to support both SEP’s development teams and clients and their business objectives.

“As our clients’ needs evolve and regulatory requirements become more complex, expanding our expertise in IT, security, and compliance is essential to our growth,” said Traci Dossett, SEP’s Chief Operating Officer. “Bringing Marty on board enables us to build robust strategies that align with and meet our business objectives and the critical standards for the highly regulated industries we serve. We are ensuring we continue to deliver the high level of service and compliance our clients expect.”

Before joining SEP, Draper served as Chief Operating Officer at Vibenomics, now North America's largest in-store retail media ad network. He also spent over a decade running his consulting firm, managing large-scale programs for Fortune 500 companies across industries such as SaaS, energy, public transit, and marketing technology. Earlier in his career, he was Vice President of Engineering at Emmis Communications, where he led significant technical and organizational initiatives and managed regulatory compliance across multiple domestic and international operations.

"The chance to join one of Indiana's most respected software development firms, celebrated for its exceptional culture and meticulous attention to the customer experience, is exactly what I was looking for at this stage in my career,” said Draper. “I’m excited for the opportunities ahead to contribute to the SEP mission alongside the talented SEP team.”
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About SEP
Established in 1988, SEP has evolved into one of Indiana’s largest software development companies with 170 employees. SEP serves a diverse client base, ranging from Fortune 100 companies to emerging scale-ups. Skilled full-stack developers and designers work in cross-functional teams to transform clients’ visionary ideas into tangible solutions for web, mobile, desktop, embedded systems, and cloud. Specializing in areas like AI Enablement, innovation consulting, product design, and UX best practices, SEP leverages advanced technologies alongside reliable development practices to deliver state-of-the-art solutions. With all development centralized under one roof, SEP ensures clients enjoy a seamless and integrated experience. For more information visit https://www.sep.com