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Low Code, High Impact

We are enterprise low-code specialists, building smarter software that delivers real-world results without the technical debt.

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Our Journey to Smarter Software

NavLabs was born from a simple but powerful insight: most companies are stuck choosing between slow, expensive custom builds and bloated, inflexible off-the-shelf tools. We saw a better way: combining the speed of low-code platforms with the precision of tailored development.

We don't just build software; we translate complex business logic into streamlined, high-adoption applications. This focus on process and partnership is our core strength, allowing us to deliver software that actually maps to how our clients work.

What's Important To Our Company

Build with Purpose

We don't chase trends- we solve specific business problems. We're outcome-focused, and every project we take on is measured by a simple metric- did it solve the specific, high-stakes challenge it was designed for?

Stay Curious

The low-code landscape changes daily, and we believe curiosity is a professional obligation. We don't just "keep up"—we actively vet, test, and master new tools and techniques. This continuous learning isn't just for us; it's how we find smarter, simpler, and more efficient ways to solve your specific challenges.

Own the Outcome

We take full responsibility for the success of every solution. You get an accountable partner from discovery to deployment. We don't do handoffs, we don't make excuses, and we don't disappear after launch. We deliver results, period.

Board of Directors

Larson Thune

Larson brings over a decade of experience building world-class teams and delivering complex Appian solutions for both Fortune 500 and public sector enterprises, including two of the named accounts in Appian's IPO filing. After 5 years at Appian, Larson founded NavLabs with the vision to be the best company to work with AND work for by fostering meaningful, mutually beneficial partnerships with clients and employees.

Larson Thune

Founder & CEO
Nic Yaros

Nic leverages his deep technical background as a former Java developer and extensive sales expertise to drive new business and nurture client relationships. With a career spanning development, architecture, and sales, including 5+ years at Appian, Nic ensures NavLabs delivers projects that offer swift ROI for our clients by using a consultative selling approach that drives client value from the first conversation.

Nic Yaros

VP of Business Development
Colin Teubner

Colin sets NavLabs' technology strategy and guides clients with architecture-level decisions. Colin has spent 20 years advancing low-code and business process management automation technologies, starting as an analyst at Forrester Research, followed by product management, technical sales, and professional services roles at several software vendors, including 8 years at Appian and 4 years at airSlate.

Colin Teubner

VP of Technology
Ben Dudley

Ben, with over 12 years of experience in tech, consulting, and product-focused roles at the NYSE, Deltek, and Appian, leads our consultants by cultivating a growth-oriented and positive delivery culture that maximizes the team's potential. He ensures that NavLabs offers top-notch delivery services by continuously enhancing operational maturity, streamlining processes, and enabling our expert consultants to excel.

Ben Dudley

VP of Professional Services

Our team

Will Ruck

Will's love for both communication and problem-solving led him from engineering into consulting, where he found the perfect balance of technical and non-technical. From biotech to banking and beyond, Will has risen from associate developer to principal consultant, architecting complex systems and mentoring customers and NavLabs colleagues along their journeys. Will wouldn't have it any other way.

Will Ruck

Principal Consultant
Curtis Greene

Curtis joined NavLabs in 2017, blending his technical insight with exceptional people skills to guide clients through digital transformation. He excels at communicating complex ideas in a clear way, understanding client needs, and fostering collaboration across teams. When Curtis isn't driving innovation, you'll find him cheering for Arsenal FC or improving his (self-proclaimed mediocre) golf swing.

Curtis Greene

Principal Consultant
Kevin Brunner

Kevin is a developer turned tech consultant with a passion for leading full life cycle Agile delivery, utilizing a unique cross-functional mix of technical and soft skills. He thrives on solving the most complex challenges with elegant software solutions, and he has extensive experience driving strategic initiatives across diverse industries in both the federal and private space, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, petroleum, and manufacturing.

Kevin Brunner

Principal Consultant
Haley Finegan

With a proven track record of leading 10+ high-impact projects, Haley is an Appian expert who empowers teams to build agile, thoughtful solutions that deliver lasting client value. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and strong leadership, she fosters collaboration and drives successful outcomes across industries. Outside of work, Haley brings the same passion to bicycling and everything else she does.

Haley Finegan

Principal Consultant
Casey Frederick

Meet Casey, an Appian developer with over five years of experience in streamlining business processes and enhancing user experiences. Known for delivering high-quality applications that drive efficiency, Casey's collaborative approach and client-first mindset ensure exceptional results. Whether he's developing or competing on Wheel of Fortune, Casey consistently delivers under pressure.

Casey Frederick

Principal Consultant
Matt Bedker

Matt's experience in the Appian ecosystem dates back to 2015, where he has held roles from individual contributor to program manager at multiple Appian partners. With expertise in retail banking and federal financial regulation, Matt specializes in helping organizations mature their agile practices. In his free time, Matt is always looking for new ways to streamline and optimize processes for his growing family.

Matt Bedker

Principal Consultant

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