Tried. Tested. Trusted. Since 2002.

 Higher Ground was founded in 2002 by award-winning industrial designer, Mark Zadvinskis and his former professor Shaun Jackson.

After graduating the University of Michigan, Mark became a teaching assistant to Shaun and soon became business partners consulting for clients including L.L. Bean, Harley Davidson, Nike, Herman Miller, and more.

Being on a college campus, the two recognized that soon all students would be learning from and using technology in education. With their passion for problem solving and design, the team set out to create a line of protective gear which not only safely transports your laptop, but makes it more functional, accessible and easier to use.

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Born Out Of Necessity. Built On Innovation.

In 1998, out of necessity for a better way to carry and use their laptop, Mark and Shaun designed a carrying case that transforms into a portable office. This new product, called the Lapdog, quickly found its way into countless magazines, catalogs and even the MoMa collection in NYC. 

Countless brands have been heavily influenced by many of Higher Ground's most successful designs, and while we're thrilled and humbled at the response we've received, our goal remains the same today as it was nearly 20 years ago: to continue to invent, develop, test, and manufacture elevated products that combine beautiful design with long-lasting functionality. To thoughtfully craft products that are designed to be used every day.

Products that are designed to last. Designed to perform. Designed for life.

Digging Deeper & Aiming Higher

Digging Deeper & Aiming Higher Towards Sustainability

Giving Back With A Helping Hand

Giving Back With A Helping Hand

Giving Back With A Helping Hand

Customer-Obsessed

We consider serving our customers and partners a privilege, and are dedicated to the highest standards of service that makes them say “WOW.” 

Build The Best

We’re committed to quality and believe our products should be built to last. It's important for us to take pride in the craftsmanship of everything we make.

Go The Extra Mile

We commit ourselves every day to our work, customers, and each other. This means always approach each task, challenge, and encounter with curiosity and fearlessness and embracing possibilities.

For The Long Haul

Just like our products are built to last, we’re committed to meeting the needs of our team, customers and partners today, tomorrow, and every day after that.

Do What's Right, Always

Seeking to build trust through every interaction, we always strive to do what’s right and never what’s easy - whether anyone is watching or not. 

Robert Danese

Vice President of Sales

An experienced business leader with a proven success record in sales, marketing, business development and operations with a proven track record of identifying market opportunities to increase revenue and market share for clients.

Alex Stevens

Regional Sales Director - East

Alex's has a passion for helping resellers and customers find the best solutions for their needs. He also has a serious sweet tooth, so if you ever need a favor from Alex, just send Sugarpova gummies his way and you've got a friend for life!

Matt Rogers

Director - Marketing and Sales Operations

With over 20 years of Marketing and Sales experience, Matt is focused on building long-term relationships with partners and clients with the goal of providing a high level of service and a superior customer experience.

Frank Raimondi

Regional Sales Director - Northwest

With over 30 years of background in the IT/PC channels, Frank utilizes his strong relationships with vendors, distributors and reseller partners, to work with multiple parties, together toward a greater goal, through alliance and partnership marketing, event production and management, strategy development, and complete follow through to execution.

Gavin Raitt

Regional Sales Director -Central

Gavin’s number one priority is you! Experienced K-12 background as a regional reseller for over 8 years. He has seen it all! From start to finish, he is here to help you meet your goals and provide top-level sales support. 

Rick Toftey

Head of Janitorial Services

Rick is always willing to help. From selection process, to best practices and even installations, he’ll go the extra mile for you.  He can do this, because we are small enough to be nimble, but large enough to deliver.  Along the way, we provide industry leading support before, during and after the sale.  Our innovation and quality craftsmanship, along with our talented team all combine to provide the best experience in the industry!

Chris Laurain

Accounting & Business Operations

Chris dedicates her attention to Higher Ground's accounting and warehouse management. Detail-oriented and a meticulous notetaker. Chris is our very own "Time Machine," able to retrace every step of a transaction.

Casha Reardon

Customer Relationship Manager - South Central and West Territories

Since 2015, Casha has enjoyed working in the K12 space. She believes that asking the right questions is the key to finding the best solutions for customers and resellers. When she's not working, you'll find her camping and adventuring with her dog and husband.

Adam Ostroff

Senior Product Manager

Adam brings over 15 years of Industrial design, engineering and production experience. He has worked internationally, developing a wide range of consumer products including soft goods and electronics. He enjoys tinkering, 3D printing and inventing new ideas for products.

Lynn Gorecki

Customer Service Representive - East

Lynn has spent over 20 years in sales and marketing serving the education channel.  She has a passion for providing the best solutions and customer service to her customers.  Her career in the education channel actually started out as a student employee in her campus bookstore during college. Originally from Wisconsin her favorite hobby is watching the Greenbay Packers!

Julio Angulo

Territory Account Director - South Central

With over 20 years of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success experience, Julio is a dedicated professional with a passion for helping clients achieve amazing results.  As a subject matter expert in device deployments, workflow, education technology, and learning environments, Julio delivers unparalleled insight and perspective.  By helping clients make successful and well-informed decisions, Julio continues to build great trust partnerships.

Roger Goh

Territory Account Director - West Region

Several decades of experience in multiple roles for major IT brands has imbued Roger with deep respect for the great things that sincere partnership can accomplish. Every successful relationship results from a win/win collaboration and he operates with one simple thought: What Goes Around Comes Around. When even complex deals have the simple end goal of mutual success, there will be happy endings.

Brenden Yim

Customer Service Manager - West Region

Brenden is a recent college graduate and is looking to build his sales career. After coming from the customer service space, he knows what it takes to service a customer and that satisfaction is the utmost importance. He enjoys playing golf, and is always striving to get better. 

Mark Zadvinskis

Founder & President

Mark is an award-winning industrial designer and entrepreneur with a passion for science, art, music and his family. He holds degrees from the University of Michigan in both industrial design (BFA) and mechanical engineering (BSE).

Shuttle 3.0

The Shuttle not only safely transports your laptop, it makes it easier and more accessible to use. You'll be ready for work or play anytime, anywhere.

Your Chromebook never leaves the case, providing ruggedized, full-time protection while allowing you to work comfortably on your desk or lap.

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Flak Jacket Plus 3.0

Combining highly shock-absorbing foam with corrugated plastic stiffeners, the Flak Jacket Plus delivers complete protection in a slim, lightweight design.

The outside pocket provides just enough room for essential accessories while the ID window allows for quick identification. 

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Vert 3.1

A simple and elegant top-loading convertible shoulder bag designed to safely transport your Chromebook® and iPad® or other tablets and laptops in style.

The main compartment protects your laptop while having enough space for notebooks or papers, while the internal padded sleeve secures your secondary tablet device. 

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