The partner
behind the power.

BlueFingerprint® is powered by Canvis, a software and services company providing the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries with simple visual solutions that improve inefficient processes and boost the bottom line.

Canvis began as an effort of one of America’s largest commercial general contractors, who, in 2001, saw the need for a better solution to the existing paper/email process of managing selections for multi-family residential and Life Plan Community construction. With widespread industry collaboration, they developed a web-based solution called BlueFingerprint.

The mission of Canvis is to create simple, visual software tools to help eliminate the problems of persistent cost overruns, missed deadlines, poor communication and mistakes. Each new product we develop is backed by expert service that allows you to better serve the needs of your customers.

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Our talented team is now your talented team.

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David J. Gion

Advising Partner

As BlueFingerprint’s Advising Partner, David leads and inspires our team to be their best each day. His focus is on gathering great people to build great organizations to do great things. And he believes we should all celebrate and enjoy the journey along the way. David’s experience as a serial Business Builder has resulted in several significant successes—and some less significant moments that were nonetheless good experiences. He feels truly blessed to have traveled the past 13+ years with the talented people on the BlueFingerprint Team.

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Melissa King

Managing Partner

Melissa King serves as Managing Partner for BlueFingerprint, the software and service that she founded in 2001. Her 30+ years of experience in sales, marketing, advertising, project management and construction services results in extensive knowledge of the personalization space for our clients. When she’s not helping senior living communities streamline personalization choices, she and her husband Steve cheer on their children in various collegiate and high school sports. And each summer Melissa’s family continues their tour of the U.S., checking off states as they go—only 9 more!  

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Suzanne Allen

Managing Partner

Since 2005, Suzanne Allen has helped project teams streamline the personalization process as a Managing Partner at BlueFingerprint. One of the original founders of our company, Suzanne focuses on building relationships with key clients and leading efforts on their renovation projects with BlueFingerprint Renovate. She’s passionate about personalization—even in her own home as she constantly creates new projects for her husband, John. They live in West Des Moines and have two grown children.

Rachel Lugge

President

As BlueFingerprint’s President, Rachel leads our team with more than a decade of experience in the aging services field. She is passionate about enhancing direct customer interactions and adding value for both new and current BlueFingerprint customers each day. Her focus is on growing BlueFingerprint through innovative marketing and social accountability—areas where she’s had extraordinary success. Rachel is active in her community volunteering with local not-for-profit organizations and has served on multiple boards and advisory councils throughout her career. Beyond her work for BlueFingerprint, Rachel enjoys tackling DIY projects in her home in Illinois which she shares with her husband, daughter, and lab mix.

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Nancy Gion

Finance Manager

Nancy Gion is an integral member of the BlueFingerprint team, serving as both Finance Manager and Implementation Specialist since 2010. As Finance Manager, Nancy is responsible for all financial transactions, including projections and cashflow, along with analyzing the company’s financial strength and decision-making regarding this analysis. (Think CFO-lite.) She also provides support to the team as an Implementation Specialist, working with clients to set up and develop their projects in the system and providing ongoing support throughout the lifespan of the project. Nancy lives in West Des Moines, IA with her husband Dave, their three daughters and two crazy dogs.

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Todd Schatzberg

Marketing Director

Todd Schatzberg is BlueFingerprint’s Marketing Director. He honed his skills as a strategic thinker, and marketing and branding expert during his 25+ years in the advertising industry. Todd worked for two of Iowa’s largest advertising agencies before launching his own full-service agency, Red Dot Advertising + Design, in 2001. After selling Red Dot, he joined the BlueFingerprint team in 2020 to help grow the brand and implement a sales and marketing program. Throughout his career, Todd has developed effective and memorable marketing campaigns for a wide range of clients from start-up firms to Fortune 50 companies.  

Colin Hardin

Project Support Analyst

As a Project Support Analyst, Colin Hardin supports BlueFingerprint projects from the ground up—literally. From gathering data and materials at the beginning of a project, to providing support for the team beyond Go-Live, he is there for the duration of the project to ensure deadlines are met, communication is clear, and projects are successful. Colin joined the BlueFingerprint team in 2022. In his free time Colin enjoys spending time with his Bernese Mountain Dog at his home in West Des Moines.

Ryan Encinias

Product Development Manager

Ryan Encinias enjoys the challenge of bringing innovation to life—a top quality for BlueFingerprint’s Product Development Manager. His goal is to ensure our products meet and exceed what customers need and expect—and above all, that our products are easy to use. He has more than ten years of experience managing Supply Chain and Omnichannel process, product, and capability improvements for Fortune 50 retailers. When he’s not working on his MBA requirements, Ryan enjoys cheering for the Denver Broncos from his home in Texas.