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About TAKKEL

Operators first. Technology second.

TAKKEL is a business performance and technology firm. We help mid-market companies, holding companies and multi-entity organizations clear the bottlenecks that slow them down, with strategy, data, AI, software and people working as one team.

TAKKEL at a glance

  • Business Performance + Technology. Operations, data, AI, software, staffing and growth under one roof.
  • Rooted in utilities. Leadership with deep experience in power and utility operations.
  • 250+ developer bench. Engineers, developers and data specialists ready to plug in.
  • Headquartered in De Witt, Iowa.

Why TAKKEL

What makes us different

Operators first

We approach every challenge from a business operations view, not just a technology one.

Outcomes over technology

Lower costs, better efficiency, clearer visibility and more revenue.

Flexible engagement

Consulting, individual resources, dedicated teams or complete project delivery.

One partner, many disciplines

Strategy, operations, software, integration and staffing in one relationship.

Technology agnostic

We recommend what works best for you, not one platform we prefer to sell.

Client ownership

You keep your data and the custom solutions we build, per agreed contract terms.

Not sure where it's stuck?

That’s what the working session is for. 45 minutes, and you leave with a plan whether you hire us or not.

Leadership

The people behind the work

  • Michael Schaeffer, President & CEO. Extensive background in power and utility operations. Leads TAKKEL’s direction and its work with clients.
  • Josh Coppock, VP of Marketing & Business Development. Background building marketing and operations for utility and line construction companies.
  • Our bench. 250+ developers, engineers and data specialists across software, data and AI.

FAQ

Questions we hear a lot

We solve complex operational problems with technology. That covers business performance and operations, data and BI, AI and automation, custom software and integration, technology staffing, and growth strategy.

Mid-market companies, holding companies and multi-entity organizations, especially businesses with work spread across crews, locations, entities or systems.

No. Power and utilities is where our leadership comes from, and we know it well. The same bottlenecks show up in construction, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare and other industries with many moving parts.

Our headquarters is in De Witt, Iowa.

With a working session. In 45 minutes we dig into what’s stuck, rough out what it’s costing you and map the first move. You leave with a plan whether you hire us or not.

Working sessions

Bring the problem. Leave with a plan.

45 minutes with the operators who would actually do the work. We dig into what’s stuck, rough out what it’s costing you, and map the first move. No pitch deck.

  1. 1Tell us what you want to work on
  2. 2Add a few details about your business
  3. 3Pick a time that works for you

Rather talk now? 563.321.2430

Book a working sessionTakes about a minute