Our Idea...

Build easy-to-use, easy to activate, modern applicant tracking software, sell it how we’d want to buy it and provide customers with friendly, helpful service.


Management

Steve Hazelton, CEO, Head of Products, Co-Founder

Steve leads user experience, product design and development. Prior to starting Newton Software, Steve founded Gravity Technologies, Inc., a leading human capital management company comprised of three successful business units. Before entering the recruiting industry, he managed a Senate campaign in Idaho, his home state, and worked for the New Hampshire Senate. Steve received an Honors degree in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire. In his spare time, Steve enjoys dry fly-fishing, cycling, backpacking and reading.

Joel Passen, VP of Marketing, Co-Founder

Joel leads Sales and Marketing for Newton Software. Prior to starting Newton, Joel co-founded Gravity Technologies Inc. and served as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Business Development, heading sales for Gravity’s recruitment outsourcing business unit. During his tenure, Joel led Gravity to be named to the San Francisco Business Times "Top 100" for fastest growing companies in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Joel is originally from Cleveland and received a degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University. Joel enjoys cooking, travel, mountain biking and photography.