ROCHESTER, Mich. — The Oakland University athletics department is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with Kunz, Leigh & Associates, a software development and professional services company with two locations based in Michigan. This partnership recognizes Kunz, Leigh and Associates as the Official IT Partner of Oakland University Athletics.

"As a fan and supporter of OU athletics, I'm very excited about our new partnership with Oakland University," KL&A Co-founder and Partner John Leigh said. "Not only will it help us expand KL&A's presence in Oakland County and the surrounding area, but it will allow us to provide Oakland's computer science majors with increased career opportunities. This partnership will also allow us to engage in joint community outreach initiatives with OU focusing on the needs of Oakland County schools and municipalities."

KL&A was founded in 1992 by partners Jim Kunz and John Leigh and has since offered custom software development, IT consulting services, and more. The company has grown to over 135 employees and has been named a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press for the last four years. They were also recognized as one of Michigan's top-50 companies to watch in 2018. Over the past 29 years, KL&A has formed several long-lasting relationships with clients, resulting in substantial organic growth in annual revenue, service offerings, and staff members.

"I am very happy to have Kunz, Leigh & Associates as the official IT partner of Oakland University Athletics," Director of Athletics Steve Waterfield expressed. "The partnership aligns quite well with Oakland Athletics because Kunz, Leigh & Associates reflects many of the same qualities that are hallmarks of successful athletics teams — planning, preparation, innovation, and teamwork. Kunz, Leigh & Associates' support helps position the Golden Grizzlies for continued success in competition and in the classroom."

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