About Us

Our Story

Serving people through technology, since 1986

In 1986, Robert L. Nelson founded the information systems consulting firm of R.L. Nelson and Associates, Inc. (RLN) to serve businesses in the area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. RLN grew steadily over the years, delivering quality services to multinational Fortune 500 companies and many other privately and publicly held businesses throughout the eastern United States.

In 2007, RLN joined forces with Vertical Solutions, a Pittsburgh-based IT services firm, to create Vertilocity – an R.L. Nelson and Associates Company. The combined service offering and expertise spurred additional growth, and the company opened a new office outside of Denver, Colorado in 2012.

In 2021, Vertilocity joined HBK, where they found shared values around client relationships and service. Vertilocity now has locations in North Carolina, Colorado, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania as well as team members around the country.

It has always been and
always will be about people. Beyond technology and business, you simply come first.

Our Vision

Integrating people, processes, and technology

At Vertilocity, our focus is on increasing the success and profitability of our clients through the integration of people, processes, and technology. We believe each of these elements must align with a client’s goals to realize the best outcomes – and, with nearly 40 years in business, we’ve gained unique insights into how to do exactly that.

Our team knows how fast technology moves and that it’s almost impossible for leaders to keep up. We serve as trusted advisors to our clients, collaborating with them to create secure, reliable, and proactive solutions tailored to their unique goals and business challenges.

It’s no accident that people come first in our people, processes, and technology equation. We excel at building long-term relationships where clients not only get to know their teams but enjoy working with them. As we guide clients through their digital transformation and technology needs, we offer the highest levels of hands-on skill, technical expertise, and strategic thinking.

To inform our work and fulfill our mission, Vertilocity focuses on four core values:

To deal honestly and with integrity in all aspects of our lives. 
Commitment to life-long learning and improvement of self, clients, and society. 
Dedication to treat people with the highest level of respect. 
Realize an adequate (fair and reasonable) rate of return on our investment.

Our Leadership Team