In the early 2000s, lifelong friends and business partners, Rick Smith and Rich Dilts, embarked on a quest to create a web-based Student Record System for K-12 school districts in New Jersey. Previously involved in creating, installing, and supporting multiple student record programs (SAMS, Scholars, and STARS), and having worked with and for major computer manufacturers, the two assembled a team of New Jersey based computer professionals to work with them to create the Genesis Student Information System.

After installing Genesis in 12 initial districts, Rick and Rich expanded the support and marketing of the program by hiring a seasoned and highly experienced staff of professionals from all walks of the New Jersey educational community. With the addition of a fully staffed Help Desk, Implementation Team, and Systems Support Department, Genesis continued to grow.

The company’s dedication to support and its commitment to meeting the on-going requirements of the State of New Jersey resulted in Genesis becoming the leading provider of student record software in the State. The Genesis Student Information System is now being used in over 280 school districts in New Jersey.

Having successfully fulfilled their dream with the Genesis Student Information System, Rick and Rich began to search for their next endeavor. Wanting to grow the business while remaining dedicated solely to New Jersey school districts, they decided to develop web-based software for school business offices.

The Genesis SchoolFi System was created through close collaboration with School Business Administrators, HR Directors, and Payroll Administrators. Like the Genesis Student Information System, SchoolFi is geared towards the requirements of New Jersey and has a fully staffed Help Desk and Implementation Team. The program is comprised of Human Resources, Staff Evaluations, Payroll, and Budgetary Accounting.

Committed to providing a complete solution to the administrative software needs of New Jersey School Districts, the company continues to enhance and develop its suite of products, while increasing staff to better support the growing customer base.

Sadly, founder and senior partner, Rick Smith passed in 2023; a devastating loss felt by staff and clients alike. Though Rick will never be replaced, his commitment to the Genesis clients he cherished continues. Rich and the Genesis staff remain committed to ensuring that the products remain current, friendly and efficient, and that service and support continue to be a top priority.