Concord, CA. – Feb 11, 2026 – D-Tools, the leading provider of end-to-end business management software for electronic systems contractors, today announced that G Paul Hess has been appointed Chief Executive Officer as part of a long-planned leadership succession. After more than a decade as CEO marked by strong, consistent growth, Randy Stearns has chosen to “downshift” from the role while remaining actively involved to ensure a smooth, orderly handoff and continued momentum for the business.
Over the past ten years, Stearns has led D-Tools through a period of substantial expansion and modernization, transforming the company from a traditional on‑premises software provider into a dynamic SaaS leader for the electronic systems channel. Under his leadership, the company launched D-Tools Cloud, strengthened its focus on recurring revenue and scalability, and delivered exceptional, double-digit annual recurring revenue growth, establishing D-Tools as the clear category leader and a trusted, long-term partner to systems integrators and industry suppliers worldwide.
“With the company performing at a high level and our strategy, team, and capital all aligned, this feels like the right moment for me to step back from the day-to-day CEO role and pass the baton,” said Stearns. “I’m incredibly proud of what our team has built—the strength of the business today, our dominant position in the market, and the massive opportunity in front of us as we invest in innovative ways to better serve the channel. G Paul is the right leader to guide D-Tools into this exciting next chapter.”
Hess brings decades of experience in the electronic systems industry, beginning his career as an integrator and later holding senior and executive leadership roles across product, sales, and marketing at organizations including Snap One and ADI. Having worked closely with integrators, manufacturers, and channel partners throughout his career, Hess has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the electronic systems community and how D-Tools’ platform can unlock greater efficiencies, profitability, and growth.
“I’m honored to build on the extraordinary foundation Randy and the team have created,” said Hess. “D-Tools is financially strong, strategically focused, and backed by the resources and talent to accelerate innovation in ways that will excite integrators and the broader channel. My priority is to listen to our customers, empower our team, and thoughtfully scale the strategy already in place as we unleash the company’s next wave of growth.”
Stearns will remain engaged with the company throughout the transition period, serving in an active strategic and advisory capacity to support Hess, the leadership team, and key customer and partner relationships. D-Tools’ product roadmap, customer commitments, and laser focus on the electronic systems integration community remain central priorities, with new energy and the freedom to leverage investments to expand the value and impact of its solutions for the channel.
About D-Tools, Inc.
D-Tools, Inc. is a global leader in business management software for system integration firms. Its System Integrator (SI) and D-Tools Cloud platforms streamline sales, design, project management, and service operations. Serving over 8,000 companies in 90+ countries, D-Tools helps integrators increase efficiency and drive growth. For more information, visit www.d-tools.com or follow D-Tools on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.