JAI Software Founder John Joseph Retires, Hires Cunningham as new CEO

Farmingdale, ME – June 3rd, 2026 – JAI Software developers of ECOS, the Energy Community Online System for managing LIHEAP, Weatherization and Energy Auditing programs are pleased to announce they have hired Patrick Cunningham as CEO while founder John Joseph transitions to retirement.  

Cunningham joins JAI after over two decades at the helm of Blue Marble Geographics, a leading geospatial software company with a global user base.  Cunningham grew the company from its early days through multiple mergers and acquisitions, growing revenues year after year while maintaining growth and profitability.  He brings a diversity of background from product management, business development, operations, and product management. 

“I am very excited to join another great Maine based software company,” stated Cunningham “JAI has been providing best in breed solutions for LIHEAP, Weatherization and Energy Auditing for years.  The company has an excellent reputation and brand with the ECOS solution, and I am looking forward to working with the existing management team to focus in on business development and growth.”

As Cunningham comes on board this coincides with the founder and owner of JAI, John Joseph, taking a step back for retirement.  Joseph hangs his hat on a long and influential career in Weatherization and Energy assistance.  He grew JAI from an idea to a successful software company over the course of two decades.  Joseph has transitioned to a seat at the head of JAI’s Board of Directors.

“We thank John for all that he has done for the industry and our company,” stated Director of Product Management and Client Relations Rhett Eldridge.  “People that know John know that he is passionate about the mission of JAI and energy assistance and we will continue to work every day to carry that commitment forward to our customers and their constituents.

ECOS is a comprehensive, best in class cloud solution for managing LIHEAP, Weatherization and Energy Auditing in a comprehensive, full featured, customizable and scalable solution.  Used by States across the country ECOS is relied upon by thousands of users and administrators for successful energy assistance. The Energy Community Online System allows households to be served once for all their energy program needs. It simplifies delivering services, managing programs, and reporting outcomes by integrating all program functions into one unified system. 

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Contact information:

Rhett Eldridge, Director of Client Relations

JAI Software

168 Capitol Street, Suite 4

Augusta, ME  04330

207-512-2417

info@jaisoftware.net