Famous Software founder, Wayne Holm recently passed away after battling cancer.
Wayne founded Holm Computer Systems in 1975 (the company name was changed to Famous Software in 2001). Famous has operated for almost 50 years serving agribusiness and the fresh produce industry. Wayne Holm was a true entrepreneur starting a software company to serve the interests of agribusiness in the era of minicomputers and custom software. Early on, every customer site and Famous implementation was a new challenge.
Managing partner, Kirk Parrish describes Wayne as “a true pioneer in the fresh produce industry.” He further explains that “as talented software developer, Wayne understood the value of taking a systematic approach to software development focused on reusable architecture.”
Wayne loved the agriculture and fresh produce industry and was driven to use technology to create value for customers while striving to continuously improve Famous’ products and services.
“Wayne recognized that change created an opportunity and as new technologies emerged, he was always excited to evaluate how we might adopt technology to provide improved products and services to our customers” says Parrish. As the premier provider of software and services to the fresh produce industry, Famous Software continues to benefit from the foundation established in 1975 by Wayne and others.
No tribute to Wayne would be complete without mentioning his love for his family and his commitment to Fresno State athletics. Wayne was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.
“Nothing was more important to Wayne than his family. When Wayne was talking about his loving wife Judy, or his daughter Kelli and her husband Jim or his grandsons Carson and Colton, he always had a smile on his face – his family was his single greatest source of joy” states Kirk.
Wayne’s commitment to his work and his family can be summarized by his daughter, Kelli, “you know Wayne was either 100% committed or nothing.” Wayne was 100% committed to Famous Software, his family, his hobbies (backpacking, cycling, fishing, etc.) and his beloved Fresno State Bulldogs. Wayne and Judy were diehard bulldog fans, regulars at football and basketball games and for many years, during the Tarkanian era, they even traveled to all away games on the team charter.
“I will forever be grateful for the opportunity I had to work with Wayne from 1986 to 2002. He was a great mentor, partner, and friend. We will continue to carry on his legacy as we focus on delivering the highest quality products and services to the fresh produce industry,” elaborates Parrish.
Wayne’s legacy lives on through his wonderful family and the enduring success of the company he founded nearly 50 years ago.
Wayne’s obituary can be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/fresno-ca/wayne-holm-11925049 or to learn more about Famous Software visit: www.famoussoftware.com.
About Famous Software:
Established in 1975, Famous Software is renowned in the agriculture and produce industries as the top provider for integrated accounting, inventory, and management software solutions. Famous ERP is a specialized software solution for the fresh produce industry, designed to optimize operations and enhance decision-making. As the cornerstone of Famous Software's offerings, it integrates applications to manage business processes from inventory to financials and supply chain logistics.