Who We Are
Founded by industry veterans, NextGen Ideas was born from a shared vision: to modernize, simplify, and secure how courts, correctional facilities, and incarcerated individuals communicate and operate.
Our leadership team brings decades of experience in public safety, facility management, judicial services, and client-focused customer support. We approach each facility as a unique environment with consultative sales, personalized implementation, and ongoing support.
At NextGen Ideas, we believe in building long-term relationships rooted in trust, reliability, and outstanding service. Our clients often become lifelong partners.
Meet the Team
President and Sales Manger
Kathy Pakkebier
Kathy Pakkebier is not good at sitting still. As a small child and teenager, she looked forward to recess. As an adult she maintained those habits and would prefer to be out in the field or visiting with friends, rather than sitting in the office.
Kathy’s desire to collect friends and keep moving never ceased. When she started her company in 1993, she relied on friends and family to be her resources. Her customers often became her friends. One of her biggest joys in life is that many of her customers are lifetime friends. As a result, a very large percentage of the company revenue was repeat business.
Kathy’s other accomplishments besides being the founder and President of a successful Denver-based company is the growth and development of her family. Kathy and her husband Marty have two grown children and they are above average!
Kathy also loves her pets. She has a full collection: horse, dog and cat.
Vice President of Operations
Marty Murphy
Understanding the details and defining repeatable systems, are two characteristics that Marty takes great pride in. As an owner and team member, Marty believes in the strength of process, the value of good employees and a strong commitment to customers. As one customer said, “They say they are going to do it and they do it.” As the successful founder and owner of two successful companies, Marty knows the hard work and dedication required to develop good enterprise.
When Marty is not working on company ideas and development, he enjoys hanging out with his family which includes his wife and two grown children. Marty enjoys biking, running, guitar-playing and gardening.
Also, as a registered architect and professional engineer, Marty is often asked to help friends with their remodel projects.
Behind the Badge Podcast
NextGen Ideas is proud to sponsor Behind the Badge, the Colorado Jail Association’s podcast focused on real experiences and practical insights from professionals working in Colorado detention facilities.