About Us

Since 1998, Action Systems, Inc. has been developing custom desktop and web-based database applications and solutions for a variety of businesses, including manufacturers, retailers, not-for-profit organizations, cultural centers, hospitals, universities, pharmaceutical corporations, and medical research facilities, throughout the Chicagoland area and beyond.

A little bit of history...

Action Systems was founded in 1990 under the name of TBCSpecialites, a consulting firm specializing in database development and computer training.

In 1998 TBCSpecialites changed its name to Action Systems and has continued to provide quality business analysis, system development, and staff training for a wide range of businesses.

From the beginning, we had a strong commitment to developing quality applications using a wide range of technologies and tools. The ability to rapidly adopt and incorporate new technologies which best serve the needs of our customers as well as the flexibility to move from one project type to another has been key to our success.

In addition to the standard needs of most businesses we have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and documenting software solutions for businesses and organizations that must follow strict federal regulations, including but not limited to regulations for Institutional Review Boards (21 CFR Part 56, 45 CFR Part 46), regulations for Animal Care and Use (21 CFR Part 58, 9 CFR Part 2), and regulations for the storage of electronic records (21 CFR Part 11).

Our Team

John Tremback - President

John Tremback - President

Founder of Action Systems, Inc. in 1998, John received his Masters of Science in Computer Science in 1993 from Loyola University, Chicago.

When not in front of a computer, John is either playing ice hockey or enjoying a bottle of California cabernet. In 2002, John co-founded an internet wine store, www.cuveecellars.com.


Mischa Rihm - Systems Analyst

Mischa Rihm - Systems Analyst

Mischa graduated in 2000 from Washington State in Pullman, WA with a degree in Management Information Systems, minoring in International Business.

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Mischa is a Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)