Welcome!

We are ProWorks, a web design and development agency specializing in building, enhancing, and supporting Umbraco CMS web solutions. We are headquartered in Oregon, USA.

We have a long and varied history: starting with building commercial software tools to support research scientists and engineers, and now building websites of all shapes and sizes. In all we do, we merge the creative, technical and visual to help our clients shine.

Over the years we have seen a lot. We have:

• Overhauled implementations that looked great, but were difficult for clients to update. 
• Diagnosed and fixed issues around performance and compliance challenges.
• Rebuilt websites that were too flexible, and were confusing and hard to edit. 

Through these experiences, including our own mistakes, we know how frustrating a less-than-ideal implementation can be. This knowledge ensures we build Umbraco sites that are adaptable, intuitive, and high-performing.

Building great websites isn't always easy. We enjoy collaborating with our clients to deliver creative solutions that focus on quality and maintainability. By having a solid infrastructure in place, we make sure each implementation is great at launch and supportable long-term. 

We have been lucky to work with some amazing people on projects at NASA, Cal Fire, Planar, Grand European Travel, Credit Union 1, SR Smith, Microsoft, and other great organizations.

To see if we are a good fit for your project, give Loyan a shout. (Loyan has been guiding clients since 2002 and knows his stuff)

"USDA’s Agricultural Research Service entered into a contract with ProWorks to build a website that would highlight our valuable, impactful work. The staff at ProWorks set out a clear vision and schedule for the project, and met all set deadlines. The ProWorks team were courteous, they listened to our concerns and suggestions, and they implemented our recommendations. They also provided valuable insight and expertise. In the end, ProWorks delivered an engaging, dynamic, attractive, and user-friendly website."

F Todd Silver
Branch Chief, External Communications, USDA ARS Office of Communications

Community Involvement

We have always contributed to the communities where we work, including online communities. Its important to us that we share knowledge, speak at events, collaborate on advisory teams, help organize meetups, and build packages and plug-ins that help the Umbraco ecosystem. We are proud to have three Umbraco MVPs on our team, recognized for their contributions to the platform and its global community. Earing the Umbraco Contributing Partner certification is also a source of pride for us.

We also support local nonprofits, mentor junior developers, and participate in community events in and around Oregon.

We believe in using our skills for good, on and off the clock.

Behind The Scenes

When we're not heads down building stuff, you might find us playing board games, getting outside on a hike or a ride, or exploring our creative side.

Moments in ProWorks' History

1986: Founded by Gary and Susan Prothero and releases first product

1993: Received Reader's Choice Award from Database Advisor Magazine for its charting and reporting product, Flipper Graphics Library

1998: Awarded NASA APMS (Aviation Performance Management System) subcontract

2000: Awarded NASA ASRS (Aviation Safety Reporting System) subcontract

2005: Won R&D 100 Award for Flight Safety with NASA and Battelle

2010: Became an Umbraco Certified Partner

2013: Earned Umbraco Gold Partner status

2017: Added Jason Prothero as co-owner and promoted him to President

2020: Awarded Umbraco Cloud Powerhouse and Umbraco Contributing Partner status

2025: Earned Umbraco Platinum Partner status