ScripNet founder giving back

Lawyer helps those getting workers' compensation

Dennis Sponer is an attorney by profession. He is well aware that sometimes people do not receive the compensation they deserve as quickly as they should receive it.

His goal is to make sure that people receiving workers' compensation do not have to jump through any unnecessary hoops.

As the founder of ScripNet, a pharmacy benefit management company that is mostly computerized, Sponer is giving back to the community locally and on a national level. ScripNet's network is made up of more than 30,000 pharmacies in all 50 states.

"Our goal is to never have an injured worker angry and in pain, unhappy with a pharmacist because he or she is unable to get needed medications," said Sponer. "We accomplish this goal by providing personal service including a customized online system and toll free help desk."

Sponer practiced contract and healthcare law before founding the company in 1997.

"The focus is workers' comp," Sponer said. "Because the documents are filed electronically, it makes it really easy for everybody."

Sponer based his company in Las Vegas but he now has clients all over the country. His most recent accolade includes being ranked No. 34 in Inc. Magazine's annual list of the 500 fastest growing companies in the country.

A $10 million company, ScripNet had a 3,536 percent sales growth within its first five years and is Nevada's leader in private business growth. Companies previously listed on the Inc. 500 include Oracle, Microsoft, Patagonia and Domino's Pizza.

But Sponer still finds the time to show his gratitude to those who helped him along the way.

A graduate of Clark High School, Sponer wanted to express his thanks for the education he received there. ScriptNet is active in the Clark County School District's F.O.C.U.S. program and the Clark High School T.R.A.C.S. program, the latter of which concentrates on helping at-risk freshmen. Sponer and staff take two teachers out to lunch per month in appreciation of their continued efforts.

"We kind of adopted Clark High School through the school district," said Sponer. "We like making the teachers and students feel valued. We have ice cream socials for teachers on prep days and we bring them breakfast sometimes."


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