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The People Behind the Partnership
Charles IT is built on the belief that great IT starts with great people. Our team brings together deep technical expertise, real-world business experience, and a genuine commitment to helping clients succeed.
We don’t believe in call centers, handoffs, or one-size-fits-all support. Instead, we build dedicated teams who know your environment, communicate clearly, and show up when it matters most.
Because at the end of the day, technology is only as good as the people behind it.
Our Core Values
Passionate People
Passionate People
Exceptional Service
Exceptional Service
Honesty & Integrity
Honest and Forthright
Endless Improvement
Endless Improvement
Meet Our CEO!
Foster Charles
Founder & CEO, Charles IT
Meet the Charles IT Teams
About Melissa:
- Prefers bourbon over wine
- Favorite snack is green peppers
- Favorite game is Skip-bo
Melissa LaFontaine
Client Development Manager
Rosie Garcia Maldonado
Client Success Specialist
Aaron Bandzes
vCIO
About Rich:
- Prefers scotch over bourbon and wine
- Favorite game is anything with strategy
- Favorite childhood toy was Legos
Rich Slayton
vCIO
Rudy Castro
vCIO
About Ed:
- Prefers scotch or gin over bourbon and wine
- Favorite game is Kan Jam
- Favorite movie is Caddy Shack
Ed Vallerie
Quality Control
Chris Lemmon
Sr. Account Manager
About Joe:
- Favorite food is ribeye
- Favorite move is Interstellar
- Owns dozens of Bonsai trees
Joe Sokolski
Account Manager
Steven Katz
Account Manager
Brian Taylor
Account Manager
About Zac:
- Prefers bourbon over wine
- Favorite movie is Forrest Gump
- Favorite game is MLB The Show
Zac Marshall
Associate Account Manager
About Matt:
- Enjoys working on his own computers and cars
- Is a home brewing enthusiast
- Used to be a lumberjack
Matt Kurz
Systems Admin, Team Lead
Andy Miranda
Systems Administrator
Devin Bazar
Systems Administrator
About Colin:
- Favorite food is homemade pizza
- Favorite movie is Arrival
- Favorite game is The Outer Wilds
Colin Hobbs
Jr. Systems Administrator
Dan Guglielmo
Jr. Systems Administrator
Sean Barrick
Jr. Systems Administrator
Anthony Gaetano
Jr. Systems Administrator
George Liscinsky
Desktop Support Specialist
Zack Brecher
Systems Administrator, Team Lead
About Tyler:
- Favorite food is steak
- Favorite movie is Interstellar
- Played rugby in college
Tyler Pierson
Systems Administrator
About Gerard:
- Prefers bourbon over wine
- Favorite food is exotic cheeses
- Favorite movie is Blade Runner
Gerard Alban
Systems Administrator
About Josh:
- Prefers bourbon over wine
- Favorite movie is The Room
- Can do a Perry the Platypus impression
Josh Gogol
Jr. Systems Administrator
Brian Jennings
Jr. Systems Administrator
Sena Sattarpour
Jr. Systems Administrator
Ryan Tyimok
Jr. Systems Administrator
Nick Teodosio
Jr. Systems Administrator
Brett Gill
Jr. Systems Administrator
Zach Barba
Desktop Support Specialist
About Scott:
- Prefers craft beer over bourbon and wine
- Favorite game is Dominion
- Favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption
Scott McCue
Systems Admin, Team Lead
Rick Quiles
Systems Administrator
Kyle Williams
Systems Administrator
About Robert:
- Favorite game is Phantasy Star Online
- Enjoys trying new restaurants
- Loves strolling in the city and on trails
Robert Hom
Jr. Systems Administrator
Travis Currey
Jr. Systems Administrator
Jennifer Fiorini
Jr. Systems Administrator
Andrew Thomson
Desktop Support Specialist
Jeff Zapatka
Desktop Support Specialist
Chris Vidal
Sr. Systems Admin, Team Lead
Taylor Fagan
Systems Administrator
About Tyler:
- Favorite food is Ted’s Steamed Cheeseburgers
- Favorite movie is Blade Runner 2049
- Favorite game is Kerbal Space Program
Tyler Schloss
Systems Administrator
Hunter Lundin
Jr. Systems Administrator
Brian Niederhauser
Jr. Systems Administrator
Cristian Santos Rivera
Desktop Support Specialist
Jason Selden
Sr. Systems Admin, Team Lead
Claire Johnston
Systems Administrator
Nikki Robinson
Jr. Systems Administrator
Eric Chajon
Jr. Systems Administrator
Scott (Scoot) Hunt
Desktop Support Specialist
About Jeremy:
- Favorite cocktail is a Manhattan
- Favorite food is tacos
- Favorite book is Dune
Jeremy Hill
Systems Administrator
Brian Mullaney
Desktop Support Specialist
Victor Matias
Jr. Systems Administrator
Seth Latronica
IT Trainee
Nicole Schulz
Kristina Charles
About Marissa:
- Prefers wine over bourbon
- Favorite game is Animal Crossing
- Is a plant enthusiast
Marissa Witkowski
Executive Assistant
Ryan Klein
Client Experience Coordinator
Stephanie Eagleson
Integrator
Sean Bennett
Head of Finance
Julia Orosz
Executive Assistant
About Sal:
- Prefers bourbon over wine (duh)
- Favorite food is lasagna
- Favorite game is NBA Live
Sal Marino
Head of Strategic Partnerships
Betta Greenberg
Marketing Manager
About Jay:
- Favorite game is hockey
- Prefers bourbon over wine
- Favorite food is a 24oz Tomahawk Ribeye
Jay Santos
Business Development Manager
About Jake:
- Prefers bourbon over wine
- Favorite movie is Superbad
- Favorite food is chicken fried steak
Jake Forrester
Account Executive
Anthony Buono
Account Executive
About Jack:
- Favorite sports team is the Dallas Cowboys
- Has a cat named Saint
- Favorite food is filet mignon with mashed potatoes
Jack Ardrey
Marketing Specialist
About Julia:
- Favorite movie is Inception
- Favorite foods are sushi and popcorn
- Has a cat (Mushroom) and hamster (Moose)
Julia Lebert
Digital Marketing Specialist
Spencer Fletcher
Business Development Specialist
Alex Ceneviva
Content Marketing Specialist
Caitlyn Raftery
Creative Media Specialist
Monica Lamoureux
Event Planner
Julianna Ball
Business Development Representative
Ethan McAllister
Business Development Representative
Noah Steckler
Business Development Representative
Jack Stewart
Business Development Representative
Tyler MacDowall
Business Development Representative
Dave Topolewski
Controller
Debra Nobles
Senior Accountant
About Jack:
- Prefers beer over bourbon and wine
- Favorite movie is the Rocky series
- Favorite food is Lobster
Jack Padroff
Financial Analyst
Jake Famiglietti
Accounting Associate
Brandie Kreder
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Jayson DeFrance
Procurement Manager
About Jake:
- Prefers bourbon over wine
- Favorite movie is Rush Hour
- Favorite game is Guess Who
Jake Bojnowski
Procurement Specialist
About Victoria:
- Prefers wine over bourbon
- Favorite food is fajitas
- Favorite movies are Barbie and Black Panther
Victoria Brenchak
Procurement Associate
About Olga:
- Enjoys both bourbon and wine
- Favorite food is pelmeni with sour cream
- Favorite game is American Football
Olga Maxwell
People Operations Manager
Scarlette Smalley
Talent Acquisition Specialist
About Nick:
- Prefers bourbon over wine
- Favorite movie is Moneyball
- Favorite food is pizza from Sally’s
Nick Brenchak
Talent Acquisition Associate
About Alexandra:
- Prefers wine over bourbon
- Favorite movie is The Way, Way Back
- Favorite food is a burrito bowl
Alexandra Sulmasy
People Operations Associate
Brady Talerico
Administrative Intern
Jennifer Zargo
Office Manager
Joan Malanum
Jenna Bojnowski
Administrative Intern
Aaron Alberto
Administrative Intern
Dereck Jacques
Head of Professional Services
Matt Laskarzewski
Centralized Services Manager
Tom Tetrault
Project Manager
Mike Scace
Project Manager
Jewell Harris
Jr. Project Manager
Luigi Rafala
Jr. Project Manager
Chris Jacques
Technical Solutions Architect
Patrick Hermanto
Technical Solutions Architect
Jim Gray
Technical Solutions Architect
Isaiah Chamis
Sr. Systems Administrator
Jinen Shah
Sr. Systems Administrator
Tyler Sprague
Sr. Systems Administrator
About Darshan:
- Favorite food is chicken alfredo
- Favorite movie is Awara Paagal Deewana
- Favorite game is FIFA ’15
Darshan Patel
Jr. Systems Administrator
Matt Laskarzewski
Centralized Services Manager
About Mike:
- Prefers tequila over bourbon and wine
- Favorite game is Fire Emblem
- Favorite movie is Lord of the Rings… Extended… All of them
Mike Fronzaglio
Jr. Systems Administrator
About Will:
- Loves solving puzzles
- Favorite game is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- Favorite food is anything in sandwich form
Will DeCarlo
Jr. Systems Administrator
Matt Angus
Jr. Proactive Administrator
Aldrin Reyes
Proactive Administrator
Pablo Lazaro
Proactive Administrator
Hanna Lei Main
Proactive Administrator
Mike Zollner
Security Administrator
About Kevin:
- Prefers bourbon over wine
- Favorite food is General Tso’s and white rice
- Favorite movie is Super Troopers
Kevin Ruffino-Smith
Jr. Security Administrator
Miroslaw (Mick) Malek
Jr. Security Administrator
Michael Plotner
Managed Compliance Supervisor
Chris Nash
CMMC Compliance Lead
About Chris:
- Loves bourbon, wine, and beer
- Favorite book is Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
- Favorite game is Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
Chris Poudrette
Compliance Administrator
Jonny Barber
Jr. Compliance Administrator
Aliza Caban
Jr. Compliance Administrator
Wayne Curtiss
Technical Solutions Architect
Jordan Eldridge
Platform Developer
About Eric:
- Prefers wine over bourbon
- Favorite game is Bioshock
- Favorite band is Grateful Dead
Eric Olerud
Platform Architect
Khal Bashawaty
Jr. Platform Developer
Alex Piazza
Platform Engineer
My owner is:
Foster Charles, the Founder and CEO of Charles IT!
Jax
Meeting Moderator
My owner is:
Aaron Bandzes, Director of Service!
Liam
Chief Napping Officer
My owner is:
Jack Ardrey, Marketing Specialist!
Finn
Chief Barketing Officer
My owner is:
Jen Zargo, Executive Assistant!
Quinn
Petwork Administrator
My owner is:
Betta Greenberg, Marketing Manager!
Cooper
Head of Puplic Relations
My owner is:
Dave Topolewski, Finance Controller!
Dante
Belly Rub Analyst
My owner is:
Wayne Curtiss, Technical Solutions Architect!
Teddy
Head Fetchnition
My owner is:
Jack Padroff, Finance & Operations Specialist!
Tucker
Lead Sniffer
My owner is:
Matt Cantwell, Account Manager!
Scout
Biscuit Development
My owner is:
Betta Greenberg, Marketing Manager!
Ollie
Security Pawject Manager
My owner is:
Sal Marino, Director of Business Development!
Reese
Left Overcer
My owner is:
Chris Lemmon, Account Manager!
Keever
Multi-Factor Pawthenticator
My owner is:
Steven Katz, Account Manager!
Binx
Virtual Bone Analyst
My owner is:
Jay Santos, Business Development Manager!
Betty
Director of Pawsitive Relations
My owner is:
Julia Lebert, Digital Marketing Specialist!
Oslo
Chief Snuggle Officer
My owner is:
Brian Taylor, Account Manager!
Koa
Client Corginator
My owner is:
Brian Taylor, Account Manager!
Maggie
Encryption Paw-fessional
My owner is:
Spencer Fletcher, Solutions Specialist!
Calvin
Pawtocol Specialist
My owner is:
Will Vaughn, Systems Administrator!
Kiefer
SOC(s) Analyst
My owner is:
Victoria Brenchak, Procurement Associate!
Eloise
Barketing & Procurement Liaison
My owner is:
Chris Jacques, Technical Solutions Architect!
Walter
Technical Solutions Barkitect
My owner is:
Monica
Piper
Pawty Planner
My owner is:
Jayson DeFrance, Procurement Manager
Leo
Pawcurement Manager
Want to become part of the Charles IT team?
Check out the current openings on our Careers page
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