Why Charles IT?
Charles IT is the Connecticut Compliance Expert, your friendly, no-nonsense IT team focused on helping companies in highly regulated industries make their technology work for them. Here, IT is personal: We know that disaster recovery, cloud services, and complex compliance from HIPAA to CMMC and DFARS are only half the work. The other half is about helping people – building real relationships that deliver real results and create raving fans that are excited to call us part of the team. Call us day or night, snowstorm or hurricane, and we’re on call and on point with a smile and a solution, every time.
Our Core Values
Passionate People
Passionate People
Exceptional Service
Exceptional Service
Honest and Forthright
Honest and Forthright
Endless Improvement
Endless Improvement
Meet Our CEO!
Foster Charles
Founder & CEO, Charles IT
Meet the Charles IT Teams
Aaron Bandzes
Director of Client Development
About Ed:
- Prefers scotch or gin over bourbon and wine
- Favorite game is Kan Jam
- Favorite movie is Caddy Shack
Ed Vallerie
Quality Control
About Rich:
- Prefers scotch over bourbon and wine
- Favorite game is anything with strategy
- Favorite childhood toy was Legos
Rich Slayton
Sr. Account Manager
About Colin:
- Prefers wine over bourbon
- Favorite food is anything Italian
- Favorite game is football
Colin Allen
Account Manager
About Melissa:
- Prefers bourbon over wine
- Favorite snack is green peppers
- Favorite game is Skip-bo
Melissa LaFontaine
Account Manager
About Joe:
- Favorite food is ribeye
- Favorite move is Interstellar
- Owns dozens of Bonsai trees
Joe Sokolski
Account Manager
Chris Lemmon
Account Manager
About Quentin:
- Prefers wine over bourbon
- Favorite movie is Witness
- Favorite food is pizza
Quentin Staudt
Account Manager
Steven Katz
Account Manager
About Matt:
- Favorite cocktail is vodka cranberry
- Favorite food is cheese pizza
- Favorite game is Counter Strike
Matt Cantwell
Associate Account Manager
About Zac:
- Prefers bourbon over wine
- Favorite movie is Forrest Gump
- Favorite game is MLB The Show
Zac Marshall
Associate Account Manager
Jennifer Zargo
Sr. Client Experience Coordinator
Alex Massey
Client Experience Coordinator
About Matt:
- Enjoys working on his own computers and cars
- Is a home brewing enthusiast
- Used to be a lumberjack
Matt Kurz
Systems Administrator
Andy Miranda
Systems Administrator
Mike Veneziale
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
About Ryan:
- Prefers wine over bourbon
- Favorite food is sushi
- Can do the entire Single Ladies dance
Ryan Klein
Client Experience Coordinator
About Eric:
- Prefers wine over bourbon
- Favorite game is Bioshock
- Favorite band is Grateful Dead
Eric Olerud
Sr. Systems Administrator
About Gerard:
- Prefers bourbon over wine
- Favorite food is exotic cheeses
- Favorite movie is Blade Runner
Gerard Alban
Systems Administrator
About Nicholas:
- Prefers bourbon over wine
- Favorite movie is The Matrix
- Favorite foods are pizza, sandwiches, and Mexican
Nicholas Pineiro
Systems Administrator
About Scott:
- Prefers craft beer over bourbon and wine
- Favorite game is Dominion
- Favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption
Scott McCue
Systems Administrator
Zack Brecher
Systems Administrator
About Tyler:
- Favorite food is steak
- Favorite movie is Interstellar
- Played rugby in college
Tyler Pierson
Jr. 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
Chris Barden
Client Experience Coordinator
Rick Quiles
Systems Administrator
About Tyler:
- Prefers bourbon over wine
- Favorite movies are Nolan’s Batman Trilogy
- Favorite game is Texas Hold ‘Em
Tyler Adamy
Systems Administrator
Taylor Fagan
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
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
Kyle Williams
Jr. Systems Administrator
John Kennedy
Jr. Systems Administrator
Travis Currey
Jr. Systems Administrator
Hailey Baribault
Chris Vidal
Sr. Systems Administrator
About Patrick:
- Prefers craft beer over bourbon and wine
- Enjoys pineapple on pizza
- Loves to mountain bike and snowboard
Patrick Kenton
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
Jr. Systems Administrator
About Joseph:
- Prefers bourbon over wine
- Favorite food is steak
- Favorite movie is Interstellar
Joseph Delgado
Jr. Systems Administrator
About Marissa:
- Prefers wine over bourbon
- Favorite game is Animal Crossing
- Is a plant enthusiast
Marissa Witkowski
Client Experience Coordinator
Jason Selden
Sr. Systems Administrator
About Jeremy:
- Favorite cocktail is a Manhattan
- Favorite food is tacos
- Favorite book is Dune
Jeremy Hill
Jr. Systems Administrator
About Samin:
- Favorite food is steak
- Favorite movie is the Spiderman Trilogy
- Favorite game is Palworld
Samin Chowdhury
Jr. Systems Administrator
Claire Johnston
Jr. Systems Administrator
Alex Piazza
Training & Dev Supervisor
Juan Alvarez Acosta
Desktop Support Specialist
Jennifer Fiorini
Desktop Support Specialist
Victor Matias
Desktop Support Specialist
Max Kwashie
Desktop Support Specialist
Brian Jennings
Desktop Support Specialist
Jordan Eldridge
Desktop Support Specialist
Nikki Robinson
Desktop Support Specialist
Scott Hunt
Desktop Support Specialist
Ryan Tyimok
Desktop Support Specialist
Shawn Olegario
Desktop Support Specialist
Eric Chajon
Desktop Support Specialist
Sena Sattarpour
Desktop Support Specialist
Hunter Lundin
Desktop Support Specialist
Sean Barrick
Desktop Support Specialist
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
Training & Dev Specialist
Aliza Caban
IT Trainee
Anthony Gaetano
IT Trainee
Brett Gill
IT Trainee
Brian Mullaney
IT Trainee
Brian Niederhauser
IT Trainee
George Calvert
IT Trainee
James Congdon
IT Trainee
Jonny Barber
IT Trainee
Mason Laroche
IT Trainee
Max Brancifort
IT Trainee
Rory Schmidt
IT Trainee
About Sal:
- Prefers bourbon over wine (duh)
- Favorite food is lasagna
- Favorite game is NBA Live
Sal Marino
Director of Finance & Operations
Paige Daly
Administrative Coordinator
Julia Orosz
Executive Coordinator
About Joanne:
- Prefers wine over bourbon
- Went to high school with Jennifer Lopez
- Favorite childhood toy was Lincoln Logs
Joanne Denny
Administrative Coordinator
Betta Greenberg
Marketing Manager
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
Carrie Wicks
Events Specialist
About Margaret:
- Prefers vodka over bourbon and wine
- Favorite food is lasagna
- Favorite movie is Uncle Buck
Margaret Gentile
Internal Events 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
Alex Ceneviva
Content Marketing Specialist
Caitlyn Raftery
Creative Media Specialist
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
Mark Waters
Account Executive
Shawn Hillmann
Sales Associate
Spencer Fletcher
Lead Generation Associate
Sam Avci
Lead Generation Associate
Sean Bennett
Head of Finance
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
Finance & Operations Specialist
Alex Nagler
Accounting Associate
Jake Famiglietti
Accounting Associate
Jayson DeFrance
Procurement Manager
About Jake:
- Prefers bourbon over wine
- Favorite movie is Rush Hour
- Favorite game is Guess Who
Jake Bojnowski
Procurement Coordinator
About Victoria:
- Prefers wine over bourbon
- Favorite food is fajitas
- Favorite movies are Barbie and Black Panther
Victoria Brenchak
Procurement Coordinator
Stephanie Eagleson
Director of People Operations
About Olga:
- Enjoys both bourbon and wine
- Favorite food is pelmeni with sour cream
- Favorite game is American Football
Olga Maxwell
People Operations Manager
Alex Piazza
Training & Development Specialist
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
About Ellie:
- Prefers wine over bourbon
- Favorite food is Lasagna
- Favorite movie is The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Ellie DeDominicis
People Operations Associate
About JP:
- Favorite food is french fries
- Favorite movie is The Sandlot
JP Orozco
Administrative Intern
Andrew Thomson
Administrative Intern
Arianna Salafia
Administrative Intern
Dereck Jacques
Director of Professional Services
Nicole Schulz
Luigi Rafala
Service Manager
About Adam:
- Prefers Bourbon over Wine
- Favorite Movie is Princess Bride
- “Sing in the shower” song is anything Maroon 5
Adam West
Kristina Charles
Tom Tetrault
Project Manager
Wayne Curtiss
Technical Solutions Architect
Patrick Hermanto
Technical Solutions Architect
Chris Jacques
Technical Solutions Architect
About Bobby:
- Prefers bourbon and rye over wine
- Favorite food is cheeseburger and waffle fries
- Favorite movie is Last of the Mohegans
Bobby Antunes
Technical Sales Architect
Isaiah Chamis
Sr. Systems Administrator
Jinen Shah
Sr. Systems Administrator
Tyler Sprague
Sr. Systems Administrator
Devin Bazar
Systems Administrator
Matt Robinson
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
Cole Sylvester
Project Coordinator
Mike Scace
Project Coordinator
Matt Laskarzewski
Network & Security Ops Supervisor
About Bob:
- Prefers Bourbon over wine
- Favorite food is a rack of ribs
- Favorite games are poker and baseball
Bob Lung
Proactive Administrator
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. Proactive Administrator
Matt Angus
Jr. Proactive Administrator
Steph Daniel
Client Experience Coordinator
Jennifer Zargo
Sr. Client Experience Coordinator
Michael Plotner
Managed Compliance Supervisor
Mike Zollner
Security Systems 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. Compliance Specialist
Miroslaw (Mick) Malek
Jr. Systems Administrator
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, Client Experience Coordinator!
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, Associate Account Manager!
Scout
Biscuit Development
My owner is:
Betta Greenberg, Marketing Manager!
Ollie
Security Pawject Manager
My owner is:
Sal Marino, Director of Finance & Operations!
Reese
Left Overcer
My owner is:
Chris Lemmon, Account Manager!
Keever
Multi-Factor Pawthenticator
My owner is:
Matt Cantwell, Associate Account Manager!
Frank
Tails Executive
My owner is:
Ed Vallerie, General Manager!
Finn
Cybersecurity Barkitect
My owner is:
Steven Katz, Account Manager!
Binx
Virtual Bone Analyst
Want to become part of the Charles IT team?
Check out the current openings on our Careers page
Our Journey
Charles IT was founded
First Office
353 Main Street Middletown CT
Second Office
98 Washington Street Middletown CT
EPIC Outing, Las Vegas NV
First Annual Disaster “Beach” Recovery Test Day
Madison Beach Hotel
EPIC Outing Los Angeles, CA
Third Office Move
150 William Street Middletown CT
EPIC Outing - Denver CO
EPIC Outing – Miami FL
Charles IT Hosts First Annual Open House
EPIC Outing – New Orleans, LA
EPIC Outing – Orlando, FL
Top Reasons To Work With Charles IT
We are constantly proactive.
We are constantly proactive.
We provide our clients with the best response time in our industry
We provide our clients with the best response time in our industry
All work is done by our staff – we never subcontract.
All work is done by our staff – we never subcontract.
Our phones are answered quickly, by professionals, who will have the answers you need
Our phones are answered quickly and by professional and well-educated staff members who will have the answers you need.
We use and sell only the best products and services available.
We use everything we sell. We use and sell only the best products and services available.
When you hire us, you hire a business partner.
We are serious business professionals who partner with our clients. When you hire us, you hire a business partner.
We offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all of our products and services.
We offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all of our products and services.
We try to make your life simpler.
We try to make your life simpler.
Our raving fans
- 150 William Street Middletown, CT 06457
- 860-344-9628
- 1055 Washington Blvd. Suite 310, Stamford, CT 06901
- 203-363-0011
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