IRVINE, CA – Synoptek LLC, worldwide IT Managed Services Provider (MSP) supporting companies to plan, build, and operate IT systems for business results, announces the appointment of Craig Brechner as the new President of Synoptek’s recently acquired EarthLink IT Services division. Synoptek acquired the EarthLink IT Services business in February 2016, and this appointment is advantageous in the continuing transformation of Synoptek as one of the fastest growing IT MSPs in the US.
“We are extremely pleased to have Craig on board to manage Synoptek’s IT Services division, as an integral component in our continual endeavor to streamline IT for other companies and strengthen our business as well,” said Tim Britt, CEO for Synoptek. “This hire will enhance our internal leadership culture and allow us to create new initiatives in our IT Services business. We’ll further refine our current IT deliverables and continue to be the industry benchmark among IT MSPs.”
Craig Brechner comes to Synoptek from TEK Medical Systems where he served as CEO and Cofounder. Craig brings to Synoptek twenty-five years of experience in the high-tech and telecommunications industries. Prior to TEK Medical Systems, Craig was President and Founder of Phoenix Telecom Solutions, a global provider of telecommunications equipment and technical services. Craig holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University.
“I’m thrilled to be assuming the role as President of Synoptek’s IT Services division,” said Craig Brechner. “One of the key lessons I’ve learned as a successful entrepreneur is that experiential service is profoundly transformative in the high tech environment. By adding authenticity, employee engagement, and thoughtful leadership to the IT Services division, I hope to empower others toward the continued success of this company and positively impact our customers along the way.”
This strategic appointment of Craig Brechner as President of the IT Services division aligns with Synoptek’s leadership and growth goals, and it will also serve as a tremendous benefit to the company and its customers. This move strengthens Synoptek’s ongoing objective to improve synergies among employees, partners, and customers while creating the most superior experiences they could expect. In this way, we hope to continue to further advance the field of IT managed services for all of global customers.
About Synoptek
Synoptek offers IT consulting, managed services, cloud services, and on-premise IT management as well as 24×7 end user support. With over 475 employees and more than 1,700 active customers in the United States and abroad, Synoptek provides comprehensive information technology management services and support. Synoptek leverages ITIL service management processes, customer-focused IT architecture, and operational excellence to deliver uninterrupted services demanded by today’s market. Over the past four years, Synoptek has been consistently recognized for thought leadership and growth as confirmed by industry awards and recognition including a #15 ranking by MSPmentor in the World’s Top Managed Services Providers in 2015, CRN’s Elite 150 Managed Services Providers, and a #2 MSP ranking in the state of California. For more information, visit www.synoptek.com.
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