Mission, Vision, Values

About

Founded in 1995, CNWR, Inc. is the premier IT consulting company serving Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. CNWR specializes in a wide range of services from network integration to virtualization. We can tailor our IT services and solutions from small to medium sized businesses and large enterprises.

Our Core Values

We’re an IT solutions provider, empowering people through technology. We integrate our core values into every aspect of our business and our customer relationships.
 
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Always Seek Improvement

Better tomorrow than today

We believe in continuous improvement.  Mistakes happen, how do we ensure that we learn from them?  Rather than blame those involved, we seek to identify the lessons from mistakes to ensure that we all learn from them.

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Have a Firefighter Mentality

Ready, Willing and Able to Respond

Espousing a firefighter mentality is a key core value at CNWR.  While nearly all companies have a rapid response team and SLA’s for response. At CNWR, we take responding to trouble seriously.

 

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Be Human

We treat people how we want to be treated

Being human is a simple concept.  As humans we crave social interactions and belonging.  We are naturally social creatures.  We believe that if you treat people well and remember they’re human, things will be better.

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Be The Rising Tide

A rising tide lifts all the boats

Being the rising tide is one of the core values of CNWR. We believe when we work together to better ourselves and one another, everyone can benefit. This extends beyond our company to include how we treat our partners, vendors, and competition.

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Do What's Right

Do What's Right, Not What's Easy

Doing what is right is not always the quickest or easiest to accomplish in business. However, here at CNWR, we have embraced the idealogy of doing the right thing to protect a company, even if it's a complicated and challenging path. We always have the customer's best interest in mind. 

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Start Solo, Thrive Together

Push your own boat forward

We believe that individual initiative is the foundation of success, but true growth and achievement come from collaboration.  This core value encourages independence and self-reliance at the outset, recognizing that personal drive is essential for taking first steps.

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Meet our Leadership

We expertly combine our services in order to provide you with customized help and support to give you exactly what you need. We strive to provide best in class support for our consulting staff. Our innovative approach starts with an analysis of what your company needs for complete success so that we can ensure a perfect fit between you and our services.

Jason Slagle President

CERTIFICATIONS:
RHCE 7, VCP-6-DCV, VCP6-NSX

Coming from a background in Enterprise System Administration, Jason has a wealth of experience in Unix / Linux, Server Administration, Networking, and System Architecture. Jason enjoys building bike ramps, releasing CVEs, and drinking coffee.

Allen Rioux Chairman of the Board

Founder and Owner of CNWR, Allen has a proven background in technology companies, with skills in business development, customer relations and account management, as well as expertise in several technical areas.

Matt Clark Vice President of Operations

CERTIFICATIONS:
VCP6-DCV, VCP6-DTM, VMSP (Veeam Sales Pro), VMTSP (Veeam Technical Sales Pro), VTSP (VMware Technical Sales Pro)

Matt is a master of VMware and server administration with a sturdy background in networking and cloud based solutions. In his free time Matt loves to run and listen to sci-fi audiobooks and play D&D.

Tom Lawrence Community & Content Champion

👨🏻‍💼 Tom has worked professionally in tech since 1995

👨🏻‍💼 Tom started his tech company in 2003

👨🏻‍💼 Has over 52+ Million views on YouTube content he creates

👨🏻‍💼 Made the Foresters list in 2021 as a content creator

👨🏻‍💼 Tom ❤️ Technology

👨🏻‍💼 Tom ❤️ Open Source

👨🏻‍💼 Tom DOES NOT ❤️ talking about himself in the third person.

Brett Chittum Vice President of Sales

Results-oriented Revenue Leader with 30 years' of experience in all aspects of revenue generation with exceptional knowledge of business relations to consistently drive growth. Exceptional analytical dexterity and relationship building combined with proven ability to direct personnel, manage and coach talent, deliver effective revenue strategies, form strategic partnerships, and successfully implement and oversee complex projects. B.S., in Business Management with an emphasis on Marketing and Organizational behavior.

Trust, Transparency, Reliability

We specialize in networking, system administration, cloud services, phone systems, java code development, Microsoft ASP, Microsoft 365, virtualization and C# programming. Our team features a wide variety of background experience; specifically University of Toledo College of Engineering alumni, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to CNWR. Together, with our insight and wisdom, we can help your company or organization achieve fundamental goals.

When partnering with CNWR, Inc., you benefit greatly. When your technology is tuned by CNWR to the field your company operates in, your business excels. Your company needs and deserves the best IT consulting services available, to ensure it functions at its maximum efficiency, at all times; CNWR does just that.

Meet our Sales Team

Our Sales Team is driven by our customers’ success. Striving to meet customer needs by assisting in implementing the highest quality IT Services.

Brett Boggs Account Manager

Brett has over 13 year's experience working for a Fortune 500 Logistics Company; He has served countless customers throughout Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana in a variety of industries; Healthcare, Construction, Transportation, Manufacturing, Automotive, Retail, and Industrial Supplies. Brett is a natural Customer Advocate at heart and understands the criticality of addressing customer needs both quickly and effectively to develop and maintain strong business relationships. In his free time, Brett enjoys spending time with his family, and outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, hiking & backpacking.

Ken Moreno Sales Executive

Ken is an experienced professional with a robust background in Project Management and Sales, particularly within the Telecom, IT, and custom-made signs industries. Previous owner of Communication Design Group for 18 years, Ken has several years of hands-on experience with an understanding of business needs and budgetary responsibilities. He excels at delivering exceptional customer experiences and is passionate about developing solutions that meet clients' unique needs. His approach is driven by his personal understanding of the client perspective, having been a client himself. Ken's dedication is encapsulated by his motto, "early to rise and late to fall," reflecting his unwavering commitment to seeing projects through to completion. His relentless work ethic ensures that every project he undertakes is executed to the highest standard.

Heather Slagle Sales Executive

Heather, a dedicated professional with 18 years of experience as a pharmacist, has recently transitioned into a sales role at CNWR. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated expertise in customer service and client education, with previous experience serving long-term care facilities across seven states. Heather is enthusiastic about her new role, eager to apply her extensive skills in a fresh direction with a company she genuinely believes in. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, going on camping adventures and baking chocolate chip cookies.

Adrea Horak Sales Administrator

Adrea is a seasoned professional in the art of customer service with a sprinkle of creative flair! With 15 years of experience delighting customers and exceeding expectations she is a true master of the customer satisfaction game.
Having honed her skills in various customer-facing roles, Adrea understands the importance of genuine connection and impeccable service. From resolving complex issues with finesse to brightening someone’s day with a heartfelt interaction, Adrea has done it all.
Beyond the realm of customer service, Adrea enjoys spending time with her children and channeling her passion into hobbies that further showcase her expertise. Whether it’s diving deep into the countless novels she reads or mastering the art of cake decorating, Adrea approaches each endeavor with the same dedication and attention to detail that she brings to her professional life.

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