IT Provider EDTS Expands Team With Three New Professionals
August 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Building on its recent ranking as one of North America’s Top 100 managed IT service providers, rapidly growing IT firm EDTS is further expanding its talent pool with 3 new professionals.
The nationally respected IT firm, which specializes in providing managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure solutions to Southeastern businesses, has announced the addition of Phil Hadley as a support engineer, Jeff Cox as a sales account executive, and Kim Hicks as administrative assistant.
A native of Eagle River, Alaska and current resident of North Augusta, Mr. Hadley brings more than 20 years of experience in end-user support and IT network management prior to joining EDTS. Formerly in information technology roles with Virginia College and a regional IT provider, he holds numerous IT certifications including Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). He will help ensure EDTS clients that their critical IT systems are available, optimized, and secure.
Mr. Cox joins EDTS with 15 years of experience in information technology sales, support and customer service across a broad range of industries. A native of Fountain Inn and current resident of Inman, South Carolina, he joins EDTS from another regional information technology provider. He previously attended the University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, and will assist EDTS customers in increasing team productivity and reducing cost associated with information technology.
Richmond, Virginia native Kim Hicks joins the administrative support and customer service team as an administrative assistant. The Evans, Georgia resident brings more than ten years of professional experience in office administration and customer support in the banking and insurance industries to the EDTS team.
Mr. Hadley and Mr. Cox will operate across the firm’s Augusta, Columbia and Greenville office footprints, while Ms. Hicks will be based out of the company’s Augusta office.
“Phil, Jeff and Kim are all talented, experienced and service-focused professionals with a passion for helping customers optimize their information technology investment,” said Charles Johnson, CEO of EDTS. “As we continue to grow organizationally, we constantly seek top talent to meet the growing needs of our clients, and they will be important contributors to that strategy.”
ABOUT EDTS
Founded in 1999, EDTS has over 50 professionals serving clients 24/7/365 across the Southeast from offices in Augusta, GA and Columbia and Greenville, SC. A full service technology consulting firm, EDTS specializes in networking, security and managed IT services for business. The firm helps customers increase productivity and reduce cost associated with information technology. EDTS has been named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for five consecutive years, and is honored among the fastest-growing companies in South Carolina on several lists. Learn more at www.edtsolutions.com.
