Ted Dronen is an IT Services and Telecommunications Executive, Entrepreneur and Business Leader. Founder and President of Lattis NetworksTed is the visionary founder of Lattis Networks, an IT and Communications Services company located on the California Central Coast since 1999. At the core of Ted’s belief system is challenging the status quo and thinking differently. Ted has made Lattis one of the fastest growing U.S. channel partners of Ingram Micro (the world’s largest distributor of computer and technology products), ranking 357th on Ingram Micro’s (Small-Medium Business) SMB 500 List for 2012. Lattis is currently helping businesses increase employee productivity, reduce expenses, and improve customer service in the following industries: • Health care• Vineyards and Wineries• Manufacturing • Automobile dealerships • Professional servicesCommitted to customer satisfaction, and long-term client partnerships, Ted is not just another IT guy. Ted’s philosophy is to keep it as simple as possible for his clients, by understanding their business needs and helping clients make informed decisions about making use of the right blend of technologies to help them grow. Ted and his technical team combined have over 86 years experience solving IT and telecommunication problems. They thrive on solving the hard problems!Professional BackgroundWith a career that started out as Legislative Assistant in Washington, D.C., to U.S. Congressman Earl Pomeroy (North Dakota) and U.S. Senator Kent Conrad, Ted developed his exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and desire to help people solve problems. He moved from politics into data and telecommunications sales. When he started Lattis Networks in 1998, Ted had a knack for understanding his clients’ needs, building a strong, talented team, and providing technology solutions that help his clients’ businesses grow. Many of Ted’s current customers have been with Lattis since 1999.