Freedom to Work Hard and Play Hard
Our goal is simple. We aim to deliver IT support that’s responsive, effective and convenient. After all, technology should make it easier to run your business. That’s what we mean by freedom.
Freedom to focus on your company’s growth. Freedom to enjoy real work/life balance. Freedom from headaches and hassles.
Let us manage your IT so you can focus on your business.
What We Believe
Our core values are the foundation of our entire organization. This is what you can expect when you partner with us. You have our word.
Make Good On Our Promises
We believe keeping promises starts with setting the right expectations. When we make a commitment, you can count on us to keep it.
Build Trust in every interaction
Nothing builds trust like transparent communication. We encourage no-holds-barred conversation, and we invite you to always hold us accountable.
Take Nothing and No One for Granted
When we say “complete IT support,” we mean it. We help our clients thrive by seeking out every possible opportunity for improvement.
Live the Student Mentality
We’re confident we can deliver top-notch IT solutions, but we’re not done learning. We want to be even better tomorrow than we are today.
Bring a Whatever-It-Takes Attitude
We pride ourselves on our willingness to go above and beyond. You’ll never feel like you’ve been left high and dry by a member of our team.
Invest in Long Term Relationships
We want client relationships that stand the test of time. So, we make your priorities our priorities. If it’s important to you, it’s critical to us.
What makes us different
There are plenty of IT managed service providers out there. Here’s what sets us apart from the rest.
We provide a wide variety of IT services, and we’re even willing to develop custom solutions when needed.
We share the same values as our clients, making it easy to develop deep partnerships.
We’re technology experts, but we won’t confuse you with needless jargon. Instead, we’ll explain our recommendations in ways that make sense to you.
We’re passionate about technology. Seriously. We love what we do.
Our response times are fast. When there’s an issue, the last thing you want is to have to wait.
We go beyond the technology, offering solutions that take into account your entire business process. We genuinely want to see you succeed.
Who We Are
Tony Hotko
partner
Tony’s been building doors for a while. He’s held pivotal roles with several technology and consultation firms, including two he launched, himself. Today, Tony focuses on business development and recruiting. A significant part of his job is making sure the CCS ranks are filled with top talent.
A Chicago native, Tony is the proud father of twins. He enjoys action movies, comedies, and K-LOVE.
Favorite Quote
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle
Joe Reiplinger
partner
Joe fell in love with CCS not long after joining the company in 1998. He liked it so much that he became a partner and president in 1999. Over the next 14 years as president, Joe tackled many new challenges and went on to become the sole owner of CCS in 2013. A visionary leader, Joe is passionate about finding creative ways to put technology to work for the benefit of his clients.
Originally from Minnesota, Joe enjoys boating, fishing, hunting and gardening. He also serves as the financial officer for the Lakes Region Squadron 703 of the Sons of the American Legion.
Favorite Quote
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning.” – Albert Einstein