Chris and Kelie Thole of Clarkston are keeping their new computer information services business close to home and in the family.
Married since 2003, Chris and Kelie are going to business for themselves with My I.S. Department, with Brian West and Stephanie Miotke.
Chris and Kelie previously worked in information, network and technology with Chrysler, Flagstar Bank, Fisher Automotive and other international businesses.
West, Oakland University graduate with a degree in computer engineering, develops websites and applications.
Miotke, OU graduate with a degree in business administration, handles sales and administration.
‘We bring all this knowledge and know-how to the small and medium business arena,? Chris said.
Services include web site, business applications, E-business, and computer networks, using new or older equipment.
They are offering a special reduced rate of $60/hour to Clarkston area business through the end of December.
‘We want to give businesses a reason to get to know us and give us a try ? they won’t be disappointed,? Kelie said.
Most of their work is done on site using high-powered equipment such as Chris? Dell XPS M2010, ‘the Showstopper,? but as the business develops, they plan to set up shop in the Clarkston area.
‘We’ll stay close to home,? Kelie said. ‘We like the community. We know a lot of people in the school district and the PTA.?
Small businesses stick together in the Clarkston area, sharing services and networking, she said.
Building a client base close to home also lowers response time for customers and travel expenses for them, she said.
Their focus starting out is small businesses with 5-40 computer systems, Chris said.
They offer a small-business start-up package, with computers, website, software, on-site support, and other services.
‘An office in a box,? Chris said.
Combining the work of information service, web application, and network departments, they can save businesses money, Kelie said.
‘They can contract the work of three people to us,? she said. ‘It would be very advantageous to them.?
‘A virtual CIO (chief information officer),? Chris said. ‘We offer high-end technical vision ? you can count on us.?
For more information, call 248-709-2936.