CMIT Solutions of Chicagoland North

CMIT Solutions is a nationwide provider of information technology (IT) services and solutions for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). With more than 800 consultants and technicians, CMIT has expertise in nearly all technologies and industries. Founded in 1996 in Austin, TX, CMIT Solutions, Inc. has grown into the leading IT solution provider for SMBs. With over 10 years of experience and strong industry partnerships, CMIT Solutions is capable of providing enterprise-level services and products that were previously unavailable to the SMB market. We are a local company with the support of a national network behind us. We focus on making your business run better by understanding your business and technology needs.

Based in Lake Forest, CMIT Solutions of Chicagoland North provides IT services and solutions that growing businesses in northern Cook and eastern Lake Counties need: computer networks, network security, IT support, troubleshooting, data backup and recovery, IT consulting and more — all things necessary to ensure you have a productive and safe network. What really sets us apart are our managed services plans and our national Network Operations Center (NOC). For a fixed monthly fee, the CMIT Marathon managed services plan provides PROACTIVE maintenance, monitoring and technical support for your business’ technology infrastructure – including servers, PCs, laptops, networks, and printers. In addition, the CMIT Guardian service provides the best available business continuity solution for SMBs.

Chicagoland North Management Team

Jerry Karson, owner and President of CMIT’s franchise serving Chicago’s northern suburbs, has over 30 years experience in providing Information Technology services to companies ranging from Fortune 100 to middle market to small business and start-ups. Jerry directed a regional IT consulting practice for PricewaterhouseCoopers (formerly Coopers & Lybrand) and was also the CIO for a mid-sized professional services company. He has a proven track record in exceeding expectations, building value and creating differentiation for his clients. His significant expertise includes solving business problems, reducing operating costs and improving competitive advantage, revenue potential, and the timeliness and usefulness of information.

Jerry is a graduate of the NYU Stern School of Business.  His CMIT exploits have been featured in the Chicago Sun-Times and Wall Street Journal.  Jerry is also the co-author of "I Just Want My Computers to Work!" A Business Owner's Guide to Technology Peace of Mind.  Besides CMIT, Jerry’s passions are family, baseball, hockey and a good red wine.

At the 2009 CMIT Solutions convention, Jerry Karson proudly received the Momentum Award. This award recognizes a franchise partner who achieved sustained momentum over the previous year. Momentum is defined as not only revenue growth but also building a team, increasing managed services clients, and being recognized as a leader in the CMIT system.

We value the relationships we’ve built with our clients, who often regard us as a member of their own staff. Because we maintain a keen sense of business, we help our clients leverage technology to achieve their larger company objectives.

CMIT Solutions of Chicagoland North can be reached at:
825 S. Waukegan Road A8
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 855-4531
Fax: (847) 787-5232

CMIT Solutions of Chicagoland North serves businesses in Glenview, Northbrook, Wheeling, Deerfield, Riverwoods, Bannockburn, Lincolnshire, Lake Forest, Vernon Hills, Mettawa, Libertyville, Green Oaks and the surrounding areas.