CMIT Solutions is the small business IT support and IT services company for Forth Worth Downtown and Benbrook.
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Fort Worth executives know Shirley Peterson for her unique ability to solve complex IT problems while keeping their costs down and systems up.
Since opening in Fort Worth in 1999, Shirley has built her business on the principles of honesty, integrity, loyalty and trust, and takes seriously the security and safety of her clients’ systems. Along the way, she has earned the trust of numerous business owners – ranging from accountants and doctors to insurance agencies and construction companies – who value her listening skills, availability and hands-on leadership.
Having owned and operated several successful companies of her own, Shirley understands the challenges facing small- and medium-size businesses and how to harness the power of technology to help them grow. Indeed, Shirley has assisted many clients in employing the technological tools necessary to expand from modest startups to substantial enterprises.
Shirley leads a skilled team dedicated to standing by clients every inch of the way in their paths to success and to providing:
As a CMIT franchisee, Shirley has been honored by CMIT Solutions headquarters with the Outstanding Achievement Award in 2004, the Peak Performance Award in 2007, and the April Franchisee of the Month Award in 2008.
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