Who we are

Technical prowess. Business acumen. Yeah, we think about IT differently

How it started. How it’s going.
Ashton Solutions was founded in 1994 as a one-person IT consultancy, serving as the strategic solutions provider between IT engineers and clients seeking technology solutions to make their businesses more efficient and successful.

Now 30 years later, Ashton has grown to a team of 28. And so has our role in
an ever expanding technological footprint. But our mission remain constant –
to provide vigilant dedication, transparency, responsiveness and a single point of contact and accountability to a select group of clients. Clients who value the role and potential of information technology in their organizations. We simplify the
complex, make IT reliable and optimize and align it with your changing needs.

We serve Greater Cleveland. And beyond.
Ashton Solutions is based in Beachwood, Ohio, and our team has deep roots in and around Cleveland. But our clients are located throughout northern Ohio, across the Midwest, in 27 states and around the globe. We are also part of an extensive peer network that allows us to get boots on the ground quickly almost anywhere.

CORE VALUES [defined]

Humble

We’re experts who never
forget that everything we do
is in service to others.

Hungry

We are never satisfied. We work
constantly to improve ourselves,
so that we can better help our
clients reach their goals.

Insightful

We answer the questions clients forget or don’t know to ask.

Accountable

We are resolved to following through on our commitments to the company, our clients, and ourselves.

Trustworthy

We are interpersonally aware.
We are empathetic and endeavor
to build trust in all our interactions and relationships.

SERVICE SCOPE & EXPERIENCE

Discover some of the ways we serve diverse industries and organizations.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

LAW FIRMS & LEGAL SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING

NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

REAL ESTATE &
PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT

Meet the team

Unlike many of our competitors, this is not a one-person operation.
With Ashton, you get a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and deep expertise who continuously collaborate to ensure the best service to every client, in every situation. With market-leading response to support requests within one business hour and resolution within eight hours, our team collaboration is one contributing reason why our service level agreement is unrivaled.

ASHTON LEADERSHIP

Jim Millican

President

Shortly after graduating from The College of Wooster, Jim Millican went to work for a small IT service provider in a sales and marketing position. In that job, he found that working on the technology was way more fun than selling it. And he struck out on his own.

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Travis Grundke

Executive Vice President

A graduate of The College of Wooster, Travis studied International Relations, Spanish and economics. Following college he worked in retail before heading back overseas to Spain for graduate school while acting as the facilities manager for The Hiram House during breaks back in the US. While he developed a great appreciation for Jamón Serano, olive oil and marcona olives he missed leading a team and solving problems.

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Jim Abbott

Vice President, Client Solutions

VP, Client Solutions

Abbott or Abbey as he’s known around our offices (since there was already a Jim on board and the founder takes precedence) is a lifelong resident of the Cleveland area, leads our sales and marketing efforts, and also acts as our Grillmaster in Chief. When not at work, he's with his family and dogs, or skiing, golfing, or fishing.

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Laura Fisher

Vice President, Client Services

VP, Client Services

Laura began her Ashton career as our ‘house mother’ (service coordinator) and quickly worked her way up the ranks to Service Manager. A former collegiate lacrosse player (and another College of Wooster alum), she’s all about customer service and building a team. Positivity is key, and Laura’s mantra is “Today is going to be the best day of the year!”

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ASHTON TECHNICAL TEAM

Lisa

Business Administrator

One of the longest-serving members of the team. She’s a Midwesterner who loves oceans, and a Clevelander who loves the Steelers (we let that slide).

Tom

ENGINEER

Coast Guard veteran. Gave his dogs pop culture-inspired names: Dexter, Jarvis and Jango Fetch. Favorite team: The Avengers. IT career grew out of his interest in gaming.

Tyler

ENGINEER (TEAM LEAD)

When not working, into archery, camping, video games, cars and animals. Studied advertising and marketing in college and trained to be an air traffic controller before moving to IT. Too many office nicknames to list.

Justin

Senior Engineer

A.k.a. “Joaks,” an email address that stuck. Interested in cars, autocross, audio equipment, music, movies. Cat owner, Dad. Pre-IT jobs included selling pool tables and hot tubs.

Bret

SENIOR ENGINEER

Motorcycle enthusiast who loves dogs. Will help any stray he finds. Won’t take ‘no’ for an answer when it comes to problem solving.

Francisco

Sales Operations

Married father of three crazy kids who keep him on his toes. Loves sports and still plays recreationally, whenever possible. Enjoys taking on new challenges and finding ways to better himself. Referred to as the PuertoVegan.

Steve

Service Coordinator

Real name is actually Edward, but also answers to "Big Bird". Enjoys playing video games, building Lego sets, and spending time with his family. Customer service is his background so he enjoys talking with people. Sings baritone in the Ashton choir.

Adam b.

SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Happy father and husband. Second generation computer engineer. Enjoys motorcycles and music in his spare time.

Dave

ENGINEER

Known as ‘Stiles’ or ‘Bubbles’. Video game enthusiast. Grew up playing soccer; good enough to be invited to play in Austria, until he was temporarily paralyzed.

Tony

Engineer

US Navy submarine vet. Been fixing things since he was eight.

Hayley

SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Longtime passion for all things IT- web design/dev, data analytics, and even building servers. Hobbies include caring for two cats, home renos, cocktail mixing, podcasts, and jigsaw puzzles. Fave food is a Philly cheesesteak.

Logan

ENGINEER

An Eagle Scout who loves the outdoors. A practitioner of Brazilian jujitsu and a Latin dancing aficionado. Tech expert since he was a kid helping all his relatives fix things.

Jeff

ENGINEER

Known internally as ‘Silent P’ (ask him). Enjoys sports, video games, and passing time with a good IPA. Is terrible at tennis but will sweat it out nonetheless.

Gabe

Sales Exec

Former enterprise cybersecurity sales exec. Known as Taxy. Girl hockey dad x2. When not at the rink coaching hockey (both youth and high school), Gabe is on his road bike or hitting golf balls. Huge fan of classic dad jokes.

Caleb

ENGINEER

University of Akron graduate with a passion for helping people. Enjoys gaming with friends and working on his lab network. Still finds time for Tuba Christmas every year.

nathan h.

ENGINEER

Passionate about all things technology, from software to hardware. When not working, Nathan can be found working on motorcycles, hiking trails, or attempting (poorly) to play golf.

Adam N.

ENGINEER

Majored in criminal justice at YSU. While not working, Adam enjoys the outdoors, cars, sim racing, and extreme sports.

nancy

marketing

Interior designer by trade, granite and tile expert through years of experience. Enjoys spending time with her son on the bustling streets of NYC and relaxing in the woods of Northern Ontario. Appreciates hidden treasures at estate sales and time with her two fox red Labrador retrievers.

Calvin

ENGINEER

When not working or continuing his education in technology, Calvin enjoys hiking, gardening, and managing his multiple aquariums. He loves guacamole and car alarms don't seem to phase him.

Matt

Engineer

Passionate about helping people to the best of his ability, and he finds that IT is the perfect avenue. When not working, he prefers to be downtown cheering on the Guards, Browns, or Cavs, or spending time with friends and family.

Caroline

Process IMprovement

Ohio State alumna who loves problem solving and efficiency. When not working, Caroline loves spending time with friends and family, trying new recipes, running, and playing golf.

sam

ENGINEER

"Slayman" to those who know him, Sam is a reserved guy who loves hanging out with friends, working out, and relaxing with a good show. In searching for his passion, he landed on IT- tech is cool and so is helping people!

Jim M.

Sales EXEC

25+ years in technology sales including internet connectivity, SaaS, and cloud services. Miami U. (not Florida) undergrad and CSU MBA. Often mistaken for Chevy Chase, he listens to more than his fair share of the Dead, and still holds out hope for the Browns.

Gerard

ENGINEER

A computer hobbyist who loves hearing about future tech. When not working, you can find him tinkering with his home lab or learning how to fix things around the house. A true handyman at heart who dives deep into any project.

larry

ENGINEER

After a decade as a mechanical engineer, he brought his leadership and problem-solving skills to IT. He's also a world ranked powerlifter. Ask him how much he can squat.

NICK

APPlication DEVELOPER

Graduate of The Ohio State University in Computer Science & Engineering. Ball python owner and aspiring herpetoculturist who enjoys Tolkien, video games, and keeping up with AI. Loves finding ways to make tech lighten the load of work.

Torrey

Service coordinator

After over a decade in food service, Torrey decided it was time for a change. He graduated from Kent State University in 2024 while working full-time as a baker, and is now focused on expanding his technical skills. After work you can usually find him playing video games, watching sports, or spending time with his friends and family.

Dominic

System ENGINEER

His biggest hobby is video games, including collecting 'old' video game covers. A big Cleveland sports fan, he's become accustomed to watching the Browns lose on Sunday afternoons. He loves animals (Dawgs or dogs) and really enjoys hiking local trails.