Technology Strategy & IT Leadership Executive

LEE HENNAGER

***.********@*****.*** 303-***-**** Elizabeth, CO

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-hennager-51329318b

Executive Summary

With over 20 years of experience leading technology strategy as an IT Director, I combine technical expertise, consulting, and business acumen to drive enterprise solutions. I have partnered with executive leadership to implement ERP, cloud, and cybersecurity platforms, negotiated vendor agreements, and secured buy-in for multi-million-dollar initiatives. My direct sales and operations background strengthens my ability to build trusted client relationships and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Experience

ACME Distribution

Director of IT

Aurora, CO

Jan 2018 - Oct 2025

Managed a team of 6 IT professionals, driving enterprise infrastructure enhancements, system security improvements, and technology innovation to boost team efficiency and project outcomes.

Collaborated with executive leadership to align IT strategy with organizational goals, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

Led cloud migration, virtualization adoption, and enterprise integration initiatives, achieving approximately 20% operational efficiency gains and 99.999% system uptime.

Directed cybersecurity strategy to protect sensitive data and ensure regulatory compliance, reducing incident risks by about 25% through improved firewall management and proactive monitoring.

Spearheaded modernization of core systems including VMware, Veeam, Sentinel One, Fortinet, and HPE, and led billing system redevelopment and evaluation of new warehouse and transportation management solutions.

Managed identity and endpoint security with enhanced profiles and endpoint detection and response (EDR) improvements, strengthening system robustness and supporting scalable IT operations.

ACME Distribution

Network Engineer

Aurora, CO

Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

Designed and deployed network infrastructure across 3.5M+ sq. ft. spanning 7 warehouses, integrating 200+ cameras and access points using Ruckus, Meraki, and Cisco technologies.

Optimized enterprise network performance and security through virtualization (VMware), scalable architecture, redundant Fortinet firewalls, and SDWAN solutions.

Delivered high-availability networking solutions with HPE, Cisco, Meraki, and Ruckus, achieving a 30% reduction in downtime.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate SaaS solutions, enhancing network performance by 20% and improving operational efficiency.

Apsley Technical Training and Consulting, Inc

CEO and Trainer

Elizabeth, CO

Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

Oversaw all technical and operational aspects of a nationwide IT training organization, improving training efficiency by approximately 25%.

Directed a team of 7 Citrix trainers and managed IT infrastructure supporting over 10 concurrent virtual classrooms with 30 students each.

Managed company servers, help desk, and accounting systems to ensure seamless daily operations.

Implemented ITSM best practices to streamline support workflows and enhance service delivery quality.

Potestio Brothers Equipment, Inc

Accounting, sales and IT professional

Jan 2002 - Jan 2011

Implemented a major ERP migration to Charter Software, consolidating key business systems and improving process efficiency by approximately 40%.

Provided IT governance and continuity planning across multi-site operations, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime by 30%.

Leveraged 10 years of sales experience in John Deere compact utility tractors to deliver customer-focused solutions, demonstrating strong product knowledge and communication skills.

CDI Telecom

System Support Engineer & Qwest T-1 Line Engineer

Littleton, CO

Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

Administered servers, WAN, and T-1 connectivity to ensure reliable network operations.

Engineered circuits for Qwest, achieving nearly 10% improvement in network performance.

Education

Palomar Technical College

- Computer Science Coursework

MiraCosta College

- Business Management Coursework

Skills

Cisco; Citrix; Infrastructure Design; IT Infrastructure; Optimization; T-Carrier; VMware; VPN; Distributed Systems; Firewall; Boosting; Firewalls; Networking; Virtualization; Enterprise Resource Planning; Software as a Service; SAAS; Okta; Systems Engineer; Systems Integration; Agile; IT Service Management; Product Management; Workday; Information Security; ERP; HRIS; T-1; Operations; Trading; Account Management; Best Practices; WMS; Vendor Management; System Security; Business Management; Project Management; Warehouse Management; Billing; IT Training; Help Desk; Accounting; Regulatory Compliance; Self Motivated; Business Development; Sales Experience; Sales Professional; Relationship Management; Strategic Planning; Budget Management; Coaching; HR Information System; Employee Resource Group; Accounting Systems; Degreed Accounting; Telecom; Circuits; Client Management; Governance; Inside Sales; Field Tech

References

Charles “CJ” Johnson, Owner, BWS Logistics, **.*******@***-*********.***, 708-***-****

Chris Donnell, Director of IT, YMCA of Greater Long Beach, *********@*****.***, 720-***-****

Errol Gonzales, VP of Sale Made4Net, Made4Net, ********.********@*****.***, 904-***-****

Sydney Adams, Store and Area Sales Manager, ****************@*****.***, 719-***-****

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