SimplePowerIT was born in 2012 on the premise that most organizations have one shared and basic technology need: computers and software should “just work” so users can stay focused on their goals without frustrating technology glitches. On the occasion there are issues, your frustration level is likely high. We believe that getting up and running again shouldn’t involve long telephone hold times, talking with technicians who aren’t empathetic or don’t understand, and speak in jargon.
When you work with us, SimplePowerIT has one overarching ambition – to earn your trust and confidence. We want our relationship to expand beyond your basic technology needs and we work to understand your business. Our team is small, and that’s intentional. When you work with SimplePowerIT, you’ll work directly with the owner and a dedicated technician who will be your technology advisor and ensure that everything does work each and every day.
If that sounds like the kind of technology support your business or organization is seeking, we’d welcome a conversation.
Contact us any time. We can’t wait to get to know you!
Meet Your Team
Martin Straub
Principal
Martin has 20+ years of experience developing, building, and maintaining frustration-free technology solutions. After moving to NCW in 2001, he served as the Technology Director for the local CPA firm, Cordell, Neher & Company, PLLC. Although primarily focused on their internal network needs, he discovered a passion for solving client technology challenges. As a result, in 2013 he founded SimplePowerIT to focus exclusively on delivering frustration-free technology solutions to NCW businesses and nonprofits.
Martin’s interest in serving nonprofits has grown with years of involvement with many community organizations such as Wenatchee Outdoors and Wenatchee River Institute. He currently contributes as a Board member for the NCW Tech Alliance.
He is equally passionate about the outdoors and you’ll often find him ski touring along Blewett Pass, biking the Methow Valley trails, or wandering and observing wildlife in the many protected natural areas throughout our region.
Randy Marrone
Network and Security Engineer
Randy is an out of state transplant from Reno, Nevada. Coming from a Nevada Gaming background as an IT Director for a casino, Randy was responsible for overseeing many different hats in all shapes and sizes. From Security, Networking, Surveillance, to Rules and Regs, there aren’t many aspects of tech that Randy’s not comfortable with.
With a special focus on Security coming from a highly targeted, 24/7 environment and working within a highly regulated industry, Randy has proven more than competent in handling most modern-day cybersecurity challenges while tailoring solutions that are right for your budget and industry.
With a decade of hands-on training and a passion for learning, Randy will be there for you and your team. Randy and his wife, Tiffany most recently purchased farmland outside of the Wenatchee area and when not at work, or training, you can find them on the farm.
Stephen McCandless
Operations Manager
Stephen McCandless joins our team with over a decade of educational technology experience. Stephen previously served as the Technology Director for Goldendale School District in southern Washington. In that capacity, he managed multiple user environments and devices giving him a broad perspective resolving issues from many different angles. He understands that functioning technology is critical when it comes to running a successful business. When not working, you may find him fishing, reading a novel, or spending time with his family.
Michael Williamson
Helpdesk Solution Provider
Michael comes to SimplePowerIT with over 20 + years of
award-winning customer service experience. He tackled tech issues while working
as a sales agent for AT&T and as a technician at Staples, assisting
customers with a range of needs such as security issues and PC
configurations. Michael is currently pursuing his Master of Science in
Information Technology Management from Western Governors University. Originally
from California, Michael relocated to the area in 2009 and now proudly calls
the city of Wenatchee his home with his beautiful wife of over 10 years,
Rachel. In his free time, you might catch him with a game controller in his
hand or working on his gaming You Tube channel!
