About Us

Making IT Simple for 31 Years

ExcalTech has been “Making IT Simple!“ since our foundation in 1994. As a leading provider of comprehensive managed / co-managed IT support, cybersecurity solutions, data center offerings, and cloud services you have one partner to execute on all your technology needs.

Our subject matter experts execute on the C.A.R.E. method by Consulting, Advising, Recommending and Educating our clients, each step of the way. We focus on providing world class support, consulting services, and technology assessments with a cyber security focus on everything we do. Our comprehensive experience across virtually every business discipline means we truly understand how technology impacts, enables, and allows your business to grow. Call us today at (833) EXCAL-TECH, to see how we can “Make IT Simple!” for your business.

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TRANSPARENT
PRICING

Competitive and transparent pricing. Flat rate options available for managed services. We price match hardware equipment.

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PERSONAL ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

A management team is assigned to all ExcalTech clients. This allows your personal team to be familiar with the account history and allocate relevant solutions and resources without additional documentation or delays.

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IN-BUILT
REDUNDANCIES

Multiple employees are familiar with your account for structured redundancies.

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CERTIFIED
ENGINEERS

We partner with Microsoft, Cisco, Veeam, VMware, WatchGuard, Ring Central, and many others for our certifications. Only certified engineers manage the on-site work.

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EXTERNAL VENDOR
MANAGEMENT

As an extended arm of your technology team, we can manage external vendors, if required.

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OUR
GUARANTEE

We guarantee our work and stand behind our service. If you pay for labor, we guarantee that your work will be completed correctly, in an industry standard manner, guided by ExcalTech’s established best practices.

Awards for Outstanding IT Services

ExcalTech is an award-winning Managed Services Provider (MSP) serving the Midwest and South Florida markets. Following are some of the latest awards ExcalTech has received.

MSP 501 2024 Winner
CRN MSP 500 2023
2023 Best Places To Work in Illinois
MSP 501 2023 Winner

Association Memberships

ExcalTech is proud to be a member of the following associations.

Proud member of the Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce
Proud member of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce

ExcalTech History

1994
Excalibur Technology is Born

Excalibur Technology Corporation is born. Working out of Wheaton, IL, the company begins building custom PCs and helping small businesses troubleshoot PC problems.

Excalibur Technology original logo

2001
Excalibur Moves to Barrington

Excalibur moves from Wheaton, IL, to 410 E. Main St. in Barrington, IL.

2002
Excalibur Moves Again

Due to rapid growth, Excalibur moves its corporate office to 28144 W. Industrial Avenue, Suite 118, in Barrington, IL.

2005
Data Center Launches
Excalibur opens its first data center in Lake in the Hills, IL, and begins providing clients secure data center services.
2006
Excalibur Expands

Excalibur purchases The Networks – a local IT company – and absorbs its staff.

Excalibur moves its corporate office to 700 Fox Glen Ct. in Barrington, IL.

2007
Excalibur Becomes an MSP
Excalibur transitions from an IT support company to an IT Managed Services Provider (MSP) by unveiling its first full-service IT support and maintenance offerings.
2008
Excalibur Acquires K-Tech

Excalibur purchases another local IT company, K-Tech, and absorbs its staff.

2010
Florida Office Opens

Excalibur expands its operations and opens a second corporate office, located in Tampa Bay, FL.

Old Excalibur Technology shield logo

2017
Excalibur is Sold

Excalibur Technology Corporation is sold to Thomas Rissman, an entrepreneur with years of experience leading businesses in IT and other industries.

ExcalTech moves its data center operations from Lake in the Hills, IL, to an expanded facility in Kenosha, WI, significantly increasing performance, security, and scalability.

2018
Excalibur Becomes ExcalTech

Excalibur Technology is rebranded as ExcalTech, ushering in a new era of growth.

ExcalTech logo 2018

2019
ExcalTech Moves
ExcalTech moves to an 8,000 sq. ft. corporate headquarters at 22102 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 201, in Lake Barrington, IL.
2020
ExcalTech Logo Evolves

The ExcalTech shield is updated, moving away from the company's original medieval theme and towards a streamlined modern look.

ExcalTech - Making IT Simple

2023
30 Years in Business

ExcalTech celebrates 30 years in business, a milestone few IT support companies reach.

ExcalTech - Making IT Simple for 30 years

2024
The Growth Continues
ExcalTech’s growth continues. After more than 20 years in Barrington, IL, ExcalTech moves its corporate headquarters to a 20,000 sq. ft. office at 1625 Winnetka Cir. in Rolling Meadows, IL.

Meet The Team

The team at ExcalTech works extremely hard to bring the best services to our clients. We currently employ over 50 talented individuals to help you with all of your project, maintenance and service needs. If you would like to know more about our organization, your engineer or your sales consultant, please contact us for additional information. We look forward to working with your organization.

Tom Rissman

Tom Rissman

Chairman & CEO
Tom has been programming computers since 1973, and is skilled in storage, virtualization and enterprise applications. A serial entrepreneur, Tom is building ExcalTech’s national footprint and taking its already first-class client experience to the next level. Tom enjoys experimenting with new technologies, traveling and spending time with his family.
Matthew McCann

Matthew McCann

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER - x860
Matthew is a solutions-oriented IT professional with more than 20 years of experience designing and leading the implementation and support of high-performance technology solutions to meet challenging business needs. Matthew has lead technology teams in a variety of industries including Finance, Legal, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Consulting.
Amanda Regan

Amanda Regan

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One of the most enjoyable things for Amanda has been watching our team and clients grow over the years. She started in dispatch and has been promoted to Operations/HR over her many years of service. She enjoys camping, hiking, video games, playing with her big puppy, and gathering with friends and family. You never know what the next thing may be in IT, but she is excited for the opportunity!
Josh Beckus

Josh Beckus

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With over 25 years’ experience, Josh possesses a stellar history driving IT administration activities spanning network design, wireless networking, system health monitoring, and software/hardware troubleshooting. He is passionate about technology and automation. Josh is always trying to figure out how a gadget/program works and is always eager to take it apart and find out.
Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan

IT MANAGER, SUPPORT OPERATIONS - x878
Michael is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in call centers, data centers, and office environments. Having managed remote teams across the U.S. and Canada, he specializes in preparedness and risk minimization during environmental changes. As a USAF veteran, Michael brings a disciplined approach to his work, with a passion for aviation that still fuels his love for travel. Outside of his professional life, Michael enjoys online gaming, running weekly 5k races, cruising to warm destinations, and playing trivia.
Matthew Maslankiewicz

Matthew Maslankiewicz

SUPPORT DESK MANAGER - x817
Matthew is a tenured IT professional with a strong background in Systems Administration. He has over 25 years of experience consulting on multifaceted IT projects, streamlining internal processes to enhance productivity, and fostering positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and key business partners. If he’s not at the office, he is most likely climbing a mountain or riding his mountain bike.
Myra Wilkins

Myra Wilkins

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Myra is a trusted advisor with over 20 years of experience helping clients enhance their businesses through innovative solutions. Myra is dedicated to understanding client needs and delivering tailored strategies that drive growth and success. Her commitment to fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional results has made her a valued partner in the journey toward operational excellence in Technology. In her spare time, she enjoys baking and spending time with her family.
Justin Sampsel

Justin Sampsel

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Justin's 10-plus years’ experience in enterprise technology leadership and sales have led to many longstanding client partnerships and successes. Justin is responsible for growing the ExcalTech brand one relationship at a time and providing our clients the best-in-class service they deserve. Justin enjoys traveling the globe with his wife and spoiling his beagle.
Ben Litton

Ben Litton

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Ben oversees all of our clients’ website-related projects, including new website design, website support, web hosting, and domain name registration. He also oversees the internal operations that impact these services. Ben is an avid soccer fan who loves keeping up to date on multiple teams and leagues. He also loves spending as much time as possible with his wife and kids.

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