Engineering better connections
Our core values, combined with our best of breed technology portfolio, design capabilities, and strategic support clearly set us apart from the competition. We build lasting relationships with our customers rooted in trust and grown by performance.
From Cleveland and Columbus to Cincinnati, Dayton, Detroit, and the broader Great Lakes region, we believe strong partnerships are built through accountability, responsiveness, and consistently delivering on our commitments.
Solutions Built to Connect
Network
We deliver reliable, intelligent network solutions—including wireless, campus and data center switching, SD-WAN, and AI-driven operations & automation (HPE Aruba)—to keep your organization connected, secure, and ready for growth.
Hybrid Cloud
We design hybrid cloud environments that unite Microsoft 365, Azure, and on-premise solutions (VMware, HPE, Microsoft) into secure, scalable systems that boost collaboration and efficiency.
Security
We protect your network, cloud, and endpoints with tailored security solutions such as firewalls & zero trust (SSE), NAC, and cloud security (Aruba, Microsoft, Palo Alto), keeping your team resilient and confidently secure.
Collaboration
We build seamless collaboration environments integrating phone systems, Microsoft Teams, and room collaboration solutions (Avaya, RingCentral, Poly, Logitech, Yealink) to streamline communication and boost productivity.
Structured Cabling
We deliver expertly designed cabling solutions—including indoor/outdoor fiber, data center infrastructure, racking, and power solutions (Vertiv, APC, Leviton, Panduit)—ensuring high-performance networks that grow with you.
Everything as a Service
We provide flexible As-a-Service offerings—from managed services to NaaS and IaaS (HPE GreenLake, Laketec360)—simplifying IT management, reducing capital expenses, and aligning technology with your goals.
Industries We Serve
From K-12 school districts and healthcare organizations to manufacturers and local governments, Laketec helps organizations throughout Ohio, Michigan, and the Great Lakes region solve complex technology challenges with a relationship-first approach.
Why Us
We care. We’re focused. At Laketec, our work is grounded in the values that define who we are. Laketec’s approach is powered by the values that define our culture and guide every decision, and our foundation lies in the values that shape our people, our work, and our partnerships
Featured Insights
Podcast
Evolving With Purpose, The Laketec Journey
Joe Little, owner and CEO of Laketec, shares the remarkable 36 year journey of Laketec
Case Study
Columbus College of Art & Design
Laketec modernizes CCAD’s campus network with GreenLake for HPE Aruba Networking, enhancing student experience and future-proofing technology investments.
Blog Post
HPE Networking’s Inflection Point
Read more about how HPE Networking’s transformational week in June 2025
Case Study
Carmel, Indiana
Laketec helps City of Carmel transform public spaces with HPE Aruba Networking, delivering free city-wide Wi-Fi.
Our Partners
We work with a variety of partners to provide the highest level of solutions. Learn how our partners provide reliability for us and our customers.
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Laketec's culture is built on ownership, integrity and collaboration, shaping how we work with each other and how we deliver lasting results for our clients.
With teams supporting customers across Cleveland, Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit, and surrounding communities, we're close enough to understand your environment and responsive when support matters most.
Tim Clark
Solutions Executive, K-12 Education
Fun fact: Tim keeps things simple outside of work. Most of his time is spent with his wife and daughter, with golf and cornhole mixed in when he can. He’d take a coffee or lunch meeting over a boardroom any day.
Helping K-12 Schools Build Secure, Reliable, and Scalable Technology Environments
Experience & Expertise
Tim works exclusively in K-12 environments and understands the day-to-day challenges schools face.
He typically supports districts managing multiple buildings, limited IT staff, and tight budgets, while still being expected to deliver reliable, secure technology across every classroom.
Most conversations center on improving infrastructure, strengthening security, and planning for what’s next, whether that is Wi-Fi upgrades, access control, or voice strategy
Tim’s career has been built inside Laketec, starting in a role focused on supporting K-12 customers and the E-Rate process. That foundation still shapes how he works today.
He brings a practical understanding of how to connect funding, infrastructure decisions, and long-term planning into something schools can execute.
Credentials & Indusry Involvement
Certifications
HPE Networking; Palo Alto; HPE Server, Storage, and Compute
Alignment
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Experience Areas
K-12 infrastructure, network security, co-managed IT, E-Rate planning
Involvement
NetworkBuzz Podcast (E-Rate); Brainstorm events
Recognition
Part of a team consistently ranked among top E-Rate partners in Ohio
Connect with Tim
Tim helps K-12 schools make practical decisions around infrastructure, security, and long-term planning.
Start the conversation:
- Phone: (440) 575-6018
- Email: tclark@laketec.com
- Connect with Tim on LinkedIn