CompTIA member Steve Harper is president and CEO of Network Management Group Inc. (NMGI) , a managed services provider and consulting business based in Hutchinson, Kansas. He is a long-time contributor to CompTIA and has been with the association in a number of leadership and support roles over the years, including an appointment to the Board of Directors.

Harper is always willing to share his IT channel experience and expertise with peers, vendors and distributors. He has served on advisory boards for several technology companies, including: IBM, Compaq, HP, Toshiba, 3Com, McAfee, Entre, Intelligent Electronics and Ingram Micro. His straightforward feedback and suggestions are likely responsible for many channel program improvements over the years.

With an undergraduate degree in accounting from Wichita State University and 10 years of experience in commercial banking, he has been able to master both the financial and technology sides of his business. With that unique perspective on the industry and his philanthropic nature (United Way, Boy Scouts of America, etc.), Steve Harper is someone that many people count on.

Want to learn more about Harper and get some valuable advice on improving your business? Then check out the video of our discussion from CompTIA Breakaway.