Paul Blough

President

Blough Tech's President, Paul Blough, is a 27 year veteran of the IT industry. Paul began to work with personal computers shortly after Apple created the first commercial PC the Apple IIe. Having the unique advantage of literally watching the computer market come into existence, Paul has worked with almost all aspects of information technology. A graduate of Bainbridge College with a degree in computer programming, Paul has designed multiple business software applications using a variety of programming languages.

As computer networks began to immerge Paul became proficient in them, becoming the senior Novell Engineer for a multistate corporation. As Paul transitioned from corporate IT work to working full-time in the company, he began to focus more on finding ways to apply technology to solve real-world business problems that his clients faced, offering full managed services.

To such, he continued to pursue his education, achieving advance vendor certifications and participating in business training such as the Chamber of Commerce Leadership programs in both Thomas and Grady County and CRN's Channel Elite MBA program, helping him become the successful IT Managed Services Provider he is today.

Paul is an ordained Baptist minister and very active in his church. He and his wife, Kim, are very involved with foster care and adoption ministries as well. Together they have fostered over a hundred children, adopting five, which gives them a grand total of eight, including their three birth children. Ask Paul about Blough Tech's managed services solutions today!

Chris Blough

Vice President of Sales

Chris graduated from Cairo High School in 2004 and has been working full-time in sales for 6 years. Chris is certified as a Quickbooks Pro Adviser, a Symantec Sales Expert, and a Sprint Structured Wiring Systems Installer. Chris is an active member of the Rotary Club of Grady County and has training from Leadership-Thomas County and Dale Carnegie. Please let Chris know if he can help you in any way.

Jason De Plato

Vice President of Telecommunications

Jason is a 2001 graduate of Thomas County Central High School. Jason attended ABAC has been working at Blough Tech since 2007. Jason has received training from Leadership-Thomas County and Dale Carnegie, as well as certification from ESI. Please feel free to call Jason at any time with any questions you may have regarding telephone systems and/or cabling.

Pat Cromartie

Service Manager

With 30 years of experience in computers and customer service, beginning with a degree in Data Processing from Southwest Georgia Technical College, Pat is the "go-to" person for all of your service needs. She is certified in Installation and Maintenance of Microcomputers, AS/400 Query, RPG, and PC Support. She will be happy to assist you with any of your service needs.

Brittany De Plato

Director of Marketing

Brittany graduated from Valdosta State University in 2009 with a B.S. in Psychology, after earning an A.A. from Bainbridge College in 2008. Brittany has training in Service Management from the Taylor Business Group and 5 years of experience in Customer Service. Please let Brittany know if there is anything she can help you with.

Libby Sholar

Office Manager

Libby is a Cairo High School graduate and has 47 years of experience in accounting. Libby has worked at Blough Tech for several years in accounting and income tax preparation. Libby will gladly assist you with any questions regarding your account.

David Duncan

Field Manager/System Engineer

Electronics Associate Degree
Microsoft - MCPS, MCNPS, MCTS
Sonicwall - CSSA

Alexander "Sasha" Semenov

System Engineer

Sonicwall - CSSA
Master of Science in Computer Engineering
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft IT Professional
Microsoft Technology Specialist

Bill Smith

System Engineer

Field Technicians

• Casey Cliett
• Michael Hersey

Shop Technicians

• Josh Easom