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George Rosenthal
As heard on KMOX, 97.1 FM Talk, Fox 2 News, and KSDK Channel 5, George Rosenthal is the co-owner, President, and founder. Under his leadership since founding the company in 1999, ThrottleNet has become a top-rated provider, recognized as Best in IT for over a decade. With a career deeply rooted in technology, George has developed advanced expertise in Cybersecurity Best Practices and the evolving field of Artificial Intelligence. He is a certified CLE presenter and a sought-after Vistage speaker, regularly engaging audiences with insightful, practical strategies. As a frequent guest on local media platforms, George shares his knowledge to help businesses strengthen their cybersecurity posture and adapt to the demands of today’s digital landscape.
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George Rosenthal
George is the President and founder of ThrottleNet. He began building websites in 1999 and in 2007 shifted ThrottleNet’s focus to become an early adopter of the managed service provider model. Even as a kid, George has had an entrepreneur mindset. Whether he was reselling golf balls on the 12th hole of the Clinton Hill Golf Course or conquering the neighborhood through catalog sales, he was quick to recognize an opportunity to make a difference. Through it all, George’s passion has been technology. Early on, he was mindful of its potential to make things better and improve lives. This philosophy remains the driving force behind ThrottleNet. George has a son and daughter and enjoys concerts, online gaming, mountain biking, and most of all, golf.
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Mike Heil
Mike Heil is a co-owner and has been with ThrottleNet since 2006. He began his journey as an MSCE-certified network engineer, working directly with customers and building trusted relationships through hands-on support. In 2008, he became ThrottleNet’s first Networking Director, and by 2010, he had taken on the role of the company’s second CEO. Mike is widely recognized for his empowering and thought provoking leadership style. His ability to ask insightful questions and provide steady, strategic support has helped the company navigate major initiatives and achieve professional growth. He has played a vital role in fostering the open, collaborative, and thriving culture that defines ThrottleNet today.
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Mike Heil
Mike has been with ThrottleNet since 2006. He started as an MSCE network engineer working directly with customers. In 2008 he became the first networking director and in 2010 ThrottleNet’s second CEO. As CEO he has seen the company more than double its revenue, double the number of employees, add 24-7 support, and convert to an open book management style. After eliminating the nearly $500,000 in debt he inherited when he became CEO, he has implemented a zero-debt management policy. When he’s not winning the MSP Mentor 250 award, Mike loves to play hobby board games with friends and family, master video games, and lift weights. He is terrible at golf. Really. Terrible. He is happily married and has three girls and one cat.
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Eric Aguado
Eric is co-owner and the Chief Operating Officer, where he leads company operations, oversees the customer support team, and drives the vCIO strategy. Since joining ThrottleNet in 2005, Eric has played a key role in shaping its service model and delivery. Before his time at ThrottleNet, Eric served four years in the U.S. Army as an 11B Infantryman, receiving multiple commendations for his exemplary service. After leaving the military, he worked in a variety of IT roles, gaining a wide range of technical and leadership experience. Eric carries industry certifications that include CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), and MCSA. His unique blend of military discipline, technical expertise, and leadership continues to fuel operational success.
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Eric Aguado
Eric is the Chief Operating Officer at ThrottleNet. Prior to ThrottleNet, Eric served in the US Army and worked at Deloitte & Touche. Eric has been a key contributor in making ThrottleNet one of the top Managed Services Providers in St. Louis and in the Midwest. Eric has always had a passion for helping other people make better use of and understand computers. This mindset has been ingrained as part of ThrottleNet's culture. Eric is married and has two daughters. When not busy working or having fun with his family, Eric enjoys exercising, computer gaming, sci-fi flicks, and mountain biking.
Todd Budde
Todd is the Director of Managed Services. He began his ThrottleNet career as the first vCIO, and has overseen the expansion of the vCIO program. He oversees all aspects of ThrottleNet’s managed and co-managed services along with our industry leading customer support.
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Todd Budde
Todd began his career at ThrottleNet as our first vCIO, and his work continues to be the inspiration for that position today. His previous experience as a senior Windows administrator, his easy-going personality, and his dedication to acting in the best interest of each client made him ideal for the role. Todd currently oversees our Managed Services division, and when he's not doing that, he enjoys tinkering with his home automation and gadgets to the point where he constantly has to retrain the family on how to turn on the lights. He has a way-better-than-average sneaker collection and enjoys NASCAR and the Saint Louis Blues. Todd's coworkers might describe him as a bit of a detail-oriented perfectionist continually seeking new ideas that make ThrottleNet a better partner for our customers. Just a bit.
Chris Montgomery
Chris is the Director of Sales. He started with ThrottleNet in 2011 as a Solutions Consultant bringing with him 25+ years of selling experience across a variety of products, services, and solutions. He is an IT subject matter expert and in-demand speaker on cybersecurity, managed services, and the dark web.
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Chris Montgomery
Chris started with ThrottleNet in 2011 as a Solutions Consultant bringing with him almost 20 years of selling experience across a variety of products, services, and solutions. When not overseeing ThrottleNet’s sales team, Chris enjoys dreaming of skateboarding again, playing golf, and spending time with his family. Those that work with Chris describe him as being process-driven, analytical and talkative. Ridiculously talkative.
Michael Riehn
Michael brings more than 25 years of expertise in marketing, business strategy, and technology. He leads the marketing, communications, and business development initiatives focusing on storytelling and growth. As a former IT Director, Michael excels in creating client-facing sensibilities—offering unique insights into customer needs.
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Michael Riehn
Michael is the Marketing Director at ThrottleNet, Inc with over 25 years of experience in marketing. Riehn is a storyteller and lead generator with a unique background in digital marketing, leadership, business development, & information technology. Michael focuses on galvanizing teams, connecting great companies, and discerning new ideas. He passionately believes in creating new business ideas to continually improve company processes and likes being counted on to make things happen. In Michael's free time, he loves volunteering at his church, coaching youth sports, and hanging out with family and friends. Riehn enjoys geeking out about music, technology, and movies and is a proud member of the funky dumplings trivia team. He is a rabid Cardinals baseball fan and boasts a ridiculous memorabilia collection that includes an autograph of every Cardinal in the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Hall of Fame.
Rebecca Smith
Rebecca is the Financial Controller and Office Manager. She is the friendly voice behind the company’s customer invoicing and leads our human resources initiatives with consistency and care. Her organizational skills and approachable demeanor make her an essential part of ThrottleNet’s daily operations and team culture.
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Rebecca Smith
Rebecca is the Financial Controller of ThrottleNet, Inc. She has been with the company since May 2015. While working in the finance world, she earned her Master’s degree in Accounting and graduated from UMSL with her Bachelor’s degree in Business. She enjoys traveling, bringing her dog to work, and hanging out with her daughter in her free time. Her friends, family, and coworkers would all agree that she is friendly, focused, dependable, and caring.
Technology with a Human Connection
At ThrottleNet, we’re more than just technology people. It’s true that we offer advanced technology solutions, but our expert IT strategists also provide you with the human element that makes those solutions really work. We combine your IT with processes and strategy that bring your business success, and it’s that commitment to excellence in both IT solutions and services that sets us apart.
We also care about really connecting with our clients. We know that the real reason you’re looking to IT experts is to build and better your business, and that need trumps any piece of hardware we can hand you. We make it our business to get to know you and your organization, your frustrations, and your goals, then help you absolutely crush it!
The bottom line is, our people power our solutions, and we’re excited to become a part of your team, too!
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