The Start of Lighthouse
Our story and the awesome people behind it.
Starting from humble beginnings in Elmore, Ohio as a one-person tech-support operation in 2011, we were passionate about developing and growing our clients' business operations. Now that we have grown into a full team of diverse specialties, we can aid our clients with more than just fixing their computers.
From business process improvement to digital growth, the modern Lighthouse IT Solutions is here to aid your business with more than just your tech stack; we want to light the way toward the best version of your business.
Meet the Team
Matt Almendinger
Harmony Network Engineer & Project Manager
Matt has spent over a decade honing his knowledge about everything technology. Sharper than ever, he was ready to create a community that would help others. Thus, Lighthouse IT Solutions was born, it is the perfect concoction to enjoy what you do while having a positive impact on others.
Technology runs through his veins; it's his life source. A few more parts and he will reach his final form, Robo-Matt, and be able to do more for his clients than ever before. But until then, he enjoys being human around friends, family, and his cat.
Laif Thorbahn
Harmony Technical Support
Laif had always been interested in computers and technology, wanting to know how they worked. Once he took a course on the inner workings of a computer, he knew this was what he wanted to do. Constantly being part of an ever-expanding field is what pushes him forward.
He has previously worked on both hardware and software-based issues, but now we at Lighthouse IT Solutions utilize Laif to help with troubleshooting for our clients. With Laif assisting, we're able to be more efficient than ever before.
Colby Ball
Operations Manager
Our resident checklist guru, Colby is also our Operations Manager, ensuring the business' day-to-day activities run smoothly. With a Bachelor's in Applied Health Science and Business Administration from Bowling Green State University, she's passionate about fostering well-being, taking pride in seeing her efforts reflected in the success of others. Colby's dedication ensures that both the internal practices and client-facing services at Lighthouse IT Solutions remain top-notch.
Driven by her commitment to excellence, Colby brings order to operations with her meticulous approach and infectious enthusiasm. Her nurturing spirit and keen eye for detail enable her to seamlessly manage duties, ensuring that everything from team efficiency to client satisfaction aligns perfectly with our company's high standards.
Andrew Stuller
Harmony Technical Support
Andrew has never been one to fear changes brought about by the advancement of technology. For as long as he can remember, he's been amazed by computers and all that they are capable of. The starting point of his technological learning journey was when he decided to build a computer from scratch just for the fun of it! After that first project, he was enthusiastically hooked and quickly began soaking up as much knowledge as he could get his hands on.
Now that he is a proud member of the Lighthouse IT Solutions team, Andrew has and continues to gain extensive knowledge through his hands-on approach to learning and problem-solving. He can frequently be found deep in research, keeping up-to-date with the latest cutting-edge tech developments.
Griffin Ball
Momentum Digital Growth Specialist
Griffin has been supercharging companies' digital footprints since before he even began studying marketing. As our Digital Growth Specialist, he leverages his Bachelor's in Visual Communication Technology from Bowling Green State University to craft innovative strategies that empower Momentum's services. Heading up this digital growth arm at Lighthouse, he guides clients in building their digital presence through efficient inbound marketing.
A natural at weaving creativity into strategy, Griffin's infectious enthusiasm drives both internal teams and clients to achieve ambitious growth. Whether orchestrating the latest inbound campaigns or fine-tuning customer journeys, Griffin thrives on pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Sara Beck
Momentum Digital Media Designer
With a passion for digital marketing and fostering meaningful human connections, Sara specializes in crafting engaging social media graphics that embody the essence of each brand she works with. Leveraging her strong foundation in customer service, she seamlessly combines creativity with a customer-focused approach to boost brand visibility and ensure client satisfaction. Sara successfully transforms concepts into visually appealing content that drives social media engagement.
In her personal time, Sara cherishes quality moments with her family and enjoys experiences that inspire her creativity. These experiences enrich her perspective and bring fresh ideas to her professional work.
Mark Nash
Navigate Platform Developer
The internet has entranced Mark for nearly as long as he's been able to use a computer. Naturally, he developed a desire to create websites and programs just like the ones he was enjoying. He is a graduate of the University of Toledo after successfully obtaining his Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science and Engineering Technologies.
Working at Lighthouse IT Solutions, Mark happily puts his skills to use in creating websites, applications, and other web-based content. With a growing portfolio filled with dynamic websites and web applications, he continues to learn and improve his craft. He is working hard to help Lighthouse's clients evolve into the most excellent versions of themselves.
Our History
After Matt went out on his own, he wished his clients success in their future endeavors as he departed. However, many of those clients chose to continue working with Matt, paving the way for the initial formation of Lighthouse!
Recognizing that the cloud would be the next major technical movement, Lighthouse IT Solutions becomes a Microsoft Online Services Partner. This leads to the finalization of Lighthouse's first fully managed solutions platform, "Worry-Free IT."
Lighthouse IT Solutions finally grows beyond its founder by gaining its first new team member, a business administrator.
Lighthouse IT Solutions adds another member to the team with the addition of its first support technician.
One more addition to the Lighthouse IT Solutions crew resulting in the formation of its marketing branch.
After months of preparation, clients begin converting from "Worry-Free IT" to the revamped IT Support and Solutions package - "Harmony."
Seeing the need for more space, Lighthouse IT Solutions gains a new building, the Interactive Experience Center or IEC. The IEC would serve as a training facility for Lighthouse's staff and clients.
Lighthouse IT Solutions' new Momentum solutions platform is launched to help clients grow their digital presence and provide them with new marketing opportunities.
As Lighthouse IT Solutions' goals became more focused and its team grew, so did its needs. In order to fulfill these needs Lighthouse moved all its operations into its current location at 349-1/2 Rice Street.
During the pandemic, Lighthouse IT Solutions buckles down and launches a massive push to provide cloud-based solutions useable from work or home.
Lighthouse IT Solutions launches a brand-new portion of Harmony, utilizing our hosted cloud for both cloud-based desktops as well as applications! This service is aptly named, Harmony Cloud.
Lighthouse IT Solutions adds another member to the team with the addition of its first technical dispatcher.
Lighthouse begins to completely overhaul the internal software stack, utilizing the diverse application offerings of Odoo, saving quite a chunk of change and increasing efficiencies at every move.
Lighthouse is now capable of implementing and developing custom applications via Odoo, allowing us to help our clients become more efficient and grow with much more integration and control than ever before.
Interested in working with Lighthouse?
Whether you are looking for assistance with your company's network, process improvements, or even digital growth, Lighthouse is here to help with all your technology needs.