ABOUT

Leading with trust.

CMIT Solutions is a recognized leader in Managed IT Services for businesses. We’re business owners too, so we understand the opportunities and challenges facing today’s organizations. Our exceptional team includes more than 250 franchise locations and 900 top technology practitioners who want to help your business succeed.

Our mission

You’re the focus of our mission. We empower businesses like yours by providing innovative technology solutions, managed IT services and cybersecurity.

Industry recognition

We’re honored to be recognized as a leading Managed Service Provider. In addition to local accolades across the communities we serve, we’ve also received awards from some of the most prestigious organizations in the industry. CMIT Solutions has consistently ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list for more than a decade. What’s more, ConnectWise named CMIT Solutions Partner of the Year, the company’s highest partner honor.

Community driven

We’re actively engaged in helping businesses in the area succeed. With CMIT Solutions, you can count on the integrity of locally invested relationships backed by a strong multi-location network of resources.

Meet the Owners of CMIT Solutions, Atlanta Northwest

Co-Owner

Doug Bates

President, CMIT Solutions of Atlanta Southern Crescent & Atlanta Northwest
Strategic IT Leader | Business Growth Expert | Corporate Veteran Turned Entrepreneur

Doug Bates is the President of CMIT Solutions of Atlanta Southern Crescent and CMIT Solutions of Atlanta Northwest, where he brings over three decades of leadership in business strategy, IT service delivery, and customer experience. Since founding CMIT Southern Crescent in 2009, Doug has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to small and medium-sized businesses, helping them harness technology to achieve long-term growth and stability.

Prior to launching CMIT, Doug spent 22 years in corporate sales, marketing, and product management with globally respected companies such as LEGO, GE Lighting, TYCO, and Acuity Brands. His experience in large-scale operations, combined with expertise in Six Sigma and LEAN Process methodologies, has equipped him to guide clients with both strategic insight and operational excellence.

Doug holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration and Speech Communication from Lindenwood University in St. Louis. His leadership has earned CMIT Atlanta Southern Crescent 16 franchise awards, recognizing excellence in revenue growth, technical capability, and customer service. Under his guidance, the business has also been named Small Business of the Year by both the Fayette (2012, 2017) and Coweta-Newnan (2017) Chambers of Commerce.

In 2022, Doug expanded his vision by co-founding CMIT Solutions of Atlanta Northwest with his son, Nathan Bates, bringing a generational commitment to IT excellence and entrepreneurial leadership.

Co-Owner

Nathan Bates

Co-Owner & IT Solutions Specialist | CMIT Solutions of Atlanta Northwest
Business-Minded Technologist | Former Pro Athlete | Client-Centered IT Leader

Nathan Bates is the co-owner of CMIT Solutions of Atlanta Northwest, where he delivers customized IT services and strategic technology support to small and mid-sized businesses throughout the region. Nathan co-founded the business in 2022 alongside his father, Doug Bates, combining Doug’s extensive corporate and entrepreneurial experience with his own fresh perspective and client-first approach.

Nathan brings a unique blend of business acumen, leadership discipline, and performance mindset to his role. Prior to entering the IT industry, he spent eight years as a professional baseball player in the Los Angeles Angels organization, where he honed his ability to thrive under pressure, adapt to fast-changing environments, and work effectively in high-performing teams. Those traits now translate directly into his work with business owners who rely on secure, scalable, and responsive IT infrastructure.

With his studies in Managerial Sciences at Georgia State University (2012–2015), where he focused on organizational strategy, operations management, and analytics. His education complements his hands-on approach to solving complex business challenges through technology—whether it’s building robust cybersecurity defenses, optimizing IT networks, or serving as a strategic advisor to growing companies.

Nathan is known for his approachable style, strong communication skills, and commitment to understanding each client’s unique business goals. Through CMIT Solutions of Atlanta Northwest, he’s building lasting partnerships based on trust, reliability, and a shared vision for sustainable growth through smart IT.

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