About Us
About CMIT Solutions of Chicago Northwest
Locally owned. Nationally backed. Personally invested in your success.
35+ Years of IT Leadership, Now Working for You
Paul Nelis is the owner of the Chicago Northwest territory of CMIT Solutions. Paul brings more than 35 years of IT and business experience to his customers in the area, and collaborates closely with other franchisees across the nation. While Paul started out on the Help Desk of a french bank, he quickly rose to run that help desk, before moving into consulting, where he helped companies world-wide with client server and database design, implementation, and performance management. It was in this role that Paul first ran a managed service, for Allstate Insurance Company.
Managed Services have been part of his career ever since, whether developing, selling and running them for consulting companies or acquiring them as part of a corporate strategy for infrastructure management. He’s run Managed Services for the likes of Allstate, McDonald’s Corp, the states of Rhode Island, and New York. Paul has direct experience in consumer packaged goods, logistics, manufacturing, food service, finance, state and local government, retail, healthcare, legal, pharma, and other industry verticals.
Most recently, concluding a term as the CIO for a $750 million healthcare company, Paul decided to bring his consulting and managed services skills to the companies within several miles of his home, in Wauconda, IL.
What People Say About Working With Paul
His integrity, honesty, and strategic outlook make him an invaluable resource to any organization.
Nichole Hogan
Paul is a leader who demonstrates an unwavering commitment to leveraging technology to drive business objectives.
Tina Hinshaw
Paul is one of the single most diligent, knowledgeable and articulate individuals I have ever encountered in my professional career.
Mike Bruemmer
His technical capability is impressive, but more importantly is his ability to communicate and make relevant and specific the value for each unique stakeholder.
Sonia Cheng
Our Mission
You're the focus of everything we do. We empower businesses by providing innovative technology solutions, managed IT services, and cybersecurity that let you focus on growing your business.
Our Approach
We're business owners too, so we understand the opportunities and challenges facing today's organizations. We don't just manage technology. We build relationships based on trust, transparency, and results.
Community Driven
We're actively engaged in helping businesses in the Chicago Northwest area succeed. You can count on the integrity of a locally invested relationship backed by a strong national network of resources.
Experience Across Industries
Paul has managed IT environments and led technology initiatives across a wide range of sectors.
From running managed services for Allstate and McDonald's Corp to serving as CIO for a $750 million healthcare company, Paul has the depth of experience to understand the unique IT challenges facing your business, no matter your industry.
Industry Recognition
CMIT Solutions has consistently ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 list for more than a decade. ConnectWise named CMIT Solutions Partner of the Year, the company's highest partner honor.
In addition to national accolades, CMIT Solutions franchise owners receive recognition across the communities they serve for their commitment to helping local businesses succeed with reliable, secure technology.
300+
Offices Nationwide
900+
Technicians
90K+
Systems Managed
10+
Years on Franchise 500
Ready to Work With Us?
Whether you need full IT management, better cybersecurity, or just someone to call when things go wrong, CMIT Solutions of Chicago Northwest is here to help.
- Free initial consultation
- No obligation IT assessment
- 35+ years of IT leadership