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 CMIT Solutions Des Moines Team
Managing partner
Edgar Ortiz
Managing Partner, CMIT Solutions | U.S. Army Veteran | Project Leadership Expert
As Managing Partner at CMIT Solutions, Edgar Ortiz brings a unique fusion of military precision, project management expertise, and small business advocacy to the world of managed IT services. A proud U.S. Army Veteran, Edgar honed leadership skills under pressure and now channels that same discipline into delivering dependable, secure, and scalable technology solutions for growing businesses.
With over 15 years of leading complex IT and operational initiatives, Edgar has overseen multimillion-dollar projects across industries, transforming disorganized environments into streamlined systems that drive productivity and resilience. At CMIT Solutions, he leads a team focused on cybersecurity, cloud services, data backup, and strategic IT consulting, ensuring that small and mid-sized businesses can thrive with enterprise-grade technology, without the enterprise cost.
Known for translating tech-speak into business results, Edgar is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs and local business owners. Whether it’s securing critical data, guiding digital transformation, or simply being the most responsive partner in the game, his mission is simple: make IT an asset, not a headache.
Director of Client Success
Tara Knight-Ortiz
Director of Client Success | Business Operations Leader | U.S. Army Veteran
With over 22 years of combined leadership in the U.S. Army and private sector, Tara Knight-Ortiz is a dynamic force in business operations and client relationship management. As Director of Client Success, she brings tactical precision and people-first strategy to every engagement—ensuring clients receive not just service, but partnership.
Tara’s military background instilled a foundation of discipline, adaptability, and mission-focused leadership. These qualities now power her ability to streamline operations, lead high-performing teams, and cultivate long-term client loyalty in fast-paced business environments.
Renowned for her calm authority and solutions-oriented mindset, Tara turns client challenges into growth opportunities. She champions proactive communication, accountability, and a commitment to excellence that drives retention and results.
Whether leading internal process improvements or advising executive clients, Tara is the steady hand that turns operational friction into strategic momentum.