Leadership & Philosophy

Our philosophy is straightforward: simplify our customers' IT infrastructures.

We distinctly align ourselves with the right mix of products and strategic partners to deliver more than equipment, more than a transaction. We take seriously the "Value Added" part of VAR.

With the dizzying productivity gains that leading edge software and hardware vendors now offer, we can't help wonder when - not if - all organizations will capitalize on these new and innovative efficiencies. Arguably, the headaches of managing and budgeting complex IT environments will probably never go away, so we are here for our customers for the long haul to deliver smart solutions designed specifically to simplify their IT infrastructure. A commitment they can count on.

We also take our commitment to ethical business practices and fair pricing seriously, knowing that many of our customers are likewise looking for the peace of mind that comes with issues like compliance, as well as the character of the "company" they keep, so to speak.

Abacus Solutions continues to thrive through the dedication of its employees and its great customers, all backed by the visionary leadership of company officers.

Patrick Hiller earned his Bachelor of Science in Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology before entering the IT management industry. After serving in various leadership roles for IT companies such as Sun Data (now Solarcom) and Venture System Source, he co-founded Abacus Solutions with Ken Snuggs in July 2000. As CEO, Patrick has helped define the guiding principles that have led to the company's immense success.

Ken Snuggs is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, earning his degree in Industrial Engineering with honors. In July 2000, Ken left his position at Venture System Source to co-found Abacus Solutions with Patrick Hiller.

Patrick Schutz is a graduate of the University of Georgia, earning his degree in Finance. In July 2000, Patrick left his position at Venture System Source to work at Abacus Solutions with Patrick Hiller.

Steve White is a CPA having earned an MBA and Accounting Degree from Westminster College of Salt Lake City. He has worked for both Big 4 Accounting firms KPMG and Ernst & Young as a Systems Auditor and Consultant. Before joining Abacus Solutions in 2006, Steve was Controller of the Engineering & Technology department at Georgia-Pacific. His background in IT and Finance contributes to his success as CFO of Abacus Solutions.

Joe Corbett has over 13 years experience in Sales & Management having joined Abacus Solutions in 2002 as an End-user Sales Rep before moving into the Sun Wholesale Group. His demonstration of management and leadership skills earned him an opportunity in early 2007 to serve as Sales and Operations Manager. In this role, Joe succeeded in streamlining warehouse operations while enhancing sales processes in the Wholesale group. This led Abacus in the first quarter of 2008 to name Joe to the position of Chief Operating Officer where he oversees Sales, Logistics, and the Abacus Technical Center. Joe, his wife Erin, and son reside in the Metro-Atlanta area.