Our Story

About Root-InfoTech

Over 40 years of IT excellence. One of the oldest and most respected technology firms in Northeast Ohio.

Our History

Founded in 1981, Built on Trust

Mike Walsh — President & Owner, 2023 – Present

Mike Walsh

A Cleveland native and Ohio State University graduate in Computer Science, Mike joined Root-InfoTech in 1996 and spent nearly three decades alongside founder Cary Root. In 2023, he took ownership with a mission to continue the exceptional service standards. A Solon Chamber of Commerce member and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alumni (Cohort 34).

Cary M. Root — Founder & President, 1981 – 2023

Cary founded Root-InfoTech as a computer consulting firm to help small businesses embrace the personal computer revolution. With Bachelors and Masters degrees from Purdue University and experience at Burroughs Corporation and Cleveland Consulting Associates, he built the company into a Northeast Ohio institution. A dedicated community leader who served on the boards of the BBB, Ohio Commerce Bank, and volunteered with Ronald McDonald House Charities.

The Beginning — 1981

Root-InfoTech was born when the most popular PCs were Radio Shack, KayPro, Osborne, and Compaq. Six months later, IBM introduced its first PC — and so began the IT revolution. We've been at the forefront ever since.

Root-InfoTech team collaborating
BBB A+ Rated
Accredited Business
Goldman Sachs
10KSB Alumni
Our Values

Driven by Values, Powered by Expertise

We practice the Better Business Bureau standards for ethics and are proud to have earned its highest rating.

Client First

Every client is treated as if they are our only relationship.

Excellence

BBB A+ rating and Goldman Sachs 10KSB alumni — proven commitment.

Partnership

We are your IT team, embedded in your success story.

Proactive

We solve problems before they happen, keeping you ahead.

Let's Work Together

Experience the Root-InfoTech difference. We treat every client as our only client.