{"id":63251,"date":"2025-01-02T15:17:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T23:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=63251"},"modified":"2025-01-02T15:17:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T23:17:32","slug":"proven-it-promotes-emir-husic-to-chief-technology-officer-adds-mike-engels-as-senior-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2025\/01\/proven-it-promotes-emir-husic-to-chief-technology-officer-adds-mike-engels-as-senior-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Proven IT Promotes Emir Husic to Chief Technology Officer, Adds Mike Engels as Senior Director"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Chicago (Dec. 19, 2024)<\/em> \u2014 Proven IT, a leading managed service provider specializing in IT services, telecom, managed print, and workflow automation solutions, is pleased to announce two significant leadership appointments. Emir Husic has been promoted to chief technology officer and Mike Engels has joined the company as senior director of strategy and security. Both leaders will be based at Proven IT\u2019s new Tinley Park headquarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Husic has been with Proven IT for the past eight years, during which he has played an instrumental role in shaping the company\u2019s managed Services offerings. As CTO, Emir will lead all Managed services operations, including strategic services, helpdesk, client alignment, vCIO services, business process automation, internal IT and security. Husic&#8217;s promotion recognizes his dedication, vision, and exceptional contribution to the company\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBeing part of Proven\u2019s journey has been an incredible experience, and I\u2019m excited to take on this new challenge,\u201d said Husic. \u201cI look forward to leading our talented team as we drive innovation and deliver even more value to our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Emir-Husic-PR-1536x1025-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Emir-Husic-PR-1536x1025-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Emir-Husic-PR-1536x1025-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Emir-Husic-PR-1536x1025-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Emir-Husic-PR-1536x1025-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry veteran Mike Engels, who brings over 25 years of experience in technology and security leadership with a focus on strategic growth, is joining Proven IT. In his new role as senior director of strategy and security, his focus will be on maturing offerings around vCISO, vCIO, technology and security assessments, and M&amp;A due diligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engels has demonstrated a commitment to customer service and building strong client relationships throughout his career, which aligns perfectly with Proven\u2019s dedication to excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJoining Proven IT at this pivotal moment is a fantastic opportunity,\u201d Engels said. \u201cI\u2019m eager to contribute to the expansion of our security services and to help guide the company toward new business horizons.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brett Cosich, COO of Proven IT, said, \u201cWe are incredibly excited to have Mike join our team under Emir\u2019s leadership. His experience and depth of industry knowledge will help take Proven IT to the next level in security and managed services.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Proven IT<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/provenit.com\/\">Proven IT<\/a>, headquartered in Tinley Park, Illinois, was established in 2003 and has consistently been recognized for its growth and workplace culture. It has been a Crain\u2019s 50 Fastest Growing Company, a Best Places to Work honoree, and an Inc. 5000 five-time honoree. The company focuses on innovation and client satisfaction. Key offerings include managed IT services, cybersecurity, managed office services, integrated voice and data, physical security systems, and business process automation. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicago (Dec. 19, 2024) \u2014 Proven IT, a leading managed service provider specializing in IT services, telecom, managed print, and workflow automation solutions, is pleased to announce two significant leadership appointments. Emir Husic has been promoted to chief technology officer and Mike Engels has joined the company as senior director of strategy and security. Both leaders will be based at Proven IT\u2019s new Tinley Park headquarters. Husic has been with Proven IT for the past eight years, during which he has played an instrumental role in shaping the company\u2019s managed Services offerings. As CTO, Emir will lead all Managed services operations, including strategic services, helpdesk, client alignment, vCIO services, business process automation, internal IT and security. Husic&#8217;s promotion recognizes his dedication, vision, and exceptional contribution to the company\u2019s growth. \u201cBeing part of Proven\u2019s journey has been an incredible experience, and I\u2019m excited to take on this new challenge,\u201d said Husic. \u201cI look forward to leading our talented team as we drive innovation and deliver even more value to our clients.\u201d Industry veteran Mike Engels, who brings over 25 years of experience in technology and security leadership with a focus on strategic growth, is joining Proven IT. In his new role as senior director of strategy and security, his focus will be on maturing offerings around vCISO, vCIO, technology and security assessments, and M&amp;A due diligence. Engels has demonstrated a commitment to customer service and building strong client relationships throughout his career, which aligns perfectly with Proven\u2019s dedication to excellence. \u201cJoining Proven IT at this pivotal moment is a fantastic opportunity,\u201d Engels said. \u201cI\u2019m eager to contribute to the expansion of our security services and to help guide the company toward new business horizons.\u201d Brett Cosich, COO of Proven IT, said, \u201cWe are incredibly excited to have Mike join our team under Emir\u2019s leadership. His experience and depth of industry knowledge will help take Proven IT to the next level in security and managed services.\u201d ### About Proven ITProven IT, headquartered in Tinley Park, Illinois, was established in 2003 and has consistently been recognized for its growth and workplace culture. It has been a Crain\u2019s 50 Fastest Growing Company, a Best Places to Work honoree, and an Inc. 5000 five-time honoree. The company focuses on innovation and client satisfaction. 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