Mr. Tony Jimenez is living the "American Dream". His personal story is as dynamic and inspiring as his achievements. Born in Virginia into a family of modest means, his incredible drive, work ethic, love of technology, and desire to make a contribution to society, have all led to his recognition as one of the top leaders in the technology industry and one of the most influential Hispanics in the nation.
Jimenez is the award-winning Founder, President, and CEO of MicroTech, the largest Hispanic-Owned IT Integrator in the U.S., focused on Technology Services, Unified Communication & Collaboration, Cloud Computing, Product Solutions, Network Systems Integration, Cyber Security, Mobility, and Big Data Solutions.
Since founding MicroTech in 2004, Jimenez has grown the business into a profitable quarter-billion dollar company with over 400 highly skilled professionals in more than 28 states. MicroTech supports over 100 prime contracts with civilian and defense agencies of the Federal government and provides IT and network support to numerous Fortune 500 companies around the globe. MicroTech’s suite of services and solutions has ensured that clients in government, education, and the technology industry accomplish their mission while simultaneously maximizing their return on investment (ROI) and lowering their total cost of ownership (TCO). As a result, customers continuously realize the business advantage of utilizing MicroTech and its numerous cutting edge solutions and processes.
Several national organizations have named MicroTech to their fastest growing privately held company lists including Inc. Magazine, Deloitte, Washington Technology, SmartCEO, Washington Business Journal, CRN, and Digital Software Magazine. According to Hispanic Business Magazine, MicroTech has been among the Top 5 Fastest Growing Hispanic-Owned Businesses for four consecutive years and Washington Technology has recognized the company as the No. 1 8(a) Prime Contractor for the last four years. Additionally, in 2012 Inc. Magazine inducted MicroTech into its prestigious Hall of Fame for making its Inc. 500 listing for five years.
For his achievements, Jimenez has been named “Executive of the Year,” “Most Innovative Entrepreneur,” “Most Influential Hispanic in IT,” "Entrepreneur of the Year," "Small Business Person of the Year," and "CEO of the Year" by several national organizations. Jimenez has also been recognized as one of the "Most Influential Hispanics in the Nation" by Hispanic Business Magazine, one of the "Most Powerful Minority Men in Business” by the Minority Enterprise Executive Council, “Most Innovative Entrepreneur” by Goldman Sachs, PODER-abc* Entrepreneurship Award winner, one of the “Top 50 Most Influential Virginians” by Virginian Business, and most recently recognized as being among the “50 Powerful US/International Business Executives” by MEA Magazine.
As a Retired Army Officer and a Service-Disabled Veteran with more than 24 years of Military Service, Jimenez has vast experience in Information Technology, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Transformation, and Acquisition Management. He is a decorated combat veteran and has served in theaters of combat operations including tours in the Middle East, Central America, and in Africa. As a Government Program Manager Jimenez guided the DoD’s efforts to solve complex and critical platform transformation challenges facing a number of government organizations. He has an extensive background in Project Management, large-scale IT Systems Implementation, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Business Reengineering, and Systems Integration.
Jimenez has a MA in Computers and Information Systems from Missouri's Webster University, a MS in Acquisition Management from Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) in Melbourne, and a BS in Business Management from St. Mary's University in San Antonio. He is also a graduate of the Executive Education Course at the Dartmouth Tuck School of Business and is a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Governance Fellow.
As an active member of the technology industry and an advocate for the Veteran, Hispanic, and Small Business communities, Jimenez utilizes his experience by serving on several boards including George Mason University's Board of Visitors, the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. - Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Harvard Journal of Hispanic Policy Executive Advisory Committee, Partnership for a New American Economy, and the Latino Donor Collaborative. He is the former National Chairman of Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) and is a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the American Legion, and the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA).
As a respected business owner, successful entrepreneur, and award-winning small business advocate, Jimenez is always willing to lend his assistance. He served on the U.S. Department of Commerce National Advisory Council on Minority Business Enterprise and has testified before Congress on several occasions. He has also drafted and reviewed legislation designed to improve opportunities for Small Business owners. In addition, Jimenez has worked with the current and past two White House administrations, meeting with the Presidents and their Senior Advisors regarding tax incentives for small and medium sized businesses and ways to create jobs, improve education opportunities, and stimulate the economy. Jimenez attends numerous conferences and technology events serving as an expert on entrepreneurship, business management, and technology integration.
Under his leadership, MicroTech has been awarded the distinguished Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Award as General Service Administration's (GSA) “Most Successful Newcomer” by the Coalition for Government Procurement, the Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise Award (MBE 100), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Blue Ribbon Small Business” Award, the DiversityBusiness.com “Top 25 Disabled Veteran-Owned Business” Award, the U.S. Department of the Army - “Featured Small Business,” and the U.S. Department of Transportation - “Small Business Success Story.”
