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Athens Micro Leadership Team

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Meet the Team

Zack Lester

President

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Zack’s career has been defined by focus and long-term commitment. He began working with Athens Micro while in college and steadily advanced through the organization, building deep expertise in both technology and business operations before becoming the company’s sole shareholder.

As President of Athens Micro, Zack guides the company’s strategic direction, ensures client satisfaction, and upholds the company’s 40+ year legacy of excellence in IT services.

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John Parins

CFO

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John’s career as a Certified Public Accountant, combined with a tech-forward mindset and strong focus on customer service, led him to the MSP IT industry.

As Chief Financial Officer at Athens Micro, John plays a key role in ensuring the company’s financial health, strategic growth, and operational efficiency. He is committed to building systems and processes that provide timely, accurate information for decision-making and support the company’s ongoing success.

Sam Horner

vCIO

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Sam began his career at Athens Micro as an intern while attending the University of Georgia, where he earned a degree in Management Information Systems. After graduation, he joined the company full-time and has been with Athens Micro for 20+ years.

In his role as a vCIO, Sam works closely with business owners and decision makers, providing guidance through quarterly business reviews, IT auditing, lifecycle management, budgeting, and identifying risks and operational challenges. He takes pride in working directly with clients to proactively manage their IT needs and deliver strategic solutions that support their business growth.

Amanda Kendrick

Sales and Marketing

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Amanda joined Athens Micro in 2008 as a purchasing administrator. Over the years, she has held multiple roles including purchasing, accounts receivable, dispatch, client success, client success team lead, and now leads the sales and marketing team.

She is particularly proud of her current role, where she has embraced the challenge of developing and leading the sales and marketing team while maintaining Athens Micro’s high standard of client service.