- Formally Established on July 22nd, 1981 as Family Computer Center, INC in Berkley, MI by Jack Parish as part of the Doll & Toy Soldier Shop
- Family Computer Center (FFC) was recognized by Atari, Inc. as their largest-volume US independent computer sales outlet
- Microsoft releases MS-DOS
- MTV airs it's first video: Video Killed the Radio Star
- The first DeLorean DMC-12 rolls off the line
- 1983/1984:
FFC’s marketing focus shifted to serious use of the personal computer for schoolwork or small business applications - 1984:
The Family Computer Center officially makes the name change to Centaris, inc.
- Centaris moves forward with Jack’s Son, Scott
- Centaris Becomes a Microsoft Gold Partner
- Microsoft releases Windows 3.0
- Twin Peaks premieres on ABC
- Movies: Home Alone, Ghost and The Godfather Part III
- Curt Hicks, President & CEO, joins the Team
- Curt and Scott officially become part owners. Centaris moved to Oak Park
- Centaris 90's Logo
- Joe Moore, Partner & CTO, joins the team
- Microsoft releases Windows 98
- Movies: Titanic, Saving Private Ryan, and the Wedding Singer
- Music: Green Day, Shania Twain and Spice Girls
- 1999: What about Y2K?
- Internet Explorer version 5 released
- Introducing a new technology: Bluetooth
- Centaris 1999 Website
- Welcome to the new Millennium!
- What's New? Microsoft Business Server 2000:
- Microsoft Gold Partnership:
- Centaris's 2001 Website
- 2001 Microsoft Awards
- Microsoft releases Windows XP
- Wikipedia is launched
- What's New? Server 2003
- 2005 Centaris's Website
- Microsoft releases the Xbox 360
- 2006 Centaris Celebrates 25th Years!
- Nintendo releases the Wii gaming system
- Movies: The Pink Panther, Garfield and Superman Returns
- 2007 Centaris's Website
- John Bamberger, VP of Sales, joins the team
- Microsoft Bing and Yahoo Search combine
- 2011: Centaris Website
- Centaris Celebrates 30 Years! Pictured: Scott and Joe
- 2013: Centaris acquires Power IT
- 2015: Centaris Move to Sterling Heights
- 2016: Centaris Celebrates 35 Years
- 2016: Centaris 35th Anniversary Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Centaris acquires Expetec
- Centaris Petoskey New Office
- Centaris merges with BCS to form Centaris Technology Solutions
- Centaris Celebrates 40 Years
Our Employee Stories
NAME :
THOMAS
POSITION :
NOC TECHNICIAN
How long have you been at Centaris?
About 4 years on various different teams.
What is your favorite Centaris memory?
I would have to say the time I showed up a little late at the annual Centaris Christmas Party and when I walked in the door everyone at the party shouted, “Thomas is here!” That give me a big smile!
What do you like best about working at Centaris?
It’s definitely the positive caring environment and the friendly co-workers!
What makes Centaris unique?
It’s the fact that Centaris truly cares about its clients and will go above and beyond to help make things work for them!
Give us a fun fact!
Creedence Clearwater Revival has the most No. 2 Billboard hits— without ever hitting No.1.
NAME :
RACHEL
POSITION :
PROJECT TEAM COORDINATOR
How long have you been at Centaris?
4 years this July.
What is your favorite Centaris memory?
All of the Centaris Events. My favorite being the Christmas parties in the office. It’s always a fun 3 hours for everyone to hang out.
What do you like best about working at Centaris?
The culture. Everyone is so easy to talk to and relate to from CEO all the way down.
What makes Centaris unique?
The people we have executing the work. Everyone at Centaris buys in to the core values and we always put the client first.
Give us a fun fact!
The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is almost the same size as San Francisco. About 10 square miles smaller.
NAME :
MIKE
POSITION :
ESCALATION ENGINEER
TEAM :
FIELD SERVICES
How long have you been at Centaris?
Since 2009.
What is your favorite Centaris memory?
Fully recovering a client for a complete cryptolocker infection with no data loss.
What makes Centaris unique?
We share knowledge, help each other out, and teach each other. There is a very large pool of experience and knowledge within Centaris that is always available to assist with any sort of problem, everyone is willing to help!
What do you like best about working at Centaris?
Working on a great team that challenges me and supports me every single day. And working with a wide variety of wonderful clients.
Give us a fun fact!
I’ve played Hockey all my life, my position is goalie. My hockey team was the last team to play a hockey game in Joe Louis Arena before it was torn down. We rented out the last skate possible and Channel 7 ran a news segment on it! The picture attached is me in net on the ice at Joe Louis Arena.
NAME :
BRETT
POSITION :
helpdesk dispatcher
How long have you been at Centaris?
5 Years.
What is your favorite Centaris memory?
The 2017 Cedar Point Trip. It was a blast!
What do you like best about working at Centaris?
The people I work with every day; they're the best!
What makes Centaris unique?
I feel that our core values separate us from the rest. We truly care about our Clients.
Give us a fun fact!
I also do Photography on the side!
NAME :
FRANK
POSITION :
SENIOR NETWORK SPECIALIST
How long have you been at Centaris?
20 Years.
What is your favorite Centaris memory?
There are so many in 20 years, but highlights are joking with Kathy over the years, and Scott’s love of the company and his big heart, and Curt’s many Hawaiian shirts at our Christmas parties.
What do you like best about working at Centaris?
They take care of their employees and really care about every one of them. They make me feel valued and like I offer what they need as an employee.
What makes Centaris unique?
It is a firmly grounded company, family based and client centric. We as a company really care if the client is getting what they pay for, and our employees are all talented and demonstrate quality in their work and their approach to the client’s needs.
Give us a fun fact!
We Centaris started at 3895 12 mile in Berkley and the building was so small that we had 13 techs working in a space that was 25 feet by 10 feet with 9 desks and we sat so close together that our elbows would hit the tech next to us.
NAME :
MARINA
POSITION :
MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
How long have you been at Centaris?
5 Years!
What is your favorite Centaris memory?
I have too many to pick from, but I'll narrow it down to two!
- Centaris's 35th Anniversary & Open House in 2016
- Gathering & Delivering Toys during the holidays!
What do you like best about working at Centaris?
My coworkers. I feel very lucky to work with such an amazing group. They have become a second family to me.
What makes Centaris unique?
We have a great foundation constructed from an amazing team of individuals. We truly care about our clients and are constantly striving to reach new heights to be the best for them.
Give us a fun fact!
My family is Italian, and we make our own wine every year!
NAME :
ERICA
POSITION :
ACCOUNTANT
How long have you been at Centaris?
3 Years!
What is your favorite Centaris memory?
Going to Cedar Point for our 2019 summer trip!
What do you like best about working at Centaris?
Being able to work with my best friend, Marina, every day and all my other amazing co-workers 🙂
What makes Centaris unique?
Our employees truly care about the clients we work with. We do and try our best for them!
Give us a fun fact!
I have two cats named Taco and Tequila!
Technology should be your sidekick, not the villain
That’s exactly what happens with Centaris as your partner as we combine our IT expertise with over 30 years of experience
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