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ARG Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Virginia for the 11th Time

By Lindsey Bronston | Company Culture, News, Press Release | Comments are Closed | 3 February, 2025 | 1

McLean, Va., February 3, 2025 –  ARG, Inc. (Association Resource Group, Inc.), a leading technology consulting firm delivering a robust data intelligence platform for IT procurement and management, is proud to announce that it has been named one of the “2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia”. The award recognizes the organization’s exceptional workplace culture,Read more

ARG has been named a Top Workplace for the 10th year by The Washington Post in 2024.

ARG Named a Top Workplace for 10th Year

By Lindsey Bronston | Company Culture, News, Press Release | Comments are Closed | 21 June, 2024 | 1

Firm ranked among the Top Washington-Area Workplaces in 2024 by The Washington Post McLean, Va., June 21, 2024 –  ARG, Inc. has been named one of The Washington Post’s 2024 Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area for the tenth time. Selection is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey administeredRead more

  • Kelly Ahmed, Gary Ward, and Sue Messner are featured on a promotional banner titled "101 Executives Moving the Agent Model into the Future" for Channel Futures Technology Advisor.
  • Image of a 2024 Winner banner featuring Kelly Ahmed, a consultant at ARG, recognized by Channel Futures as one of the "101 Executives Moving the Agent Model into the Future.
  • Image of a 2024 Winner banner featuring Gary Ward, a consultant at ARG, recognized by Channel Futures as one of the "101 Executives Moving the Agent Model into the Future.
  • Image of a 2024 Winner banner featuring Sue Messner, a Managing Partner at ARG, recognized by Channel Futures as one of the "101 Executives Moving the Agent Model into the Future.

ARG Top Performers Recognized as Best Technology Advisors in the Agent Channel

By Lindsey Bronston | Company Culture, News, Personnel, Why ARG | Comments are Closed | 14 March, 2024 | 0

Kelly Ahmed, Sue Messner, and Gary Ward named most important, influential, and impactful technology advisors/agents in the channel. This week, ARG was proud to have 3 of our top performers honored in the 2024 Channel Futures Technology Advisor 101, an honor that shines a spotlight on the very best technology consultants in the agent channel.Read more

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Agent Pioneer Greg Praske Retiring After 33-Year Run at ARG

By Lindsey Bronston | Company Culture, News, Personnel, Press Release, Why ARG | Comments are Closed | 16 January, 2024 | 0

With Greg and Steve Praske moving to board roles, Mike Shonholz and James Larsen will serve as CEO and president, respectively. McLean, Va., January 16, 2024 – Brothers Greg Praske and Steve Praske are retiring from ARG as the tech advisory firm taps two new top executives. ARG announced on Tuesday that the Praske brothersRead more

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ARG Enters into a New Chapter of Business Growth and Customer Success; Elevates Key Members of its Executive Leadership Team

By Lindsey Bronston | Company Culture, News, Personnel, Press Release, Why ARG | Comments are Closed | 10 January, 2024 | 0

Greg Praske and Steve Praske assume board-level roles; Mike Shonholz moves into the CEO role, and James Larsen becomes President. McLean, Va., January 10, 2024 – ARG today announced that it is entering a new chapter with the appointment of Greg Praske and Steve Praske to board-level roles within the organization. Mike Shonholz, ARG’s ChiefRead more

Top Workplace 2023

ARG Named Top Workplace for 9th Year

By Lindsey Bronston | Company Culture, News, Press Release | Comments are Closed | 16 June, 2023 | 1

MCLEAN, VA, June 16, 2023 – ARG, Inc. has been named one of The Washington Post’s 2023 Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area. Selection is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, which measured several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection.Read more

ARG Expands Geographic Reach with Acquisition of Florida-based Global Network Services

By Lindsey Bronston | Company Culture, M&A, News, Personnel, Press Release, Why ARG | Comments are Closed | 18 October, 2022 | 0

Client-focused: IT services agent aligns with ARG due to mutual commitment to prioritizing the client experience; its growth mindset, resources, broad solutions portfolio, and industry-leading consulting methodology. McLean, Va., October 18, 2022 – ARG today announced that it is expanding its geographic reach with the acquisition of Florida-based Global NetworkServices (GNS), an IT services agentRead more

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ARG Named Top Workplace for 8th Year

By Erica Lord | Company Culture, News, Press Release | Comments are Closed | 17 June, 2022 | 1

McLean Va., June 17, 2022 – ARG, Inc. a Virginia-based national technology consulting firm, announced that it has been recognized on The Washington Post’s Top Workplaces 2022 list. The list recognizes 200 Washington-area firms rated internally by their employees to be the best place to work in the region. Employee feedback is the sole basis forRead more

30th Anniversary Day of Service Recap

By Lindsey Bronston | Company Culture, Kindness, Why ARG | Comments are Closed | 30 June, 2021 | 4

On June 24th, 2021, ARG celebrated its 30th year in business. Technology is a dynamic space, and we are humbled to not only survive this long but to be thriving. Over the years, ARG has consistently participated in Random Acts of Kindness so, it seemed fitting that in celebration of reaching this milestone we spendRead more

ARG named a Top Workplace for the seventh year by The Washington Post in 2021.

ARG Named Top Workplace for 7th year

By Lindsey Bronston | Company Culture, News, Trending Topics | Comments are Closed | 25 June, 2021 | 3

ARG has been named one of the Washington Post’s 2021 Top Workplaces in the Washington DC area, ranking 13th out of the 80 small businesses recognized. Over 3,500 organizations are invited to participate and the top 200 are recognized in the awards. Selection is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party surveyRead more

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David DeCillis Joins ARG

By Erica Lord | Company Culture, Connectivity, IT Clarity, Network | Comments are Closed | 11 December, 2020 | 5

Introducing ARG’s Newest Addition, David DeCillis! ARG is thrilled to welcome Senior Product Specialist – Network, David DeCillis, to the team. David, an industry veteran, is approaching his 25th year in the IT world. He most recently served as Vice President of IT for a national transportation and logistics company supporting over 2,300 users across 40+Read more

Best Place to Work

ARG Named Best Place to Work in Virginia for 6th Consecutive Year

By Greg Praske | Company Culture, IT Clarity, News | Comments are Closed | 18 December, 2019 | 0

ARG was recently named one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Virginia by Virginia Business Magazine and Best Companies Group for the 6th year in a row! This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Virginia, benefiting the state’s economy, workforce andRead more

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ARG Wins 2019 MSP 501 MSP of the Year Award

By Lindsey Bronston | Company Culture, IT Clarity, News, Trending Topics | Comments are Closed | 10 October, 2019 | 3

The Top-Rated Technology Consultancy was a Finalist for the Annual MSP 501’s “MSP of the Year” Award McLean, Virginia – Oct. 10, 2019 – ARG, Inc. is pleased to announce it was named a finalist for “MSP of the Year” as part the prestigious 12th annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. The competition for placementRead more

Customer Experience

Process Is Pivotal to Superior Customer Experience

By Heather Campbell | Company Culture, IT Clarity, News, Trending Topics | Comments are Closed | 24 September, 2019 | 0

ARG’s Chief Experience Officer (CXO), Heather Campbell, wrote a terrific article discussing the importance of incorporating client experience into a company’s culture and client engagements. Heather is spearheading ARG’s value realization process, which helps clients through the technology adoption process to full realization of the business outcomes they were expecting. She drives her team toRead more

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ARG Named One of the World’s Most Elite 501 Managed Services Providers

By ARG Staff | Company Culture, IT Clarity, News, Trending Topics | Comments are Closed | 24 July, 2019 | 2

Top-Rated Technology Consultancy Debuts within the Top 20% of Channel Futures MSP 501 Ranking McLean, Virginia – July 24, 2019 – ARG Inc. is pleased to announce it has been named one of the world’s premier managed service providers by Channel Futures MSP 501. Debuting at #82 on the 12th annual list, ARG continues toRead more

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Three Reasons and Zero Regrets

By Darryl Senese | Company Culture, M&A, News, Northeast | Comments are Closed | 15 July, 2019 | 2

Northeast Team Celebrates 1 Year with ARG It’s hard to believe it’s been one year since we joined forces with ARG. As part of a large MSP, we struggled with ways to deliver greater business value to our clients. That all changed when we aligned our business with ARG in 2018. In looking back atRead more

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John O. Cooper 5th Joins ARG

By Erica Lord | Company Culture, IT Clarity, News, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 10 May, 2019 | 2

ARG Welcomes New Senior Technology Advisor, John Cooper ARG is excited to introduce 15-year industry veteran, John Cooper, as our newest Senior Technology Advisor.  John comes to us from a magic quadrant market leader and is excited at the opportunity ARG presents for him to expand his IT acumen.  He worked tangentially with ARG atRead more

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ARG Accelerates Growth; Appoints Chief Revenue Officer

By ARG Staff | Company Culture, IT Clarity, News, Trending Topics | Comments are Closed | 16 April, 2019 | 0

Channel Sales and Business Development Leader Mike Shonholz Named ARG Chief Revenue Officer as Firm Scales Success with New and Existing Customers MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ARG, Inc. today formally announced its plans to accelerate and scale the firm’s success from regional to national, focusing in on serving the advanced IT business needs of small to mid-sizeRead more

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Kelly Ahmed Joins ARG

By Erica Lord | Company Culture, IT Clarity, News, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 15 April, 2019 | 2

ARG Welcomes New Senior Technology Advisor, Kelly Ahmed ARG is thrilled to welcome new Senior Technology Advisor, Kelly Ahmed. A veteran in the industry, Kelly most recently served as the Director of Networking and Telecommunications at RadNet. In that role, she managed hosted voice and contact center implementations across 340 locations, 16 call centers, andRead more

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ARG Acquires Northeast Consulting Practice

By Erica Lord | Company Culture, M&A, News, Trending Topics | Comments are Closed | 26 June, 2018 | 0

McLean, Virginia: June 26, 2018. Association Resource Group, Inc. (ARG) announced today the acquisition of a technology consulting practice serving the Northeast region of the United States. The practice, and seven industry veterans, was acquired from Carousel Industries and includes a client base of 500 businesses concentrated from New York to Maine. This addition bringsRead more

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ARG Named Top Workplace Winner by The Washington Post for 5th Consecutive Year

By Lindsey Bronston | Company Culture, News, Trending Topics | Comments are Closed | 22 June, 2018 | 0

ARG is honored to have been named a Top Workplace winner by The Washington Post for the fifth year in a row. Fewer than 30 companies in the entire Washington DC metropolitan area have achieved Top Workplace recognition for five consecutive years. The Top Workplace award is based solely on employee feedback gathered through aRead more

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ARG Honored by Washington Post for Values & Ethics

By Erica Lord | Company Culture, News | Comments are Closed | 19 June, 2017 | 0

ARG is proud to have appeared on the Top Workplaces list every year since its inception – and thrilled to be singled out for values and ethics again.

Virginia Business Best Places to Work 2017

Creating one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia

By Erica Lord | Company Culture, News | Comments are Closed | 7 February, 2017 | 0

How do you improve employee satisfaction while increasing productivity and providing a rock solid business continuity plan?  Technology and a commitment to giving back to the community!

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