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Michael LaFond

Employee Spotlight

Michael LaFond

ConnectWise Program Manager

December 11, 2024June 4th, 2026Employee Spotlight

Our success starts with hiring, retaining, and growing the best team in the industry.

We believe the most effective way to march forward is to do it together. Our team is built on a set of shared core values and through trust, transparency, sharing, and execution, we all grow. By investing in people and relationships, we are creating a caliber of business the industry hasn’t yet seen.

Keep reading to get to know the New Charter Technologies team and what this organization means to us!

How long have you been employed at New Charter Technologies?

Since February 2024

Why did you join New Charter Technologies?

I saw a unique opportunity to continue personal growth and development by serving others in an area I’m passionate about: building our ConnectWise program for the New Charter technology service providers. New Charter’s culture was evident through the entire interview process, and I was drawn to the company’s vision and leadership.

What is the most interesting or favorite part of your job?

The constant opportunity to learn, innovate and problem-solve is incredibly rewarding. In my role, I’ve encountered ideas from “whiteboarding” sessions, “shower thoughts,” and “drawings on a napkin” that have made a meaningful impact.

What are some cool projects you’ve seen our operating companies do with the New Charter Technologies’ partnership? Or what is the best project you’ve been a part of since you started at New Charter?

Since joining New Charter, the best project I’ve been a part of has been the development of a new service offering built on the ConnectWise Asio platform. Working on this project is particularly fulfilling because it allows me to leverage my skills in relationship-building, innovation and problem-solving to influence a new product offering that will significantly improve our service delivery capabilities at a larger scale.

What’s the most rewarding part of your job?

At the end of the day, I enjoy constantly learning and building relationships with great people both at New Charter and ConnectWise.

When you think of New Charter Technologies culture, what 3 words come to mind?

Collaborative, Witty, Strategic

What are your hobbies outside of New Charter Technologies?

Outside of work, I enjoy a variety of activities, mostly centered around staying active (away from a device) and spending time with family and friends. One of my favorite pastimes is going to the lake and hiking, water skiing and driving a jet ski. I’m passionate about exploring areas of creativity, such as cooking, drawing, and learning new technologies. Additionally, I love having game nights, riding bikes, and engaging in dinner-time discussions with my family.

Tell us one interesting fact about yourself.

I once chose to live in the Kansas countryside to face a fear of snakes. Many, many snake encounters later, it helped – slightly…