Decades of History

Over four decades of milestones, changes, and moments that helped shape Ridge into the company it is today.

Jun 1986

Where IT Started

Before Ridge became what it is today, it was known as PC Solutions. PCS was established in 1986 between founders Frank and H. Thomas

Jan 1992

LANtastic Dealer

PCS celebrates becoming an authorized LANtastic network dealer. Marking the first of many authorizations for the future.

Apr 1996

Welcome Brett

Brett becomes a partner in PCS. 

FEB 1998

Frank Retires

Co-Founder, Frank, retires from PCS

JUL 1998

HPE Partner

PCS becomes an official authorized partner with Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

sep 1999

Welcome Iris

Iris joins PCS as an Office Manager.

OCT 1999

Y2K Preparation

PCS begins to ramp up in preparation for the 2000s and new emerging technology and security.

JAN 2000

Microsoft Partner

PCS becomes an official authorized partner with Microsoft.

sep 2000

Welcome Adam

Adam joins PCS as a Technician.

feb 2002

Introducing RST

PCS introduces Ridge Support Technologies as a division, creating a new identity for its growing technology support services.

FEB 2005

Welcome Stephen

Stephen joins RST as a Technician.

feb 2006

Dallas Aquisition

RST acquires Dallas Data System Tech Services, providing specialized support for government agencies

MAY 2006

Welcome Michael

Michael joins RST as a Technician.

NOV 2008

Astaro Dealer

RST becomes authorized to sell and implement Astaro firewalls and security

SEP 2010

Tech Tips

Our newsletter begins, providing updates and relevant information in the tech industry to our clients. This newsletter is later called "Tech Tips."

MAY 2011

SOPHOS

Astaro is purchased by SOPHOS security appliances. RST now provides SOPHOS products.

Jun 2011

Lenovo Dealer

RST becomes authorized to sell and distribute Lenovo products.

APR 2014

Iris Retires

Office Manager, Iris, retires from RST

JUL 2014

Welcome Dottie

Dottie joins RST as an Office Manager

JUN 2016

Welcome David

David joins RST as a Technician

APR 2019

Welcome Paul

Paul joins RST as a Service Manager

JUN 2020

Welcome Thomas

Thomas joins RST as a Technician

JUN 2021

Welcome Peter

Peter joins RST as a Technician

JUL 2025

Brett Retires

Company Partner, Brett, retires from RST

OCT 2025

Peplink Dealer

RST becomes authorized to sell and distribute Peplink products.

AUG 2026

Visual Refresh

RST refreshes their visual system including updated branding, collateral, and a new website.

TODAY

Into The Future!

Follow along with our journey to see what the future holds!

01/23

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Built on Long-Term Trust

For decades, Ridge has built lasting relationships with organizations across the public and private sectors. From local municipalities and police departments to utilities, businesses, and community organizations, our work is shaped by the people and places we serve.

The People Behind Ridge

Our team brings together experience, practical thinking, and a genuine commitment to helping clients feel supported, informed, and confident in their technology.

Chief Technology  Officer

Adam LeVan

Technician

David Drumheller

Office Administrator

Dottie Fronheiser

Senior Network Engineer

Michael Hemstreet

Service/Project Manager

Paul Bowman

Service Technician

Peter Kufs

Senior Service Technician

Stephen Ormsby

Service Technician

Thomas Droege

CEO

H. Thomas Droege