The IT Nerd

 MicroAge announced today that Larry Gentry has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Rob Zack, who will transition to Vice Chair and Chief Financial Officer to support the company’s continued growth.

Zack has led the organization through significant milestones, driving growth and completing strategic acquisitions, including cStor. Under his leadership, the company expanded its capabilities by building practices in security, AI, cloud, and services, positioning the company as a trusted technology partner. Zack will remain actively involved in shaping the company’s future, ensuring stability and continued growth.

Larry Gentry previously led the MicroAge advanced solutions and services strategy, delivering cybersecurity, infrastructure, and cloud solutions to clients across healthcare, manufacturing, government, education, retail, insurance, and utility industries. With more than 30 years of high-tech management experience, including executive leadership roles at cStor, Kroger, Kohl’s, and Shopko, Gentry brings proven expertise and vision that make him exceptionally qualified to lead MicroAge into its next chapter.

Additionally, MicroAge announced key leadership appointments to drive innovation and growth:

• Tim McCulloch has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. He will be expanding his role by taking on the leadership of our advanced solutions and federal sales teams while continuing to oversee the solutions architecture team. With more than two decades of technology leadership, McCulloch brings a proven ability to drive IT strategies and foster innovation.
• Alex Ryals has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer. His responsibilities now include leading the MicroAge Octem.ai and Services practice area, in addition to his continued oversight of the cybersecurity practice and information security strategy. With over 20 years of cybersecurity expertise, Ryals excels at strengthening IT strategy, delivering transformative solutions, and building strategic partnerships.
• Travis Richards has been promoted to Vice President of Services. In this role, he will guide the growth and evolution of our services strategy into 2026 and beyond. With more than 30 years of experience in data center operations, cybersecurity, and service management, Richards has a proven track record of aligning technology strategies to business goals to drive client success.

These leadership updates reinforce MicroAge’s unwavering commitment to innovation and delivering transformative solutions that empower clients to thrive in an evolving technology landscape.

MicroAge is proud to share that it has successfully completed a rigorous security audit known as System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) Type 2 as of November 21, 2025. The examination conducted by Johanson Group, LLP found that MicroAge meets high standards for keeping systems and data secure. The audit resulted in a clean report, meaning MicroAge met all the required criteria without any issues.

A SOC 2 audit provides independent, third-party validation that a service organization’s information security practices meet industry standards required by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). During the audit, a service organization’s non-financial reporting controls related to the security of a system are tested. The SOC 2 report delivered by Johanson Group, LLP, verified the suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of MicroAge controls to meet the standards for these criteria.

Additionally, MicroAge has earned the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certificate (CMMC) Level 1 attestation, which focuses on the protection of Federal Contract Information (FCI) by having organizations implement 15 foundational cybersecurity requirements. This certification is a critical step for companies working with the U.S. Department of Defense and demonstrates MicroAge’s ability to meet essential security requirements for protecting sensitive information.

What This Means to Clients
CMMC Level 1 attestation assures clients that MicroAge adheres to robust cybersecurity practices designed to protect sensitive federal information. By meeting these requirements, MicroAge provides an added layer of trust and compliance that allows clients to confidently engage in projects that demand strong security standards.

MicroAge intends to continue executing and improving its internal controls and provide consistent peace of mind to clients with annual SOC 2 reporting and ongoing compliance with CMMC requirements. On top of everything, safety of client and company information remains a top priority.