Rick Norberg

About Rick Norberg

As the CEO of Vertikal6, I bring nearly 30 years of experience in the IT industry and empower my team to elevate our clients’ use of technology to enhance IT maturity within the organizations we serve, while enabling our clients to meet their goals and objectives. As evidenced by our company’s eight-time inclusion in Providence Business News’ Best Places to Work designation, I’m an entrepreneur at heart and am constantly striving to make Vertikal6 a truly great place to work. My journey to this role began in 2002 when I founded RhodeOne Technology Solutions, a company that provided email hosting, SharePoint, CRM, backup, custom hosting, and cloud services to resellers across New England. In 2010, I co-founded AtrionSMB, where I played a key role in growing the company from in its first year, to over $5 million, earning a 2014 spot on Providence Business News’s Fastest Growing Companies list. I’m proud to have been recognized along the way, receiving a 40 Under 40 Award in 2012 and the Tech 10 Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 for my career successes and strength of commitment to making a difference in my community. In 2016, I led the integration of RhodeOne and AtrionSMB to form Vertikal6. Most recently, in 2024, I oversaw our merger with Brave River, expanding our capabilities and service offerings. Earlier in my career, I gained valuable expertise in sales engineering and consulting roles with leading organizations like Digital, Compaq, Fidelity, Dell, Symantec, and Xevo. Beyond my executive role at Vertikal6, I am deeply committed to giving back and making a difference within our greater community through my active involvement in several impactful local organizations. I proudly serve as Head of the Nominating Committee and Director for the Narragansett Council of Scouts BSA, where I help guide the next generation of leaders. Additionally, I contribute to the growth and success of Bristol County Savings Bank as a Director and support the advancement of healthcare in our region as a Trustee for South County Health. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Management and Computer Information Systems from Bryant University and am a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). When I\'m not leading our organization to new heights, I cherish quality time with my family, exploring the beauty of the outdoors through hiking, and finding clarity through meditation. These moments recharge me and inspire the creativity and focus I bring to both my personal and professional life.

Experience

1. CEO

   Vertikal6

   Jan 2010 — Present · Warwick, RI, US

   Vertikal6 elevates technology solutions with our guiding principle: Technology. Elevated. Established in 2002, we redefine what it means to be an IT-managed service provider. We specialize in transformative services, including a robust managed service suite, bespoke website development, comprehensive e-commerce solutions, custom software development, and innovative digital marketing. Our commitment extends beyond typical IT support; our mission is to meticulously assess our clients\' needs, create a strategic roadmap to enhance operational maturity, and transform their operations and business for sustained success. Not only is Vertikal6 committed to innovation and client satisfaction, but we also bring enterprise-class capabilities to client\'s organizations.

Education

• Community College of Rhode Island

  Associate of Arts (A.A.)

  1992 — 1994

• Bryant University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management, CIS

  1994 — 2000

Skills

• Network Architecture
• Project Management
• Management
• Sales Engineering
• Consulting
• Cloud Computing
• Active Directory
• Security
• Sharepoint
• Microsoft Exchange
• Storage
• Vmware
• Enterprise Software
• Networking
• Virtualization
• Saas
• Network Security
• Technical Support
• Windows
• Business Analysis
• Crm
• Sales Management
• Servers
• Data Center
• Business Development
• Pre-Sales
• Solution Selling
• Training
• Disaster Recovery
• Citrix
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Wireless
• Information Technology
• Outsourcing
• Professional Services
• Cisco Technologies
• Lead Generation
• Managed Services
• Direct Sales
• Business Alliances