Technology should
move your business
forward.
We’re an independently owned IT partner in Chicago. Since 2021, we’ve helped businesses run, protect and plan their technology, with honest advice and recommendations that fit.
People. Technology. Processes.
Technology rarely fails on its own. The fix shouldn’t either.
When something goes wrong, we look at who it affected, what caused it and what will keep it from happening again.
- People. We understand the people doing the work.
- Technology. A secure, reliable foundation for your goals.
- Processes. Consistency, accountability and room to improve.
Personal by design.
We learn which systems can never go down, and the person who picks up knows your setup.
Proactive by nature.
Monitoring, updates planned around your day and hardware flagged before it ages out.
Connected to your business.
We’ll tell you when you don’t need something, and every recommendation comes with a plan.
Businesses where IT can’t get in the way
We focus on six industries, as well as other select industries, on-site across Chicagoland and remote nationwide.
Fairway — it’s how we treat people.
We started Fairway in 2021 because too many business owners were stuck with IT that made them wait and left them guessing.
Most people hear Fairway and think golf. Fair enough, we love the game. But the name stuck because of the first four letters: fair, the kind of relationship we want with every client. And unlike most of our tee shots, we keep you out of the rough.
The owners are technical, and they’re in it every day.
Richie Proca
Director of Technology
With more than 20 years in IT, Richie co-owns Fairway IT Solutions and sets its technical direction. He oversees architecture, cybersecurity and compliance strategy for every client environment. His work covers Microsoft 365 and identity security, network and infrastructure design, and securing the operational technology that keeps manufacturing and production environments running. Richie works directly with client leadership to turn technology risk into clear, practical roadmaps, so the recommendations Fairway makes are built to work in the real world, not just on paper. Outside the office, he spends his time skiing, golfing and exploring the outdoors with his family.
Dan Meraz
Director of Service Delivery
With 27 years in IT, Dan co-owns Fairway IT Solutions and leads how the company delivers for its clients. He oversees operations, service delivery and client relationships, making sure every engagement runs on clear processes, measurable service standards and consistent communication. An engineer by background, Dan approaches the business the way he'd approach any system: he builds the automation, reporting and workflows that let Fairway scale without losing the personal attention clients expect. He works closely with client leadership to understand where their business is headed and makes sure Fairway's support keeps pace. Outside the office, he spends his time working on his classic Mustang and with his family.
Bes Fazliu
Service Delivery Manager
With over 10 years in IT, Bes joined Fairway as a Systems Administrator before moving into service delivery and leadership. Today, Bes is Fairway's Service Delivery Manager, leading the service desk while staying closely connected to the technical side of IT. Bes focuses on supporting the team, improving how Fairway operates and making sure clients receive reliable, effective support.
Eunice Barnes
Senior Systems Engineer | TPM
With two decades in IT, Eunice leads Fairway's Project Management Office, overseeing technical project delivery and helping ensure initiatives are well planned, coordinated, and successfully executed. With deep experience across Microsoft 365, cloud, infrastructure, and networking, she brings together technical expertise and structured project management to deliver successful client outcomes. Outside the office, you'll find her on the water or buried in a sci-fi or fantasy novel, and she has yet to meet a cut of meat, veggie or cheese she won't put on the smoker.
Engaged where it counts
Leadership stays involved in your roadmap, your security and the decisions that matter most.
A direct line to leadership
Clients get a direct line to the people who run the company, not layers of account managers.
“Their team inspires trust and confidence, never pressuring us into unnecessary solutions. The consistency of their staff and their deep understanding of our environment make all the difference.”
No-small-print satisfaction guarantee
If you’re not happy with our work, we’ll make it right to your standards.
Built for where you’re headed
IT, cybersecurity, cloud, AI and consulting, from people who already know your setup. Rooted in Chicago, supporting businesses nationwide.
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