The ASCII Group Names Chad Kempt as 2025 ASCII Member of the Year

Washington, D.C. – October 16, 2025 – The ASCII Group, the original and premier community of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) across North America, is proud to announce Chad Kempt, Founder of Fast Computers, as the 2025 ASCII Member of the Year.

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This annual recognition honors a member who embodies the collaborative spirit of ASCII—sharing knowledge, building relationships, and contributing to the success of fellow MSPs.

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An ASCII member since 2010, Chad has been an active and trusted voice within the community. As part of the Advisory Committee, he helps shape initiatives that support members’ growth and success. He also leads ASCII’s monthly virtual meetings, fostering open dialogue and peer learning. Known for his thoughtful insights and willingness to share experiences, Chad continues to strengthen the ASCII network.

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This year, Chad also served on the Content Advisory Committee for the 2025 ASCII Edge event series, helping ensure conference sessions reflected the real-world priorities of today’s MSPs—from operations to cybersecurity and service delivery.

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Chad is the first Canadian member to receive this honor. A strong advocate at the ASCII Edge Toronto event, he also co-hosted the Toronto MSP Meetup this summer, helping build deeper connections and collaboration within the Canadian MSP community.

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“ASCII provides an environment conducive to growing business relationships in a trusted and respected way,” said Chad Kempt, Founder, Fast Computers. “I’m honored to be part of a community where everyone contributes to each other’s success.”

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“The Member of the Year award represents the best of what ASCII stands for—collaboration, leadership, and community,” said Jerry Koutavas, CEO of The ASCII Group. “Chad has played a key role in shaping the member experience and elevating the conversations that move our industry forward.”

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The 2025 ASCII Member of the Year Award will be presented at the ASCII Cup celebration in Philadelphia on October 30, 2025, alongside recognition of this year’s top technology vendors.

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About The ASCII Group, Inc:

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The ASCII Group is the premier community of North American MSPs, MSSPs and Solution Providers. The Group has members located throughout the U.S. and Canada, and membership encompasses everyone from credentialed MSPs serving the SMB community to multi-location solution providers with a national and international reach. Founded in 1984, ASCII provides services to members including leveraged purchasing programs, education and training, marketing assistance, extensive peer interaction and more. ASCII works with a vibrant ecosystem of leading and major technology vendors that complement the ASCII community and support the mission of helping MSPs to grow their businesses. For more information, please visit www.ascii.com.

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