The ASCII Group, a North American vendor-neutral community for MSPs, appointed Jerry Koutavas as CEO, while founder and former CEO, Alan Weinberger, will transition to become non-operating chairman.
Weinberger founded The ASCII Group in 1984, pioneering the first collaborative organization of its kind for IT solution providers. His vision created a peer-driven, vendor-free community, focused on growth, independence and shared success. Under his leadership, ASCII united thousands of IT providers across North America.
“Building The ASCII Group from the ground up and watching it evolve into a true community has been one of the most meaningful journeys of my life,” said Weinberger. “This organization has always stood for trust, collaboration and independence. Jerry has been a steward of that mission for many years, and I have full confidence in his leadership as ASCII moves into its next chapter.”
Koutavas, meanwhile, has worked in the IT channel for nearly 30 years, playing a role in helping thousands of providers transition from break/fix to managed services. During his tenure, he helped establish a vendor-free peer network, facilitating over 500,000 member-to-member exchanges to solve technical issues, improve service delivery and guide critical business decisions.
“Alan built something truly special—a values-driven organization that puts people first and has stood the test of time,” said Koutavas. “I’m deeply grateful for his vision and leadership, and it’s an honor to carry that legacy forward as we continue to support this incredible community through its next phase of growth and opportunity.”
