First Tech Direct expands into Grand Rapids, Chicago

Nearly a decade ago, John Silvani took an old company apart and rebuilt it into a growing new economy firm that's hiring in Royal Oak.

Along with five employees from his former firm, Silvani started First Tech Direct. Today it has 39 employees, 12 independent contractors, and an intern after making nine hires over the last year. Five more openings are expected by the end of the year.

"We just have a lot of demand from our clients right now," says Silvani, president and CEO of First Tech Direct.

First Tech Direct helps business streamline their operations by providing software from the likes of Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance. It has grown continuously since its founding. With revenue up 25 percent over the last year alone, the company has landed a place on the Inc. 5000 list.

The software firm has a varied client roster ranging from the Detroit Lions to Motor City Casino to a number of auto suppliers. This diversity has led to an office opening in Grand Rapids, plus a new Chicago location is in the works.

"The company has done a fantastic job," Silvani says. "We're doing great."

Source: John Silvani, president and CEO of First Tech Direct
Writer: Jon Zemke

First Tech Direct expands into Grand Rapids, Chicago

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