Corey Kirkendoll has been named the new President of the National Society of IT Service Providers, committing to strengthen community ties among IT service providers, establish industry standards, and advocate for the profession through education and ethical practices. With nearly a decade of experience as the President and CEO of 5K Technical Services, Kirkendoll emphasizes the significance of relationships in the IT service industry, stating, “It’s never just about the technology.” 5K Technical Services is an award-winning firm that offers managed IT services, cybersecurity, and IT consulting primarily for small and midsized businesses. The company is dedicated to ensuring that clients can focus on their business goals rather than managing IT, which Kirkendoll believes is crucial for success in the sector. I’m linking to Howard Cohen’s article on this.
Why do we care?
Corey Kirkendoll—who runs 5K Technical down in Texas—is now the President of the National Society of IT Service Providers. His message? It’s not about the tech—it’s about the relationships. And that’s a pretty good summary of what NSITSP’s trying to do: build a professional, ethical community for IT providers that actually represents the people doing the work.
Here’s why this matters: NSITSP isn’t just a volunteer club anymore. It’s turning into a real advocacy group, one that could stand alongside GTIA—the well-funded, big-industry player that backed out of lobbying in D.C. For the first time, MSPs might actually have two voices in the policy space: one grassroots, one corporate.
If you’re an IT provider, this is the time to plug in. Join, volunteer, or at least pay attention. The more you’re involved, the more these organizations reflect your world, not someone else’s agenda.
Bottom line—Corey’s appointment means NSITSP’s growing up. The question now is whether the community will step up with it.