ABOUT US
Benson and Chris founded IBeam in the fall of 2005. The idea was to create a company in which they knew their clients and businesses well enough to truly help leverage technology to benefit their client's businesses. The folks at IBeam want to know your business, your story, your quirks and develop the sort of business relationship in which they don't have to relearn these every time you need their support.
Benson and Chris founded IBeam in the fall of 2005. The idea was to create a company in which they knew their clients and businesses well enough to truly help leverage technology to benefit their client's businesses. The folks at IBeam want to know your business, your story, your quirks and develop the sort of business relationship in which they don't have to relearn these every time you need their support.
|
Benson Hodgson, Principal Partner and Co-Founder
Benson Hodgson, a proud native of Colorado and longtime Vermont resident since 1988, has been immersed in technology since his early days working with computers in the U.S. Navy back in 1984. Over the years, he’s built a deep and varied skill set across industries as diverse as digital graphics, construction, lighting design, retail, finance, HR, payroll, manufacturing, and distribution. He even spent five years managing the operations of a local digital graphics service bureau, gaining firsthand insight into the challenges businesses face. Benson went on to serve as Vice President of IT for Bruegger’s Enterprises, a Burlington, VT-based restaurant chain with nearly 400 locations across the country. There, he built the company’s IT department from scratch, establishing a help desk with remote support that kept everything running smoothly. During his nearly nine years at Bruegger’s, Benson implemented a powerful Oracle ERP system to manage accounting, manufacturing, distribution, and inventory processes—and rolled out point-of-sale (POS) systems nationwide. Benson’s real strength lies in his ability to bridge technology and business seamlessly. His deep understanding of business processes, project management, and enterprise software is paired with hands-on experience in networking and infrastructure. But what truly sets him apart is his focus on relationships—building trust and offering dependable support that businesses can rely on to grow and succeed. |
Chris Goodwin, Principal Partner and Co-Founder
With more than nearly two decades of experience as a computer networking professional, Chris uses a hands-on approach to help clients develop information technology solutions. He has led teams in the creation and execution of solutions and has worked for companies in a variety of environments, including banking, insurance, manufacturing, and medical establishments. A native Vermonter, Chris has a strong background among Microsoft’s server products including Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Systems Management Server, and Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server. Chris is competent with Microsoft Active Directory Services. Using his automation skills to develop and implement solutions, Chris has helped organizations save on administration costs and increase the productivity of network administration staff and users alike. Securing windows-based environments is also one of Chris’s specialties, where he leverages his strong knowledge of TCP/IP, Public Key Infrastructure, and security policies to secure the transmission and storage of content. Prior to co-founding IBeam, Chris ran his own technology services company after having worked as a Senior Network Engineer for two local firms, and serving as a network administrator for an insurance company. Chris earned Certified Netware Engineer (CNE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) designations in 1993 and 1997, respectively, and earned a degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from Champlain College in 1992. |