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John Gerdes

President & Founder at Ascend Technology Group

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As President & Founder of Ascend Technology Group, John Gerdes leads a Nebraska, USA-based managed IT and cybersecurity provider, with a focus on managed IT services, Outsourced IT department / co-managed IT and Strategic IT solutions.

Updated June 2026 · Verified by CloudSecureTech

About John Gerdes

John Gerdes is the President & Founder of Ascend Technology Group, a managed IT and cybersecurity provider based in Nebraska, USA. Ascend Technology Group was established in 2005. Founder and President of Ascend Technology Group. Central Nebraska native who started Ascend in 2005 (in his basement).

Under John's leadership, Ascend Technology Group focuses on Managed IT services, Outsourced IT department / co-managed IT, Strategic IT solutions, and Cloud and security solutions. Ascend provides outsourced/augmented IT support to companies without their own IT departments. Ascend Technology Group named a 2024 Inc. 5000 honoree.

Expertise & Focus Areas

Managed IT services
Outsourced IT department / co-managed IT
Strategic IT solutions
Cloud and security solutions
IT support / help desk

Background & Recognition

Recognition

Ascend Technology Group: 2024 Inc. 5000 honoree, Bitwarden Channel Partner of the Quarter

Verification Status

Employment
Certifications (pending)
Thought Leadership