We are thrilled to announce that Andrew Hollister, Founder and CEO of Simple Tech Innovations, has been named a 2026 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leader by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company. This marks the second consecutive year Andrew has earned this recognition, which honors solution provider professionals who stand out for their innovative contributions to the growth and success of their organization.
About the Award
CRN’s annual Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list spotlights rising-star executives, managers, and directors who are 40 years of age or younger and already demonstrate strong leadership capabilities within solution provider organizations—including technology integrators, VARs, MSPs, MSSPs, and IT consultants. The list celebrates those who are shaping the future of the IT channel early in their careers.
Leading with Purpose
Andrew has built Simple Tech Innovations around two core pillars: delivering “a complete WOW experience” and maintaining “a relentless drive to improve.” These values guide the entire team as we deliver Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity, and AI implementations to our clients every day. Being recognized for the second year running is a testament to how consistently that vision is being executed—not just by Andrew, but by every member of the STI team who shows up to make it real.
“The leaders recognized in CRN’s 2026 Next-Gen Solution Provider list have distinguished themselves as ambitious innovators early in their IT channel careers,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “Their creativity and impact are already elevating their organizations and the broader channel. We look forward to watching them continue to influence and strengthen the industry in the years ahead.”
— Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content & Executive Editor, CRN / The Channel Company
Thank you to CRN for this honor, and to our clients and partners who trust us to deliver. We don’t take that trust lightly.
View the full 2026 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list at crn.com/nextgen.