C3 Technology Advisors had the opportunity to interview Geoff Miller, CEO of Grand Rapids Chair, and Joe DeWitt, IT Manager, following their collaboration with Ryan Boyk from C3 Technology Advisors on a critical technology initiative. Grand Rapids Chair Company is a Michigan-based furniture manufacturer that specializes in modern, durable seating and tables for restaurants, cafés, and commercial spaces. Known for their clean designs and commitment to American craftsmanship, they work closely with designers and businesses to create stylish, functional environments built to last.
After DeWitt identified that their biggest security risk came from user behavior, the team made a strategic decision to better protect both their organization and its people, prompting a partnership with C3 Technology Advisors. Joe attended the 2023 C3 Tech Summit, where he connected with a vendor that immediately caught his attention. After the event, he reached out to his C3 advisor, Ryan Boyk to learn more and explore next steps.
As an IT Manager, Joe understands and feels the constant demand for his time and expertise. But keeping up with which vendors are leading the market at any given moment is another challenge altogether, especially in an industry that evolves daily. That’s when Joe recognized the real value of working with C3. By partnering with them, C3 could handle the research and vendor evaluations while Joe remained focused on his day-to-day responsibilities.
“The solution that C3 presented to us, and that we ultimately implemented—has helped us dramatically.” The device they chose now sits in front of their network, protecting their assets by filtering incoming and outgoing traffic. The impact was immediate. “Today, we see 57% of our inbound traffic being blocked as malicious or tied to some type of threat.” Joe concluded, “I would definitely recommend C3 Technology Advisors for any project, whether it's a security solution or any other area of technology. Working with C3 has put our company in a much better position to protect our assets, including both our users and our equipment.”
