# The Walker Group > The Walker Group is a Managed IT Services Provider (MSP) based in Farmington, Connecticut, serving businesses across Connecticut for 40 years. As the first Perpetual Purpose Trust-owned company in CT, the company combines fully managed IT support, cybersecurity, cloud, and compliance services with a digital marketing division and a "people first, purpose always" social enterprise model. Core services include Fully Managed IT Services, Network Support, Managed Firewall, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Managed Help Desk, Remote Monitoring, Cybersecurity & Compliance Consulting (CMMC, HIPAA, NIST/DFARS, PCI), Security Assessments, Microsoft 365 consulting, Fractional/Interim CIO services, Cloud & Hyperconverged Solutions, Storage Solutions, Internet Connectivity, Business WiFi, and Digital Marketing Services. ## Company - [About Us](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/about): Company overview and mission - [Our Team](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/team): Meet The Walker Group team - [History / Timeline](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/timeline): 40-year company history - [40 Acts of Impact](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/40-acts-of-impact): 40th anniversary community impact initiative - [Perpetual Purpose Trust](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/perpetual-purpose-trust): CT's first Perpetual Purpose Trust-owned company - [Social Enterprise / Perpetual Purpose Trust Overview](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/social-enterprise-perpetual-purpose-trust) - [Impact Report 2025](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/impact-report-2025) - [Our Founder: Kate Emery](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/kate-emery) - [Board of Directors](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/board-of-directors) - [Clients](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/clients) - [Careers](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/careers) - [Contact](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/contact) - [Community Service](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/community-service) - [Press Releases](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/press-releases) ## Why The Walker Group - Perpetual Purpose Trust + Certified B Corp (mission-locked ownership) - 97% CSAT - Nonprofit / mission-driven specialization (dedicated nonprofit IT + marketing practice) - CMMC & compliance frameworks - Connecticut-based, serving CT + New England ## Leadership - Jessica Rich — Co-CEO - Todd Bailey — Co-CEO - Nick Ricard — Chief Financial Officer - Melissa Bryers — Vice President, Client Experience - Bill Feda — Vice President, Support Services - George Kudelchuk III — Director of Business Alignment - Diana Sutcliffe — Business Operations & Marketing Director - Jeffery Williams — Director of Digital Marketing Leadership profiles: https://www.thewalkergroup.com/team ## Reputation The Walker Group is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 85 customer reviews. Digital Marketing Solutions is rated 5.0 out of 5 based on 14 customer reviews. ## Managed IT Services - [Fully Managed IT Services](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/fully-managed-services) - [Network Support Services](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/support-services) - [Managed Security for Workstations and Servers (Endpoint Security)](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/endpoint-security) - [Managed Firewall (OnPoint)](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/onpoint-managed-firewall) - [Backup & Disaster Recovery (BDR)](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/bdr) - [Managed Help Desk](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/oncall-help-desk) - [OnPoint Remote Monitoring](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/onpoint-remote-monitoring) - [IT Consulting and Managed Services](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-consulting-and-managed-services) - [Enterprise IT Managed Services](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/enterprise-it-managed-services) - [IT Project Management Services](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-project-management-services) ## Cybersecurity & Compliance - [Cybersecurity & Compliancy Consulting](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/compliancy) - [Security Assessments](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/security-assessments) - [Cybersecurity Company - Farmington](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/cybersecurity-company-farmington) - [Cybersecurity Assessment Services](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/cybersecurity-assessment-services) - [Ransomware Protection](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/ransomware-protection) - [Secure Remote Access](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/secure-remote-access) - [ePhishing & Security Awareness Training (OnPoint Human Security)](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/onpoint-human-security) - [Security Operations Center as a Service (SOCaaS)](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/socaas) - [NIST Compliance Services](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/nist-compliance-services) - [NIST Requirements in Hartford](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/nist-requirements-in-hartford) - [NIST Certification in Hartford](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/nist-certification-in-hartford) - [NIST Certification for Individuals](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/nist-certification-for-individuals) - [CMMC Compliance in Connecticut: What Contractors Need to Know in 2026](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/cmmc-compliance-in-connecticut-contractors-need-to-know-in-2026) - [Endpoint Security](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/endpoint-security) - [Cybersecurity Controls](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/cybersecurity-controls) ## Technology Solutions - [Cloud Solutions](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/cloud-solutions) - [Virtualization](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/virtualization) - [Hyperconverged Solutions](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/hyperconverged-solutions) - [Storage Solutions](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/storage-solutions) - [Internet Connectivity Services](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/internet-connectivity-services) - [Business WiFi / Wireless Solutions](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/wireless-solutions) - [Microsoft 365 Consulting Services](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/microsoft-365-consulting-services) - [Microsoft Teams Phone Systems](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/microsoft-teams-phones) - [Microsoft Teams Rooms Systems](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/microsoft-teams-rooms-systems) - [Network Infrastructure](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/network-infrastructure) - [Network Security Articles](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/network-security-articles) ## Professional Services - [Professional Services Overview](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/professional-services) - [Projects & Professional Services](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/projects-and-professional-services) - [Fractional & Interim CIO](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/fractional-interim-cio) - [Procurement Services - Licensing, Hardware/Software](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/hardware-and-software) - [Training](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/training) - [Canva Consulting Service](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/canva-consulting-service) - [Canva Learning Consultant](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/canva-learning-consultant) - [Financial Services (Industry Page)](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/financial-services) ## Industries Served - [Manufacturing](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/manufacturing) - [Non-Profit Organizations](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/nonprofit-organizations) - [Education & Government](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/education-government) - [Professional Services](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/professional-services) - [Financial Services](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/financial-services) - [Managed IT Services for Banks](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-banks) - [Managed IT Services for Insurance Agencies](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-insurance-agencies) - [Managed IT Services for Retirement Planners](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-retirement-planners) - [Managed IT Services for Financial Advisors](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-financial-advisors) - [Managed IT Services for Wealth Management](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-wealth-management) - [Managed IT Services for Financial Institutions](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-financial-institutions) - [Managed IT Services for Healthcare](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-healthcare) - [Managed IT Services for Medical Practices](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-medical-practices) - [Managed IT Support for Small Business](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-support-for-small-business) - [IT Support for Mid-Size Business](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-support-for-mid-size-business) - [Managed IT Services for Education](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-education) - [Managed IT Services for Schools](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-schools) - [Managed IT Services for Government](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-government) - [Managed IT Services for Nonprofits](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-service-for-nonprofits) - [Managed IT Services for Retail](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-retail) - [Managed IT Services for Manufacturing](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-manufacturing) - [IT Managed Services for Manufacturing Firms](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-managed-services-for-manufacturing-firms) - [Managed IT Services for Construction Companies](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-construction-companies) - [Managed IT Support for Construction](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-support-for-construction) - [Managed IT Services for Legal Professionals](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-legal-professionals) - [IT Managed Services for Law Firms](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-managed-services-for-law-firms) - [Managed IT Services for Accounting Firms](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-accounting-firms) - [Managed IT Support Services for Accounting Firms](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-support-services-for-accounting-firms) - [Managed IT Support for Accountants](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-support-for-accountants) - [Managed IT Services for CPA Firms](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-cpa-firms) - [Managed IT Services for Real Estate](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-real-estate) - [Managed IT Services for Hospitality](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-hospitality) - [Managed IT Services for Senior Living](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-senior-living) - [Managed IT Services for Automotive Dealerships](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-automotive-dealerships) - [Managed IT Services for the Energy Industry](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-the-energy-industry) - [Managed IT Services for the Oil and Gas Industry](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-for-the-oil-and-gas-industry) - [IT Support for Manufacturers](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-support-for-manufacturers) - [IT Support for Aerospace](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-support-for-aerospace) - [IT Support for Logistics Companies](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-support-for-logistics-companies) - [IT Support for Financial Services](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-support-for-financial-services) - [IT Support for Insurance](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-support-for-insurance) - [IT Support for Non-Profits](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-support-for-non-profits) - [IT Support for Property Management](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-support-for-property-management) - [IT Services for Property Management](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-services-for-property-management) - [IT Services for an Architect Firm](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-services-for-an-architect-firm) - [IT Services for Architecture and Engineering Firms](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-services-for-architecture-and-engineering-firms) - [IT Managed Services for Architecture Firms](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-managed-services-for-architecture-firms) - [Managed IT Support Services for Engineering Companies](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-support-services-for-engineering-companies) - [IT Services for Transportation](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-services-for-transportation) - [IT Services for Logistics](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-services-for-logistics) ## Locations - [Managed IT Services - Farmington, CT](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-farmington-ct) - [Farmington Managed IT Services](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/farmington-managed-it-services) - [IT Support - Farmington](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-support-farmington) - [Expert IT Support Services - Farmington](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/expert-it-support-services-farmington) - [Reliable Managed IT Services - Farmington](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/reliable-managed-it-services-farmington) - [Best IT Support Services - Farmington](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/best-it-support-services-farmington) - [IT Company - Farmington, CT](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-company-farmington-ct) - [Cybersecurity Services - Farmington, CT](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/cybersecurity-services-farmington-ct) - [IT Support - Connecticut](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-support-connecticut) - [IT Support - Small Business Connecticut](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-support-small-business-connecticut) - [IT Support - West Hartford, CT](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-support-west-hartford-ct) - [Fully Managed IT Services - Hartford](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/fully-managed-it-services-hartford) - [Fully Managed Services - Farmington](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/fully-managed-services-in-farmington) - [IT Services - Hartford](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-services-hartford) - [Network Support Services - Hartford](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/network-support-services-hartford) - [Network Support Services - Farmington](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/network-support-services-farmington) - [Network Support - Hartford](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/network-support-in-hartford) - [Managed Firewall - Connecticut](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-firewall-connecticut) - [Fractional CIO - Farmington, CT](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/fractional-cio-farmington-ct) - [Managed IT Services - Stamford](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-in-stamford) - [Managed IT Services - Bristol](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-in-bristol) - [Managed IT Services - Waterbury](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-services-in-waterbury) - [Managed IT Service Provider - Connecticut](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-service-provider-connecticut) - [Cyber Security Assessment - Hartford](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/cyber-security-assessment-in-hartford) - [Cyber Security Assessment - Waterbury](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/cyber-security-assessment-waterbury) - [Cyber Security Assessment - Connecticut](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/cyber-security-assessment-in-connecticut) - [Cloud Computing - Connecticut](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/cloud-computing-in-connecticut) - [Cloud Computing - Farmington](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/cloud-computing-in-farmington) - [Cloud Computing Provider - Stamford](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/cloud-computing-provider-in-stamford) - [Data Storage Solutions - Bristol Businesses](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/data-storage-solutions-for-bristol-businesses) - [Data Storage Management - Stamford](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/data-storage-management-in-stamford) - [Data Storage Management - Connecticut](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/data-storage-management-in-connecticut) - [IT Network Support - Stamford](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-network-support-stamford) - [IT Network Support Services - Connecticut](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/it-network-support-services-connecticut) - [Backup and Disaster Recovery Services - Stamford](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/backup-and-disaster-recovery-services-stamford) - [Backup and Disaster Recovery Services - Connecticut](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/backup-and-disaster-recovery-services-connecticut) ## Digital Marketing - [Non-Profit Digital Marketing Agency](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/non-profit-digital-marketing-agency) - [Digital Marketing for Non-Profits](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/digital-marketing-for-non-profits) - [SEO for Nonprofits](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/seo-for-nonprofits) - [SEO Blog](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/seo-blog) - [Corporate Identity Design Services](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/corporate-identity-design-services) - [Boost Online Visibility with Digital Presence Management](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/boost-online-visibility-with-digital-presence-management) ## News & Resources - [Blog / News & Ideas](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/Blogs) - [Walker News and Employees](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/walker-news-and-employees) - [The Walker Wire: Year in Review](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/the-walker-wire-year-in-review) - [Managed IT Articles](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/managed-it-articles) - [Business WiFi Articles](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/business-wifi-articles) - [Network Security Articles](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/network-security-articles) - [Digital Marketing Articles](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/digital-marketing-articles---the-walker-group) ## Careers & Team - [Careers](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/careers) - [Account Executive](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/account-executive) - [Account Manager](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/account-manager) - [Help Desk Engineer](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/help-desk-engineer) - [Network Engineer](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/network-engineer) - [Senior Network Engineer](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/senior-network-engineer) ## Optional - [Referral Bonus Program](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/referral-bonus-program) - [Community Service](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/community-service) - [40 Acts of Impact](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/40-acts-of-impact) - [Terms](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/terms) - [Contact](https://www.thewalkergroup.com/contact)