Since 1998, F1 Solutions has been the full-service networking solutions provider meeting the needs of Northern Alabama businesses. We consider ourselves to be not just an Information Technology company, but a Customer Service company within the Information Technology industry. We are driven to maximize your productivity while minimizing your costs. Listening to our Customer’s needs, getting to know each Customer’s business and how it flows, is all part of matching the right technology for your company’s needs.

F1 Solutions is more than just “computer guys”, we are a team of customer-oriented individuals that are available to help when a need arises. At the end of the day, our goal is to make sure every encounter that you have with us leaves you with the most positive experience possible.

James VanderWier
President

Unlike most Navy brats I was mostly raised in one town: Jacksonville, FL.  After High school I met my future wife, and we were married a few years after that while attending college together.  Soon after my marriage I entered the Army where I proudly served for 4 years as a systems engineer for the Missile system.  This is where my love for computers and its ever-changing world really started. While stationed at Redstone Arsenal, I decided to pursue a career in IT management after the Army and became a Microsoft Certified Engineer, among other designations, and have called Huntsville home now for the last 16 years. In 1998 I decided to start my own IT support company and with my wife’s help and support we created F1 Solutions.  F1 would be my baby for over a decade until my real baby (little girl) was born in 2005. I run my business with a commitment to customer service and a drive for excellence in everything we do. I love to travel the world and read anything about business, customer service, or computer frame work that I can get my hands on. But today being a father to my little girl is my favorite hobby.

Shawn Chenault
Chief Operation Officer

I love Huntsville! I basically grew up in Huntsville, living here since I was 10. I graduated from SR Butler High School in 1978 and then joined the US Navy. After a 3 year stint in the Navy I went back to school in 1984, where I studied Data Processing and Business Administration. I'm very happily married to my wife Lisa, and between us we have 5 children. My interest in computers started in college but really flourished when I became interested in Electronic Bulletin Board Systems. In 1987 I was hired by Micro-Enhancements in Virginia Beach for a Technical/Sales position.  While at ME, I developed a number of technical skills including Microsoft Server, Exchange Server, Website/Emailing hosting, and related technologies.  When I left the company in 2002 I had many additional responsibilities including Government/Corporate Sales, Technical Staff Scheduling, and Purchasing. On moving back to Huntsville in 2002, I was hired by F1 Solutions in May of that same year as a Senior Technician and the second full time employee.  As Chief Operations Officer of F1 Solutions, I'm proud to be part of a growing company that cares about the customers we support and the quality of service that we deliver to those customers. My belief is that if you do what is in the best interest of others, ultimately you will be doing what's best for yourself. It's refreshing to work with a team of people that believe the same thing!

Richard A. Keys
Senior Technician

You may recognize me by my distinctive phone voice. I am actually from Birmingham…England that is. I have extensive curriculum vitae spanning over sixteen years and two continents.  I began my career in IT as a programmer, but soon decided that it was much more satisfying fixing and installing computers, visiting customers, and problem solving.  My years of programming experience however often grant me insight and allow me to “think outside the box”. When not in uniform, I am a husband and father of two beautiful little girls and can often be found feeding the ducks and fish under the watchful eye of my eldest daughter. I am also well known for my quirky British sense of humor and my rather eclectic taste in music.  I also like to read the occasional book.

Jim Thompson
Senior Technician

I attended school in Alabama and moved to the DC area in 1992 to pursue a career in teaching.  In late 1994, I wanted to get involved with computers and attended school in order to better understand Microsoft products.  In 1997, I began working at a local computer shop and from there entered the corporate world. During the dot.com era, I worked for a wireless telecom provider and progressed from a help desk position to IT security.  After working in another corporate environment I sought something different in order to stay more up to date with technology & worked for a company very similar to F1 Solutions in the DC area. In 2007, I decided to come back to Alabama to be closer to my family.  After working in the Birmingham area for a year, I came to the Huntsville area to become a member of the F1 team. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, taking my jeep out for trail rides with my dog, reading, movies & traveling.

Brent Jones
Technician

I have worked with computers since I was very young.  My family was privileged to have a computer during the years that most families didn’t even know what a personal computer was.  I continued my passion for computers through college and gained my Bachelors in information technology.   In my free time when I am not learning about the latest technology, you can usually find me either at the skating rink or in a DJ booth.  I can truly say that our customers are what make my job enjoyable.

Sean VanderWier
Technician / Web Development

Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, I have been in the computer industry for three years and I love what I do. My passion is Web Design and I am working towards bettering myself all the time. I attended Florida Community College and the University of North Florida. I look forward to helping people make the most of their computer experience. When I am not at work, I can be found playing golf, softball or snowboarding.