SCHAUMBURG, IL — Pulse Technology (https://pulsetechnology.com), a seven-decade family business serving the IT, Managed Print Services and other technology needs of businesses throughout the Midwest and beyond, has announced the promotion of Kyle Sallmen to the position of Director of Information Technology (IT).
In this role, he will lead the company’s IT department throughout its market area in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, overseeing and directing the Managed Services (IT) programs for Pulse’s many clients. In addition, he will continue his duties as the company’s Virtual Chief Information Officer (VCIO), the position from which he was promoted. In his dual role, he will also serve as liaison between the IT team and the clients the company supports.
Sallmen, a resident of suburban Chicago, joined Pulse Technology in January of 2023 as Virtual Chief Information Officer– the front-line person working with the IT team, the technicians and the clients. He routinely conducts reviews with clients and has served as project manager to make certain that every IT engagement is completed satisfactorily.
Sallmen joined the Pulse team after a career in Information Technology that includes experience on a help desk, as project manager, and IT director. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems from Illinois State University, and a Masters in Business IT from De Paul University.
The married father of two enjoys spending time with family, as well as baseball, football, and flying drones. In 2025, he was named to the prestigious “Difference Maker” list by the national trade journal ENX Magazine (www.enxmag.com).
Vince Miceli, Vice President of Technology Development, said, “Managed Services (IT) is a critical part of the Pulse offerings. Kyles has served us well as VCIO, showing a great depth of knowledge and experience, and the ability to work well with clients. He is the ideal choice to lead our IT team, and we are delighted to welcome him to this new role.”
About Pulse Technology
Pulse Technology is a leader in the field of print management, network services (IT), audio-visual (AV) and other office solutions including furniture design and sales, office products, mailing equipment and their supplies, with a history dating back to 1955. The company celebrated its 70th anniversary in June 2025, recognized by industry, state and business officials at its Schaumburg headquarters. Pulse Technology is the re-branded name for several well-known area businesses: Des Plaines Office Equipment, McShane’s, and Kramer Leonard. Headquarters are in Schaumburg, IL, with a location also in Merrillville, IN and a service area that includes southern Wisconsin. Pulse Technology continues to expand its offerings to meet the technology and business needs of companies throughout the Midwest.
The firm provides products and services to a diverse client base that includes schools, hospitals, law offices, accounting firms, and financial institutions, among others. The firm has won the Sharp Document’s Hyakuman Kai award for sales excellence since 1988, the Elite Dealer by The Week in Imaging since 2007 and was named to the Inc. 5000 list for fastest-growing businesses across the United States. Pulse Technology has also won the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award and is a multiple-year recipient of the ENX Magazine Difference Maker recognition. Pulse Technology has also been selected for the “Best Places to Work in Illinois” list for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. For additional information, please call 847-879-6400 or visit https://pulsetechnology.com. Or visit the Pulse Technology LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/pulse-tech/
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