Who are we? Cloud experts. Industry veterans. Champions of game-changing innovation.
PTP is a company of enablers. Our customers are innovators that do not have time to wait on technology and turn to PTP to assess, design, manage and optimize their technology in the cloud. We are passionate about meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations and advocating on their behalf.
Our Team

Ethan Simmons

Managing Partner
Simmons started his IT career in the early 90s, working for several leading-edge companies that provided him exposure to some of the early Internet networking technologies. In 1996, Simmons co-founded his first company, NetTeks, focusing on helping businesses adopt VoIP and virtualization solutions. In late 2008, Simmons successfully managed the acquisition of NetTeks

Gary Derheim

Vice President, Marketing & Business Development
Starting his career in direct sales roles in manufacturing, logistics and technology, Derheim learned consultative selling and problem solving. This led to leadership roles in Business and Product Development, responsible for crafting service logistics outsourcing contracts with major computer manufacturers such as Apple, HP and MicronPC.

Eric Ransden

Director, Account Services
Ransden started his career in IT in the financial services industry in the early 90s where he led the adoption and integration of client server computing and leading-edge networking technologies. As Manager of Technology Services, he was responsible for the corporate infrastructure, data center, network, help desk, application deployment, and corporate

Mike McElaney

Vice President, Sales
McElaney started his sales career in telecommunications at RCN/UltraNet in 1996, selling voice services and Internet connectivity to commercial and higher-ed clients in the Boston area. In 2002, he joined AT&T’s Enterprise sales team in Boston, where he focused on providing complex WAN and hosting solutions to Fortune 1000 clients. In 2004, with VoIP and security

Dan Lattuada 
Director, Operations
With a background in engineering and project management, Lattuada began his career in the mid-2000s as a project manager for a cloud-based unified communications provider. In 2007, he joined NetTeks, progressing to the lead of the regional PMO (after NetTeks was acquired by INX).
Our Community Involvement
PTP Gives Back – American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
The PTP Gives Back team was honored to have the opportunity to provide dinner and entertainment to the guests and caregivers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) Hope Lodge in Boston, MA. The Hope Lodge provides the opportunity for organizations like PTP to plan,...
PTP Gives Back – Matthew 25: Ministries
The PeakPlus team out of PTP's Cincinnati, OH office came together last week with a repeat of service assisting the great work of the Matthew 25: Ministries. With a desire to support our local communities, PTP actively works with Matthew 25: Ministries which is based...
PTP joins Service Credit Union’s Impact Foundation to Aid the Military and First Responders
On Tuesday, August 31st, PTP sponsored and participated in Service Credit Union’s Impact Foundation 2nd Annual Golf Charity Classic. The event was in partnership with the Robert Irvine Foundation, focused on supporting veterans throughout New Hampshire, New England and beyond.
PTP Gives Back: 2019 Efforts
Throughout the year, PTP identifies opportunities to help those in need and give back to the communities in which we work. The holiday season is when help is especially needed, and our Cincinnati and Norwood teams, along with our families, spend a day of service with...
PTP Gives Back: Norwood Food Pantry
The Pinnacle Technology Partners (PTP) teams in Norwood, MA and Cincinnati, OH continued to deliver on the PTP goal of making an impact in our communities and giving back to our fellow community members. Our HQ team in Norwood, MA supported the Norwood Food Pantry by...
If You’re Going to Cisco Connect at Gillette on 10/30, Bring a Warm Coat!
Cisco is holding a “One Warm Coat” Drive at Cisco Connect! This year, Cisco is teaming with “One Warm Coat” to hold a coat drive. All coats collected will be delivered here locally to help our neighbors who are in need of a warmer winter. There are several ways you...