The ASCII Group, the community of managed service providers (MSPs) across North America, announces Chad Kempt, Founder of Fast Computers, as the 2025 ASCII Member of the Year.
This annual recognition honors a member who embodies the collaborative spirit of ASCII — sharing knowledge, building relationships and contributing to the success of fellow MSPs.
An ASCII member since 2010, Kempt has been an active and trusted voice within the community. As part of the Advisory Committee, he helps shape initiatives that support members’ growth and success. He also leads ASCII’s monthly virtual meetings, fostering open dialogue and peer learning. Known for his thoughtful insights and willingness to share experiences, Kempt continues to strengthen the ASCII network, says the company.
Kempt also served on the Content Advisory Committee for the 2025 ASCII Edge event series, helping ensure conference sessions reflected the real-world priorities of today’s MSPs — from operations to cybersecurity and service delivery.
Chad Kempt Becomes First Canadian to Receive 2025 ASCII Member of the Year Award
Kempt is the first Canadian member to receive this honor. A strong advocate at the ASCII Edge Toronto event, he also co-hosted the Toronto MSP Meetup this summer, helping build deeper connections and collaboration within the Canadian MSP community.
“ASCII provides an environment conducive to growing business relationships in a trusted and respected way,” says Kempt. He continues, “I’m honored to be part of a community where everyone contributes to each other’s success.”
Jerry Koutavas, CEO of The ASCII Group, adds, “The Member of the Year award represents the best of what ASCII stands for — collaboration, leadership, and community. Chad has played a key role in shaping the member experience and elevating the conversations that move our industry forward.”
The 2025 ASCII Member of the Year Award will be presented at the ASCII Cup celebration in Philadelphia on Oct. 30, 2025, alongside recognition of this year’s top technology vendors.
