# Michael Promotico

> Michael Promotico, also known professionally as Mike Promotico, is president and CEO of ProTelesis Corporation. His telecommunications career includes leadership at INet, BluePrint Technologies, Standard Tel Networks and Protel, entrepreneurial ventures in equipment resale and business education, and a series of mergers and acquisitions. His current work brings managed IT, cloud communications and physical security into a broader service portfolio.

- **Role:** President and CEO at ProTelesis Corporation
- **Organizations:** ProTelesis Corporation, Protel Communications, Standard Tel Networks, BluePrint Technologies, INet Corp, Horizon Communications, Technology Assurance Group, Pac West Telecom, Trans-West Network Solutions
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Economics, San Diego State University
- **Known for:** Founded Horizon Communications for pre-owned communications equipment., Co-founded Technology Assurance Group, a cooperative teaching business practices., Co-founded Trans-West Network Solutions in California with Herbert Rosen.

## Career timeline

- **1987** — Served as principal and executive vice president at INet Corp.
- **1988-1992** — Attended San Diego State University; holds a bachelor’s degree in economics.
- **2000** — Assisted in INet’s sale to Pac West Telecom; served as vice president and board member.
- **2005** — Helped merge Trans-West Network Solutions with Standard Tel.
- **2006** — Helped with the merger involving Prologic Communications.
- **2008** — September employment agreement appointed him CEO of Standard Tel Networks.
- **2019** — Led Protel during its merger with Xtelesis and acquisition of Commpedia.
- **2025** — April interview with David Dungay on Intermedia and Teams; December Amer-X acquisition announced.

## Achievements

- Founded Horizon Communications for pre-owned communications equipment.
- Co-founded Technology Assurance Group, a cooperative teaching business practices.
- Co-founded Trans-West Network Solutions in California with Herbert Rosen.
- Led Protel during the 2019 expansion that included Xtelesis and Commpedia.
- Led ProTelesis when it announced the Amer-X Security acquisition in December 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2025-12** — ProTelesis announced its acquisition of Amer-X Security; related initiatives were supported by $4.58 million in senior debt financing arranged through Essex Capital Group.
- **2025-04** — Appeared in a UC Today interview with David Dungay about Intermedia, white-label delivery and Microsoft Teams integrations.

## Links

- Website: https://www.protelesis.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-promotico-37b793121

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