Chris Nicoli is President of Teltek Systems Inc., a second-generation technology solutions integrator founded in 1996. Based in Maryland and Washington, D.C., Teltek provides single-source IT services and phone systems for small and medium businesses, non-profits and government agencies. Nicoli’s entrepreneurial journey began in childhood, selling "pet rocks" and managing lemonade stands. Following his military service, he built two thriving businesses, including Teltek and a real estate investment and property management company. Nicoli balances success with social responsibility, teaching adaptive swimming lessons and spending time with his family at the beach.