Our Team

President

Tony Arsenault

Tony became a member of TAB Computer Systems in 2016. He brought over 25 years of financial services experience to his Controller role. Since then, he has been an essential part of the management team, overseeing financial, human resources, and administrative management in line with the company’s mission. In 2021, Mr. Arsenault was promoted to President as the company transitioned to 100% employee ownership.

VP, Client Success

Erik Semmel

Erik has been a valued member of the company since 1990. During his time here, he has consulted and advised thousands of small business owners in New England. He also hosts “Computer Talk with TAB®,” a live radio show on WTIC AM 1080 that airs every Saturday at 9 AM. Additionally, he leads the Client Success Team and their efforts.

Head of Operations

Rick Kouatly

Rick joined TAB in 2005 and has more than 25 years of experience in the IT field. He oversees all facets of Operations Management, including field support, in-house support, and scheduling. He holds certifications in all major Microsoft and Cisco disciplines.

Client Experience Manager

Marco Prieto

Marco has been with the company since 2013 and has over 13 years of experience in the IT field. His background includes roles in manufacturing, insurance, and higher education. Previously, he managed all internal operations, including the helpdesk, escalations, and tier 3 technicians. Recently, he shifted his management role to the Client Services department, where he now oversees customer service, project coordination, and product specialist positions.

Human Resources Admin

Miranda Salazar

Miranda joined TAB in November 2022, bringing with her 12 years of experience in key areas of human resources, including talent acquisition, employee onboarding, HR compliance, and employee compensation and benefits. She has demonstrated strong leadership skills in HR and has taken on responsibilities across all these areas. As TAB strives for continuous improvement to support our client’s success, Miranda works alongside our leadership team to ensure that growth strategies incorporate regular assessments of staffing needs and company culture.

Founder, Board Member

TJ Benoit

TJ founded TAB® Computer Systems, Inc. in 1983 and has an extensive computer programming background extending to mainframes and PC environments. He is a published author writing books on the subject of IT as it relates to small businesses. In 2021, he sold TAB Computers to the employees, making it a 100% employee-owned company. He will continue to be a part of the company in an advisory role and on the board of directors.