Lee Yount, Jr.

Fractional CIO / Virtual CIO (vCIO)

Enterprise-grade IT leadership for small and mid-size businesses — without the cost of a full-time executive. 20+ years turning technology into measurable ROI.

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For Business Owners

You need IT strategy without a full-time CIO. See how a Fractional CIO works alongside the team you already have.

Fractional CIO Services

For MSPs & IT Firms

Your clients want strategic guidance. Offer it as a white-label vCIO partnership — without adding headcount.

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What is a Fractional CIO?

Strategic technology leadership, sized for your business
A fractional (or virtual) CIO gives your company the strategic technology leadership of a full-time Chief Information Officer — part-time, and tied to your budget. I build your IT roadmap, align technology spending with your goals, manage your vendors and IT providers, strengthen your cybersecurity, and make sure every technology dollar moves your business forward.

Having run my own small business, I understand firsthand how much every dollar and every hour counts.

How I Help

IT Strategy & Roadmap — multi-year technology planning tied to your business goals and budget.
Enterprise & Application Management — owning your application portfolio, operations systems, and integrations.
Infrastructure & Network Operations — secure, reliable networks, connectivity, and end-user support across sites.
Cybersecurity & Business Continuity — risk reduction, disaster recovery, and resilient operations.
Vendor & IT-Provider Management — evaluating, negotiating, and holding providers accountable to control cost.
Digital & eCommerce — websites, online stores, and digital marketing that drive revenue.

Results

Technology that pays for itself. See the results →

Saved $80,000 a year by building an interactive performance dashboard in-house instead of buying a commercial product.
Saved $50,000+ a year by migrating a business to the right e-commerce platform.
Led web initiatives recognized with national Digital Counties and 3CMA awards.
Directed multi-site implementations across 10 hospitals in a regulated healthcare environment.

Need a vCIO for your clients?

If you run an MSP or IT services firm and your clients are asking for strategic technology leadership, I can serve as a fractional CIO on your behalf — running IT assessments, building roadmaps, leading quarterly technology business reviews, and being the trusted, client-facing strategic voice your clients want, while your team keeps delivering the day-to-day.

I’m comfortable representing your brand, working within your processes and tools, and speaking both fluent technology with your engineers and plain English with your clients’ leadership. With 20+ years across manufacturing, healthcare, and government — and a CGCIO credential — I bring instant credibility to client conversations.

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What to expect when working with Lee Yount Jr.

Strategy, translated. I speak fluent technology with engineers and plain English with the people who sign the checks — so you always know what you’re paying for and why.

Cross-industry depth across healthcare, government, and manufacturing — paired with a small-business owner’s instinct for what actually moves a growing company.

A focus on ROI. Every technology dollar gets tied to a business outcome, not just the latest tool — the same thinking that has saved clients tens of thousands a year.

Technologies & Capabilities

Hands-On Technical Fluency

LAN / APs
VoIP
OS Support (Windows & Apple)
Fiber & Coaxial
Desktop
Laptop
Tablet
Phone (mobile and desktop)

Skills

Management Consulting
Project Management
IT Consulting
Business Consulting

eCommerce / Social Media

WordPress WooCommerce WPEngine Flatsome Theme
Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest

vCIO OVERVIEW

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a fractional CIO do?

A fractional CIO provides senior technology leadership part-time — building your IT roadmap, aligning spending with your goals, managing vendors and IT providers, and owning cybersecurity strategy. You get CIO-level judgment without a full-time CIO salary.

Do you work with businesses outside North Carolina?

Yes. I’m based in North Carolina and work with clients remotely across the country. Most fractional CIO work — roadmaps, reviews, and vendor strategy — is done virtually, with on-site visits when they add value.

What size companies do you work with?

Small and mid-size businesses — typically organizations large enough to feel the cost of bad technology decisions, but not large enough to justify a full-time CIO.

Can you work alongside our existing IT provider or MSP?

Absolutely. A fractional CIO complements your IT team or MSP rather than replacing them. They keep technology running; I set the strategy and direction.