ACHIEVE 1 - Key Persons


Chuck Pollard - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
Chuck joined Achieve One in August of 2017, after a 17-year career at EMC and then Dell Technologies. Chuck started his IT career as a senior account executive, serving large accounts across Virginia and DC, before managing enterprise sales for Virginia and North Carolina over the past six years. A graduate of North Carolina State University, Chuck resides in his native Richmond, VA, with his wife and four children, where he enjoys coaching youth sports and volunteering on various local boards and booster clubs.

Mike Thomas

Job Titles:
  • Founder, Strategic Advisor
Mike founded Achieve One in 2009. Prior to starting Achieve One, Mike worked in the IT industry for 20+ years running global account teams for leading solution manufacturers. Currently for Achieve One, Mike is responsible for advising the company's executive management on their strategic direction and vision. Since stepping back from his role as CEO at Achieve One, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and offshore fishing.

Shane Pierce

Job Titles:
  • VP of Marketing and Business Development
Shane has been with Achieve One since 2012 but has been working in the IT industry for over a decade. He is responsible for managing existing customer relationships as well as mentoring and assisting the sales organization in the execution of commitments to Achieve One's clients. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, Shane enjoys spending quality time with his wife and three children, coaching his children in numerous sports and competing on the course.