Our People

Chicago Technologies was launched in 1998 by Chris Fuller, Tom Cox, and Rick Sternquist. As alumni of Ernst & Young's Great Lakes Management Consulting Practice in Chicago, they found that they possessed many of the same qualities and interests: an entrepreneurial spirit, leadership skills, uncompromisable integrity, and a desire to use their technical skills to maximize how their clients utilize technology. Since 1998, they have assembled a high performance team of consultants who are attracted by the mission and spirit of the firm.

”I have worked with the principals of Chicago Technologies on various projects involving commercial print estimating, billing, and order entry over the past 15 years or so. Of all the IT professionals I have worked with, I found them to be the best.“
- Jim Cottrell, Continental Web Press

Rick Sternquist, Partner

As Partner, Rick is responsible for delivery, engagement management, and solutions architecture. He has led teams in a diverse group of industries including restaurants, telecommunications, insurance, and manufacturing.

Prior to launching Chicago Technologies in 1998, Rick was a Senior Consultant with Ernst & Young, LLP.

Rick has spent his entire career focused on helping clients realize the highest return on their investment in Microsoft technologies with particular emphasis on enterprise software development and application lifecycle management. Rick attended Northern Illinois University and is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Rick can be reached directly at 847.331.6422 or by email at rsternquist@chitech.net.

Chris Fuller, Partner

Chris Fuller is a founding Partner of Chicago Technologies. Chris has played key technical roles for enterprise system development projects for many clients in the Chicago area including; Cintas, Continental Web Press, Valence Health, Tru Vue, Citadel, E*Trade Financial, LPMC Group, AuctionAces, Grid Connect and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

Chris served as a Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young LLP where he developed hands-on business experience in the commercial printing industry. Chris also performed the key role of technical and functional advisor in the establishment of PEO Services for CNA insurance in Chicago.

Chris's technical abilities, coupled with his experience in manufacturing, finance and insurance make him an asset to any project. His ability to lead project teams with determination and business focus is proven by dozens of successful production systems implementations. Chris received his Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Analysis from Miami University in 1993.

Chris can be reached directly at 630.254.5105 or by email at cfuller@chitech.net.

Thomas Cox, Partner

Thomas Cox has delivered systems implementations for the utility, healthcare, financial market, and government sector industries with a concentration in strategic management, organization, and quality assurance.

Prior to founding Chicago Technologies, Tom consulted for Ernst & Young LLP with an emphasis in make-to-order manufacturing. Tom’s prior work also includes strategic planning and analysis work with the utility industry in Illinois during the Deregulation and Rate Restructuring initiatives.

Tom's technical credentials have included order management, data warehousing, data mining, high-speed trading systems, and web development. Tom is a proven leader and technician who ensures quality throughout all phases of a project with his meticulous eye for detail. Tom received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and a Master of Science degree in Educational Technology from Northern Illinois University.

Tom can be reached directly at 773.386.7285 or by email at tcox@chitech.net.