Source 1 Solutions

About

Source 1 Solutions is a Clearwater-based global managed technology services provider, founded in 2011 by Navy veteran Robert Hessel and proudly operating as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Our mission is simple: partner with great companies to expand their technical capabilities and extend their reach — all in service of a bigger vision, keeping cities safe so people can thrive. We like to say "Our Source Code is Humanity. "What we do We support enterprise technology across four areas: Managed IT Services, Security & Surveillance, RF & Life Safety, and Electronic Component Sourcing. With full-time engineers in 27 countries and field dispatch reach across 118+, we serve clients in retail, sports & entertainment, healthcare, finance, and attractions — backed by a 24/7/365 support desk right here in Clearwater. Recent highlights We're a six-time Tampa Bay Business Journal "Best Places to Work" honoree (2026), a Grow Florida Top 50 Companies to Watch recipient (2025), and our CEO Robert Hessel was named winner of the 2025 Apogee Award Founder category by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth. We were also ranked No. 38 on SDM Magazine's 2025 Top Systems Integrators Report and continue to grow our footprint across Florida and internationally. We're excited to connect with the Tampa Bay tech community.