Marketing and communications professional Kirstin Bolt has been named to lead marketing and strategy for EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses. 

Ms. Bolt has more than 12 years of professional experience in marketing and communication management and business development support, most recently serving as Marketing & Communications Manager for Fluor Corporation’s global Power business. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a B.A. degree in Information Management and Systems and a minor in Business Administration, and is a certified Project Management Professional.

In her new capacity with EDTS, Ms. Bolt will be responsible for managing the organization’s marketing, communications, community relations and sales support functions, including strategy development, internal/external communications, advertising and public relations.  She will report jointly to Chief Executive Officer Charles Johnson and Chief Operating Officer Will McGee, and will work with other members of the EDTS management team to help the company continue its rapid growth across the organization's Southeastern footprint.

“We are pleased to welcome Kirstin to the EDTS team, and look forward to her contributions in helping to grow and shape our organization moving forward,” said CEO Charles Johnson. “Kirstin’s diverse background in marketing, strategy, technology, and project management offers a unique combination of skills that will be invaluable to our plans to expand EDTS’ market presence.”

The company, which has been named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America for five consecutive years, has experienced record growth again in 2014, driven by solution offerings including Managed IT Services, Cloud Solutions, Networking, and Managed Security Services. Reflective of its growth, EDTS was recently named to the elite 2015 MSP Pioneer 250 list, and has been honored as one of the fastest-growing companies in South Carolina on multiple lists.