Who We Are
Vision-Aligned IT Strategy, Protection, and Execution—Built to Drive Traction Across Your Entire Business.
From Reactive IT to Strategic Growth Partner
Since 1999, Tolar has been guiding businesses to success by aligning technology with long-term goals, not just fixing IT problems. We are not your typical managed services provider. We operate at the intersection of people, process, and technology to deliver outcomes that matter.
With a deep understanding of growth-focused businesses, especially those running on EOS® or other strategic frameworks, Tolar provides more than IT. We deliver clarity, execution, and confidence across every stage of your business’s journey.
What We Deliver
Complete Care
Technology That Just Works
Complete Care is Tolar’s all-in-one managed IT service, designed to give your team the stability, protection, and day-to-day support needed to grow without distraction. Our team becomes an extension of yours, removing tech hurdles so your people can focus on driving results.
Complete Intelligence™
From AI Buzzwords to Business Impact
In a world full of AI noise, Complete Intelligence is our answer to strategic innovation. This consulting-led service brings AI, automation, and business intelligence together in one unified experience. It is not about chasing trends; it is about unlocking ROI.
The Tolar Difference
We are not just here to manage technology. We are here to guide businesses to success through it. Everything we do is backed by our mission and focus.
We believe in long-term partnerships, not one-off fixes. From West Texas roots to our Fort Worth expansion, our mission remains the same: deliver business clarity and measurable outcomes, whether through foundational IT support or cutting-edge innovation.
Meet Our Tolar Team Members
Leadership Team
Lance Tolar
CEO & Founder
As the founder and CEO of Tolar Systems, Lance Tolar leads the organization with a clear vision for excellence, innovation, and growth. He has been the Visionary behind the company’s adoption of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), ensuring that every part of the organization is delivering exceptional value to clients.
With a passion for technology and strategic leadership, Lance has shaped Tolar Systems into a trusted IT partner known for service quality, operational clarity, and long-term client relationships. His forward-thinking approach continues to guide the company’s culture and future direction.
Outside of work, Lance enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He is also an avid ham radio enthusiast, a hobby that reflects his lifelong interest in communication and technology.
Phillip Poarch
President & Partner
As President and Partner at Tolar Systems, Phillip Poarch leads the company’s Sales and Marketing initiatives and plays a key role in driving growth strategies across the organization. A passionate advocate for clarity, alignment, and accountability, he champions the successful implementation of EOS principles throughout the company.
Phillip’s broad background in leadership, sales strategy, and client engagement has helped shape Tolar Systems into a forward-thinking, customer-centric organization. His focus on building strong relationships ensures clients receive solutions tailored to their business goals.
Phillip and his wife are proud parents of three children. He is committed to fostering a workplace culture built on transparency, teamwork, and long-term success.
Spence Southall
Fractional CIO Team Lead
As the Fractional CIO Team Lead, Spence Southall guides organizations through strategic technology planning, alignment, and long-term IT leadership. With a master’s degree in physical therapy and seven years of experience in healthcare personnel and operations management, Spence brings a unique combination of analytical skills, leadership, and human-centered problem solving to his work.
His expertise in managing complex operations enables him to help clients navigate evolving technology needs, establish clear priorities, and create roadmaps that support business performance. Spence is known for his steady leadership, strong communication, and dedication to building trust with the organizations he advises.
Spence lives in Clyde with his wife and their two daughters. Outside the workplace, he values family time and community involvement.
Daniel Decker
Service Operations Manager
Daniel Decker serves as Tolar Systems’ Service Operations Manager and the company’s Integrator for EOS implementation, where he ensures people, processes, and priorities all operate in harmony. With extensive experience managing teams and operations since 2007, Daniel brings depth, discipline, and structure to every facet of service delivery.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems from Howard Payne University, equipping him with a strong blend of technical and business expertise. Daniel is known for his ability to connect strategy with execution, ensuring that the organization consistently delivers best-in-class support to clients.
Daniel is married and has four children. He and his family have also served as a licensed foster home since 2021—an extension of his dedication to helping and supporting others both professionally and personally.
Rob Mattes
Chief Financial Officer
Rob Mattes serves as CFO for Tolar Systems, bringing significant financial expertise to the company’s EOS-driven operations. With a strong background in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and organizational performance, Rob helps ensure the company remains well-positioned for sustainable growth.
He has extensive experience supporting businesses across multiple industries, providing clarity around financial processes, metrics, and forecasting. Rob’s role is essential in connecting data-driven insights with the company’s long-term strategic goals.
Rob is known for his thoughtful leadership style and commitment to operational excellence. His work helps ensure Tolar Systems continues to scale effectively while maintaining strong financial health.
Team Members
Ryan Courvelle
HD Level 2 Technician
“My favorite thing about IT is when everything is working smoothly. My least favorite things are printers….”
Jimmy Guerrero
HD Level 2 Technician
Brendan Pope
Level 2 Technician
“My favorite thing about IT is that “aha!” moment when you fix an issue that was blocking someone’s work is incredibly satisfying.”
Steven Mobbs
CS Level 3 Technician
“My favorite thing about IT is getting to design creative solutions to our clients’ problems, and the cool hardware and software I get to use to architect them.”
Mark Cox
ASAT RPA/AI DesignCS
“My favorite thing about IT is the variety of things to work on.”
Denison Helm
PS Level 2 Technician
Bailey Price
ASAT Centralized Services
“I enjoy helping the person on the other side of the device by improving their work-life and quickly resolving the issues they face. Creative problem-solving is at the heart of IT, and every ticket feels like a new puzzle to tackle.”
Tavarus Mitchel
Help Desk Team Lead
“My favorite thing about IT is chasing the solution to a problem.”
Suzanne Ramos
Accounting
Caleb Brock
Technology Alignment Manager
“My favorite thing about IT is how accessible it is to learn new things.”
Success Is the Measure
Your success is our success. We don’t just implement technology; we stand behind it. With guarantee-driven services and a focus on outcomes, we measure our work by the impact it makes for your business, today and years down the road.
Cities and counties we serve include:
- Abilene
- Taylor, Jones and Callahan counties.
- Lamesa, Ackerly, Gail, Snyder, Hermleigh, and Stamford,
- Breckenridge, Decatur, Jacksboro, Graham, and Haskell
- Sweetwater, Big Spring, Midland, Odessa, Colorado City and Stanton
- Dallas, Fort Worth, Cisco, Eastland, and Ranger
- Granbury, Stephenville, Comanche, and Brownwood,
- San Angelo, Llano, Brady, and Marble Falls
- Waco, Killeen, Hillsboro, West, Woodway, Robinson, and Menard
- Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, and Pflugerville
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