Rob Carter brings over 25 years of public sector technology experience to Kentucky Rugged Technology Solutions. After spending a quarter-century managing technology projects for the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Office of Technology, Rob understands the procurement challenges, budget constraints, and mission-critical requirements that public agencies face.
Following his retirement from state service in 2007, Rob returned to the technology sector in sales and consulting roles before co-founding Granitec in 2016. His background working inside Kentucky state government gives him unique insight into how agencies evaluate vendors, navigate contract requirements, and make purchasing decisions.
A lifelong Kentuckian from Shelby County, Rob is a University of Kentucky graduate who has spent his career working with the agencies and communities he serves. At Granitec, he focuses on building relationships with public safety organizations and ensuring they have access to reliable rugged technology that meets their operational demands.
Rick Lusardo has spent 34 years in technology sales, marketing, and project management, with the last 12 years dedicated exclusively to the public safety market. His career has evolved from office equipment to wireless communications to enterprise computing, giving him comprehensive knowledge of the technology landscape and how different solutions integrate in real-world deployments.
Since co-founding Granitec in 2016, Rick has focused on understanding the specific challenges law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies face when deploying mobile technology in vehicles and field environments. This specialization allows him to recommend configurations, mounting solutions, and connectivity options tailored to actual use cases rather than generic specifications.
As a Panasonic Toughbook Prime Dealer, Rick works directly with agencies across Kentucky and surrounding states to specify, configure, and deploy rugged computing solutions that withstand the demands of public safety operations. He's a University of Kentucky graduate with deep roots in the communities Granitec serves.
