Who We Are
We strive for nothing less than realizing the full potential of education; providing effective, data-driven solutions designed to support a new era of innovation, growth and life-long learners. We develop, implement, and support the technology and instructional needs of schools in a cost-effective manner so they can focus on what’s important – creating a culture of learning.
Our Mission
To provide the highest quality services to our clients at the most efficient cost.
Our Vision
To be the premier technology solutions provider, supporting school districts and other public entities to achieve maximum success in an increasingly digital world.
Our Values
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Integrity: We conduct ourselves with honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior.
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Customer-Centric Approach: We prioritize the needs and satisfaction of our clients.
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Excellence: We strive for excellence in all aspects of our services and operations.
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Innovation: We continuously seek innovative solutions to address evolvingtechnology needs.
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Collaboration: We foster collaboration among stakeholders to achieve common goals.
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Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and deliver on our commitments.
Meet Our Leadership Team
James Sotlar
Chief Executive Officer
- Location:META Columbus
- Department:Administrative / Business Operations, Executive Team
Ashley Widby
Chief Financial Officer
- Location:META Marion
- Department:Administrative / Business Operations, Executive Team
Jimmy Battrell
Chief Information Officer
- Location:META Athens
- Department:Administrative / Business Operations, Executive Team
Tim Snyder
Chief Technology Officer
- Location:META Marion
- Department:Administrative / Business Operations, Executive Team, Technology & Networking
Eric Lammers
Chief Service Officer
- Location:META Marion
- Department:Administrative / Business Operations, EMIS, Executive Team, Infinite Campus, Library Services, PowerSchool, ProgressBook
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Board of Directors
Board Meetings & META Documents
The next regular META Board of Directors meeting will be held on February 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. online via Zoom conferencing.