Cloud9 Technology Consulting Welcomes Seasoned Technology Veteran Romeo Lorico

Andy Torres • February 18, 2026

Cloud9 Technology Consulting Welcomes Seasoned Technology Veteran Romeo Lorico

Celebration, FL — Cloud9 Technology Consulting, LLC is proud to announce that Romeo Lorico, a highly respected and accomplished technology professional with more than 30 years of industry experience, has joined the firm.

Romeo brings a distinguished career built on trusted relationships, solution-oriented selling, and an unwavering commitment to client success. His experience spans government, SLED, education, and private-sector organizations, where he has consistently delivered practical, effective technology solutions tailored to each customer’s unique challenges.

Cloud9 Founder and CEO Andy Torres shared, “Romeo and I worked together in sales back in 2001, and I can say without hesitation that he has been instrumental in shaping my professional journey. His integrity, accountability, and relentless work ethic set the standard for what it means to truly advocate for clients. I couldn’t be more excited to welcome him to Cloud9.”

Throughout his career, Romeo has earned a reputation for his keen ability to cut through complexity, identify the right-fit solutions, and see projects through to completion, no matter the challenge. His consultative approach, combined with deep technical knowledge and disciplined follow-through, has resulted in long-standing client relationships and consistent outcomes.

“Cloud9’s mission of client advocacy, choice, and long-term partnership aligns perfectly with how I’ve always approached my work,” said Romeo Lorico. “I’m excited to join a firm that values accountability, experience, and doing right by the customer above all else.”

Romeo’s addition further strengthens Cloud9’s commitment to delivering trusted, vendor-agnostic technology guidance across connectivity, mobility, cloud, and managed services—helping organizations make confident, informed decisions in an increasingly complex technology landscape.

About Cloud9 Technology Consulting
Cloud9 Technology Consulting, LLC is a boutique technology advisory firm specializing in sourcing and optimizing end-to-end technology solutions for organizations across the U.S. As an agnostic advisor, Cloud9 partners with hundreds of leading providers to deliver best-fit solutions backed by unparalleled customer advocacy and service.

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