20 UNDER 40: Brent Hester
Published 10:30 am Sunday, August 4, 2024
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Editor’s Note: This feature originally ran in the annual 20 Under 40 magazine which was a part of the LaGrange Daily News July 31 edition. If you would like to pick up a copy of the 20 Under 40 magazine, please visit our office at 115 Broad Suite 101.
Brent Hester, 37, was born and raised in Troup County and has always had a big interest in Information Technology.
For the past 20 years, Hester has held multiple positions in the Information Technology field. His career started at a PC repair shop in LaGrange and now he is the owner of H&H Solutions LaGrange, LLC; which is a Technology and Security provider that specializes in Managed IT Services for Small to Medium Businesses.
Before starting the company, Hester worked for Kason Industries in Newnan, GA where he was their IT Director for 12 years. Hester has earned an Associate’s degree & Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology and acquired multiple industry certifications.
Of his current job, Hester said, “My Favorite part of my job is helping people solve their problems so they can have a better experience with their technology.”
Hester is a part of the LaGrange Chamber of Commerce, Franklin Chamber of Commerce, Carrollton Chamber of Commerce and Harris Chamber of Commerce. He is also a proud supporter of The Miracle League of Lagrange, Callaway High School Football and the Callaway High School Cheer & Competition team.
H&H Solutions LaGrange, LLC has been a team sponsor for The Miracle League since day one. “We enjoy attending their games and watching children love a sport they otherwise wouldn’t have had the opportunity to enjoy if it weren’t for this amazing league,” Hester said.
In his free time, Hester enjoys traveling, riding side-by-sides and camping with family and friends. “It’s a great way to relax in the outdoors,” says Hester.
17 years ago, Hester married Samantha who is a preschool teacher at First Baptist Christian Preschool. They have two children; Makinley Hester (16) and Mason Hester (12).
Hester’s career aspirations are to continue to grow and build a leading Technology and Security Solutions Company in LaGrange, West Georgia and East Alabama.
Hester said, “As a child, I would take old computers apart and reassemble them. Fast forward 30 years and now I am a proud owner of a Technology and Security Firm in my hometown. I am helping local residents and businesses. What could be better? I’m literally living my dream.”