History

Our Story

Global Telecom Solutions was created in 2001 in Detroit, Michigan.

The core goal of GTS is to provide businesses with a one-stop shop for all telecom needs, putting the business into a position of strength through knowledge of the marketplace. Starting with two employees and two service providers, GTS now has more than 700 trusted advisors, with over 6,000 clients globally.

  1. 2001

    Chapter One

    Global Telecom Solutions created in Detroit, Michigan by founders Mark Stackpoole and Ryan Hathaway.

  2. 2004

    Chapter Two

    Project management team established. This team has become the backbone of our organization.

  3. 2007

    Chapter Three

    Official Customer Care department created to assist our clients with troubleshooting and ticket resolution.

  4. 2013

    Chapter Four

    New headquarters purchased in Corktown.

  5. 2014

    Chapter Five

    GTS moves to the new Corktown location.

  6. 2015

    Chapter Six

    The company surpasses $20 million in annual services under contract.

  7. 2018

    Chapter Seven

    GTS named as a “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch”.

  8. 2020

    Chapter Eight

    GTS honored as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation.

  9. 2020

    Chapter Nine

    Company expands market into the Southeast and Southwest regions.

  10. 2021

    Chapter Ten

    Company expands partner resources and enablement by adding a Marketing Coordinator.

  11. 2023

    Chapter Eleven

    Company invests in adding two solution overlays to the team, focused on UCaaS-Emerging Technologies & Cybersecurity.

  12. 2025

    Current Chapter

    The company launches its 25th anniversary, celebrating two and a half decades of innovation and service. GTS is the leading TSD in the nation for Emerging Technologies and Cybersecurity.