Jason Treft

Jason Treft is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Merit. In this role, he directs global technology strategy in IT operations. The CTO organization includes technology infrastructure and architecture, cybersecurity, network engineering, systems and database administration, hardware, software and cloud platforms, enterprise mobility, and domestic and international support teams.

Treft joined Merit in 2007 and before transitioning to CTO, he served as Vice President of IT, Global Director of Network Operations, Network Operations Manager, and Sr. Systems Administrator. Prior to Merit, he owned an IT consulting firm with an emphasis on IT outsourcing, cloud-based hosting services, and cybersecurity.

Since 1996, Treft has worked in many segments of the IT industry, including consulting, data centers, internet services, and technical training. He is an alumnus of Weber State University and has earned numerous technical certifications from Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, and others.