Tareq worked diligently in pursuit of his academic career.  Throughout his journey, it was critical to not only have a wide breadth of subjects, but to also have a deep knowledge.  While enriching his educational pursuits with extra-curricular activities such as basketball, track, debate and internships, he was awarded a Presidential Scholarship and attended Weber State University.

While at Weber State, he received numerous awards such as the College of Science Highest Honors and the Excellence in Engineering award.  Graduating Summa Cum Laude, Tareq quickly pursued an MBA from Western Governor’s University focusing on IT Management.

Much of Tareq’s early career was deeply rooted within education.  While in Utah, Tareq held numerous roles within Weber School District, the 5th largest school district in Utah.  While there, Tareq led critical projects such as a multi-million dollar upgrade to the financial and student systems, digital transformation for online benefit enrollments, transparent reporting solutions for bond initiatives and student testing performance.

It was through these years that Tareq developed a love for giving back to the community, specifically within the realm of education.  The impact of his technology initiatives changed the lives of thousands of children and drastically improved the capabilities of the school district, shaping its future for years to come.

In recent years, Tareq has held numerous positions at Fortune 200 companies and privately held organizations as a technology leader.  His efforts to utilize technology to transform organizations and improve their long-term outlooks have propelled him into his current role as Chief Information Officer at Painters Supply & Equipment Co.

A devoted husband and father to two children currently in Bloomfield Hills Schools, serving the local community and ensuring its success is a critical goal for Tareq to achieve.

Within athletics, Tareq volunteers as a coach for youth basketball, soccer and baseball, affectionately earning the name “Coach T” as he continuously strives to create engaging and fun experiences for children in sports.  Tareq volunteers time to local organizations through the ISC2 “Safe and Secure” program; providing training and learning opportunities in cybersecurity for all ages, helping to create a safer digital world for his local community.  He previously partnered with Intel and its “Teach to the Future” program to provide training, hardware, software and other resources to empower teachers to use technology successfully in their classrooms.