From left to right, Kate Haislar (daughter of Ryan and Jennifer); Jennifer Haislar (wife of Ryan); Trisha Haislar (seated, mother of Ryan); the late Dennis (Ike) Haislar (photo, father of Ryan and founder of the company; Ryan Haislar; and Sarah Haislar (daughter of Ryan and Jennifer).
Computerease Business IT Solutions has been helping businesses with their technology needs since the days when the Commodore 64 was considered cutting-edge. A proud, second-generation family-owned business, Computerease has built its reputation on evolving with technology while never losing sight of what matters most: people and relationships.
Founded in 1984 by Dennis (Ike) Haislar after a colorful career as a rock band promoter, Computerease started small — but with a big vision. Ike saw the future of computers long before most small businesses did. What began as a bold entrepreneurial leap became a family legacy.
Today, Ike’s son, Ryan Haislar, leads Computerease as CEO — continuing the company’s commitment to helping businesses navigate technology with confidence. Ryan grew up in the business, spending afternoons at his dad’s office before officially joining the company at 16. Now, as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Ryan has expanded Computerease’s expertise into cybersecurity — helping small and midsize businesses stay protected in a world of rising cyber threats.
Under Ryan’s leadership, Computerease offers much more than IT support. The company provides proactive cybersecurity solutions, security awareness training, managed IT services, and consulting designed to give business owners peace of mind — knowing their data, employees, and future are secure.
“Our family story is what built this business,” says Ryan. “But our drive to stay ahead of threats and technology is what keeps it strong today. We're not just supporting computers anymore — we’re protecting companies.”
In 2023, Computerease was honored to receive a Family-Owned Business Award from St. Louis Small Business Monthly — recognizing not just their longevity, but their commitment to service, integrity, and evolving expertise.
Ike would be proud to see how far Computerease has come from those early days of floppy disks and CRT monitors. And Ryan, along with his team, remains committed to building on that legacy — helping businesses in Illinois, Missouri, and beyond thrive in a digital world.
