Tally Ho Tech

About Tally Ho Tech

Founded by Marine Corps veteran and ethical hacker Jeff Snader, Tally Ho Tech helps small and mid-sized organizations operate faster, safer, and more profitably. We blend 20+ years of IT management, software development, and offensive security to bring enterprise-grade results to real-world businesses.

Where “Tally Ho” comes from

“Tally Ho” is an old aviation brevity call confirming a visual on a target. It was also the name of the corner store near where Jeff grew up—so the name nods to both aviation & Marine Corps roots and to home. The company was created in 2022 to meet rising demand for cybersecurity—especially penetration testing—for small businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond.

What we do (and why clients choose us)

  • Managed IT with measurable outcomes

    24/7 monitoring, full-stack security, rapid response, and workflow tuning that reduce tickets, downtime, and costs.

  • Offensive security for practical defense

    Pen-testing and hardening backed by real attacker tradecraft—so you fix the right things, first.

  • AI that pays for itself

    Custom AI assistants and websites that automate intake, document work, and client comms—driving faster cycle times and ROI.

About Jeff Snader

Jeff started by serving in the United States Marine Corps as a ground support mechanic on CH-53Ds—and discovered a passion for marksmanship coaching (rifle and pistol). After the Corps, software development “just clicked,” and a career in technology, security, and entrepreneurship followed.

From large pharmaceutical environments to one-person firms, Jeff’s focus has stayed the same: protect the business, speed up the work, and make the results obvious.

20+ years IT & cybersecurity
Pharma → SMB Enterprise rigor, small-biz practicality
Marine Veteran Discipline, integrity, accountability

Milestones

  1. Feb 26, 1996
    United States Marine Corps

    Served alongside exceptional Marines; ground support on CH-53Ds and marksmanship coaching.

  2. Apr 1, 2001
    First job in technology

    Hired as a software developer at GxP Partners. Software clicked—and never stopped.

  3. Jun 1, 2002
    First “ethical hack”

    Secured neighbors’ open Wi-Fi by connecting and printing instructions to lock them down. Unconventional, sure—but it helped.

  4. Nov 1, 2005
    Co-founded Tech Tonics

    IT support for small businesses across Greater Philadelphia; deep exposure to real-world cyber threats.

  5. 2012–2021
    Entrepreneurial stretch

    Data backup, sales training, real estate, even a pro ultimate frisbee venture—while sharpening software and security skills.

  6. Mar 1, 2022
    Tally Ho Tech

    Launched to give SMBs access to security and IT capabilities usually reserved for the largest enterprises.

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