FAYETTEVILLE, NC – October 8, 2025 - Building on decades of family leadership and service, Systel Business Equipment is pleased to announce the next phase of its leadership structure, designed to support growth, innovation, and continued stability for the years ahead.
After deliberate planning and preparation, Systel is entering a new chapter of executive leadership. Janene Aul has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, Jacqueline Smith as President, and Cara Spencer as Vice President. Together, they will form the Executive Board, working as a united team while bringing their individual expertise to the table. This transition has been years in the making under the guidance of Systel’s founder, Keith Allison, who will step into a new role as Chairman. In this capacity he will continue to advise the Executive Board, provide oversight of financial strategy, and support other high-level functions. While titles are changing, Systel’s operations will remain strong and steady, with an even greater emphasis on collaboration in pursuing the company’s vision and execution.
Over the past five years, Systel has expanded its footprint across South Carolina with acquisitions and the opening of new offices in Florence and Greenville, and by establishing dedicated sales and service teams supporting the Columbia and Charleston markets. Most recently, Systel strengthened its regional presence through the acquisition of a competing dealer in Florence, enhancing both market share and service capabilities. With these strategic expansions, Systel now proudly serves customers throughout the entire States of North Carolina and South Carolina, and portions of Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia.
While daughters of Keith Allison, Janene, Jacqueline, and Cara have been in and around the business their entire lives, each has nearly 20 years of professional tenure with Systel and has worked in multiple areas of the company. Their father placed great importance on ensuring they gained hands-on knowledge across all departments to fully understand the business and the customers it serves. “Since founding Systel in 1981, my vision has always been to build a company rooted in relationships and customer service,” said Keith Allison, Founder and Chairman. “While I will remain involved as Chairman, I have full confidence in Janene, Jacqueline, and Cara to carry forward that vision. They know this business from the ground up, and I could not be prouder of the success they’ve accomplished so far, and to see them step into these leadership roles.”
“It is an honor to lead Systel into its next chapter alongside Jacqueline and Cara,” said Janene Aul, Chief Executive Officer. “We are committed to building on the foundation of customer service excellence that our father established, while positioning Systel for continued growth and future success. Our goal is to carry that forward with innovation and teamwork that continue to serve Systel, its customers, and employees.”
About Systel Business Equipment
Founded in 1981, Systel Business Equipment is a family-owned and operated office technology dealership headquartered in Fayetteville, North Carolina. With 250 employees across 13 locations, Systel provides comprehensive solutions including copiers, production print, managed IT services, unified communications, and document management. Today, Systel is recognized as the largest independent office equipment dealer in the Southeast, serving thousands of businesses across North and South Carolina, as well as parts of Georgia.
