Orange County’s Trusted IT & Office Technology Partner Since 1994
C3 Tech started in Santa Ana with a simple belief: technology should help businesses run smoother, faster, and with less stress. Today, the next generation of leadership is building on that same local service promise.
It Started With
a Better Way
to Serve.
Tricia Sanchez grew up in Santa Ana, where humble beginnings sparked the hard work, ambition, and determination to make her own way. She attended USC on a full scholarship, and after graduation took a job at Xerox. There she met Tony Sanchez, her now-husband and business partner, and together the two became top sales representatives across Southern California.
They gained valuable experience and built meaningful relationships. But they kept seeing the same gap: the technology was good, yet the service behind it kept falling short. So in 1994 they founded C3 Office Solutions to do one thing differently, put service back into the industry.
That client-first idea shaped the C3 name and the way the team works: practical recommendations, accountable service, and support that stays personal after the sale.
Today the C3 story is still a people story, our founders, our partners, our employees, and our clients. Visit us in Santa Ana and you’ll see the same hands-on culture that has supported 5,000+ clients across Orange County.
Two former Xerox top performers who left to build the office technology company they always wished existed, one obsessed with service, rooted in their hometown of Santa Ana.
“To service our customers with superior products and unparalleled support, while keeping a local, friendly, and personal touch.”
The C3 Tech Journey
From two top Xerox reps with an idea to a local technology partner preparing its next generation of leadership, here’s how the story unfolded.
Tricia and Tony meet at Xerox and become two of the top sales representatives in Southern California. They learn the industry inside out, and keep noticing the same thing: great technology, let down by mediocre service.
The Sanchezes launch C3 in Santa Ana on a single idea, put service back into office technology. That client-first promise shapes every proposal, installation, and service call.
Vetted and Earned
After rigorous vendor evaluation, C3 partners with Canon and Sharp, the two brands that pass the test. Years of excellence earn AAA Platinum Service status with Sharp and 10-Year Outstanding Partner recognition with Canon.
Full-Service Tech
C3 grows well beyond copiers, into managed IT, network and email security, cybersecurity training, data backup and recovery, and dark web protection. One partner, the whole office, proposal through implementation.
the Story Continues
Now operating as C3 Tech, the company has helped 5,000+ clients across Orange County, still local, still in Santa Ana, and still running on the same client-first philosophy it started with.
the Next 30 Years
C3 expands ownership with Davis Tran, Samantha Sanchez-Lee, and Killian Lee, pairing the founders’ service legacy with a new generation of leadership focused on continuity, accountability, and long-term support for Orange County businesses.
The Values That Unite Us
Our values make us who we are and unite us in our vision for the future. They’re not posters on a wall, they’re how we hire, how we serve, and how we show up every day.
We’re team players who embrace new ideas and encourage innovation, valuing the uniqueness of each person and celebrating the diversity that makes us, us.
A team of doers who lead by example. “It’s not my job” isn’t in our vocabulary, we share a leadership mindset that drives our collective success.
Creators who view setbacks as learning opportunities and are always reaching for greatness. Reliable, innovative, and personal actions define us.
Achievers who know excellence comes from selflessly giving our best, making a lasting impact through extraordinary commitment to each other and our clients.
Golden-rule followers who exhibit honesty, reliability, and accountability. C3 places integrity at the core of our existence.
Catalysts who put energy and enthusiasm into everything we do, bringing excitement, intelligence, and professionalism to each day and every client.
The People Behind C3 Tech
From the first handshake to the final delivery, it’s impossible to talk about C3 Tech without our people. Our leadership team brings a combined 85+ years in document imaging and IT, and you’ll always work with real people.
A Santa Ana native and USC graduate who launched C3 after a top-performing career at Xerox. Tricia leads with the same client-first values that started the company in 1994.
Tony co-founded C3 alongside Tricia after the two met as top Xerox reps. Visit Santa Ana and you will find him mentoring the team and shaping the company service culture.
Davis keeps delivery and service running smoothly across the organization, from proposal through implementation, so every client gets the full-service experience C3 is known for.
Killian brings enterprise operations experience to C3 Tech, helping strengthen the systems and strategy behind the company next chapter.
Samantha helps lead business development and community initiatives, connecting C3 Tech with Orange County businesses and the next generation of local talent.
Dennis leads the local copier service team behind C3 Tech copier response standards, making sure equipment issues get resolved fast and right the first time.
Liz oversees the people and finance side of C3, building the kind of healthy, family-owned culture that keeps both employees and clients around for the long haul.
Jenny owns the client experience end to end, making sure dependable, friendly communication and follow-through show up in every interaction.
Certifications & Partners
We conduct rigorous evaluations before partnering with any vendor, so the credentials behind our name translate directly into better outcomes for your business.
AAA Platinum-level Sharp service provider with factory-trained technicians with priority access to parts and support.
Recognized as a 10-Year Outstanding Partner with Canon for sustained excellence in sales and service.
Platinum partnership with Datto, powering enterprise-grade data backup, recovery, and business continuity.
An A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, reflecting decades of accountable, trustworthy service.
A certified women-owned, DBE business proud to partner with local cities, agencies, and institutions.
Recognized by UpCity as a top-rated IT and office technology provider serving the Orange County region.
What Makes
C3 Different.
In a crowded market of IT and copier providers, we stand apart through the depth of our relationships, not just the quality of our technology. We work as vendor-neutral advisors, recommending what actually fits.
For copier service, our local team is built around responsive onsite support, including a four-hour copier response commitment where applicable. IT support is handled through live helpdesk channels separately.
We don’t just sell a box. We find the gaps, deploy the solution, and support it, IT and office technology under one roof.
As independent consultants, we recommend what’s right for you, backed by best-in-class Canon, Sharp, and Datto partnerships.
A women-owned, family-run business in Santa Ana since 1994, invested in the same Orange County community we call home.
“We believe the client comes first. Your success is truly our success.”
Become part of our story.
Visit us in Santa Ana, or tell us where it hurts. We will come back within one business day with a plain-English answer. No hard sell, no contract pressure.