IT Professional & Enterprise Leader
30+ years of real-world enterprise IT experience — from building companies to securing Fortune 500 infrastructure. I architect resilient systems, lead high-performance teams, and build things that matter.
I started in IT in 1995 — back when "the cloud" was just weather. I founded Geeks!, one of Omaha's first consumer tech support companies, and ran it until 2004 when I sold it (you can still find them at getyourgeek.com). Since then I've held Director-level roles across some of the most demanding IT environments around.
I've worked for local companies, spent time with Microsoft, and currently serve as Director of Desktop Services & Microsoft Cloud Architecture at Kutak Rock LLP — a national law firm where security, compliance, and uptime are non-negotiable.
Outside the office, I'm the co-founder of Grandview Spaces — a tech incubator building real products. And when storm season hits, I'm chasing tornadoes through the Great Plains and hosting guests on Inflow Tours.
Faith is a core part of who I am. I completed a rigorous 5-month, 170+ hour leadership development program through Lighthouse Global Ekklesia — an investment in character and leadership that shapes everything I do professionally.
Where decades of real-world experience meet modern innovation.
HIPAA & HITRUST program development from the ground up. Risk assessment, data security governance, and audit-ready infrastructure for regulated environments.
Strategic roadmap planning, budget ownership, vendor management, and building high-performance technical teams across enterprise-scale organizations.
Deep expertise in Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS, and Google Cloud. Architecting secure, scalable, and compliant environments for modern business operations.
Full-stack product builder — React, Firebase, Node.js. From MVP to production: I design, build, and ship software that solves real problems.
Integrating LLM pipelines, custom AI tools, and workflow automation into enterprise and consumer products. Building smarter systems, not just faster ones.
Zero-trust architecture, identity management, endpoint security, and compliance frameworks. Proven results: 140-point Microsoft Secure Score increase at Southern Carlson.
From a garage-born tech company to national law firm infrastructure — a career built on solving hard problems.
Real products, live in the world — built after hours, on weekends, and fueled by curiosity.
AI-powered market analysis platform providing real-time volatility insights, IV rank analysis, and strategy hints for options traders. Built with React, Python, and the Gemini API.
A revolutionary storm chasing platform with real-time severe weather tracking, interactive NEXRAD radar, live stream integration, and a gamified chaser community experience.
The tech incubator I co-founded — a platform-of-platforms housing MarketFlare, First Up Foundation, StormCentric, and an active Innovation Lab for experimental projects.
My storm chasing tour company — taking guests into the heart of Tornado Alley for unforgettable severe weather experiences. Operated since the early 2000s, guided by 30 years of chasing expertise.
A 501(c)(3) disaster response organization leveraging EMT-certified storm chasers to bridge the critical "Golden Hour" gap in rural tornado response — getting trained responders on scene faster than traditional emergency services.
Rebuilding the digital presence for Lighthouse Global Ekklesia's leadership academy — a modern, content-rich training platform designed to support their rigorous leadership development curriculum.
Whether you need an IT strategy partner, a consulting engagement, or just want to talk shop — I'd love to connect.
Reach out directly — I respond fast.