I’m a systems thinker and technical project integrator who enjoys solving complex problems where technology, people, and organizations intersect. Over the past two decades I’ve built service businesses, led infrastructure and operations projects, and helped organizations untangle the kinds of challenges that stall progress. Much of my work involves connecting people who see the same problem from different perspectives—technical specialists, leadership teams, and operational staff—and helping translate those perspectives into workable solutions.

My interest in systems and technology began early. I was first introduced to computers on an Atari ST at around seven years old, long before hard drives were standard. By my early teens I had become deeply interested in how computers actually worked. I learned DOS and early Windows systems, configured hardware, managed drivers and system files, and experimented with memory configurations to get demanding applications to run properly. I upgraded nearly every component of my own machines and began experimenting with programming in languages like C++, JavaScript, and others. My first internet connection was a 14,400 baud dial-up modem—a far cry from the infrastructure we rely on today.

At the same time, I developed a reputation for being the person who could make complicated or messy systems work again. In my family and school environments I was often the one asked to organize chaotic spaces, install new technology, or build simple systems that helped people keep things under control. Whether it was troubleshooting electronics, organizing tools and workspaces, or designing simple filing systems, I found myself naturally drawn to understanding how things fit together and how they could work better.

Looking back, that instinct was visible even in the way I played as a kid. My brother and I often built elaborate bases out of cardboard, Legos, and whatever materials we could find. I loved designing the structures—planning secret entrances, escape routes, defensive traps, and the internal paths that allowed defenders to move quickly through the system. Once the structure worked, I was ready to move on to the next challenge. My brother, on the other hand, was usually impatient during the building phase but loved using whatever we had built. In a strange way, that dynamic still reflects how my brain works today. I enjoy designing systems that allow other people to operate effectively within them.

By my mid-teens I was already helping small businesses with basic technology problems, database design, and early website development. Throughout my career, technology has remained a consistent thread—supporting the businesses I’ve built and the organizations I’ve worked with. I’ve managed Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace environments, coordinated infrastructure upgrades, worked with networking and communications systems, and helped teams adopt tools that improve their work rather than complicate it.

In 2003 my wife and I launched an accounting and financial services business that eventually grew to serve hundreds of recurring clients each year. At our peak we managed a client base of roughly 700 individuals and small businesses while maintaining a lean operational staff. That required designing internal systems that allowed a small team to operate efficiently while maintaining high levels of client trust and long-term relationships. Over time we developed workflows, documentation systems, and technology processes that helped maintain a client retention rate of more than 95 percent over a decade.

Running that business reinforced something I had learned years earlier: most complex problems are not purely technical. They involve systems, communication, and people working together under real-world constraints. Many problems that appear technical are actually structural, and many problems that appear organizational are actually communication issues. I enjoy stepping into complicated situations, understanding the moving parts, and helping teams find the insight or change that unlocks forward progress.

More recently I’ve become involved in nonprofit work focused on youth programs and community creative spaces in Brookings, Oregon. As President of the Oregon Coast Youth Project, I’ve helped lead the development of the Sea Spray Center, a performing arts and event space designed to support youth programming and community events. The project has involved fundraising, capital improvements, project coordination, and building partnerships across the community.

Outside of my professional work, I enjoy writing and thinking about how systems shape the way organizations and people operate. Much of my writing explores technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the ways complexity shows up in everyday work.

At its core, my work is about helping people move forward when complicated problems seem stuck. I enjoy the moment when a situation that once felt tangled suddenly becomes clear and a path forward appears.

If you’re working through a complex project or operational challenge and need someone who can help connect the moving parts, I’m always interested in a good conversation.