About Me
My journey began in 1998, in rural Oklahoma, with a Gateway Astro running Windows 98. That legacy machine not only ignited my passion for technology but also set the foundation for what would become one of Oklahoma's top-rated MSPs.
I’m also a musician, actor, director, writer, and artist, blending creativity with analytical expertise. I sit on the board of the Ada Shakespeare Company, and serve as webmaster and social media officer for the Oklahoma Herpetological Society.
Whether I’m directing a stage performance, crafting digital solutions, or exploring new artistic avenues, my goal is always the same: to connect, create, and make a meaningful impact.
Resume
Professional Experience
Founder & Infrastructure Architect — Crosswater IT
formerly Chameleon Tech Services → Long MSP → Helpdesk OKC2012 – Present
Founded and evolved a multi-tenant managed infrastructure and security platform serving healthcare, legal, education, and regulated organizations. Designed and operated Zero-Trust networking, identity systems, cybersecurity, backup & disaster recovery, and hybrid cloud/on-prem infrastructure.
Webmaster — Oklahoma Herpetological Society
2020 – PresentDesign, hosting, and ongoing maintenance of the organization’s web presence, member services, and digital communications platform.
Creative Director — Muddy Boggy Labs
2024 – PresentBrand, product, and digital experience design for a creative technology and fabrication studio.
Theater Experience
Board Member, Ada Shakespeare Company
2021 – 2025Demetrius — A Midsummer Night’s Dream
June 2021Malcolm — Macbeth
June 2023Director — Romeo & Juliet
June 2024Brom Bones / Assistant Director / Sound Designer — The Tales of Washington Irving
October 2024Cinna / Sound Designer — Julius Caesar
June 2025Founder, The Gilded Theatre
October 2025 – PresentPortfolio
IT Solutions
Cloud infrastructures, managed services, and custom solutions for businesses.
Creative Projects
Directing, acting, and sound design in the performing arts world.
Web Development
Responsive websites tailored for non-profits, small businesses, and creatives.
Infrastructure Impact
12+ Years
Designing & operating production infrastructure
40%+
Downtime reduction through DR & recovery architecture
Multi-Tenant
Healthcare, legal, education & regulated environments
Zero-Trust
Identity-based access replacing legacy VPNs
Infrastructure Case Studies
Ransomware-Resilient Backup & Recovery
Designed segmented, immutable backup and disaster-recovery systems for regulated organizations, reducing downtime by over 40% and ensuring recoverability even after security incidents.
Zero-Trust Remote Access
Replaced flat VPN access with identity-aware Zero-Trust architecture, reducing attack surface while improving security and reliability for distributed workforces.
MSP Environment Stabilization
Rebuilt fragile, inherited MSP environments into secure, monitored, and centrally managed infrastructure platforms that could survive outages, audits, and growth.