At CITIG we place great emphasis on the quality of our work environment. We want our employees to love working at CITIG and to love supporting you. My job is to make this happen! You’ll find me floating around the CITIG offices doing things like coordinating birthday lunches, writing encouraging notes, planning holiday celebrations, setting up monthly activities and festively decorating the offices. I bring Joy to CITIG! My hope is that this Joy extends beyond our employees to you, the customer, in your daily interactions with our team.
One of my earliest memories was getting picked up by my grandma from elementary school and going to hang out at the flower shop where she worked and messing around on the computer they had when I was 5 or 6 years old. After a few years of begging my parents for a computer at home, they reluctantly agreed. Thus started my love for computers. In my mid-20s, not knowing what I wanted to pursue as a career, I found a Craigslist ad for CITIG & figured I might apply even though I had never considered IT/Technology as a career for some odd reason. The rest is history. With over eight years at CITIG, I have found a home where I have continued to grow and thrive with a great team of people. Now, as the IT Operations Manager, I strive to help build and support a cohesive team, strong technical stack, and best practices to support our ever-growing list of amazing clients.
I’ve spent 30 years building and supporting IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations that keep people connected. Working in both small private companies and large public institutions has taught me that good technology leadership requires clear communication and trust just as much as solid technical architecture. As CIO, I focus on operational excellence that enables CITIG to deliver reliable, elegant solutions to our clients. I enjoy helping people succeed, whether that’s developing our team or partnering with clients to solve their challenges. I’m also a musician and published comic book writer. Both my creative and technical work allow me to do what I love most: collaborating and connecting with people in meaningful ways.
Growing up, I always had an interest in technology, and as soon as I was able to get my hands on my first computer, I fell in love. Since then, I have accumulated over 20 years of experience in the field of Information Technology. As a Technology Support Specialist for my hometown school district, I streamlined the IT at my assigned schools, resulting in increased course offerings for the Science Technology Electronics and Mathematics (STEM) program. With over 9 years at CITIG, I have continued to increase my skill set and broaden my technical expertise as a security, virtual, network, system administrator, and virtual CIO for my clients. As a Gaucho Alumnus, I have always loved this area and am proud to be a member of the CITIG Team.
I’ve always believed that investing in people is what makes life and work meaningful. During my 30-year history in Santa Barbara, I’ve enjoyed getting to learn from, influence, coach, and mentor staff, managers, leaders, and executives. From General Manager to Chief of Staff to Executive Vice President to CEO to Business Owner, I’ve carried the mantle of leadership in several different settings. I’ve managed operations, staff teams, ownership dynamics, financial review, business reporting, staff retreats, strategic planning, staff development & training, client relationships, and human resources. It’s an honor to serve as CEO Ryan Newell’s right hand as CITIG’s Fractional Chief of Staff. And to recharge, you can find me on the trail, cuddling with my cat, spoiling my nieces and nephews, or reading a good book.
Twenty years ago, I founded CITIG to help people and businesses better utilize technology to improve their personal and professional lives. I have over 25 years of experience in the IT Services industry. I am the technology leader behind CITIG. I make it my business to stay up on the latest technology and obtain certifications to prove it. You’ll find me working behind the scenes, keeping CITIG running smoothly and steering you towards the most cost-effective and functional IT solutions.
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