Josh Kitchen Josh Kitchen is the owner of Mountain View IT, a full-service IT company based in Anaconda, Montana. Josh became passionate about helping others through technology after witnessing older ranchers in his community struggle with modern systems. This led him to start his own business aimed at providing individualized technical support to rural residents…

Steve Cole Steve Cole is an IT manager at Klingspor Abrasives USA, where he oversees IT operations for the company. Steve has a lifelong passion for computing and got his start programming on a Commodore 64 as a child. He reluctantly entered the IT field at the urging of his brother despite concerns about losing…

Dakota Bates Dakota Bates is an IT Manager at SCS AI Corp. With experience spanning help desk, system administration and management, Dakota brings a broad and pragmatic lens to technology topics, with experience spanning help desk, system administration, and management. He has demonstrated a knack for forging strong connections in the workplace and passion for…

Mike Infinger With over 20 years in construction information technology, Mike Infinger brings a wealth of knowledge to his role as Director of IT at Clancy & Theys Construction Company. His passion for coordinating teams and deploying solutions that enhance efficiency has guided top general contracting firms through complex builds. Mike champions emerging tech like…

Rich Marchetti Rich Marchetti is a leading expert in artificial intelligence, with over 10 years of experience driving AI initiatives. Currently the IT Director at Seagate Development Group, Rich focuses on leveraging AI to boost productivity and harness the technology’s tremendous potential, while carefully managing risks. His passion for AI is matched only by his…

Cliff Rich Cliff Rich brought over 20 years of military leadership experience to civilian roles at Cardinal Health, including managing a 120-person IT team. As an Air Force pilot, he flew helicopters and aircraft while taking on staff and command positions. Cliff leveraged his background to transition to IT and HR, starting in mergers &…

R.C. Johnson R.C. Johnson is an accomplished engineering leader skilled at rapidly building and scaling innovative products that drive business success. At Indeed, he created an internal “venture capital” model that resulted in over 60 concurrent innovative projects and 9-figure revenue wins. R.C. excels at aligning engineering with business goals, launching products users value, and…

Benny Jones Benny Jones is an accomplished IT executive and technologist with over 20 years of experience. Currently Vice President of Technology at Huddle 3 Group, Benny provides IT leadership across a portfolio of companies specializing in software, HR, consulting and recruiting. His comprehensive expertise spans infrastructure, security, business continuity, cloud platforms and more. Earlier…

Jace Randolph Jace Randolph is a seasoned IT security professional with over 15 years of experience spanning various industries. After an unethical start as a black hat hacker, he now leverages his expertise in ethical hacking and social engineering to strengthen security for businesses. Jace is currently the Director of IT at Western Steel Buildings….

Chris Shumaker With over 20 years of experience, Chris Shumaker is an IT leader focused on strategy, security, and delivering value. He began his tech career after pivoting from marine science research, proving his ability to adapt and chart new courses. He has led IT teams, managed high-profile projects, and overcome major crises like ransomware…