PROTECTION BUILT FROM
THE FRONT LINES.
I'm a National Guard Officer, Police Officer, and the person who has spent years designing and deploying network security stacks for real businesses. I started FirstWatch IT because I know exactly what threats look like — and exactly how to stop them.
WE STAND WATCH SO YOUR
BUSINESS NEVER STANDS STILL.
Every organization — from a 10-person shop to a growing enterprise — deserves serious IT and security. Not watered-down, not outsourced overseas, not a help desk that puts you on hold. The real thing.
FirstWatch IT brings the tools and hands-on expertise to keep your operations secure and your people focused on the work that actually matters — without the cost of building an in-house team.
BORN FROM THE
FRONT LINES.
I've spent years inside law enforcement, the National Guard, and enterprise IT — managing networks, hunting threats, and responding to incidents at all hours. I've seen firsthand how small and mid-sized businesses in Central MN get left behind, relying on break-fix vendors and outdated tools.
FirstWatch IT was built to close that gap. One operator, fully committed — delivering the same caliber of protection that large organizations rely on, scaled for the businesses in St. Cloud, Sauk Centre, Alexandria, and the surrounding communities that need it most.
OPERATOR. PROTECTOR.
FAMILY MAN.
I'm a National Guard Officer and Police Officer who has spent years designing and deploying network security stacks for real businesses. I've seen threats up close — in the field and on the wire — and I built FirstWatch IT because I know exactly what it takes to stop them.
Data security isn't just a professional mission for me — it's personal. I believe everyone deserves to control their own information and operate without fear of it being stolen, held hostage, or exploited. That conviction drives every decision I make for my clients.
When I'm not standing watch for my clients, I'm at home with my wife and three daughters — which is exactly why I take this work seriously. I'm protecting the same kind of future for your business that I'm building for my own family.
OUR CORE
VALUES
Vigilance
We never stop watching. Threats don't keep business hours, and neither do we. Continuous monitoring is the foundation of everything we do.
Integrity
We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Honest assessments, transparent pricing, and no upselling for its own sake.
Speed
In IT and security, response time is everything. My processes are built around moving fast when it matters most — no ticket queues, no runaround.
Precision
I don't spray and pray. Every recommendation, every tool, every response is deliberate — targeted to your specific environment and risk profile.
Partnership
I'm not a vendor — I'm an extension of your operation. Your goals are my goals, and your success is how I measure mine.
Accountability
When something goes wrong, I own it. No finger-pointing, no excuses. I fix it, document it, and make sure it doesn't happen again.
WHAT MAKES US
DIFFERENT
There's no shortage of IT providers. What's rare is someone who combines deep technical expertise with genuine accountability — and actually shows up when things go sideways.
Veteran-Owned & Operated
Founded and led by a National Guard Officer and Police Officer who brings discipline, mission focus, and accountability to every engagement.
Real-World Security Experience
I've designed and deployed network security stacks for actual businesses — not just studied them in a lab. That hands-on background is what you're hiring.
Vendor-Agnostic
I recommend the right tools for your environment — not the ones that pay the highest margin.
No Long-Term Lock-In
Month-to-month agreements available. I earn your business every month, not just at contract signing.
Central MN Focus
Based in St. Cloud and serving businesses across Central Minnesota — including Sauk Centre, Alexandria, and surrounding cities.
READY TO MEET YOUR
FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE?
Let's talk about your environment, your risks, and how FirstWatch IT can protect what you've built.