Founded Data Connectors in St. Louis, MO by helping healthcare organizations meet the first HIPAA compliance deadlines—connecting cybersecurity vendors with professionals who needed trusted solutions fast.

Built a nationwide network of 800,000+ IT and cybersecurity professionals spanning 50 cities across the US and Canada.

Sustained meaningful connections between vendors and end users through virtual, hybrid, and in-person events—while also launching community newsletters and subscription programs to engage our growing network.

Founded DC Edge and became a registered WatchGuard reseller; expanded into cyber insurance readiness, IAM consulting, security stack optimization, human risk management and security awareness training.

Built Data Connectors into the largest and most recognized cybersecurity event series in North America.

Led the industry’s first and largest pivot to virtual cybersecurity events during the pandemic—becoming the go-to platform for professionals to stay connected, informed, and engaged while navigating remote and hybrid work.

After 20+ years, Data Connectors closed its event series to focus on direct cybersecurity advisory. The community newsletter continues under DC Edge.