Rocky-Works
Build • Secure • Explore

About Rocky-Works

U.S. Army combat veteran → entrepreneur (20+ years) → cybersecurity engineer. I’ve built and led businesses, managed IT operations, and worked hands-on across multiple technical fields. I founded Rocky-Works to bring that experience together — delivering secure, practical, and reliable technology solutions for individuals and small businesses.


I hold two Bachelor of Science degrees: one in Business Administration from Southeast Missouri State University and one in Cybersecurity from New Mexico State University.


My approach is simple: protect people, build systems that don’t fail in the field, and keep it honest. No upsell. No scare tactics.

Entrepreneurship (20+ years)
  • Annie Laurie’s Antiques — Co-founded at 25. Grew from a small shop into a Missouri destination. Recognized as Small Business of the Year by the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce.
  • Complete Occupational Drug Exams (CODE) — Built and ran an occupational testing company serving clients like Procter & Gamble Logistics, Manpower, and DOT-regulated companies.
  • SEMO Vets — Started a non-profit organization focused on helping veterans transition into civilian life.
  • Everett Property Management — Managed and renovated commercial and residential rental properties with preventative maintenance and tenant support.
Cyber / IT / Field Work
  • IT Manager – Heartland Spine Institute: Oversaw IT infrastructure, security policies, and HIPAA-aligned workflows across multiple locations.
  • Biomedical Equipment Technician II – Southeast Missouri Hospital: Calibrated and maintained life-critical medical equipment, networks, and systems.
  • Technical Services Engineer - Hi-Tech Communications / Geek Squad: Installed, configured, and managed A/V and networking systems for residential and commercial clients; PC setup and cleanup.
  • Cybersecurity Systems Engineer - Rocky-Works: Stacks, Docker & Compose, Nginx Proxy Manager, Nextcloud, Mailcow, WireGuard, VMware, MariaDB, Redis, Kali Linux, CentOS/Ubuntu.
In the community / press
  • Recognized by the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce as Small Business of the Year KFVS-12 News with Annie Laurie’s Antiques.
  • Featured on KFVS-12 News for city council run.
  • Southeast Missourian for new business venture The Indie House.
  • KFVS-12 News Founder of SEMO Vets — a nonprofit helping veterans transition into civilian life and veteran sucide awarness.
  • Community Leader / Project Manager to build a transition home for veterans. KFVS-12 News
  • Proud supporter of nonprofit Carry The Load featured in Las Cruces News Bulleting.
Why Rocky-Works Exists

A lot of tech help is either “enterprise-only and overpriced” or “YouTube DIY that breaks the first time it rains.” Rocky-Works is the middle ground: veteran-owned, practical, private, and built for real life.

Build • Secure • Explore.