Seoul baby with soul! Born and raised in the lively city of Seoul, South Korea; Alex can still retrace the steps of his old neighborhood, recalling the simple times of sledding down frozen alleys with broken cardboard boxes. Now having lived in Southern California for almost 20 years, he cannot ever see leaving its beautiful, one season climate.

Alex had an early exposure to computers when he used to hang around a local mom & pop computer shop in Seoul. Admittedly, he was more interested in the video games he could play on the computer and all the allowance he could save by not going to the coin arcades. Once he got into computer games, Alex began building and tinkering with different computer hardware as a hobby. While studying Cinema and Television Arts in college, he realized his true passion was in technology.

Hobbies include exploring new cities, trying local restaurants, video gaming, and music festivals.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

he people and the technology. Anchor Point is a conglomerate of the brightest and caring individuals, all helping each other to succeed. To top it off, Anchor Point is always on the cutting edge of emerging technologies. As a technician, exploring new technologies as they are released brings me great excitement.

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara

Lily’s Tacos

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

Power to have all powers! Muhahahaha.

Playground rules dictate this illegal so teleportation!

Tom grew up in the Midwest, lived in Kazakhstan for few years, then Chicago for a lot of years, then bush Alaska just to make it interesting, and finally to Colorado which is like Alaska but with more civilization and less salmon. He enjoys getting out to the mountains for the occasional 14er, west coast swing dancing, and trying not to get folded like origami at his jiu-jitsu gym.

Tom studied Psychology at Illinois State University and worked in the social service field for several years before switching gears and jumping into the world of tech. He has since accumulated several certifications including the Comptia Network+, Security+, and Solarwinds Certified Professional certs for NPM and SAM. He enjoys learning new technologies and using it to improve people’s lives.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

Great camaraderie among the staff.

Favorite place to eat in Colorado.

That’s a tough one, probably the Hapa Sushi Grill.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

Telepathy like Professor X, I’ve already got the haircut!

Born in Colombia and raised in the Netherlands, he then immigrated to the US. Michael’s life focuses on 3 things: his family (Christine, James, and Emilia), IT and video gaming. Mostly in that order if time allows for the third one.

The last two are pretty tied together. Learning IT became a necessity in order to enjoy gaming at the young age of 10; which is when his mother brought home their first computer. Not long afterwards, he got his very own PC with basically zero knowledge on how to use it for gaming. To make it work as advertised, it required a great deal of upgrading and tinkering. However, he could not get some games to run properly, so through trial and error (and completely breaking the PC many times over) his IT expertise seemingly grew out of thin air.

That same attitude has carried him through the field of IT. Whether it was fixing PCs in the local Colombian community in the Netherlands as a teenager or providing business level solutions today; if your technology is not serving your needs, Michael will put in every effort through diligent research, creativity, and empathy to make it work tomorrow.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“Awesome culture and hunger for knowledge across the board. A team that learns together is strong together!”

Name your favorite place to eat in Colorado

“La Choza in Boulder has some of the best tacos around.”

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Mastery of time and space would be nice to have.”

“Mastery of time and space would be nice to have.”

Originally from San Diego, Todd has spent over twenty years living in Ventura County. He got into computers at young age, building his first 486 PC at ten years old. He and his brother would connect their computers with a serial cable to play Doom together. Since then, his hobby in computers and video games has grown.

After getting his BA in Communication from CSU Channel Islands and working for several non-profits, Todd has spent the past eight years full time in the IT field. During his off times, Todd can be found spending time with his wife Nicole, playing video games, growing his board game collection, playing guitar, and volunteering with his church.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

The people. It is wonderful to be part of a team who truly cares about each other and wants to see the best for everyone.

Name the best place to spend the day.

Cardiff Shores beach in San Diego with my family.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

Teleportation. It would be fun to visit any place I wanted to in the world at a moment’s notice.

Barb lives with her wonderful husband, incredible daughter and two large dogs. Having lived in Hawaii, Florida and Iowa, she returned to the Santa Barbara area to be near family. When she isn’t working on home improvements, she is out antique and thrift store shopping in search of a good deal.

Barb strives to make sure our partners receive excellent customer servicewhile spreading joy along the way. She enjoys being the hub for all that is happening and makes sure that our partners hear a friendly and empathetic voice on the other end of the phone.She also considers herself quite “punny,” as she enjoys a good dad joke with the best of them!

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“Our team. We work hard and have fun while doing it.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara

So many... Jane at the Marketplace has been pretty awesome lately.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Manipulate time.”

Though originally from the Bay Area, James has made Santa Barbara his second home and never grows tired of the fantastic Mexican food. He loves to travel and seek new adventures, ranging from Yosemite hikes to scuba diving, traversing Icelandic glaciers, and traveling across the US by train.

James studied Business at Westmont College where he also collected minors in Music and Religious Studies. Most weekends are spent playing roller hockey, cooking for his superhero wife, playing music way too loud, and dressing his infant daughter in oversized San Jose Sharks attire.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“The team at Anchor Point is great fun and makes the work day much more enjoyable. You better not receive embarrassing sweetheart mail or leave your computer unlocked though, you will pay a steep price.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Padaro Beach Grill has great food and an unbeatable atmosphere. Mony’s Mexican Food also has a special place in my heart and my weekly budget.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“I would love the ability to be in multiple places at once. Think about it—Christmas with both sides of the family, you could go to the concert AND that meeting you committed to, or one of you could always be sleeping…”

During his childhood, Matt’s dad was in the Navy, so he grew up in Philly, San Diego, Philly, and Tampa, FL. Matt completed his undergraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania and earned a Masters in Educational Technology from Michigan State University. After living in Vienna, Austria, and Santa Barbara, CA, Matt moved to Boise, Idaho, because he loves potatoes and affordable housing. He lives there with his wife, 2 daughters, and their inflatable cat.

Matt got hisfirst computer, a Commodore 64, when he was 7 years old. He spent many weekend hours poring over the BASIC programming manual that came in the box. 10 PRINT “MATT IS COOL” 20 GOTO 10 - Infinite coolness. That kicked off a passion for computers that continues today. Heenjoysthat technology is always changing and always improving, which keeps himlearning and adapting. Matt has an eye to improve efficiency for our partners and our team, and works to make it faster for our team to identify and resolve issues.

In addition to cheering on the Phillies and the Eagles, Matt enjoys running, playing softball and coaching his daughter’s T-ball team. Matt is a nickname magnet, tries to bring humor to situations even when they aren’t funny, and once accepted a challenge to a drinking contest from a British man.It was hot tea!

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“The people I work with are awesome.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Mony’s

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Flight.”

During his childhood, Matt’s dad was in the Navy, so he grew up in Philly, San Diego, Philly, and Tampa, FL. Matt completed his undergraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania and earned a Masters in Educational Technology from Michigan State University. After living in Vienna, Austria, and Santa Barbara, CA, Matt moved to Boise, Idaho, because he loves potatoes and affordable housing. He lives there with his wife, 2 daughters, and their inflatable cat.

Matt got hisfirst computer, a Commodore 64, when he was 7 years old. He spent many weekend hours poring over the BASIC programming manual that came in the box. 10 PRINT “MATT IS COOL” 20 GOTO 10

-Infinite coolness. That kicked off a passion for computers that continues today. Heenjoysthat technology is always changing and always improving, which keeps himlearning and adapting. Matt has an eye to improve efficiency for our partners and our team, and works to make it faster for our team to identify and resolve issues.

In addition to cheering on the Phillies and the Eagles, Matt enjoys running, playing softball and coaching his daughter’s T-ball team. Matt is a nickname magnet, tries to bring humor to situations even when they aren’t funny, and once accepted a challenge to a drinking contest from a British man.It was hot tea!

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“The people I work with are awesome.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Mony’s

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Flight.”

Timur worked at a computer shop in a small town at the age of 15 and has been involved with technology ever since. He finds problem solving through technical solutions incredibly satisfying. A transplant to Santa Barbara, Timur has been sucking up the sunrays and burritos for over 4 years.

He loves traveling, trying new things and trying hard succeeding as a foodie. When not flipping through a book or watching his millionth Ted Talk, Timur is a self-proclaimed “music & culture junkie” and goes to all the shows and museums within reach. Favorite genres include Indie Rock/Metal, R&B/Hip-Hop and Jazz Fusion. He does not believe in checks (“paper free, baby!”) and fanboys over Elon Musk.

You’re likely to find Timur scarfing down a sandwich and a beer in the Funk Zone, cycling on the backroads, or socializing at local events.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“Growth. Anchor Point truly is about helping people and businesses grow, and I love the reflection of that in our culture. Best place to work!”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

The Nook

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Teleportation, duh!”

Born and raised a few miles outside Portland, Oregon, Scott joined the Air Force and travelled the world. It was while he was stationed in Italy that he began researching parts to build his first computer. That interest and passion for technology and learning has led him to earn a number of certifications including CompTIA Network +, Allworx VoIP certification and CompTIA Security+. He is currently working towards his Microsoft MCSA Server 2016 certification.

Scott now resides in the Santa Ynez Valley with his wife Chelsie, their two adopted daughters, Kate and Amelia, and a goldfish named Katniss that they won at the Santa Barbara Fair in 2015. Scott loves bicycles of all kinds, working on computers and networks, playing guitar, watching sports, and going on “dates” with his daughters.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“I really enjoy meeting people and getting to know them. Anchor Point and I fit together so well because we share that value. Loving computers and people don’t always go together, but it does for me, and it does for Anchor Point, and that’s one reason I love working here.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Jane.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Shapeshifter.”

San Diego born and raised, Craig went to UCSB out of high school and now resides in Ventura with his wife Catherine, and their two cats, Molly and Widget. Craig’s hobbies include racquetball, automotive tinkering and customization, long drives without a rational destination – or a rational destination for an irrational reason. He is a huge fan of pro football and hockey (Go Kings Go!)

An innate curiosity about the workings of electronics, mechanical systems, and the exponential growth of information technology guided Craig towards a career path with an opportunity to be inquisitive in a constantly evolving field. He particularly enjoys engineering creative tech solutions to address challenging needs.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“It’s great working with an exceptional team to help our exceptional partners.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

“My current experience is relatively limited to lunch in the Funk Zone. So Mony’s.”

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Time Travel. With that, you can pretty much do anything.”

From an early age, Cuddy has enjoyed taking things apart and discovering how they work. This curiosity led him to the tech industry 20 years ago. Cuddy brings knowledge, experience and leadership to our team and shares his “can do” attitude with our partners.

Cuddy lives in Santa Barbara with his wife and son and can be found playing soccer, coaching or playing legos. The one TV show that sucks him in, and has for the last 13 years, is Supernatural.

Cuddy has his MCSA certification, is Allworx Certified and continues to learn and grow in his knowledge of all things tech.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“I’m leading the charge on a new role. It gives me flexibility with my schedule. It provides me opportunities to learn and tinker with new things.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

My go-to low-key lunch is Sam’s-to-go deli (on the Mesa) and a Blenders.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“To stop time (that way I can get more sleep).”

Hailing from the East Bay, Benn is a graduate of Westmont College with degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science. He is certified in Net+, Datto and is working on obtaining his MCSA. In addition to riding his bike to work, Benn can recite Pi to 90 digits, which is not as many as Sandra’s daughter Kate.

In his free time, Benn enjoys watching pro Starcraft, listening to prog metal, and Modern-format Magic the Gathering. In addition to problem solving for our partners, Benn provides the office Joke of the Day and is the most handsome person in the office.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“Because AP provides me currency in exchange for services rendered.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

“Patxi’s! As a bay area native, I’m authorized to say that it’s better than Zachary’s. Fight me James.”

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Telekinesis, provided I can use it on myself and achieve pseudo-flight.”

Jose was born in Santa Barbara and now resides in Solvang. Jose can be found hitting the mountain biking trails on the weekends and weight training on weekdays. He also loves the thrill of riding his longboard down steep hills and taking his electric longboard on short commutes around town.

In high school, Jose found himself with extra room in his schedule, and he filled it with a Computer Repair & Networking class. A teacher noticed his interest, and pushed Jose to apply for a scholarship, which enabled him to obtain a number of certifications after graduation. This, along with an interest in reviving dead gaming consoles for his friends led Jose to a career in the tech field. Which is now funding his movie and concert-going habits.

Jose’s passion for learning, enjoyment of interacting with people and joy in helping others with any and all tech needs makes him a great asset to the Anchor Point team.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“The people are big part of it. Both in our office and the people met through our partners. I have had great memorable moments made both inside and outside of work because of the folks I’ve met.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

“Currently in love with The NYC pastrami sandwich at Norton’s.”

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Teleportation, hands down. Would breeze through my onsite appointments for the day, could travel to new places on the weekends, never be late to a concert or movie, and can commit the occasional bank robbery with ease.”

Robert grew up in the Slums of Shao-lin AKA: Van Nuys, CA. He moved to the Central Coast to follow a girl, who he is now married to, so turns out that was a good choice after all. He enjoys PC gaming, programming, web development, and listening to full albums. One of his favorite pastimes is responding to any and all comments from the team with a “doubt it!”

Robert entered the tech field because of the endless opportunities. He believes that no matter what subject you like, tech integrates into it and constantly makes more and more of an impact. He is currently pursuing a BS from Trident University and is an Apple Certified Associate 10.12. He hopes to get more certifications and make himself an even better resource to our partners and our team.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“The team culture at Anchor Point is unparalleled.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Patxi’s pizza

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Telekinesis. Being able to fling things with my mind sounds like a good time.”

Amanda grew up in Southeastern Massachusetts. She moved to Santa Barbara in 2013 after suffering through one too many New England winters and wanted to find somewhere she could be outdoors year-round. You can now find her hiking in the Santa Ynez mountains, playing volleyball on the beach or stand up paddle boarding on the Pacific Ocean. In addition to a love for writing with fountain pens, Amanda openly admits to never missing an episode of The Bachelor.

With a BA from the University of New Hampshire, Amanda has explored Computer Science coursework at Santa Barbara City College and is currently working on a BS in Computer Science from Oregon State University. Her interest in tech stems from her love to create and learn new things. Additionally, her attention to detail makes her an asset to our team and partners.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“We have a lot of great and funny people working here so it creates a great work environment.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Loquita!

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Flying.”

Raised in Las Vegas, Curtis headed to UCSB for college. After spending time living in Japan, where he picked up his snowboarding habit, he has returned to Santa Barbara with his wife. In addition to collecting vinyl records and studying Japanese, Curtis enjoys playing board games. His guilty pleasures include listening to “Sorry” by Justin Bieber, and watching the movie “Starship Troopers.”

Curtis enjoys the problem-solving aspect of the tech field. He enjoys having to think critically to find a solution to a road block. In addition to a deep understanding of hardware and diagnostics, he brings to the team a strong familiarity with the Macintosh Operating System. Curtis is ACMT Certified, has his Network + certification, and is working towards his Windows 10 MCSA.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“Anchor Point puts a tremendous amount of emphasis on culture and team mentality. It’s a place that has really pushed me to look past just my technical abilities but to really zero in on my personality traits.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Recently, I’ve been really digging Shalhoob.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Instant transmission / teleportation.”

Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Joseph lives with his wife Chelsea, their son Kaz, and their four-legged furry feline friend Hazel. Joe can be found barbequing, hiking, shooting hoops, playing disc golf or going to any and every park with his son Kaz. He also enjoys practical jokes, which often involves messing with his colleague’s computers.

Joseph grew up in a tech family, with his dad working in the IT field for more than 30 years. After earning his BA from ASU, Joe was drawn into the tech world because he enjoys the challenges and the fact that it is always changing. He aims to provide the best customer relationship experience making our partners fans of Anchor Point.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“It is full of a bunch of great people.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Opal

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Wolverine’s healing power to repair my knees.”

Scott has always been a closet techie. However, his niche is building relationships and partnerships and then serving them in a sincere and genuine way. He enjoys discovering ways to help grow our existing and new partnerships, as well as contributing to the growth of the team.

Scott is a Santa Barbara native. He and his wife Cheri have raised 2 children and are now enjoying their 3 grandchildren. In addition to playing golf, woodworking and reading, he can be found doing projects around his 109-year-old home.

Prior to joining Anchor Point, Scott worked with The Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce, for an organization in the nonprofit sector distributing copay assistance to patients with chronic diseases and in the pharmaceutical industry.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“The values and culture with this incredible team. Everyone has the same goal – to help and guide our partners to reach their goals”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

“Wow, so many great choices – Toma, The Lark, Jane, Chuck’s, Buchon, Boathouse…well, I can go on and on, but the growth of my belt and the shrinkage of my wallet forbid me to continue.”

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“To prevent everyone in the world from being hurt.”

Born and raised in Carpinteria, CA but with citizenship in both the US and New Zealand, Dane has been in the IT field for over 10 years. He’s the father to three beautiful and intelligent chickens Goldie Hen, Chick Norris, and Victoria Peckem. Dane has a passion for gardening, games, and guns. His love for computer games is what brought him into the IT field and continues to be part of his life.

Dane enjoys building business and personal relationships with those that he works with. He finds reward in helping others solve their technical and non-technical problems. If he wasn’t in the IT field he would be helping people in a different capacity. In addition to being a fan of Nicolas Cage and his acting career, Dane also enjoys sporting a mohawk from time to time.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“Anchor Point is a fantastic team of people working toward providing the best IT service for our clients.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

“I love ramen and I highly recommend Craft Ramen SB on State Street.”

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Flying. No more flying economy class!”

Luis and his wife live in Oxnard, he has lived there his entire life. They have a Maltese dog, named Bella. In addition, he has a large extended family, every weekend there is a family party. During these gatherings you will find Luis eating and joking with his family.
In his family he is known for being the last one to leave the table. He says, “I try to leave but the burritos and pastor quesadillas are too good.”

Luis completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from National University, Port Hueneme, CA.
He is a self-taught guitar player. Luis would like to spend more time playing so he could add more songs to his guitar playing repertoire.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“I really like the Anchor Point company culture. “Everyone works hard to get their job done and does so in a kind, helpful and respectful way.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

“Los Agaves (Wet burrito or Guadalajara Enchiladas; hands down)”

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Teleporting, then there wouldn’t be any more commuting traffic!”

As a California native she loves the warmth of the sun on her face and warm sand beneath her toes. She is a wife to Dan, mom to Hannah, Zachary,
Matthew and Maggie their golden retriever. Connecting with others is one of Maureen’s favorite things to do. You have heard there are 6 degrees separation from Kevin Bacon?
Well there may only be a few degrees separation from anyone she meets. It helps that facial recognition is also one of her gifts.
If she has met you before, 9 times out 10, she can pull you out of her visual database and remember something specific about you.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“Joyful is a company core value and I see joy lived out every single day by my co-workers.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

“Toma for fancy & Mony’s for everyday delicious!”

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Remembering to get my coffee cup out of the microwave.”

Originally from the Bay Area, James has made Santa Barbara his second home and never grows tired of the fantastic Mexican food. He loves seeking new adventures, ranging from roller hockey and surfing to scuba diving, paragliding, and traveling across the continental US by train.

James studiedEconomics and Business at Westmont College, where he also collected minors in Music and Religious Studies.Your basic nerd, he works with numbers, contemplates supply chains, and wonders just how much Google actually knows about us.He is often found playing music at church or traveling the world with his superhero wife, Annie.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“The team at Anchor Point is great fun and makes the work day much more enjoyable. You better not receive embarrassing sweetheart mail or leave your computer unlocked though, you will pay a steep price.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Padaro Beach Grill.Great food and unbeatable atmosphere.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“I would love the ability to be in multiple places at once. Think about it—Christmas with both sides of the family, you could go to the concert AND that meeting you committed to, and one of you could always be sleeping...”

An active and outdoor guy, Jim enjoys playing soccer, ultimate frisbee, mountain biking and hiking. He can be found coaching teams for his kids Henry and Evelyn, or spending time with his wife Amy and their newest family member, Reagan. If for some reason you ever need to recall a line from a Chevy Chase movie, Jim is your guy, especially if that movie happens to be Fletch.

Jim entered the tech field because of his passion to grow and to be a lifelong learner. He enjoys constantly discovering how much more there is to explore and to understand. In addition to finding pleasure in helping people, Jim is an asset to Anchor Point because of his ability to find creative solutions to business problems. He has an ability to listen to what people want and a persistent willingness to thoroughly deliver.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“The people!”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Lucky’s

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“To fly like a bird.”

A Santa Barbara native, Paul graduated from Westmont College, where he met his wife Karen. Twenty years into marriage, they live with their two boys, Cade & Spencer, and their family mascot, a Labrador Retriever named Tucker. When he is not working, Paul can be found playing, coaching or watching soccer. He also enjoys mountain biking, hiking and camping.

Paul didn’t feel like handing out maps at the AAA held a promising future, so he dove into IT where he found a great intersection of the things he loved: learning and helping people. He now works to help our company, its team members and our partners grow to their fullest potential.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“I have a front row seat to see our team members and organization’s growth.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Los Agaves on Milpas or De La Vina but not the Goleta one.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“I have a long list of places on Earth that I would love to fly over with a cape.”

Chris grew up in Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara, but now resides in Colorado with his wife Amity, their children Owen & Darby, their dog Piper and a Kingsnake named Hairy Cheeto. In between spending time with his family, Boy Scouts activities, volunteering at church and helping with the children’s ministry, Chris enjoys fly-fishing in the great outdoors.

The ever-changing world of technology was a draw for Chris, who enjoys learning and constantly growing. The unexpected joy he has found in the field is the relationships he is able to foster. Chris enjoys serving those on the other side of the need. Chris works to be clear on the details without overwhelming others and seeks excellence in all he does.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“The People! We have a great team.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Los Agaves

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Pausing time.”

After living his whole life in SB he and his family moved to Santa Ynez Valley in 2017. He is husband to Silvana, and daddy to Elizabeth, Lilly and Sofia. His house is full girls, which includes lots of music and lots of dancing. Brian loves to spend time with his family going on walks or exploring the great outdoors. He also spends time playing a variety of instruments, but primarily Guitar. If Brian is not playing music or spending time with his family, you can find him playing and or watching sports, specifically basketball. Brian has held a multitude of jobs in the tech world including programing home automation systems and high-end theater systems, as well as defense contracting cyber security. He has certifications in Allworx VoIP, and CompTIA Sec+ and is working towards new certifications in Microsofts office 365 environment.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“As someone who has worked at Anchor Point previously and desired to return after a stint away, I can tell you, I love IT but also discovered that I truly enjoying helping people with their IT needs. Anchor Points approach towards this was a huge part of my desire to return here”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

“Yellowbelly and Taffy’s”

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Teleportation”

A Santa Barbara native. He and his wife Colette love to travel. They have traveled by car the whole length of California exploring its many deserts. Ever been to the Alabama Hills, in California? They have. They are now checking off Yosemite and the Redwoods from their list. Tropical adventures to Hawaii and Cancun have also been very memorable.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“I love how Team Centric everyone is! We work together to solve Partner issues.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

“Your Place Thai Food on Milpas, the Tom Kha Chicken soup is a favorite.”

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“My super power would be to Fly!”

Damian grew up in Northern Colorado. His got his first job at McDonalds at 16 years old and became a manager by age 18. After leaving his manager position at the age of 20, Damian enlisted into the Air Force Security Forces (Air Force Police). He spent 6 years serving, the first three years were spent at Nellis Airforce Base, Nevada and the last 3 were spent in Italy at Aviano Airbase. His time in the military taught him the true meaning and value of hard work, dedication, and integrity. As well as how to be a leader when needed and the meaning of comradery.

During his last 3 years, he worked closely with many of the Airforce’s fine computer technicians and found his true passion for computers. After serving his 6 years in the military working as a dispatcher, troubleshooting computer systems as well as dispatching base police units, he took on a job as a support technician for The Homeland Security Information Network before joining the Anchor Point Team. Damian was Introduced to Megan, his fiancé, by his mom. He and Megan love to read, go bowling, and cook together. They make a delicious balsamic chicken recipe.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“It is the People! Anchor Point has a great group of people that you want to work for and work with. It is a welcoming group. I am motivated by both the team and the environment.”

What enlarged animal or insect would you ride into battle if you could:

A Spider

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Telekinesis

Jacob Wall grew up near Tyler, TX in a small town called Bullard, his early years included football & theater. He starred in Hello Dolly! as Mr. Vandergelder and The Wizard of Oz as the Cowardly Lion. Jacob goes to Western Governors University, where he studies Cyber Security and Information Assurance.

He has earned a number of certifications including CIW Site Development Associate, ITIL IT Service Management, Comptia A+, Comptia Net+, and Comptia Sec+.

Through mutual friends, he met his wife McKell. They enjoy going on walks, watching movies together, their favorite genre is adventure & Rom Com. TV Comedies like Brooklyn Nine Nine, Modern Family and The Office are a few of their favorites. Currently, their time is spent being parents to their new baby boy Warren.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

Even working remotely team spirit is very strongly felt. Anchor Point is an environment conducive to personal growth and care for others.

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

“In the short time that I was in Santa Barbara Los Agaves was the best plate of food I had.”

Animal into battle what would it be?

An eagle

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Super Intelligence!

Ben was born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA. He and his wife Chelsea live in Vista, CA. They love being together; going out to eat, watching movies and spending time at the beach. When Ben isn’t working or studying Cyber Security, he enjoys building furniture out of reclaimed wood and gardening. His favorite place to camp is in the mountains near Mammoth.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“The people at Anchor Point care about each other more than just co-workers, AP cares about their people, training and remote work flexibility.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

“Ichiban Sushi, on the Mesa.”

If you could ride a giant insect into battle what would it be?

“A Praying Mantis or a Scorpion.”

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

The power to pause time.

Dana grew up in both Covina and Wrightwood, CA. After completing high school, he started college and then quickly left to join IT industry full time.

As a Technology Consultant, Dana has provided IT support and direction to his Santa Barbara clients for the past 20 years under the business name, Netgen. His experience includes industry work with Accountants, Professional Services, Healthcare organizations, Manufacturing, Federal, State, County, and local departments of government. He has extensive expertise in Microsoft Server Operating Systems, Virtualization, Cloud Services as well as many different lines of business applications.

In addition, Dana has experience implementing new security products in keeping with the evolving cyber security landscape. He holds certifications in Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, VMware and many other technologies. Since joining Anchor Point, Dana now assists us with Technical Account Management, Solutions Design as well as Technology Evaluation.

When Dana is not working on IT solutions, he enjoys making southern style BBQ, running, and snowboarding.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

As Netgen, we always had a “client first” vision. When I was first introduced to Anchor Point, I immediately recognized that our visions matched. Now I work with an entire team who treats our clients very, very well. With the extra help from our support teams, I now can provide real guidance to our clients in “road mapping” the technologies/solutions that their companies need.

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara

“I cannot name just one single place: Opal, Los Agaves, Boat House, Harry’s, Cal Taco & others”

If you could have a superpower what would it be?

The ability to make computers work ALL the time, then I could snap my fingers and all IT problems would be gone.

John grew up Northern New Jersey, he has been interested in tech since he was a child. He has been in the IT field for nearly 15 years. John says, “Technology inspires me to be the best I can be.” Another one of his passions is cooking. Since he was a kid, he has baked for family parties. His specialties include: Cheese cake, cookies (well known for his cookies), pizza, and bread. He also loves barbeque. He has a smoker and has smoked: brisket, ribs, and turkey legs to name a few. When John isn’t behind a computer or in the kitchen you will find him hiking or spending a day at the lake. John has traveled to Europe 3 times, in the last 3 years. Visiting Italy, Greece, & Switzerland are the next countries on his list.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

I really enjoy the comradery and the friendly environment within the whole company.

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Los Agaves

What enlarged animal/insect would you ride into battle if you could?

A Falcon

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

Instantly teleport & Food teleport device

Born and raised in Eagle Rock, CA (small suburb in northeast LA), Nick has lived in San Diego, Frisco, Texas, and has been calling the Santa Ynez Valley home since 2007. He met his wife, Shani, in high school and they have two daughters and a son. As a family they love traveling together and are always planning the next adventure.

Nick earned his B.S. Degree from San Diego State University where he studied business management. He has spent his career helping businesses with sales, business development, marketing and management.

When he’s not working or traveling with his family, you can find Nick cycling around the Santa Ynez Valley or at home fixing/improving something (he’s an Enneagram 1).

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

I love working with companies that are humble, eager to learn, and growth minded. Anchor Point is just that type of company.

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Tyger Tyger in the Funk Zone

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

Perfect Recollection

Jay was born and raised in California. He absolutely loves watching and playing basketball, playing video games and spending time with friends. He became interested in computers at the age of 9 and had the benefit of learning about computers through courses in high school. Since then Jay has been exploring many aspects of IT, but landed on Cyber Security as his challenging passion. This comes from wanting to make everyday life a bit more secure as we enter a new age of advanced technology.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

There are a few things, but the main reason is how great my manager is!

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Zaytoon!

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

Time travel!

Born and raised in Santa Barbara. He has traveled to Canada, Mexico, England, France, and Italy. He got interested in working with computers late elementary school with Windows 2000 and started building his own computers late Jr. High/Early High School. He attended Santa Barbara City College to learn Computer Networking with Photography on the side. It was in college that he realized his passion for going out into nature and taking pictures.

Model railroading has always been a lifelong hobby starting with his first Lionel set back in the 90’s. Now it has evolved into joining clubs and going to meets with club members or other enthusiasts. At home he will either break out his garden trains or throw up a live cam to watch trains go by.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

Working with the team and the culture that we all work hard to build up and maintain.

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Rusty’s Pizza

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

Being able to dive into the digital world at will and interact with it.

At the age of 6, Mark moved from Virginia to Ojai and has stayed in Southern California ever since. He studied Business Administration at Orange Coast College before transferring to California State University, Long Beach to study Management Information Systems.

Mark has been interested in technology since he was 8 years old. It all started when his father brought an old business laptop home from work one day. He was extremely interested in learning everything he could about the computer whether that be changing the OS or seeing how many settings he could change without ruining it. He has maintained a passion in technology because it is a field that is always evolving and there will always be many exciting and new things to look forward to.

During his free time he likes to work on and drive his family’s old Porsche, run, and play games with friends.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

I love working at Anchor Point because of the people! Everyone is extremely friendly and is always willing to help you out if you are stuck.

Working with the team and the culture that we all work hard to build up and maintain.

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Lucky’s Steakhouse

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

The Iron Man suit. I could go explore anywhere in the world at any time and would never have to deal with traffic ever again. It would also be cool to have a virtual assistant that is true artificial intelligence.

Mike was born and raised in South Africa where his favorite activity was surfing! He lived in Ireland for 4 years and eventually moved to the USA where he met his wife, Krissy. He has three kids and loves to go biking and skateboarding with them. He has moved around the United States several times (Illinois, Minnesota, California, Washington) and currently lives in Washington, just south of Canada. Mike studied Music and Education in college and is now focusing his studies on Cyber Security.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“The team at Anchor Point are wonderful and are a joy to work with! “

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

“Los Arroyos on Figueroa! Their Shredded Beef Chimichangas are the best!”

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

“Flying!”

Dave and Stephanie raised their first daughter, Devany, first in Montana and then in California’s Bay Area. She came to Santa Barbara in 2002 for college and hopes to never leave, having been able to enjoy the perfect sun, be a part of a great church community, and make deep, lifelong friendships. Devany is married to her favorite guy, Kyle, who makes her laugh and cooks the best steak dinners. Together they are raising four children and continue to welcome babies in foster care who need a temporary home.

Devany taught high school math for seven years and then became a stay-at-home mom for eight years, dabbling in graphic design, a journal business, kitchen remodels and other house projects, supporting foster families throughout the county, her children’s PTA, and even running for her local school board. She didn’t win, but she campaigned in 2020 and that will always be one of her proudest accomplishments. She likes to stay busy, help others, and make sure people feel connected.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

I love working with our partners to make sure they get what they need to do their business well. I also enjoy getting to laugh with other team members!

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

Savoy!

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

I’d be able to clap my hands after any meal and a clean kitchen would appear.

Kyle is originally from Morehead, Kentucky but grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. He played basketball his entire life which led him to attend and play basketball at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. He graduated from Taylor with a bachelors’ degree in Sports Management. He then received his Masters’ degree from Concordia University Irvine (Irvine, CA) in Leadership and Athletic Administration.

His first taste of marketing/sales was with the Indiana Pacers where he started in a Ticket Sales position before being promoted to Corporate Sales. It was with the Pacers where he fell in love with the partnership side of the business. He loves building relationships with the partners and providing a service that helped them grow.

Kyle moved to Colorado in 2019. He met his now wife, Kellie, shortly after, and they got married in October of 2020. He currently lives in Littleton, Colorado with their 2 dogs Olive and Dottie.

After moving to Colorado, He joined SALT Marketing as an account manager where he partnered with IT support companies across the country to help them with sales and marketing efforts.

He loves building relationships and partnerships with companies and people! Kyle wants to continue to build relationships with AP’s current partners and build new relationships with new partners that will contribute to both our growth and theirs.

When he is not working, you will find him coaching and playing basketball. He also loves to play golf, read, and spend time with his wife and family playing cards and board games.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

The people and culture of AP is what I love the most. It’s a growth-minded company that is passionate about helping our partners which align with my core values and passions.

Name the best place to spend the day.

The golf course...Or anywhere with my wife

If you could have a super-power, what would it be?

Time Travel

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Born and raised in Covina, CA, Jacob left the heat and went to UCSB for college. He now lives in Ventura with his girlfriend and their dog Churro, who is a cute little corgi. He is a big fan of Hockey and Football (LA Kings and Baltimore Ravens!) but finds most of his enjoyment in competitive Esports (Cloud9 is his favorite organization) and anime. Gaming was a huge part of his life growing up, and it became an avenue into the tech world.

Tech is an ever-changing puzzle, and Jacob relishes in the chance to push himself every day. If he can make someone’s day better, even if in the slightest, he counts it as a victory. He always looks forward to helping others.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

Anchor Point brings that human touch to a world of wires and circuits. The people here are all amazing in their own rights.

Name the best place to spend the day.

Biased by my time in Santa Barbara, I would have to go with the beach. It is extremely peaceful.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Teleportation seems to be everyone’s go to answer, but I prefer getting places by my own two feet. If I were to pick, the ability to talk to animals would have to be my superpower. Sometimes it would be nice for my dog to understand why he cannot eat trash off the floor.

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Angel was born and raised in Ventura County. He and his wife Brooke currently live in Camarillo. They both got new jobs and will be having their first child, Primrose Aurora Juana Banales due in December. He loves gaming, building computers and helping others. The satisfaction of solving something no one else can figure out gives him a rush.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

I love working with people and helping them with their technological problems.

Name the best place to spend the day.

Home with my wife playing video games watching movies or just talking.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Blink teleportation, since I live in Camarillo skipping traffic would be amazing. We also have family in LA and friends in Goleta so it would be nice to spend time with any of them as much as possible.

Born and raised in Minnesota, Alexander spent most of his free time in the long winters tinkering with his computer when he wasn't gaming on it.

After attending university at UC Santa Cruz (Pooorterrrr!) he naturally found himself in Colorado as he was drawn to its scenic beauty, four seasons, and variety of recreation.

Alexander saw a natural fit in IT as it combines the things he likes most in life - collaboration, education, and support. He finds IT's opportunities to always be learning and helping others as especially rewarding.
When he's not diving into all things tech, you can find Alexander biking around the city, hiking in the mountains, or skiing at one of the nearby world class resorts.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

The people! It's great to be a part of such an amazing and supportive team with unified goals.

Name the best place to spend the day.

On the mountain no matter the conditions. There is no such thing as bad weather - just bad clothing!

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

Teleportation.