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.”

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...”

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.”

Josh’s #1 supporters in his life are his wife Kim, and daughter Joelle. Josh and Kim were high school sweethearts in Salem, Oregon. As a diehard Trail Blazers fan, Josh considered proposing to Kim at a Blazers game, but his sensible friends talked him out of it. Josh came to Santa Barbara to attend Westmont College and now lives here with his family and their mini husky, Milo.

Josh loves the field of IT because there is so much to learn, which explains why he has earned a number of certifications including Network+, Allworx, and MCSA Windows Server 2012 Part I. Additionally, he passionately enjoys helping others, especially in a field of his expertise. At AP, he gets the opportunity to help the team, as well as to help our Partners on difficult issues, and potentially urgent situations.

When Josh has free time, he likes to play basketball, BBQ, and hang out with family and friends. He also enjoys playing board games and watching romcoms.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point?

“A great team and strong leaders guiding the company to success.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

The Lark and Los Agaves

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

“I would love to have a superpower of not needing any sleep. Just imagine all of the work you can get done! I’m also saying this with recently having a newborn…”

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!”

Born in Beijing, China, Jimmy moved to Orange County when he was 3 years old. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara with a BS degree in Biological Sciences, Jimmy decided he liked Santa Barbara so much, he stuck around.

Jimmy loves to create and play video games. He enjoys basketball, cycling, and avoiding the gym. He can be caught on the weekends cooking needlessly complex things. Additionally, he sources and roasts his own coffee!
Technology has captivated Jimmy because of its endless possibilities, including all that has been accomplished with it, and all that is yet to come. He loves helping others and it brings him joy to be able to help someone overcome their issues with technology. Jimmy strives to be a reliable team player and aims to have a positive influence on those around him.

Why do you love working at Anchor Point? 

“My sit-stand desk. The team is pretty cool too.”

Name the best place to eat in Santa Barbara.

“The Lark, hands down.”

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

“The ability to fall asleep and awake on command.”

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!”