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More bio2015 Update: On temporary sabbatical to allow me to focus my energy on fighting the recurrence of Cancer, details at http://blog.sbs-rocks.com/2015/02/spoiler-alert-the-cancer-is-back/
Awarded the SMB Top 150 Influencers for the second time in a row 4/17/2012 http://www.smbnation.com/index.php?option=com_easyblog&view=entry&id=402&Itemid=124
Another Update:
Also at SMB Nation this year I was awarded the Jim Locke Memorial Community Award (previously known as SBS'er of the Year). We lost Jim earlier this year and so they changed the name of the award to honor his memory and to recognize his visionary work to help build our community. It was a great honor to not only be awarded, but to be the first recipient along with Elizabeth Vanderveldt (they award 1 woman & 1 man) of the award carrying Jim's name.
Update:
In Las Vegas at opening day of SMB Nation Fall 2011 conference, Jeff Middleton, Founder of SBSmigration.com, announced that Andy Goodman (aka: HandyAndy) is joining the business management team with SBSmigration.com. Andy will begin immediately as Partner Program Manager, a new organizational position, with his first order of business being to develop the resources and engagement for the global network of SBSmigration.com channel professionals. Details of the Partner Program will be released later, as the new program will include components such as new products and service options which SBSmigration.com anticipates to be introduced early in 2012.
I am a technology and business consultant. I run DownHome Computers which specializes in SMB Technology needs. I work as an advisor to a number of software companies serving the SMB Space. I am also a multi-year Microsoft MVP awarded for SBS continually since 2003. I have also written for a number of magazines and e-zines as well as co-authored the Advanced SBS 2003 Best Practices with Harry Brelsford and some fellow MVP’s.