Community Leadership & Industry Involvement
Giving Back to the Data Community
Over the course of my career, I’ve come to appreciate that some of the most meaningful opportunities do not come from a job title or an organization. They come from the communities we choose to invest in, the people we help along the way, and the lessons we share with others.
The data community has played a significant role in my professional journey. It provided mentors when I needed guidance, friendships that have lasted decades, and opportunities that shaped both my career and my approach to leadership.
This page represents more than a list of activities, certifications, awards, or speaking engagements. It is a reflection of years spent learning, teaching, mentoring, organizing, and contributing to a profession that has given me more than I could ever repay.
My goal has always been simple:
Learn continuously.
Share generously.
Lead with humility.
Leave the community better than I found it.
Featured Recognition
Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to receive recognition from organizations and communities that I deeply respect. These honors are not milestones I achieved alone; they represent the collective impact of countless colleagues, mentors, community leaders, and friends who invested in my journey.
Microsoft Data Platform MVP
Recognized for technical expertise, community leadership, and contributions to the Microsoft Data Platform ecosystem.
2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024 • 2026
Microsoft Regional Director
A global community of trusted advisors recognized for technical leadership, industry expertise, community engagement, and commitment to business outcomes.
2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024 • 2025 • 2026
Redgate Leadership Ambassador
Supporting the database community through advocacy, education, mentorship, and collaboration.
2022 • 2023 • 2024 • 2025 • 2026
Redgate 100
Recognized among influential contributors within the global database community as one of the top 100 database influencers
Community Leadership
Louisville SQL Server & Power BI User Group
One of the most rewarding experiences of my career has been helping build and support local technical communities.
As Co-Chapter Leader of the Louisville SQL Server and Power BI User Group, I worked alongside an incredible group of volunteers and professionals to create opportunities for learning, networking, and career growth throughout the Kentucky region.
Co-Chapter Leader
2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2021
SQL Saturday Louisville
Volunteer-led technical events play a critical role in developing future leaders within the technology community.
As a Co-Organizer for SQL Saturday Louisville, I had the opportunity to work with speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees to help create an environment where professionals at all stages of their careers could learn and grow.
Co-Organizer
2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022
Speaking, Writing & Thought Leadership
Knowledge grows when it is shared.
Throughout my career, I have been passionate about presenting technical and leadership-focused content to help others navigate their own careers in technology, leadership, governance, and data.
Whether speaking at local user groups, regional events, or international conferences, my objective has always remained the same:
Make complex topics approachable.
Provide practical guidance.
Help people succeed.
PASS Summit Speaker
PASS Summit has long been one of the most important conferences within the Microsoft Data Platform community.
Having the opportunity to speak at PASS Summit has been one of the greatest honors of my professional journey.
Speaker
2019 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
PASS Summit Bloggers Table
A unique opportunity to collaborate with fellow community members while sharing experiences and promoting knowledge throughout the industry.
Bloggers Table Participant
2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Author
DBA JumpStart Co-Author
Contributing to educational content has been one of the most rewarding ways to help others accelerate their careers and deepen their technical expertise.
Advisory & Ambassador Roles
As technology evolves, collaboration between practitioners and product teams becomes increasingly important.
I have had the privilege of serving in several advisory and ambassador capacities, helping vendors understand real-world challenges while providing feedback that contributes to product innovation and customer success.
Redgate
Friend of Redgate
2015 – 2023
Redgate Ambassador
2022 – 2025
SentryOne
Product Advisory Council
2017 – 2021
PAC Ambassador
2017 – 2021
PASS and Professional Service
The Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) has profoundly influenced my career.
PASS demonstrated the power of community, mentorship, and servant leadership long before I formally stepped into leadership roles within my own career.
PASS Board of Directors
Serving on the PASS Board of Directors provided an incredible opportunity to help shape the future direction of one of the most impactful professional communities in technology.
PASS Board Member
2018 • 2019 • 2020
Candidate for PASS Board of Directors
Community leadership extends beyond holding a position. Sometimes it means stepping forward and offering to serve.
Why This Matters
Community involvement has never been a side project for me.
It has shaped how I lead.
It has taught me the importance of listening before speaking, serving before leading, and investing in others without expecting anything in return.
Every conference, user group meeting, article, presentation, mentoring discussion, and hallway conversation creates an opportunity to help someone move forward.
I am where I am today because countless people invested in me.
Staying involved is simply my way of paying that gift forward.
Looking Ahead
The technology landscape continues to evolve rapidly. Artificial intelligence, data governance, analytics, automation, and cloud platforms are transforming how organizations operate and compete.
While technologies will continue to change, one thing remains constant:
People matter.
The relationships we build, the communities we strengthen, and the knowledge we share will always have the greatest impact.
I remain committed to investing in the data community, mentoring future leaders, contributing to the profession, and helping others recognize the potential within themselves.
Because at the end of the day, leadership isn’t about what you accomplish yourself.
It’s about what continues because you chose to invest in others.
WE > ME
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