The Team
Dan
Co-owner
I am a father, grandfather, husband, Army vet, Yankee, and a patriot. I like my home, my yard, my boat, my space, and my people. I’ve been designing and installing low-voltage systems for over 20 years. I like for things to be done right and my workmanship shows it. I believe in fair business where value is traded for equal value. I’m loaded with personality.
John
Co-owner
I married my high school sweetheart, I am the person I am from this relationship, (she picked me up on our first date as I wasn’t old enough to even drive.) World travel is one of my passions, work has taken me to many places, and I have loved every part of it. Family is everything to me, if I’m not at work I’m usually spending time with them in some form. Love fishing, poker, movies, and am a diehard Bama fan, Roll Tide! I’ve been involved with some facet of IT since high school, from working with the “Gaming Zone” with Microsoft, providing SMB IT solutions, concrete plant automation, and grocery IT management. Network security is my passion, and my drive is to make sure our customers feel safe and secured with how we take care of them.
Irina
Tier 2 Technician
My name is Irina. I’ve always been passionate about technology and problem solving. I love being challenged and learning new things on a day-to-day basis along with my great team. In my free time I enjoy visiting new places. I also love cooking and traveling. My dream is to visit Bora Bora Island soon.
Drey
Tier 2 Technician
My name is Drey Foster, and I am a Tier 2 IT technician here at DataTrust. I have been working for John, James, and Dan for a total of 3 years. I fell in love with IT after a few short months of working with John and James and seeing how passionate and determined they were when it came to providing IT solutions to the businesses of Baldwin County. I am a people pleaser at the core of me, so being able to help our customers in their everyday work when it pertains to technology brings me much joy! One thing about me you may not know is that I am also a father to a wonderful 4-year-old, whose name is Zachary. When I am not assisting our clients with technical issues all my free time is spent with him playing basketball or building Lego towers.
Mitch
Tier 2 Technician
My name is Mitch Strobel (Tier 2 Technician). When I’m not at work solving the world’s IT problems, you can find me at home spending time with my wonderful wife Haley and my rowdy animals Beans, Maisie, Shamus, Cheese (aka Colonel Curd), and Waffles! I love cooking and experimenting with different flavors and cuisines. I also love playing video games in my free time. Come talk to me about Lord of the Rings!
Ryan
Project Manager
Hi there, my name is Ryan Gipson and when I am not installing the best darn network you could ever want, I enjoy spending time with my family. I love traveling with my beautiful wife and three boys anytime I have the chance to because you know, YOLO! I love to get in the outdoors as much as possible whether that’s hunting, fishing, or camping. I like to keep things light while working to keep everyone in good spirits, so if you happen to hear us laughing on a job you can bet, we are getting it done while having a good time. I aspire to be as great in my career as the legendary Ron Burgundy was in his!
Matthew
Software Automation Developer
I, Matthew Strobel have been with Datatrust Technologies since the spring of 2019. I graduated with a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of South Alabama in 2018. From an early age, I have always been fascinated by how and why electronics work the way they do, which has led me to become passionate about my role in software development. When I am not “hacking the matrix” as some have so eloquently said, I enjoy exploring spending my weekends camping, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors. At home, I am accompanied by my cats where my fiancé and I are spending the year planning for our wedding.
Danny
Tier 2 Field Technician
I’m a musician that plays bass in a hard rock band.
I’m an animal lover, having 2 dogs of my own
I enjoy tinkering with my instruments and improving them
I was born and raised a die-hard UGA fan
I enjoy cutting my grass and working in the yard
Colby
Tier 3 Field Technician
I am a Tier 3 Field Technician. My goals are to be the best technician I can be and to run the company one day. I am a Comtrain certified tower climber #22862-59214-1. I am AESBL QA, and S certified #22-16558. I like hiking, building smokers, and working on cars.
Kayla
Inventory Specialist
I have worked at DataTrust Technologies for a couple of years now. My main job is ordering equipment and keeping track of the inventory. I am married and have 3 kids, 2 dogs, and a bearded dragon. I enjoy spending time with my family, shopping, and all things Disney.
Carlee
Administrative Assistant
Hi, my name is Carlee. I am the Administrative Assistant here at DataTrust. I am the newest member of the team, but I absolutely love working with this group of people. In my spare time you can find me spending time with family, reading a good book, watching tv/movies, or watching gamers on YouTube and working on my wood burning skills.