Projects & Ventures
A living portfolio of work and interests.
Ongoing technology projects, applied AI work, digital products, local development efforts, new ventures in motion, and real estate investments. Some are operational. Some are exploratory. All are active areas of focus.
Technology Projects
Building and operating internet infrastructure and the systems that run on top of it.
Rural Broadband Expansion
ActiveExtending fiber and fixed wireless coverage into underserved areas of Central Michigan through CMS Internet.
Managed IT & VoIP
ActivePractical, reliable IT and phone systems for small businesses, municipalities, and operators.
AI & Automation
Applying AI where it produces real leverage, not novelty.
Operational AI Tooling
In DevelopmentInternal tools that automate the repetitive work behind running multiple businesses.
Applied AI Experiments
ExploringTargeted AI use cases in customer service, scheduling, and back-office operations.
Digital Products
Software and digital products built and shipped through IDFC Labs.
Web & App Development
ActiveCustom websites, internal tools, and applications for operators and small businesses.
Productized Tools
In DevelopmentSmall, useful software tools designed to solve specific operational problems.
Local Development & Redevelopment
Investing time and capital into the places I live and work.
Downtown Redevelopment
ActiveSupporting downtown vitality through the Crystal Township DDA and related efforts.
Community Spaces
ExploringIdentifying underused properties and spaces with potential for community-serving reuse.
New Ventures
Ideas in motion. Some will become businesses. Some will not.
Hospitality Concepts
ExploringNew seasonal and year-round concepts in food, lodging, and lakeside tourism.
Real Estate & Investment
Long-term ownership of useful properties and operating businesses.
Vacation Rental Portfolio
ActiveOwning and operating short-term rental properties through Crystal Lake Cottages.
Commercial & Mixed-Use
ExploringSelective investment in commercial property tied to operating businesses and downtown development.