James Bauernfeind

James Bauernfeind is an experienced IT professional with a career spanning over two decades in various technical and managerial roles. Currently serving as the Director of IT at Flowco Production Solutions since June 2023, James has previously held significant positions at Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc., including Enterprise IT Manager, where responsibilities included managing regional employee locations, supervising teams, and leading security initiatives. James has a strong background in Active Directory management, cloud services implementation, and IT security, demonstrated through achievements such as SOCII audit technical reports and ISO 27001 onboarding. With prior roles as Senior Systems/Network Administrator at Fleet One and consultant work in Nashville, James has built a diverse skill set across both Windows and Linux environments. Educational qualifications include an MBA and a BSIT from the University of Phoenix. James also served in the United States Air Force in law enforcement and para-rescue.