Midwest Energy & Communications
David Eckert is an experienced Information Technology professional with a strong background in network administration and infrastructure engineering. Currently serving as an Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer at Midwest Energy Cooperative since November 2014, David specializes in high-end technical services and disaster recovery solutions. Previous roles include Network Administrator at Skyline Corporation, where David managed systems for multiple manufacturing facilities, and Computer Systems Analyst/Network Admin at Harmony Healthcare IT, overseeing a successful migration to a Windows Server 2008 environment. David's extensive expertise includes leading installation projects and managing teams in various telecommunications and networking capacities, complemented by a foundational education in network technology and extensive military training.
Midwest Energy & Communications
Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) brings electric, fiber internet, phone, and propane solutions to customers in southern Michigan, northern Indiana, and northwest Ohio. We are dedicated to eliminating the digital divide that limits success for those without access to high-speed communications. Through 2026, we will expand internet and phone service to an additional 30,000+ business and residential customers, ensuring that they have the connectivity they need to thrive. We are also building the Southwest Michigan Advanced Research & Technology (SMART) Park in Cassopolis, MI. We welcome companies seeking to expand or build facilities centrally located in the U.S. SMART Park is a CN Certified Rail Ready Site, which provides direct access to CR Rail’s 20,000-mile network and reduces time from site selection to construction for partnering companies. The Park is also close to major state highways and U.S. interstates. Finally, we house a scalable, state-of-the-art colocation data center in Cassopolis, MI. Our center includes critical systems infrastructure, rigorous incremental multi-tier security, and reliable cross-connects. Point-to-point Layer 2 and Layer 3 IP transport options are available as well as private space and unmetered data.