Rick Brock

Rick Brock has over 20 years of experience in the field of information technology and management. Most recently, they served as the Director of Information Technology at Verdantas since 2019. Prior to that, they worked at Environmental Management Specialists, Inc. (EMS) for almost a decade as a Managed Service Provider, where they played a key role in the company's growth and implemented various technological solutions. Before EMS, Rick worked as a Managed Service Provider at Pharmacy Systems, Inc., where they successfully updated the company's network and managed the entire lifecycle of computer systems. Rick also founded their own company, Brock Technology Solutions, Inc., where they served as the President for ten years. Additionally, Rick has held various IT roles at Hull & Associates, Inc., Gap Inc. Direct, DFAS, Tek Systems, Citigroup, and Indy Aero. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated expertise in network infrastructure management, virtual networks, cloud storage solutions, and user migration.

Rick Brock holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College and University of Cincinnati. Rick also has multiple certifications including MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional, MCSA1: Messaging on Windows Server 2003, MCSA1: Windows Server 2003, MCSE1: Windows Server 2003, MCTS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuration, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration, Private Pilot certification from the Federal Aviation Administration, A+ Certified Professional, and Network+ Certified Professional. The specific years of certification attainment are not provided.