WHAT STEVE KNOWS DEEPLY.
Specific technical and compliance disciplines accumulated across 30+ years of enterprise and small-business IT work. The full knowsAbout list is also reflected in Steve's schema.org Person markup so search engines and AI systems understand his domain expertise.
THREE DECADES IN IT.
Early IT Career
Entered the IT industry in the early 1990s — back when the field was being defined. Built the hands-on technical foundation that still anchors every Simply IT engagement today.
United States Marine Corps Service
Served in the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps shaped the way Steve runs the business: do the work, hold yourself to a higher standard, and never leave the team behind.
Enterprise & Mid-Market IT
Two decades of IT work across enterprise environments — managing infrastructure, security, networks, and cloud transitions for organizations that demanded reliability and accountability.
Founded Simply IT in Ocala
After 5+ years of preparation, Simply IT opened its doors in Ocala, Florida. Built specifically to bring the enterprise-grade IT management Steve had been delivering to large organizations down-market to the small and mid-sized businesses that anchor North Central Florida.
Serving 9 Counties
Simply IT serves businesses across 9 North Central Florida counties — Marion, Sumter, Lake, Alachua, Volusia, Levy, Citrus, Hernando, and Putnam — with managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and communication services.
HONOR. COURAGE. COMMITMENT.
Steve served in the United States Marine Corps, and those values didn't stay behind when he took off the uniform. They became the operating principles of Simply IT.
In the Marines, you don't cut corners. You don't leave people behind. You show up, you do the work, and you hold yourself to a higher standard. Those principles run through every decision at Simply IT — from how we respond to a help-desk ticket, to how we secure a HIPAA-regulated practice, to how we treat the businesses that trust us with their technology.
Being veteran-owned isn't a marketing badge. It's a code we run our business by.
CONNECTED TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
US Marine Corps Veteran
Honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps values — integrity, commitment, accountability — are the operating principles of Simply IT.
BBB Accredited Business
Better Business Bureau profile listed for Simply IT in Ocala, FL.
BNI Power Players Ocala
Active member of BNI's Ocala chapter — the trusted professional referral network.
Ocala CEP Member
Member of the Ocala Center for Entrepreneurship & Prosperity — invested in the local business community.
VetWorks Veteran Network
Verified member of VetWorks, a national directory of veteran-owned professional service providers.
REACH STEVE DIRECTLY.
Every Simply IT client engagement is overseen by Steve personally. Reach out by phone, email, or schedule a free technology assessment.
60 PUBLISHED ARTICLES.
View All on the Blog →All Simply IT blog content is authored by Steve. Articles draw on three decades of practical IT work and focus on what actually matters for small and mid-sized businesses navigating technology, security, and compliance in North Central Florida.
How Much Should a North Central Florida Business Budget for IT in 2026?
5 Cybersecurity Habits Every North Central Florida Business Should Build in 2026
Job Site Security Cameras — Why Florida Contractors Are Installing Them and What to Expect
Cloud Document Storage for Florida Law Firms — Security, Compliance, and Practical Setup
Mobile Device Management for Field Teams — Protecting Company Data on Employee Phones
Why ChatGPT for Business Without Governance Is a Compliance Time Bomb for Florida Companies
When Should a North Central Florida Business Replace Its Computers?
The True Cost of Ransomware for Florida Small Businesses in 2025
Business Network Setup Guide for Ocala Small Businesses
SOC 2 and AI — What Florida Businesses Need to Know Before Rolling Out ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini
IT Services in Ocala Florida — What Local Businesses Should Expect From an IT Partner
SharePoint for Small Business — How Ocala Companies Are Replacing File Servers
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