Summary
Richard Garrison is a seasoned IT leader and entrepreneur with over 40 years of technology experience and nearly a decade running his own businesses since transitioning from corporate leadership. He has led large infrastructure organizations, overseen multi-million dollar budgets, and architected datacenter and acquisition integrations at scale, blending hands-on technical strategy with disciplined operational delivery. As a business owner he operates three distinct ventures—leadership coaching, real estate investment and property management, and fine woodworking/luthiery—demonstrating a unique mix of strategic, commercial and craft skills. Known as a mentor and life coach, he helps professionals create structure and career momentum while continuing to consult on IT strategy and organizational change. Based in Missouri, Richard combines executive-caliber program delivery with a practical artisan’s attention to detail, an uncommon pairing that informs how he builds teams and businesses.
9 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems Management, Bachelor of Science, Information Systems Management at Missouri State University