DJ is an experienced technology leader with over 25 years of telecommunication and IT networking experience. A serial entrepreneur and angel investor, DJ is passionate about investing his time and resources in the entrepreneurial and startup ecosystem of Kansas City. DJ has never met a stranger and was named a “Top Connector” by the Kansas City Connector Project. 

For over fourteen (14) years, DJ has been the President and Founder of LK Communications (LKC), an IT Systems Integrator and Connectivity Broker for businesses that specializes in Managed WiFi and Smart Home applications for MDUs, Apartments, Senior Living Facilities. Additionally, he is also the CTO of Allero Telecom, an innovative ISP that provides High-Speed Broadband Internet to unserved and underserved markets to help bridge the Digital Divide. He recently helped the University of Central Missouri design and implement an AR/VR Mixed Reality Lab for Remote Learning. 

DJ sits on many Boards, both nonprofit and for-profit companies and is currently the Chair of KC Velocity, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help entrepreneurs connect, collaborate and grow. He is on the board of Integrated Roadways, that deploys digitally smart roadways and the advisory board for LaunchKC. He is also involved with The Kauffman Foundation, the EDC of Greater St. Louis, the EDC of Kansas City, the Greater KC Chamber and the Lee’s Summit Chamber on many initiatives. 

DJ and his wife, Jennifer, live in Lee’s Summit where they have raised their two daughters. They are heavily involved in coaching, mentoring and cheering them on in whatever activities they are involved in. In his “spare” time, you can find DJ on the golf course or kayaking in preparation for an annual race.