By Curtis Bagnall, Solution Engineer for Umbrella Managed Systems On June 25th I started the decade of being in my thirties. I know that age is subjective and just a number. The young kid in me that’s indestructible and always wants to go on an adventure will always be a part of who I am. …
By Nick Stebbins, Senior Service Desk Engineer for Umbrella Managed Systems Fireworks and Freedom Independence Day has passed, the fireworks smoke has settled, and we’re more than halfway through the year! During the holiday, we appreciate more than just the fireworks. We have a special appreciation for our veterans. Umbrella has been my home for …
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Author: Curtis Bagnall, Solution Engineer If there’s one thing that everybody can agree on, it’s that technology is always changing. Here at Umbrella, it’s something we’re always trying to stay ahead of so we can provide the best support and options to our clients. Today, I wanted to speak on the topic of hosting your …
Author: John King, Business Development Manager A beautiful, sunny Saturday. A nice breeze, raising money for charity and golfing with your boss. What could be better? Heath and I recently played in a Tog Gun KC charity golf tournament benefiting the Halo Foundation. We thought the event was for a good cause and another way …
Umbrella at the Top Gun KC Golf Tournament Benefiting the Halo Foundation. Read More »
Author: Michael Robins, Service Delivery Engineer When I was approached to do this story, I had several recent wins on my mind. Some were personal, and others for Team Watchmen. Ultimately, I decided to focus on an Umbrella win. A win for us that turned into a win for our clients. WannaCry Ransomware Attacks We …
The WannaCry Ransomware Attack. How we got ahead of it. Read More »
Author: Roxanne Rabich, Service Coordinator We’ve not gotten together as a team other than regular business meetings since Christmas. TJ, our Director of Operations, suggested a group outing before summer vacations kick in. After brainstorming ideas, we decided on a Kansas City T-Bones Baseball Game! If you’re not familiar with the T-Bones, they are part …
Umbrella at the T-Bones Game… cold weather, good food and foul balls. Read More »
The following is an interview of Heath Stover, one of two founders of Umbrella Managed Systems. It’s the Umbrella Origin Story. 1. How did you and Trent Meet? We met through my wife Mikala’s at the time boyfriend at a party in college originally. From there we became friends and both moved to the plaza …
Author: Roxanne Rabich Kyle joined Umbrella on March 13, 2017. Kyle is a local boy through and through. He grew up in Kirksville, MO. He studied Business Management at Northwest Missouri State and spent 7 years in the Air Force. While supporting Umbrella’s mission full time and taking care of Team Gotham clients, he has …
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Author: John King The only thing I know for sure in life is death, taxes and that the New York Yankees are evil. I grew up in a “crazy for baseball” home. My mom and dad raised my three brothers and myself to love the game. We love the game so much we watch the …
Our very own John King talks about his love for the Royals and baseball. Read More »
On Sept 6th, 2011, I started working at Umbrella. At the time, there were 8 other people supporting 30 clients. The office was in a really old building at 505 Walnut Street. I was there a few months previously to visit with Heath and remember thinking, what a cool place to work. The space feels …
Things have changed a lot at Umbrella since 2011! Read More »