Raymond “Jay” Garren is the Founder and Managing Partner of Midwest Cloud Computing (MCC), a premier Managed Service Provider based in Omaha, Nebraska.
A veteran technology executive with over 35 years of experience, Jay founded MCC in 2010 after a distinguished career as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the banking sector. His background includes serving as the Senior Vice President & CIO at American National Bank and VP & CIO at Nebraska State Bank, where he specialized in maintaining rigorous OCC and FDIC regulatory ratings. Jay built MCC on a simple philosophy: to be the IT partner he wished he could have hired during his years as a corporate buyer.
Leadership & Expertise:
The “Buyer’s” Perspective: Unlike traditional MSP owners, Jay manages technology through the lens of a CIO, focusing on risk management, budget predictability, and strategic alignment rather than just hardware sales.
Industry Authority: Jay serves as the Chairperson of the OmahaCIOForum, leading discussions among the region’s top technology executives. He is also the CEO of ProAg Bankware Technologies, cementing his status as a leader in the Ag-Tech and Financial sectors.
Enterprise Discipline: With past leadership experience at major organizations including First National Bank Omaha and Goodyear, Jay brings enterprise-grade process maturity to small and mid-sized businesses across the Midwest.
IT Strategy, Leadership & Technical Direction
Managed Services & Infrastructure Support
Network Engineering, Systems Administration & Optimization
Cybersecurity, Risk Reduction & Compliance Alignment
IT Strategy, Leadership & Technical Direction
Managed Services & Infrastructure Support
Network Engineering, Systems Administration & Optimization
Cybersecurity, Risk Reduction & Compliance Alignment
Raymond “Jay” Garren is the Founder and Managing Partner of Midwest Cloud Computing (MCC), a premier Managed Service Provider based in Omaha, Nebraska.
A veteran technology executive with over 35 years of experience, Jay founded MCC in 2010 after a distinguished career as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the banking sector. His background includes serving as the Senior Vice President & CIO at American National Bank and VP & CIO at Nebraska State Bank, where he specialized in maintaining rigorous OCC and FDIC regulatory ratings. Jay built MCC on a simple philosophy: to be the IT partner he wished he could have hired during his years as a corporate buyer.
Leadership & Expertise:
The “Buyer’s” Perspective: Unlike traditional MSP owners, Jay manages technology through the lens of a CIO, focusing on risk management, budget predictability, and strategic alignment rather than just hardware sales.
Industry Authority: Jay serves as the Chairperson of the OmahaCIOForum, leading discussions among the region’s top technology executives. He is also the CEO of ProAg Bankware Technologies, cementing his status as a leader in the Ag-Tech and Financial sectors.
Enterprise Discipline: With past leadership experience at major organizations including First National Bank Omaha and Goodyear, Jay brings enterprise-grade process maturity to small and mid-sized businesses across the Midwest.
