We’re excited to welcome Daniel Betcher as Vision Net’s new IT Administrator!

Daniel’s IT and security career began six years ago, following nearly 13 years as a group home manager. His first step into the tech world was with the Great Falls Public School District as a TST, where he provided help desk support. He then became a one-man IT department for RE Services before moving on to serve as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for the State of Montana Lottery Division.

After two years in that role, Daniel joined Columbia Grain as a Support Engineer 2, a position that eventually led him to his new role here at Vision Net.

Daniel brings with him an impressive list of industry-recognized certifications, including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, Project+, multiple CompTIA stackable certifications, and the ISC2 SSCP.

What attracted you to join Vision Net?
Having lived in the area for over 30 years, Daniel has always known Vision Net as a staple of the community. When he learned more about what the company does and what it stands for, he realized it aligned perfectly with the direction he wanted to take his career.

What does your role involve?
As Vision Net’s IT Administrator, Daniel wears many hats. He handles Help Desk requests, manages SharePoint, builds out the company’s intranet, and ensures proper access permissions. He’s also been instrumental in helping colleagues develop Forms and Power Automate flows to streamline their workflows, implementing new security software, and assisting with security-related tasks. And of course, he takes on any additional projects that come his way.

What are you most excited about in your new position?
Daniel is eager to put his skills to work while also expanding his knowledge and experience. He’s excited about the chance to learn from colleagues with expertise in areas he’s less familiar with and to help drive Vision Net forward in both new and ongoing initiatives.

Hobbies and activities outside of work
When he’s not at Vision Net, you can find Daniel camping, fishing, reading, or teaching his daughters how to play sports. He also enjoys keeping up with the ever-changing world of IT and security, spending time in his home computer lab to keep his skills sharp and relevant.

Best place traveled—and why
Hawaii tops Daniel’s list, as it was his family’s first major trip together and his daughter’s first time seeing the ocean.

Favorite thing about living in Montana
The breathtaking landscapes, wide-open spaces, and low population are what Daniel appreciates most about calling Montana home.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Immortality—so he could experience everything from now until the end of time.

Fun Facts About Daniel

• From originally: Minnesota
• One word to describe himself: Determined
• Something surprising: Currently learning Korean, Spanish, German, and French.
• If you could instantly be an expert in something, what would it be?: Building proprietary LLMs (large language models) to offer as a service to specialized clients.
• Go-to work snack/drink: Celsius energy drinks
• Most unusual or unexpected job you’ve ever had?: Cash Office Specialist at Target
• Favorite quote or motto?: “Try not to become a man of success but rather become a man of value.” – Albert Einstein
• What’s on your bucket list?: Visit Australia, tour Europe by train with his family, go to Disney World, experience Carnival in Brazil, tour Harry Potter filming locations in Scotland, and explore the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit filming locations in New Zealand.
• Must-watch movie: Big Trouble in Little China
• Life theme song: Eye of The Tiger