Company Leadership
Rex Smith
Founder and CEO
Rex, working with Tim Mullahy and others, founded Liberty Center One in 2007. They acquired a building and built out what remains today a State of the Art Data Center. Rex has a broad background in technology and training having implemented a number of large programs for the automotive industry using technology solutions: focusing on Product and Customer Service Education. Rex earned his B.A. in Social Science and Master’s degree in Adult Learning at Michigan State University. He has excelled at helping customers find the right solution for their issues and them making sure that the solution is implemented well.
Brian Franco
Director of Network Operations
Brian started with Zimcom in 2008 as a network engineer and now manages and oversees all datacenter operations for the company. In addition to keeping our datacenter infrastructure in tip-top shape, Brian has a broad background in IT and a vast technical skillset that allows him to find and create solutions to complex issues that have proven invaluable to our clients.
Jason Huebner
V.P./General Manager
Jason is responsible for the Cincinnati operations of the company including business development, sales and marketing. Since joining the company in 2001, Jason has managed to have a hand on nearly all aspects of the company, from overseeing support operations, to finding and maintaining happy clients, to strategic planning and budgeting for future growth. Away from the office, Jason is an active volunteer in the community serving on the Board of Directors for both the local Chamber of Commerce (including a term as past President) and the Southwest Ohio JDRF chapter.
Steve Searles
CTO
With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, Steve started at a young age as a talented network engineer in the telecom industry. Today, Steve can be found overseeing all network and infrastructure operations for Liberty Center One and One Cloud Services, as well as driving new product development and key strategic initiatives. Or you might see him one summer evening flying his hot air balloon over the Cincinnati metro. Steve has been a featured speaker at various technology seminars and events, and has played a key role as technology adviser for numerous clients through the years.
Tim Mullahy
Managing Director
Tim manages the operations of Liberty Center One and One Cloud Services, a leading regional provider of IT Solutions focused on the needs of enterprises looking for high availability infrastructure and services. Tim has a demonstrated history of success in the information technology and services industry. Over 30 years’ experience working with some of the world’s largest companies and brands including Allied-Signal, BorgWarner, Chemical Bank, Chevron, Chrysler Corporation, DuPont, Ford, GE Capital IT Solutions, General Motors, Lincoln-Mercury, Raytheon, TeamDetroit and Visteon. Bachelor of Arts from University of Detroit Mercy
