Dale Lancaster joined Red Ventures in 2001 and is responsible for IT infrastructure and software development throughout the company. Prior to Red Ventures, Dale was the chief technology officer at several technology companies, including Really Easy Internet/!Hey Inc., a network security company; Raptor Systems; and Titan Systems, a systems integration company. Dale started his technology career at the National Security Agency where he was trained at the NSA National Cryptologic School as a programmer and systems analyst working on a variety of projects using supercomputers and highly specialized technology. Following his NSA career, Dale worked at a supercomputer company, Convex Computer Systems, in a variety of technical roles and served as a product marketing manager for several niche markets.
What is the best part about working at Red Ventures?
We are an unorthodox company that never gets comfortable with our success. We are not afraid to try new things, change things, push the envelope. Equally important to me is that all the people working here are bright, energetic and selfless. We all seem to mesh well together which makes this company succeed over and over every day.
Finish this sentence: Red Ventures is...?
...an eclectic group of people, skills and opportunities that has consistently succeeded at meeting its business goals and yet still maintaining an enthusiastic and unique work culture.
When is the last time you laughed out loud at work?
We are all required to laugh every day at Red Ventures. If you do not laugh, you are run through the tickle line at the end of the day.
What did you wear to work today?
Linen (except for the shoes)
Where did you go on your last great vacation -OR- What are you doing this weekend?
My family and I had the pleasure of touring the area in and around Wyoming, South Dakota and Nebraska. We saw all those famous sites such as Rushmore, Crazy Horse and lots of grass.