About Us
Built for the infrastructure that can't afford to fail.
Pigeon River IT Consulting was founded on a simple premise: critical infrastructure deserves better than generic IT vendors. We bring enterprise-grade expertise with the focus and accountability of a boutique firm.
Our Mission
Scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology — for the systems that matter most.
We specialize in the environments where network failures have real-world consequences — utilities, industrial operations, and enterprise infrastructure. Our consultants bring deep experience in both IT and OT environments, bridging the gap that most firms can't.
The name Pigeon River reflects our roots and our approach: grounded, deliberate, and built to navigate complex terrain. We don't chase every engagement — we choose the ones where we can make a genuine difference.
How We Work
Principles that guide every engagement
Global Talent Network
We source and place senior IT professionals from a worldwide talent pool — giving your organization access to specialized expertise that local markets simply can't match.
Vetted for Critical Environments
Every consultant in our network is screened for hands-on experience in OT/ICS, utility, and enterprise environments. We don't place generalists in mission-critical roles.
Rapid Deployment
When your infrastructure project can't wait, we move fast. Our global bench means we can staff specialized roles in days — not months.
Embedded Partnership
Our consultants integrate with your team and your culture. We manage the relationship end-to-end so you stay focused on outcomes, not vendor coordination.
Industries Served
Where our expertise runs deepest
Capabilities
Deep technical expertise across the full stack
From initial architecture through implementation and compliance validation, our consultants cover the full range of enterprise and utility network needs — with particular depth in OT/IT convergence and critical infrastructure protection.
Leadership
The experience behind the firm
Shane Herring
Founder & Principal Consultant
Vendor partnerships include Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft, Broadcom, and VMware.
Shane Herring is a technology executive with more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience delivering complex infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operational technology (OT) initiatives across the utility and energy sectors. Beginning his career as a field technician, Shane advanced through every level of IT leadership by consistently delivering results, building high-performing teams, and driving transformational change.
For more than 15 years, Shane has led enterprise technology organizations focused on critical infrastructure — including NERC CIP compliance, grid modernization, cybersecurity, network reliability, and operational resilience. His unique background spans both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), giving him a practical understanding of Electronic Security Perimeters (ESPs), industrial control systems, and the operational realities of securing critical infrastructure while maintaining business continuity.
Throughout his career, Shane has successfully led large-scale technology transformations supporting electric generation, transmission, distribution, and renewable energy operations. He has extensive experience planning and executing technology strategies for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures within the independent power producer and utility industries.
"One of Shane's most significant accomplishments was leading the IT telecommunications and infrastructure workstream for Duke Energy's commercial renewable energy divestiture — successfully migrating technology services across 108 renewable generation sites in less than one year, delivering a highly complex program on an accelerated timeline while maintaining operational continuity."
Shane has directed enterprise IT infrastructure organizations responsible for Network Operations Centers (NOC), field services, enterprise networking, voice and unified communications, network security, carrier management, on-premises data centers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise operations. His leadership philosophy centers on building scalable organizations, developing talent, and creating operational excellence that aligns technology with business objectives.
In addition to technical leadership, Shane brings extensive experience in vendor strategy, contract negotiations, software licensing, and strategic partnerships with leading technology providers. His ability to bridge executive strategy with hands-on technical execution enables organizations to reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and maximize technology investments.
Through Pigeon River Consulting, Shane leverages this experience to help utilities, energy companies, and other critical infrastructure organizations solve complex technology challenges — whether leading strategic initiatives, providing executive advisory services, augmenting specialized technical resources, or managing large-scale infrastructure programs.
His leadership is defined by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to helping clients build secure, resilient, and future-ready technology environments.
David Lutz
Vice President of Sales
Partner ecosystem experience includes CDW Healthcare and leading technology manufacturers, distributors, and strategic channel partners.
David Lutz is a sales leader with more than a decade of experience developing strategic client relationships and delivering technology solutions for various organizations primarily focused on the Healthcare Industry. His expertise spans consultative sales, business development, strategic account management, contract negotiation, and customer success.
Throughout his career at CDW Healthcare, David has consistently exceeded in helping customers solve complex business challenges through innovative technology solutions. He is highly experienced within the IT partner ecosystem, leveraging strong relationships with leading technology manufacturers, distributors, and strategic partners to deliver comprehensive solutions and maximize customer value.
His ability to align customers with the right technologies and partner resources has been a key driver of long-term business growth — enabling organizations to make confident technology investments backed by the right expertise and channel relationships.
"A former United States Army Military Police Officer, David brings a disciplined, mission-focused leadership style built on integrity, accountability, and service — the same values that define how Pigeon River engages with every client."
David is passionate about building high-performing teams, fostering trusted partnerships, and helping organizations achieve sustainable growth. His background in healthcare technology gives him a deep understanding of the compliance, security, and operational demands that IT environments require.
Core Expertise
Ready to talk infrastructure?
Whether you're modernizing aging network infrastructure, preparing for a NERC CIP audit, or designing a new OT/IT architecture — we'd like to hear about it.