About Us
Little Concho
Little Concho
Executive-Level Technology
Executive-Level Technology & Security Leadership — Delivered with Integrity, Clarity, and Purpose
For more than two decades, Little Concho has helped organizations navigate complex technology, security, and operational challenges with the level of leadership traditionally reserved for Fortune-level enterprises — delivered in a flexible, right-sized fractional model.
We serve leaders managing growth, modernization, regulatory pressure, or elevated risk — when technology decisions carry real financial, operational, and compliance impact, and getting them right truly matters.
Our approach is simple:
No jargon. No oversell. No unnecessary complexity.
Only clear, honest guidance you can trust.
Our Story
Our Story: Founded on Trust & Clarity
Little Concho was founded by Erick Owens in 1998, driven by the belief that effective technology leadership should meet the customer precisely where they are. Erick recognized that in the fast-evolving digital world, every business owner—from the family-owned Agribusiness to the sophisticated Fintech startup—possesses a different level of technical proficiency.
His vision was to cut through the jargon and provide practical, direct guidance. Since its inception, Little Concho has focused on serving the backbone of the economy. Our deep roots in the region give us a firsthand understanding of the unique operational demands, market rhythms, and regulatory environments affecting businesses in sectors crucial to the state’s prosperity. This local insight forms the foundation of every strategic recommendation we make.
A Philosophy
A Philosophy Built on Stewardship & Straightforward Leadership
Many organizations seek outside consulting support and end up with:
- unnecessary system upgrades
- oversized solutions that don’t fit the environment
- costly decisions misaligned with business objectives
We believe leadership should do the opposite.
Our role is to protect your organization’s stability, resources, and long-term interests — recommending only what you truly need and helping you invest wisely in systems that support sustainable growth.
We’re not the right fit for everyone — and we are always honest about that.
Integrity guides every recommendation we make.
What We Do
What We Do:
Fractional Executive Leadership
The complexity of modern digital operations requires constant oversight and strategic planning from executive leadership. However, the expense of hiring a full-time Chief Information Officer (CIO), Cheif Operating Officer (COO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is prohibitive for most mid-market organizations.
Little Concho provides the critical solution through Fractional and Virtual Executive Technology Leadership. We step into these vital roles on a part-time, retainer, or as-needed basis to deliver Boardroom Strategy at a Fractional Price.
Our expertise is leveraged in three crucial areas:
- Strategic Direction: Developing long-term IT strategy, roadmapping digital transformation, and advising on capital technology investments to maximize ROI.
- Cybersecurity & Compliance: Leading the defense against evolving threats, ensuring proactive security postures, and guaranteeing adherence to industry-specific compliance requirements (critical for sectors like Fintech, Banking, Healthcare, Energy, and Agribusiness).
- Operational Management: Overseeing managed IT solutions, vendor management, major system migrations, and providing expert guidance during business transitions, mergers, and acquisitions.
We empower your organization with the strategic intelligence required to minimize risk, stabilize operations, and drive sustainable innovation—all without increasing your full-time payroll overhead.
Who We Serve
Who We Serve
We partner with organizations operating in mission-critical and regulated environments, including:
- banking & financial services
- fintech & digital platforms
- healthcare & clinical operations
- energy & industrial environments
- agribusiness & supply-driven industries
We also support small & mid-sized businesses that require experienced technology leadership — delivered without the cost or commitment of adding full-time executive roles.
About Erick Owens
About Erick Owens
Founder | Fractional C-Suite Executive | CIO | Leadership Architect
Erick Owens is a seasoned executive leader with a career shaped by integrity, technology, and
Texas-born grit. With experience spanning CIO leadership, regulatory environments, enterprise
governance, and large-scale digital transformation, Erick has become a trusted guide for CEOs, boards, and executive teams seeking clarity in complex seasons.
Through Little Concho LLC, he brings a faith-driven, people-centered leadership philosophy
centered on one truth:
Business done the right way always wins.
Erick’s approach blends strategic insight, operational discipline, and a deep commitment to building organizations—and people—that last for generations.
Our Commitment
Our Commitment to Clients
Every engagement reflects three core priorities:
✔ Stewardship over your organization’s investment
✔ Protection of operational integrity and security
✔ Leadership that strengthens both today and tomorrow
Let’s move forward with clarity — together.