SINCE 2003
Two Decades of Integrity-Driven IT
From our Norman roots to a worldwide professional team, we have spent over 20 years providing technology solutions that put the customer first.
Over 23 Years of IT Experience & Strategic Partnerships
From Break-Fix to
Worldwide Managed Services
The Unexpected Beginning
Eric and Karena Crawford never intended to start a successful business. All they were trying to do was put food on the table and keep the lights on while Eric looked for a job and while Karena awaited the arrival of their firstborn. As it turned out, Eric never found that job, and by the time Karena delivered their baby girl, Norman Nerds was a full-blown home computer repair and service company.
A Market Saturated,
A Mission Born
It all started in 2003 when they were laid off from their jobs. The market was saturated with refugees from the dot-com crash, and Eric, despite being a computer science graduate, found himself overqualified and out of money.
The First Hug
Two weeks after a door-to-door flier campaign, Eric got his first customer: a travel agent whose computer had crashed. After he fixed it on the spot, she told him, “You saved my life today,” and gave him a hug. Eric realized then that his job had changed from working on computers to helping people.
“If you do good work, and you do it with integrity, word will spread.” — Eric Crawford
Through the years, the company has diversified. In addition to residential repairs, Norman Nerds expanded into server installations, internet-based phone systems, credit card security, and commercial wiring. Karena, a University of Oklahoma marketing graduate, joined Eric side-by-side, developing her own technical skills to meet the community's demand for timely service.
Patience and Empathy
Computers can be complicated, and most people don’t understand how they work.
“The biggest compliment we get is that we talk to people like we’re humans, not like we’re computer nerds,” — Karena Crawford
Today, those connections have led the team to deep community involvement in the Norman Rotary Club, United Way, and the Chamber of Commerce.
TRANSPARENCY FIRST
Answers to Your
Important Questions
Everything you need to know about our 23-year history, our worldwide service area, and our commitment to the organizations we empower.
How long has Norman Nerds been in business?
We have been family-owned and operated since 2003, providing over 20 years of professional engineering and IT experience to the community.
Does Norman Nerds only serve the Norman, OK area?
No. While we are proud of our Norman roots, we provide professional managed services to organizations nationwide and across the globe. Supporting businesses from Oklahoma City, Edmond, and Yukon to clients around the world.
What does the "Nerdy Norman" mascot represent?
Norman represents the success and happiness we want for every client. Our goal is to handle the tech headache so you can walk away with a smile, knowing your systems are secure and your business is thriving.
PROUDLY MAINTAINING A 4.8-STAR RATING ON GOOGLE
A Reputation Built on Results
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