We're More Than a Tech Vendor. We're Your Local Partner.
Global AI platforms offer tools. We offer a partnership. Our mission is to build your business's internal strength and confidence so you can thrive in a changing landscape.
Our Approach: Building Resilience Through a Growth Mindset
We believe the most powerful tool isn't the AI itself, but the mindset you adopt with it. Technology changes, but the ability to adapt creates lasting success. Our entire process is built on fostering a growth mindset within your team, turning challenges into learning opportunities and building the operational resilience to navigate the future with confidence.
Why a Local Partner Matters
We Understand the Local Pulse
"Big AI" doesn't understand the nuances of our local economy—the seasonal rushes, the community events, the specific challenges and opportunities that make our area unique. We do, because we live and work here, too. Our strategies are grounded in local reality, not just global data.
An Accessible, Human Partnership
When you have a question, you won't be submitting a ticket to a faceless corporation overseas. You'll be talking to a neighbor. We're accessible, accountable, and personally invested in your success because when local businesses thrive, our whole community thrives.
Your Partner in Growth & Resilience
Michigan Roots
Meet Rick Elder. He's not your typical tech consultant. His roots are right here in Michigan, from working in an iron foundry to helping on his family's farm where they raise cattle and sheep for the community.
A Legacy of Service
Before his current work, Rick dedicated 20 years to the Michigan Army National Guard. This commitment included 11 years of active service and two combat tours in Iraq. It was there he discovered his core purpose. As a certified Master Resilience Instructor for five years, Rick trained thousands of soldiers to adapt, overcome adversity, and thrive under pressure. He saw firsthand that resilience wasn't an abstract idea—it was a trainable, strategic advantage.
Community-Focused Leadership
Today, that mission continues. In his post-retirement career as a Federal Technician, Rick leads a Military and Family Readiness team, improving processes to deliver on-the-ground results for local Michigan families. His commitment to community extends to his volunteer work with a local 4-H club and a community organization that's been active since World War I.
The State Road AI Mission
Rick founded State Road AI with a single mission: to bring that same focus on resilience and process-oriented clarity to the local businesses he grew up with. He practices what he preaches, using the same AI strategies to augment his own work. He is dedicated to being a trusted, local guide for companies in our community.
Ready to Partner Up?
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