About BluRoo, SWFL Smart Home Specialists Since 2003

Your local audio-video leaders in Southwest Florida, a cross-trained, standards-driven team averaging more than 15 years of industry experience each.

Karl Fry

Owner / Lighting Control & Automated Shading / Low-Voltage Qualifier

After 20 years in IT management consulting for Fortune 500 companies, Karl co-founded Blue Kangaroo in 2003, sold it in 2010, and relaunched the business in 2018 to restore the personal, standards-driven service that scale had eroded. Rebranded as BluRoo in 2024, his team averages over 15 years of experience each. Karl's specialty is Lutron lighting control and motorized shading, including modernizing systems dating back to the early 2000s.

Courtney Williams

Business Development / General Management

Courtney spent 12 years in pastoral ministry managing staff, multi-million dollar budgets, and major property renovations before moving into low-voltage. He rose from field technician to Director of Field Operations, launched a custom automation and theater division, and earned national recognition for a casino installation. Today he leads complex AV and automation projects with nearly 11 years of expertise spanning design, programming, and quality assurance.

Dave "Harley Dave" Dillon

Project Management / Quality / Service

With over 25 years in custom home electronics, Dave has managed projects nationwide, several recognized by CEDIA and Electronic House Magazine. One of Southwest Florida's top Control4 specialists, he has installed and programmed the platform since its 2003 launch and brings deep Crestron and Lutron experience. His specialties include themed home theaters, complex control design, rack and network engineering, and large-scale video walls.

Danny Quiles

Security Systems / Systems Engineering

Raised in Queens, New York, Danny built his career in low-voltage after relocating to Naples, earning a reputation for technical expertise and dependable leadership. His experience spans structured cabling, network infrastructure, surveillance with advanced analytics, intrusion alarms, access control, and automation for both homes and commercial sites. He managed the local branch of USA Security for six years, leading a tech team serving over 650 systems.

Mike Miller

Chief Electrician / Electrical Qualifier

Originally from Philadelphia, Mike founded Edgemont Electric in 2012 and moved his family to Naples in 2020, reopening the company in Southwest Florida. He brings 30 years of electrical experience across residential and commercial service, generators, troubleshooting, landscape lighting, EV chargers, power management, lighting control, and shades. Mike qualifies BluRoo's electrical license, complementing Karl's low-voltage license, with a crew of five and four service vans.

Ken Warner

Systems Design

A U.S. Army veteran and former helicopter pilot, Ken brings discipline and leadership to every project. With over 20 years in low-voltage, he has led complex residential, commercial, and industrial installations for members of Congress, Fortune 500 executives, defense contractors, and professional athletes. A recognized authority in surveillance and access control, he has deployed thousands of security systems, including AI-enabled active deterrent technology.

Dave Diephouse

Operations Management

A Michigan native with a Technician Certificate in Electronics from DeVry, Dave spent 14 years in wholesale electronics before earning his Journeyman certification in the electrical trade. He returned to audio-video in 2007, advancing from technician to Operations Manager, then managed operations for a Florida access control company for seven years. He joined BluRoo as a Senior Technician and now leads operations with hands-on, multi-trade perspective.

Brian Schluter

Systems Engineering

Brian has worked in custom audio-video since the late 1980s, helping expand his first company to five locations and becoming the top sales representative in Circuit City's Midwest region. He later supported major retailers for Harman International, spent a decade as a union electrician reaching senior Journeyman status, and ran his own home theater firm for 15 years before relocating to Florida and joining the BluRoo team.

Roy Burnison

Networking / Programming / Systems Engineering

Roy is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of experience designing smart home automation, secure networking, and A/V systems. His background in enterprise networking and IT consulting sets him apart from typical audio-video specialists in today's complex connected environments. He holds a degree in Computer Engineering Technology and continues advancing his knowledge in cybersecurity and IoT standards to keep client systems reliable and secure.

Skylar Fry

Marketing

Skylar is a strategic communicator and marketing professional dedicated to elevating the brand narrative for Southwest Florida's premier audio-video team. With a BFA in Dance and a BA in English (Honors) from the University of Arizona, she blends artistic creativity with the precision of a technical writer. Specializing in brand development and content creation, Skylar translates high-end smart home and AV solutions into clear, compelling stories.

Southwest Florida's Smart Home Specialists, Since 2003

What We Do

Home Automation & AV

Lighting & Shades

Security & Monitoring

Complete Electrical Services

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