Chip Shows has extensive computer experience dating back to 1978. In 1986 he started a local area User Group in Piedmont, AL. In this group, among many other things they transferred files via radio waves prior to full public access to the internet. In 1994 he relocated to Bay County and soon began working with MIS for the Bay District School system. In the school system he has held hardware, networking, teaching, and supervisory positions. He also holds a Bachelors Degree and is certified in the following programs:
- A+
- Network+
- Certified Novell Administrator
- Certified Cisco Networks Associate
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer