About Us
Founded in 2022, Ropes Technologies quietly brought enterprise-grade expertise to residential smart home automation as a side family business. Now, we bring full-time commitment to creating seamless, future-ready smart experiences for discerning homeowners, builders, architects, and businesses across Bexar County and the Texas Hill Country.
Meet The Team

Nathaniel Mireles
Owner/Founder
Before committing full-time to the business, Nathaniel ran the industry leading engineering team for manufacturing Wi-Fi infrastructure solutions. Many of his custom designs and solutions are being utilized all over the world. With over 17 years of combined IT and engineering experience, he specializes in creating seamless, future-proof smart ecosystems for luxury homeowners, builders, and businesses. His consultative approach prioritizes understanding client lifestyles and designing custom solutions that enhance daily living while maintaining reliability and aesthetic integrity. He has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at San Antonio. He enjoys family time, coaching youth sports, BBQ, and keeping up with the latest tech.

Jerry Mireles
Business Operations Manager
Jerry brings a distinguished career spanning 21 years as an avionics technician in the U.S. Air Force and 35 years in technical supervision and management at Time Warner Cable. Known for his hands-on approach, integrity, and people-first leadership, Jerry has built a career on precision, reliability, and employee retention. His military background instilled exceptional attention to detail, while his management experience taught him the importance of clear communication and honest guidance. Jerry’s priorities—faith, family, work—keep him grounded. A longtime CYO coach, he’s dedicated to mentoring and giving back to his community.
Sales Team
A special thank you for your service goes out to our all-U.S. military veteran sales team. Each one of them brings a unique blend of skills and insights. They help define our customer’s needs and suggest the best products for the job.

Jake Willis
Sales Representative
U.S. Marine veteran and cybersecurity specialist Jacob Willis brings technical knowledge and a practical, client-focused approach to luxury smart home solutions. He holds a B.S. in Computer & Information Sciences (Cyber & Information Security Technology). Outside of work, you’ll find him hunting, behind a camera, or smoking BBQ-strictly Texas-style, because some standards matter.

Melissa Guerra
Sales Representative
U.S. Army veteran Melissa Guerra merges social perspectives with strategic planning and maintains a dedication to client-centered principles. She has a Bachelor of Social Science from Texas A&M University – San Antonio and an MBA from Saint Leo University. Her greatest joy comes from embracing her faith, sharing moments with family, and cultivating lasting friendships.

Rich Hummel
Sales Representative
U.S. Air Force veteran Rich Hummel brings with him a plethora of technical sales, engineering, and marketing knowledge. Rich has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Technology Management. He continues to learn new aspects of technology, recently completing a post graduate program for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the University of Texas. He can be found enjoying time with family and is serious about keeping his body in top shape.
Preferred Partners
For those installs that require a special touch that is not already spoken for by customer preferred contractors and tradespeople, here is a short list of companies we work with to ensure a professional installation that adheres to industry standards and code requirements.

Overalls & Installs
Construction
Overalls & Installs provides expert carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and remodeling services for smart home integrations, bringing family-owned reliability and comprehensive construction expertise.

Gomez Construction Co.
Construction
Since 2020, Gomez Construction Co. has maintained their mission of “Delivering excellence through innovation, integrity, and craftsmanship, building for a better tomorrow.”

Nate’s TV Mounting
A/V Mounting
Nate’s is a premier TV mounting service that has completed a substantial amount of work in the San Antonio area with amazing customer reviews to back it up. They offer a lifetime warranty and ensure proper hidden cable management.
