In 1979 Curtis became interested in a new gadget called "The Personal Computer". After purchasing and trying out several of the early computers including the Apple, Timex Sinclair, Texas Instruments TI994A, Atari and several other brands and models Curtis decided he liked Radio Shack's affordable and power "Color Computer". The 1st CoCo, as it was called, only had 4K of RAM and hardware hackers soon found that with careful soldering the computer could be upgraded to 16K. Curtis read about this and soon was modifying CoCo's from all over. Next were a 64K upgrade and the same people brought computers back to be upgraded. Soon people were asking about other upgrades and where to get software so Curtis formed a little company called Computerwise. Computerwise bought 10 CoCo computers and Curtis and his father R. Kent Wood began teaching computer classes. Curtis owned one of the 1st IBM compatible computers available called the IBS from Faraday systems.

In 1981 Computerwise was incorporated and began formally teaching computer skills and selling computer products in Logan Utah. As Computerwise grew and changed, so did technology. Apple became the personal computer to own, but was very expensive. Other computer alternatives began to become available including Atari and Commodore. Computerwise chose to sell both Atari and Commodore equally but it became apparent that Commodore had a winner on their hands with the introduction of the powerful and versatile Amiga Computer. The Amiga quickly gained ground on the other computers and had a large and loyal following of users. Amiga is often joked about as a computer religion not a computer because of the zealot users. One of the early gadgets for the Amiga was a product called the "DigiView" created by a newly formed company called "NewTek". NewTek followed with several software entries including "Digi-Paint" one of the 1st full featured paint programs which was able to paint in 4096 colors when the rest of the world was working in 32 colors. Rumors began to circulate about a product NewTek was showing that would manipulate video in 3D - This of course was the original Video Toaster which revolutionized and changed the video world forever! Computerwise became one of the very 1st NewTek dealers.

Early on Curtis was interested in designing and coding for many of the early computers and programmed to supplement the newly formed Computerwise. Curtis published many an article in magazines and obtained over 50 software copyrights from the Library of Congress. A new company was needed to market and package the software and so Curtis founded "The Other Guy's Software" with 2 partners. Soon Curtis decided his software dream needed to take a different path and he left the company he founded and started a new one called "Designing Minds Software". Great States USA was recognized by Commodore as one of the Top Educational Games of the Year in 1986 and was featured on their Video Disk. Many other programs followed from Designing Minds including Home Front, Chroma Paint, Business Front, Poco Man, Spell-a-Fari, Math Doctor and many World Tour Games.

Curtis started Advanced Integration and Research or AIR to manufacture, design and market hardware computer products. AIR sold more floppy drives for the Amiga than any other company except Commodore themselves. Mention AIR Drives and any former Amiga owner will have owned one. AIR sold drives internationally and nationally longer than Amiga was in business. AIR also manufactured drives for the Atari computer. Other products included a ROM switcher allowing multiple operating systems on the same computer and a joystick switch.

Today Computerwise computers continues to supply the highest quality computers to customers locally and abroad. Computerwise computers are found in many of the sports venues including the Cincinnati Reds, Texas Redbirds SF Giants etc. Computerwise supplies computers as sign controllers to BARCO and TRANSLUX. Computerewise also supplies computers to other companies which are re-sold to companies including Comcast. Other clients include Broadcasters and TV stations, School districts, Churches and more. Computerwise computers are found in products all over the world as part of sports signs etc When clients need bullet proof dependable computers, they choose Computerwise Computers Inc, for over 25 years.