Blog Team

Mike Christensen@azmchristensen (a.k.a. Michael Christensen)
Strategic Development
Geeked-Out: GL’s success in specific business segments
I know stuff and can do things. BizDev, Online & Social Media Marketing Connoisseur. Love me some good eats, basketball and quality tunes.

Cassandra Serrano@CassieSerrano (a.k.a. Cassie Serrano)
Director, Account Management
Startup roots, passion for developing teams built on culture and accountability. 2 dogs- Mastiff and a Chihuahua (200 lbs and 13 lbs), wine connoisseur, Italian fluent in Spanish
 
 
Courtney Vix@courtneyvix (a.k.a. Courtney Vix)
Market Relations Manager
Geeked-Out: Search & Social for the service Industry
I’m a single mom of two amazing children and I’m inspired by many things, but mostly these two. I got my start in digital advertising.

Dylan Hendricks@dylander_is_me (a.k.a. Dylan Hendricks)
Copywriter
Geeked-Out: Anything that lets me play with words
After my parents named me after Dylan Thomas, they decided I better become literary to save face. If only I had been oppressed…

Hillary Weiler@HILLari0us (a.k.a. Hillary Weiler)
Marketing Coordinator
Geeked-Out: Graphic Design, Marketing & Rock n’ Roll
Feisty. Sarcastic. Creative. Tiny. Perfectionistic. | Designer. Baker of scrumptious delectables. Music Junkie. | I’m a Cali girl at heart, but lovin’ Arizona.

Julie Vitkovskaya@Julie_Vit (a.k.a. Julie Vitkovskaya)
Marketing Intern
Geeked-Out: Medical Marijuana Industry, NY Times, Korean Pop Music, Multimedia, Legal Loopholes, Reddit & Apple
Political junkie, media critic & design nerd. Born in Russia. (I’m not a spy.) I attend the Walter Cronkite School at ASU.

Whitney Blair Kobey@koweebee (a.k.a. Whitney Blair Kobey)
Social Media Marketing Coordinator and Blog Editor
Geeked-Out: Augmented Reality, Vinyl Records, shoes
Journalist, photographer, music junkie. I’m constantly learning and being curious. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”

Krys VanSlyke@krysVS (a.k.a. Krys VanSlyke)
Campaign Optimization Manager
Geeked-Out: My kids, music, new technology, foursquare deals, video, really good pizza, vision, the 90s.
Husband, father, communicator, musician, thinker, geek. I listen to Nirvana on my discman while watching my so-called life.

Kevin Spidel@kspidel (a.k.a. Kevin Spidel)
Director of Product & Community
Geeked-Out: All things Digibits, Beverages and Politics.
Recovering political hack turned internet marketer. I build marketing solutions for advertisers of @Gannett. Whiskey lover. #p2 #sCRM I’m made of epic awesome sauce.

Lauren Reid@lereid1 (a.k.a. Lauren Reid)
Digital Account Manager
Geeked-Out: Being passionate about life
Born and raised in Arizona, love to do anything outdoors and get involved in whatever is going on around me!
 
 
Michael McEuen@lonohead (a.k.a. Michael McEuen)
Digital Product Specialist
Geeked-Out: Evolving trends in Social Media & bringing entertainment to advertising
PPC advocate @gannettlocal. I live for: riotous laughter, lewd commentary, & disruptions from what’s comfortable

Maria Konopken@MariaKonopken (a.k.a. Maria Konopken)
Social Media Specialist
Geeked-Out: Social Media, New Apps, Sports, Multi-Media
Social Media Nerd from Phoenix. I dance and sing to my own beat. Take too many pictures, & love a variety of things including bad reality television, big hair, & the Phoenix Suns.

Meagan McIllece@MeaganMcIllece (a.k.a. Meagan McIllece)
Digital Account Manager
Geeked-Out: Building community, generating leads, traveling & discovering fun weekend getaways in Ariz, & my dog!
I’m a Midwest girl at heart & a Husker fan! When I’m not working with clients I’m on a lake enjoying the sunshine!

Emanuel Trevino@noficulture (a.k.a. Manny Trevino-Gonzalez)
Production Artist
Geeked-Out: Music, Design, Typography, Sriracha & Fashion
Graphic designer fresh out of art school. Fluent in HTML, CSS & Spanish. Uninhibited willingness to explore various media. Passionate for low fidelity aesthetics in music & visuals.

Robin Dodge@RobAD_ (a.k.a. Robin Dodge)
Community Manager
Geeked-Out: Tech, Music, Cats, Tattoos, Fashion, Local Eats, Old-timey Cocktails & Craft Beer
Phoenix native, cat obsessed lover of all things social media. Nerd extraordinaire.

Jared Ray@thejaredray (a.k.a. Jared Ray)
Social Media Specialist
Geeked-Out: Problem solving; moderating & leading discussions; observing reactions to social initiatives; building things from the ground-up
Arizona native that loves pole vaulting and guitar

Lisa Owen@TinkFan (a.k.a. Lisa Owen)
Community Manager
Geeked-Out: Social Media, Phoenix Suns, Dance, Family, Disney, Good Cocktails, the Beach & Las Vegas
Social Media junkie, Beach bum & lover of a Good Cocktail. Trying to balance being a wife/mom & being me.

Guest Bloggers
Colleen Powers@ColleenMPowers (a.k.a. Colleen Powers)
Social Media Specialist
Geeked-Out: Crafting
New York Native, Vegetarian, Green Tea Drinker, Weakness for Cute Animals and Sweets. Feels the need to add glitter to everything.

Melinda Roberts@jellymeli (a.k.a. Melinda Roberts)
Search Engine Optimization Specialist
Geeked-Out: Baking
My name is Melinda and I am originally from Southern California. I moved to Arizona in 2006 and have worked for many online marketing agencies around the valley.

Shauna Bradley@MARKETINGgyrl (a.k.a. Shauna Bradley)
Direct Marketing Program Manager
Geeked-Out: Collaboration & Creative Approaches
Mother of 3, LeadGen activist, lover of Marketing Automation, owner of mad 9Ball skills. Favorite quote: “Knowledge will give you power, but character will give you respect.” ~Bruce Lee

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