Team
Get to know the folks who make it all happen
Alex
CRM Specialist Alex
CRM SpecialistA few of Alex’s favorite things:
Food: Sushi or Cheese
Drink: Bourbon or Mezcal
Movie: Anything but horror
TV: Ted Lasso
Music: All
Book: All
Vacation: Anywhere International
Special skill: Certified kettlebells trainer
Number of U.S. states visited
47 Out of
50
Art
Demand Art
DemandWith decades of experience in Organic (SEO) and Paid (SEM, Display, Programmatic, Social), Art leads the acquisition team including the strategic, execution and analytics branches.
A few of Art's favorite things:
Food: Sushi
Drink: Yellow Spot whiskey, neat
Movie: Everything Everywhere All At Once
TV: Anything Star Trek
Music: Hip hop
Book: Systems Thinking
Vacation: China/Japan
Special skill: Sound Engineering
Number of U.S. states visited
13 Out of
50
Darren
Leads
Darren
LeadsA few of Darren's Fav things:
Food: Curry Chicken and Jasmine Rice with Fresh Cucumbers and Tomatoes on the side
Drink: Ginger Beer
Movie: Beverly Hills Cops 1 and 2
TV: Anime (Demon Slayer, Bleach, Etc.)
Music: Reggae and Gospel Hip Hop
Book: Bible and Think and Grow Rich
Vacation: Somewhere in the Caribbean (Sandals Grenada would be a first choice)
Special skill: Gaming
Number of U.S. states visited
14 Out of
50
Eloïse
Paid
Jenny
Words Jenny
WordsLeading up the Markalon’s content creation team, Jenny combines a passion for writing with her experience across multiple industries to bring fantastic results to our clients.
A few of Jenny's favorite things:
Food: Bacon Cheeseburger
Drink: West Coast IPA
Movie: Dead Poets Society
TV: Great British Baking Show
Music: 80's New Wave
Book: All the Light We Cannot See
Vacation: Europe, where the history comes from
Special skill: Certified kettlebells trainer
Number of U.S. states visited
32 Out of
50
Jess
Shepherd
Jess
ShepherdLeading client engagements for Markalon, Jess brings experience from senior roles across multiple agencies, while heavily focused on process and analytical rigor.
A few of Jess' favorite things:
Food: Ramen, sushi, salad
Drink: Coffee, water, wine
Movie: The Wolf of Wall Street
TV: Game of Thrones
Music: Anything but country
Book: The Mamba Mentality
Vacation: Greece
Special skill: Dance; can recite all 50 states in alphabetical order
Number of U.S. states visited
28 Out of
50
Josh
Builder Josh
BuilderLeading the Markalon development group, Josh and team are responsible for website creation, landing pages, and much more. With a knack for problem solving, Josh is able to quickly fix and debug even the most complex legacy site challenges.
A few of Josh's favorite things:
Food: Pizza or Wings
Drink: Jack & Coke
Movie: Die Hard
TV: Seinfeld
Music: Guns & Roses
Book: Car and Driver
Vacation: Italy
Special skill: Being a Dad
Number of U.S. states visited
27 Out of
50
Kaitlin
Paid
Kenny
Optimization Kenny
OptimizationWith years of experience in both SEO & SEM, Kenny excels in ensuring that all campaigns are optimized and running on all cylinders.
A few of Sunil's favorite things:
Food: Vegetable Sandwich
Drink: Cold Beer
Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean
TV: TMKOC
Music: Punjabi
Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad
Vacation: Goa
Special skill: PPC Google Ads
Number of U.S. states visited
0 Out of
50
Keyanna
Organic Keyanna
Organic LeadKeyanna wears both project manager and SEO specialist hats, working closely with clients to drive results from our organic efforts.
A few of Keyanna's favorite things:
Food: Thai
Drink: Sweet Tea
Movie: The Dark Knight Rises
TV: Parks and Rec
Music: R&B
Book: City of Ember
Vacation: Hawaii
Special skill: Balancing Beaches and Work
Number of U.S. states visited
15 Out of
50
Kevin
Co-Boss Kevin
Co-BossCo-founding the company, Kevin has decades of operational and consulting experience, working with some of the biggest brands on the planet. He is as dedicated to the success of our clients as they are for themselves.
A few of Kevin’s favorite things:
Food: Pizza
Drink: Strawberry Daquiry
Movie: American Pie
TV: Hogan's Heroes
Music: Bruce Springsteen
Book: The Catcher in the Rye
Vacation: Maui & Kauai, HI
Special skill: Organizing chaos
Number of U.S. states visited
40 Out of
50
Nickolena
Art Nickolena
ArtAs Markalon’s lead designer, Nickolena and her team play a critical role in nearly every engagement. From redesigning websites, to building ad creative and landing pages, the creative process is a critical component to achieving growth goals.
A few of Nickolena's favorite things:
Food: Italian
Drink: Wine
Movie: Harry Potter
TV: Sex and the City
Music: EDM
Book: Harry Potter
Vacation: Iceland
Special skill: Art
Number of U.S. states visited
21 Out of
50
Patrick
Charts & Graphs Patrick
Charts & GraphsPatrick is responsible for the execution of reporting and analytics across many clients. Often acting as the de facto internal reporting expert for those clients, Patrick’s attention to detail and quick turnaround times make him an invaluable team member.
A few of Patrick's favorite things:
Food: Asian
Drink: Coke
Movie: King Kong
TV: Kitchen Nightmares
Music: EDM
Book: From the New World
Vacation: Japan
Special skill: Can speak Chinese and some Japanese
Number of U.S. states visited
6 Out of
50
Raleigh
Eyeballs Raleigh
EyeballsRaleigh actively manages paid campaigns and optimizes acquisitions efforts across multiple clients and verticals. His passion for both words and numbers fits perfectly with his client-facing role.
A few of Patrick's favorite things:
Food: Wings
Drink: Milk
Movie: Miracle (2004)
TV: Doctor Who (classic)
Music: The Beatles
Book: The Brothers Karamazov
Vacation: Anywhere that's not too loud
Special skill: Brevity
Number of U.S. states visited
8 Out of
50
Reed
Wrangler Reed
WranglerReed, a lead project manager, brings organization and process, and a sense of calm to engagements that are normally pressured by high-growth expectations.
A few of Reed's favorite things:
Food: South American
Drink: Water
Movie: Avatar
TV: The Office
Music: Chris Renzema
Book: Lord of the Rings
Vacation: Ireland
Special skill: Making Chicken Parm
Number of U.S. states visited
30 Out of
50
Rob
Co-Boss Rob
Co-BossCo-founding the company, Rob has spent years conquering the digital advertising space across a variety of industries. He prides himself of finding unique ways to drive demand for clients from whatever channels possible.
A few of Rob's favorite things:
Food: Cheese
Drink: DripDrop
Movie: Top Gun
TV: NHL
Music: Classic Rock
Book: Ready Player One
Vacation: The Islands
Special skill: Simplifying the complex
Number of U.S. states visited
32 Out of
50
Sunil
Research Sunil
ResearchPlaying a critical role in the execution of paid and organic efforts, Sunil and his team are primarily responsible for competitive research, campaign creation, and campaign optimizations.
A few of Sunil's favorite things:
Food: Vegetable Sandwich
Drink: Cold Beer
Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean
TV: TMKOC
Music: Punjabi
Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad
Vacation: Goa
Special skill: PPC Google Ads
Number of U.S. states visited
0 Out of
50
Tracy
Money Tracy
MoneyAs head of accounting and finance, Tracy is responsible for AP, AR and contracts. Her tremendous experience and attention to detail is admired by all.
A few of Tracy's favorite things:
Food: Chocolate
Drink: Ice water
Movie: N/A
TV: Bewitched
Music: Bruce Springsteen
Book: Atlas Shrugged
Vacation: Any beach on a hot island
Special skill: Organizing, decluttering, and problem solving
Number of U.S. states visited
40 Out of
50
Yugam
Websites Yugam
BuilderYugam is responsible for updating client websites with whatever new content and functionality is required, while ensuring the are optimized for responsiveness and the user experience.
A few of Yugam's favorite things:
Food: Veggie cheeseburger
Drink: Oreo Shake
Movie: The Conjuring
TV: Prison Break
Music: There For You (Martin Garrix)
Book: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
Vacation: Venice
Special skill: Quick Learner
Number of U.S. states visited
0 Out of
50
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