The Globe Runner Team
Eric McGehearty: CEO
Eric has extensive experience with Search Engine Optimization and Search Marketing. He is the founder of both Globe Runner SEO and BabySafeTravel.com. Eric’s original mission statement now forms the core principles that define Globe Runner SEO, “we will only accept clients that we firmly believe will profit from our efforts.” As an entrepreneur, Eric is committed to help small to midsized businesses become more profitable.
Eric spends his free time with his wife Heather, 2 1/2 year old Keegan and twin babies Trevor & Elliot. He is also an artist and motivational speaker.
http://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmcgehearty
http://twitter.com/GlobeRunnerSEO
J.R. Atkins: Social Media and Sales 2.0 Consultant
As a speaker, J.R. is noted for “taking the mystery out of Social Media” and speaking in terms that “even a CEO can understand.” He is best known for working with Company Leaders, Sales Professionals and Marketing Managers on how Social Media Networks can make a positive impact on their organization.
As a Sales 2.0 consultant, J.R. works with business leaders to understand the shift in selling that is occurring as more consumers and businesses turn to the internet for information before engaging in the sales process. How has selling changed? How do the metrics for sales need to change? Using inbound and outbound marketing, J.R. can implement plans to increase sales results in this new sales environment.
J.R. began speaking publicly in 1994 and on social media in March of 2009. He holds an MBA from The University of Phoenix, Dallas Campus and a BBA from Texas A&M University. J.R. is an ASA certified sailing instructor and avid reader, as well as a musician.
Married to Stacey Groom Atkins, J.R. has a son, Coleman, who is a sophomore at Centennial High School in Frisco, TX.
More information at:
www.SomethingDifferentCompanies.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jratkins85
http://www.facebook.com/jratkins85
http://www.twitter.com/jratkins
Mark Dooley: Account Executive
Starting as a career technologist and engineer, Mark rose to prominence in companies such as Control Data, Magnetic Peripherals, Phi Technologies and Harmon.
For the last several years Mark has brought his analytical expertise to the financial services industry as an adviser and analyst for Raymond James, MetLife, and River Rock Financial.
Mark is well positioned to advise clients in all aspects of online business development. “I strive to simplify the complexities of internet marketing while providing unparalleled customer service.”
http://twitter.com/markalandooley
http://www.linkedin.com/in/markalandooley
LaJohn McDonald Jr.: Account Specialist
Born into a military family 42 years ago; He has a wife of 21 years, two sons and a daughter. LaJohn has served his country honorably being a vet of the gulf war. Some ports of harbor include: Hawaii, Philippines, Australia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Alaska, Canada, Gaza and the Gulf. LaJohn also holds a degree in Theology and is currently majoring in Psychology at the University of Phoenix. He has excelled in many areas of his life. He has received numerous awards from The Men’s Wear house, Circuit City, Marketing Production Enterprises and the City Council of Memphis. LaJohn has been a community activist for many years helping people to achieve a higher standard of living (Community Liaison). He is passionate about supporting the fine arts. LaJohn was also a radio personality in Memphis for five years at WDIA Memphis, Clear Channel Broadcasting. His hobbies include tennis, basketball, volleyball, horseback riding, art, skating, chess, pool, scrabble and running.
http://www.linkedin.com/in/lajohn
Mukesh W, Technical Team Lead
Mukesh has a degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University and has over 13 years of experience building and designing web applications and websites. He has been a consultant for over 6 years architecting enterprise web content management systems, portal applications and intranets. He has over 4 years of experience in leading development teams from design to deployment of web applications. Recently he has become a big fan of Wordpress as a CMS platform. Mukesh enjoys photography in his personal time, mainly because his subject is his two year old daughter.
Travis Cannell: Search Marketing Specialist
After growing up in Missoula, Montana, Travis earned a degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara along with a minor in Business. In his first experience with SEO, Travis helped launch the Vitamin D Council for his father. After continual updating and optimization, the website now enjoys top placement for Vitamin D related terms and keywords. After transitioning the website to a full time html developer, Travis applied and was awarded a Google Grant for AdWords spend on behalf of the Vitamin D Council. In total, Travis has managed over $180,000 in AdWords spend in that account alone.
Travis brings considerable PPC management experience to the table across all the major online ad networks with an emphasis on Google AdWords and Analytics. His freelance work has served a number of clients in direct response, local and not for profit campaigns.
http://www.linkedin.com/in/traviscannell
Lauren Perdue: Social Media Team Lead
Lauren Perdue has enjoyed parlaying the fascination she’s held with the internet since she was twelve into all facets of her professional life, which has included fashion writing, professional blogging, journalism, marketing and public/media relations. Growing up in tandem with the advent of Social Media has made her fluent in Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and all aspects of Social Networking culture. When she’s not building and leveraging online buzz for her clients, she pursues her other passions in life; fashion, food, movies, and music! Also, she likes T-Rexes. A lot.
http://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenperdue
http://twitter.com/oodleday
Chris Lee, Lead Web Developer
An Alumnist of Michigan State University (May of 2007), has been lucky to have worked for various agencies & web companies post-graduation: WXYZ Channel 7, Q Ltd., 3.7 Designs, Brand Labs, and Nicholas Creative Media.
During his time at MSU, Chris received a degree in Telecommunication, Information Systems and New Media. After 6+ years of already working in the web and print industry while also finishing his undergraduate studies, Chris brings his expertise in areas of search engine marketing to social Internet marketing to web design.
Lee’s web design & development experience began at the age of 14. During a time when the Internet was fairly new,
he started creating web pages for his friends & families.This precocious web professional has already had an extensive career as a web & print designer.
Lee has been a guest speaker at past events for Refresh Detroit (July 2007, “Javascript Libraries”) & ArbCamp 2007. Chris is an active community builder. He participated and networked at events for MCC, Refresh Detroit, a web standards and web usability group, as well as Michigan State University Young Alumni.
Chris hobbies include weight lifting, photography & reading.
Bronius Motekaitis: UI and Web Developer
Bronius Motekaitis holds a B.S. in Computer Science and has been developing web-based software for 10 years. His professional experience lies in software development, user interface design, web client and server technologies, and small project management, and he has a soft spot for the Drupal content management system. His freelance and full time work has served all fields including government, the arts, and small business.
Mike Schwefler: Web and Database Developer
Mike has a degree in Computer Engineering from Lehigh University. A former Captain in the Air Force, Mike has worked for defense contractors as well as dot com startups. For the last 7 years he’s been travelling the world with his family living in Poland, The Gambia and Nova Scotia. More recently he’s moved back to the U.S. where he’s doing SEO work and freelance programming.
Kevin Foreman: Art Director
A Chicago native, Kevin went to the University of Oklahoma to play football, but didn’t realize they had a good team. So, Kevin did the next obvious thing – in his mind – and ran track for four years. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/Advertising, moved to New York and began his glorious career on the streets of Madison Avenue at Backer, Spielvogel, Bates. And while in New York, attended the School of Visual Arts, graduate work toward a Master of Advertising.
Kevin worked on many award winning ,campaigns for CBS Sports & Entertainment, HBO/CINEMAX, Avis, Bailey’s Irish Cream and Prudential.
Kevin found his heart pulling him back down south, so he and his wife Juli loaded up the bags and moved down to big D. Now, being a permanent resident of Dallas, Kevin has worked for such notable advertising agencies as The Richards Group, Publicis, Berry-Brown and most recently as Creative Director for Rapp Worldwide. Not to mention memorable ads for Pier 1 Imports, TGI Friday’s, Nestle Drumstick, Carnation Hot Cocoa, Direct Energy, and Santa Fe Tourism. Over the years, Kevin’s work has been honored by virtually every major advertising show including the Clio’s, The One Show, The ADDY Awards, Graphis, Britisih Design & Art Direction, and Cannes Advertising Festival for Interactive.
He also takes his recyclables to the curb every Friday.
Cindy Brown: SEO Copywriter
Award-winning writer Cindy Brown has created ad and marketing copy for companies like Mazda, Chase Bank, and InterContinental Hotels. She’s produced educational materials for Pearson-Prentiss Hall, had over a dozen plays and screenplays produced, and recently co-authored a book, Dive In, Springboard into the Profitability, Productivity, and Potential of the Special Needs Workforce, which was released by Paramount Books in September 2009.
Hector Hernandez: Account Executive
Hector is a high-energy self starter with experience in sales development and can execute plans to generate increased profits through effective motivational training skills, inspire and challenge teams to exceed goals through initiative, and achieve personally at the highest level of potential in order to make an impact on the success of profitability of an organization.
He has managed $210 m in deposits and a staff of 38 @ J P Morgan Chase. When he was a VP Branch Manager, the branch grew 15% per year in new accounts. Hector spends his free time with his wife Lorena and his three boys Hector II, Frankie and Sammy. He also loves to coach his kids’ sports and volunteers with St. Anne’s ministry to feed the homeless.
Marlo Haft: Executive Assistant and Office Manager
Marlo comes to Globe Runner SEO with over 12 years of experience as anExecutive Assistant and Office Manager. Born and raised in the deep East Texas Piney Woods, she is a native of Nacogdoches, TX and she attended Angelina College. She is excited to be a part of the Globe Runner team and is honored to have the privilege of hanging out with such an awesome group of people that she can learn and grow from. When she’s not keeping the Globe Runner SEO boat afloat, she enjoys spending time with her husband Kevin and their 4 kids. She loves to sing, read and enjoys time with her family on the lake.