Team G5

Check out this lot of kooky geniuses. G5 scours the earth for the finest talent, as evidenced by the "who's who" of Search Marketing professionals. G5 Search Marketing: We Know How to Pick 'Em.




Shayne McCarl – Project Manager 		As one of the first G5 employees, Shayne is a Jayne of all trades. Her primary focus is to help new clients create their new websites. After growing up in Sedona, Arizona and receiving her BA at the University of Arizona (Go Cats!) Shayne moved to the Silicon Valley, where she worked for such tech luminaries as Microsoft and Hewlett Packard. After several years of honing her skills, she traveled through 19 countries and finally landed in Maui surfing and diving most days - working when she could. Missing the joys of technology but wanting to balance her life with outdoor recreation she moved to Bend with her husband Daryl. She is now the proud mother of two adorable and extremely calm daughters.

John Staudenraus – Senior Search Analyst 		As one of G5's Search Analysts, John is part of the Paid Guru's team at G5. He sets up, monitors, and runs paid advertising on Google, Yahoo, and a whole slew of other search engines along with various other web portals – including Facebook. In his spare time, you can find John hacking away on the golf course in order to fulfill his dream of someday making the PGA Senior tour. His 20 handicap is the only thing holding him back. John received a degree in Management Information Systems from Washington State University. "Go Cougs!"

Dawn Nason – Project Coordinator 		Raised in Orange County, California, Dawn relocated to Bend 11 years ago to slow down & start a family. Dawn has been with G5 for over two years, and is proud to be apart of the every growing G5 family. She loves the challenge that "html" gives her on a daily basis, and enjoys the fast paced world of Go Live or Die Trying. She has 4 beautiful kids, and on her days off if she isnt watching a soccer or little league game, you could probably find her riding bikes, swimming or hiking with her munchkins & husband John.

Jody O'Donnell – SEO Manager 		Jody is a one-man tour de force, slinging packets and pixels like an Internet short-order cook. A Native Oregonian – Jody dropped the corporate world in Denver, Colorado for the beauty and simplicity of Central Oregon. While not banging away on keyboards, you can find him on the trails or hanging from cliffs hoping he won't need a rescue.

Kira Marchant - Senior Project Manager 		Kira is a Senior Project Manager for G5. She is responsible for working with clients, designers and engineers to bring a website from concept to design to "live" on the web. Prior to joining G5, Kira was the owner and operator of a small property management company in Crested Butte, Colorado as well as a website marketer and designer. Prior to that she was the Marketing Manager for Geonerco, Inc. a homebuilder and developer with offices in 5 western states. She was responsible for online advertising and website content as well as overseeing marketing activities in 6 branch offices. Kira received her BA in Communications and BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of Colorado, Boulder. When not working you can find Kira enjoying the outdoors - hiking, mountain biking or playing in the snow with her husband Tim and their two children.

Kevin Detweiler - Controller 		As G5's controller, Kevin is responsible for various aspects of the company's finances and operations. Kevin began his career in private and public accounting and brings over 18 years of business experience in the financial, software and retail industries. Prior to joining G5, Kevin was VP of Operations for Access Knowledge, a mobile data strategy company assisting clients with information management. Prior to Access Knowledge, Kevin was Credit Services Manager for Multnomah Publishers, managing large accounts receivables and a team of collection representatives. He grew up in southeastern Pennsylvania and continues to maintain his allegiance to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Phillies and cheesesteaks. He has spent time in the Dominican Republic, Canada, Mexico, Netherlands, Belgium and New Jersey (which is kind of like a foreign country). He received his BA in Accounting from Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana. Kevin makes his home in Bend Oregon with his wife, Amy Jo, son, Owen, and two pups, Tucker and Remy. When not at work, Kevin enjoys the Central Oregon outdoors, hiking, biking, snow shoeing.

Lance Hardy – Professional Services Developer 		A firm believer in pursuing what he loves, Lance tends to sport some wicked cool "hat hair" styles from the variety of hats he wears each day. His primary passion is avant-garde photography, tackling any and all subjects that interest him with a primary focus on glamour. Years of dabbling and some serious heavy lifting in the web and browser based software development arena keep him busy and grounded, though shooting with beautiful models will always be his first love and creative outlet.

Kim Evered - Senior Marketing Analyst 		As one of G5's dedicated Marketing Analysts, Kim helps close the loop on G5's tracking, analysis and reporting processes while also working with customers to help educate them on our services. Prior to joining G5, Kim was the Inside Sales Manager at PV Powered, a Bend, OR solar inverter manufacturing company. Along the way in her varied career path, she has also held positions in Customer Service/Technical Support, Marketing, Sales, Business Management and Accounting. Kim received her B.A. degree in English from Willamette University.

Russell C. Easter – Senior Sales Account Executive 		Russell's career began with FOX Sports Direct where he was the recipient of the national "Superior Sales Achievement Award" two straight years. He moved into the Internet space in 1995 with a start-up company called JoeAverage.com, a social networking company focused on the college market. In 1996 he went to work for Network Commerce, an Internet Infrastructure company where he received numerous promotions eventually achieving the position of Senior Business Development Manager. In 2000 he moved to Bozeman, MT where he took a position as a Corporate Accounts Manager for RightNow Technologies, a software company. He then took a few years to assist in the growth of a family business before moving to Bend where he found a tremendous opportunity with G5. "The ability to provide my clients with absolute proof of our results is paramount,” he said. “Sales can be a tough business because for the most part, you are selling an idea and the results are difficult to assess. When I saw that I could show my clients a definite R.O.I. for every penny they've spent, I jumped at the opportunity."

Erik Miller – Search Optimizer 		When it comes to Erik Miller you can say a lot. An avid fisherman and track bike rider, Erik is eager to go into the office in the morning because he knows when hes off he plays hard. He rocks the SEO team by bringing a "Kill It" attitude as in all he does. Having moved to the Northwest a few years back for the outdoors his motto would be "React now, fix it later."

þaul Dàcus – Software Engineer 		When people want code written they call þaul Dàcus. Despite his oddball sense of humor, or perhaps because of it, Paul is an excellent and talented programmer. He likes to joke that he has seen the world as he’s travelled extensively through both the United States and Canada. Paul is married to his college sweetheart and the proud father of 3 boys. An avid cyclist, Paul can be seen riding his bike to work on a daily basis. Something he likes to point out - he does more than anybody else at G5. He holds a Masters Degree in Finance from the University of Missouri.

Chris Stringer – Software Engineer 		Chris is a part of the engineering crew at G5. His background is in software and web development as well as business development and online marketing, and he has founded and worked with numerous start up companies over the years. Chris is an outdoor nut, and his passions include skateboarding, snowboarding, mountaineering, climbing and mountain biking. Chris is an East Coast transplant but he knows that living here in the Pacific Northwest for the past 13 years has earned him "local" status.

Kat Merrick – Executive Assistant 		Kat might be best described as G5’s Girl Friday. She brings coast-to-coast business operations experience to the G5 team. In some of her earlier lives she was an event planner, a paralegal, a restaurant manager, an operations manager, a bookkeeper and an office manager in places like Buffalo, New York City, Philadelphia, Aspen and King Salmon, Alaska. An avid outdoorswoman, when not at work Kat can be found exploring Central Oregon’s rivers, lakes and trails with her husband, Dave, and her dog, Lowell. Kat received her B.S. in Hotel Management from Cornell University but has become a devoted Platypus (Duck football and Beaver baseball) fan since arriving in Bend 6 years ago.

Rob Day – Senior Sales Account Executive 		Rob brings a wide variety of experience to the G5 sales team - with over 15 years of sales experience in various fields including Human Resources, Medical Equipment and Software. Prior to G5, Rob was building high end homes in Central Oregon with his company Day Custom Homes. An official local after almost 15 years in Bend, you can find Rob on the lake, river, mountain, golf course or rugby field when not at work. He spends most of his time enjoying the Central Oregon outdoors with his family and friends. If you can't find him in any of those other places its probably best to check the nearest sunny deck or wherever the cooler full of drinks is located. He received his BA from Arizona State.

Devin Davis – Director of Marketing 		Devin is the main apostle disseminating the G5 gospel. Most recently, he worked in International Development in Ukraine as a member of the U.S. Peace Corps. Prior to that, he spent several years in High Tech Public Relations with Vantage Communications where he had a hand in launching Convergin, a leader in the Fixed to Mobile Convergence Industry. He also managed several other clients across a broad spectrum of technology industries including VoIP, wireless and Internet security. When not hard at work, you can find Devin with his dog Aspen on a long run enjoying the beautiful Central Oregon weather or in the kitchen whipping up gourmet dishes. He received his BA in Journalism from California State University, Chico.

Heather Amey – Marketing Analyst 		Heather brings a decade of customer support experience to the G5 Client Services Support team. After graduating from the University of Washington with a BA in Speech Communication, Heather has held a range of positions from Team Leader of Recruiting in Portland to legal assistant in Whitefish, Montana. When not updating websites, Heather enjoys hiking, skiing, gardening and playing with her family in beautiful Central Oregon.

Keeli Hyde – Human Resources Manager 		Keeli Hyde is a mother, wife and the Human Resources superstar at G5. After 10 years of working in Portland in a high stress, corporate environment, Keeli and her family decided to switch gears and move to Bend in search of a better work-life-family balance. For them, that meant being closer to their family and doing all the things they love like skiing, hiking, camping, golfing, fishing and the modicum of other outdoor activities Central Oregon has to offer. Keeli graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Human Development and Human Resources. "I am enjoying keeping this unique and fabulous team of 'renegades' out of trouble - as any good HR person would."

Chris Sterry - Search Analyst 		When Chris isn't out traveling the world with his wife Kristi, coaching water polo at Summit High School, or enjoying the beautiful Central Oregon outdoors with their dog Rascal, he spends his time as a search analyst here at G5. Chris sets up and manages paid advertisements on Google, Yahoo, and several other sites. Prior to joining G5, he was a sales and marketing specialist working with Kodak Digital Imaging. Originally from Southern California, Chris moved to Bend to enjoy the active community that Bend is famous for. As he puts it, "I love being in an environment that has more trees than billboards!" Chris majored in both philosophy, and education at California State University Fullerton.

Timmy Crawford - Software Engineer 		While not slanging the code you can often find Timmy shredding the gnar. A self-proclaimed "sick bird" TIMMAY, as he likes to be called, enjoys spending his free time pursuing various outdoor activities that involve snow, beer, and oddly enough, pink belts.

At the office Timmy is part of the G5 engineering team. Prior to G5, Timmy held positions at Microsoft, Mt. Bachelor, and was most recently a self-employed "code warrior". Equipped with a BA in Business Administration for the University of Washington, Timmy also finds delight in annoying U of O graduates. When not "getting rad" at the keyboard, or outdoors, he is usually found hanging with his lovely family and two wunder mutts.

Anne Shrake - Project Manager 		As one of the Project Managers here at G5, Anne's main role is to manage production process for new websites. This includes the planning, designing and implementation for each phase of site development. Anne graduated from Oregon State University and shortly thereafter she moved to Orlando, Florida to work for Walt Disney World. She made her way back to Central Oregon where she worked for Edge Wireless as the Marketing Communications Specialist. Anne is married to Justin and they have an amazing daughter, Lily.

Amanda Wilson – Implementation Specialist 		After a lifetime in the High Desert of California, Amanda traded in the sweltering summers of Hesperia, CA for the snowy winters in Bend, OR. As a member of the G5 implementation team, Amanda works hard putting together new client websites and keeps a smile on right up to the Go Live. In another life, Amanda spent time in the mortgage industry and worked as a Notary Public. These days she can be found with her nose in a book or taking in a cheesy horror flick on a Saturday afternoon with her husband and high school sweetheart, Jed. An aspiring chef and longtime writer, Amanda can often be found fighting to find "the perfect word" in some novel, poem or piece of prose she’ll then hide from the world. Amanda is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her first child in February, 2010.

Brian Steuble - Staff Accountant 		Brian handles all revenue related finances for G5. When he’s not hard at work performing a wide range of accounting duties, he can usually be found either at the mountain or on the beach. Aside from his love of surfing/snowboarding, he’s also a golfer, pool shark, and avid poker player. Raised in the SF bay area (go A’s!), Brian travelled south to earn his BS in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. He’s heard all the Trojan hatred idioms but will always laugh off a new one with unapologetic confidence. One day a call came from a good friend informing him of a career opportunity in Bend. Two days later, he left the sprawling Los Angeles bedlam and never looked back. His financial background got him into the accounting department at Mt. Bachelor where he counted many beans. After 2.5 years as a financial auditor, Brian is excited to be working for an upbeat, energetic, rapidly growing company in G5.

Dana Wolff – Marketing Analyst 		Dana is part of the Marketing Analyst team and brings to G5 years of customer service experience. She has a variety of experience which includes years as a retail manager/buyer, scuba instructor, implementation coordinator for a payroll software company and real estate sales. Many years ago, she relocated from Lake Tahoe, California to beautiful Central Oregon. She spends much of her spare time outdoors with her husband Mike, mountain biking, skiing, hiking and kayaking. When life in Bend starts to feel a bit too fast, they hit the road in their faithful 73 VW bus to explore the landscape – both local and far.

Hans Sprecher - Web Developer 		A bona fide CSS junkie with over ten years of coding experience, Hans recently graduated from Brown University with a degree in logic and philosophy. He tries to convince people this is relevant to his work at G5 - though, in reality, his wrangling of a large chunk of code for Brown's websites is vastly more relevant to his current position. In his secret life away from the LCD screen, Hans is a competitive ballroom dancer who also enjoys swing, salsa, and ridiculously dry martinis. After being raised in Bend, Hans took a circuitous route through Australia, Barbados, Germany, and a handful of other locales before landing back in Bend. Other passions include backpacking, mountaineering, and skiing.

Sarah Douglas – Search Optimizer 		Sarah joined the G5 team and in so doing traded the sandy beaches of Santa Cruz, CA for the high desert of Bend. Prior to joining G5, she worked as a manager for a major pet retail chain and as an aquatic toxicologist with an environmental consulting laboratory. Sarah is excited to be working in a new industry and is settling in quite nicely. When not working her keyboard magic, Sarah can be found adventuring in her new surroundings with her husband or relaxing at home pursuing one of her many hobbies: playing World of Warcraft, reading, drawing, and crafting. An animal lover all her life, she also spends a lot of her time tending to her "zoo" - which includes aquariums, birds and a cat.

Will Sharp – Support Manager 		Will joined the G5 team with a strong background in project coordination and management - making him a perfect fit in the Pro Services department. He grew up in Tucson, AZ, developing an early love of the outdoors while following his mother through the desert looking for "saguaro boots". He wandered into Bend in 1992 and has lived here off and on (mostly on) ever since. Will has spent the last 15 years in the Outdoor Recreation industry, first as a whitewater rafting guide, then as Operations Manager, and finally as the co-owner of Ouzel Outfitters, one of the largest whitewater rafting companies in Oregon. When not at work or involved in one of his endless home improvement projects, Will , his wife Maria, and his daughter Sonora love to load up in the camper van and explore some new corner of the Northwest. Will received his B.S. in Business Information Systems from Linfield College.

Tina Mauk – Project Manager 		Originally from Eugene, Oregon, Tina moved to Idaho in 2005 where she worked as a Marketing Coordinator for a Real Estate Company, while also operating a Music & Event Production business and a Graphic Design business. After 3 years, of harsh North Idaho winters, she decided that it was time to head south. Tina spent 6 months as a Search Marketing Specialist for Marchex in Eugene, before trading in the clouds for beautiful Bend sunshine and the 8th best company to work for in Oregon, according to Oregon Business Magazine. Her hobbies include graphic art, painting and spending time with her little ones.

R. Aaron Warnock – Director of Product Management 		Aaron is responsible for product planning and lifecycle management at G5. Previously he held director roles in product and business development at Coremetrics, Inc., leading the creation of digital marketing applications and partner technology solutions. Prior to Coremetrics, Aaron has been active in both high tech and biotech ventures, chiefly in strategic product development and marketing. Aaron's fascination with behavioral analysis originates from his previous career in bio-medical research. He holds a SB (Biology) from MIT, a Ph.D (Immunology) from Stanford, and has authored numerous articles.

Kailey Stevens - Implementation Specialist 		Kailey is the administrative assistant at G5. A born and raised Bendite, hers is the first smiling face you'll see when entering the G5 compound in downtown Bend. Prior to G5, Kailey worked in a number of different industries including child care and cosmetics. The youngest of six and the proud aunt to 9 nieces and nephews, Kailey takes every opportunity to travel and see new places and new things. When away from the office, she enjoys playing with her obese cat Bowie (named after the androgynous musician), raising pigs (really) and taking advantage of the outdoor activities (hiking, camping, riding quads and swimming) that Bend is known for.

Shalyn Pugh - Web QA Specialist 		Shalyn is G5’s web quality assurance specialist, using a keen mind and watchful eyes to catch mistakes before they happen. She is a transplant to Bend from Portland, OR where she was born and raised. On the weekends, watch out for a reckless skier on Bachelor (that’s her), a lost hiker in the forest (that’s her, too), a frisby-happy lady in Drake Park with a big, white dog (that’s her again) or a hyperactive yogini at the studio, unable to sit still for very long (of course, that’s her). Shalyn was a solid waste reduction assistant and an academic research assistant before joining G5. Shalyn graduated from Washington State University-Vancouver with a degree in Public Affairs.

Dara Christoff - Marketing Analyst 		Dara is an integral part of the G5 team as a marketing analyst. Originally from Pittsburgh, Dara and her husband Pete moved from Ohio to Oregon in 2008. Her previous work experience includes roles as an IT business analyst in the banking industry and a college financial aid counselor. She received a BS in Management Information Systems and an MBA with a Marketing concentration from the University of Dayton. Along with her love for traveling and cooking, in her free time Dara enjoys hiking, biking, and taking advantage of all the fun outdoor activities that beautiful Central Oregon has to offer. She feels blessed to be living, playing, and working in Bend, where the sun is (almost) always shining!

Ronald Chmara – Software Engineer 		Ronald Chmara has worked as a graphic artist, a musician and an Internet consultant. Companies he’s worked for include NASDAQ and Sun. He has also done a fair amount of work for the NSA and DoD. Of course, if you ask him about that work, he’ll have to kill you. In his free time, Ronald reads technical manuals and trade magazines, along with the the occasional odd book on hermeneutics, ontology and other topics that use large, obscure words to describe them.

Kelsey Sweeney – Marketing Analyst 		Kelsey is a stellar member of the Marketing Analyst team. She developed her “appetite” for online marketing, as an Account Manager for a food and entertaining website, where she managed digital advertising programs for nearly 5 years. Prior to that, she honed her client management skills as an Account Executive at an advertising agency in Seattle. Kelsey graduated from the University of Oregon, where she received her B.S. in Journalism and Communications. Having moved to Bend from Seattle over 3 years ago, Kelsey and her husband are both avid recreationalists - enjoying all that Bend has to offer - including boarding, hiking, mountain biking and long walks with their two XXL dogs Henry and Burton.

Christine Valdez – Search Optimizer 		Christine is yet another California transplant to Bend. She landed here two years ago as a strong advocate of the no-plan plan. Prior to joining G5's Pro Services team, she was a founding member of a marketing collective. In her free time she enjoys learning new things, traveling to major metropolitan areas and nerding out with friends. Born and raised in Southern California, she is a UCLA alum and is currently studying web development at the University of Illinois.

Dave Beltramini - Director of Paid Advertising 		Dave brings over 12 years of online marketing experience to G5, having spent time with Verizon, Covad and most recently YouSendIt. A graduate of Boston College who also holds an MBA from USC, Dave has also won numerous awards, including the IAB's Search Campaign of the Year for 2006. He was also a runner-up at Ad:tech. Originally from Boston, he has lived in Washington DC, Dallas, Texas, Southern California and, most recently, Northern California. Dave and his wife Katie are the proud parents of two wonderful children. In his spare time he enjoys snowboarding, golfing, cycling and fly-fishing.

Jon Davis – Paid Search Analyst 		Jon grew up in Unionville, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. He attended Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, GA where he was named an Academic All-American while attaining degrees in Business Administration and Economics. Previous to G5, Jon spent over two years working for an SEM firm in Atlanta called Capture Commerce, Inc. In his spare time, you can find Jon on the golf course, on a run, having a beverage with friends, planning his next trip or rooting on the New York Giants.

Linda Brending – Marketing Analyst 		Linda is part of the Marketing Analyst team and brings an extensive career in customer service and software support. She worked for Pacific Power in customer service and management. The last 10 years was in software support and account management. Linda is a native Oregonian and enjoys spending time with her husband and two grown daughters. She enjoys hanging out with friends, golfing and other outdoor activities.

Nicole Mintiens - Accounting Clerk 		As a native Central Oregonian, Nicole brings her number and granola crunching experience to the G5 accounting team. Her passion for marketing has developed through her enrollment in the business program at OSU-Cascades campus from which she graduates in December. Having heard business professors repeatedly tout the praises of G5 she jumped at the first opportunity to get her foot in the door. Nicole lives in Redmond with her two crazy Cairn Terriers with who she enjoys running, gardening and practicing yoga. When not with her dogs she spends her time renovating her house, traveling and modeling.

Tyler Juhola - Sales Associate 		Tyler was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. He moved to Beautiful Bend, OR in 2000 with his family. He quickly became a golfing enthusiast in the process of learning to love everything about Central Oregon. After competing heavily at Bend High and in junior golf events, he went off to Gonzaga University to major in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and a minor in psychology. Prior to joining G5, Tyler worked as a health care consultant for a year at a hospital outside of Seattle. When not working, you can find Tyler on the golf course, the tennis court, hanging with friends or catching up with all the cool stuff that's sprouted up in Bend.

Kate Bailey – Search Optimizer 		Kate (K8) enjoys being outside. A native Oregonian and Uof O grad, she has lived in Bend for the better part of a decade. Before G5 she earned her keep as a math tutor/river guide/bulding supply sales human. She likes: dirt biking, driving, learning, traveling, biking, walking, camping, skiing, surfing, cooking, eating, drinking, fixing, puzzles, tinkering, dogs, cartoons, reading, clean laundry, and shiny stuff. Her dislikes include: splinters, dirty upholstery, torn ligaments, disobedient little white dogs, and strawberries...

Nicole Stormberg - Search Analyst 		Nicole is part of G5's paid search team, where she combines equal parts passion for writing and number crunching into creating and monitoring pay per click campaigns. Prior to G5, she worked as a staff writer for Oregon Business Magazine and Gusto. Nicole received a BA in Magazine Journalism from the University of Oregon, and is currently pursuing a second degree in Accounting. Outside the office, Nicole loves traveling, especially when it comes to wandering the great Northwest to enjoy the region's music scene. She also enjoys participating in the outdoor activities Central Oregon has to offer, as well as preparing food for anyone willing to take a chance on her newfound—and often unconventional—cooking skills.

Tony Griego – Support Specialist 		Tony was born and raised in beautiful Bend, Oregon. Growing up, Tony spent most of his time on horse back and dirt bikes, soaking up the Pacific Northwest terrain. In his early teen years, he deviated from the typical kid. Instead of memorizing the stats of his favorite athletes, Tony was fascinated with rankings of entrepreneurs on the Forbes top 100. After graduating high school, Tony pursued his business interest by attending Eastern Oregon University to seek a degree in accounting. While in the EOU business program, he met a friend who introduced him to the world of online marketing through affiliate advertising. As a result of this online marketing effort, Tony got a crash course in everything that is the web, learning mostly through osmosis, as well as trial and error. Upon moving back to Bend, he began dating his beautiful girlfriend of three years, Laurie. Tony has also been a licensed Insurance producer, blackjack dealer, and most recently worked at the famous Deschutes Brewery. He is now thrilled to be part of the G5 team!

April O'Rourke - Project Manager 		April is responsible for working with clients and managing their website projects from initiation through launch. Prior to moving to Bend in 2008 with her family, she lived in Seattle for 15 years. April has been managing web projects since 1997, helping a wide range of clients like Bank One and Toyota. She spent the last 6 years working with Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s company, Vulcan Inc., in developing custom software. April received her BA in English Literature from the University of Washington. She is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master. Outside of work, April spends time with her family and loves international travel (especially Spain).


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