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Meet Our Team Salli Berman Andrew Cisan Brad Colbow* Adam Euans Carmen Fontana Glenn Hartong Ron Hopper Seth Krostich Bonny Lafave Charlie Meyers Craig Minch* Mallory Taylor Salli Berman With her degree in advertising, years of experience in the industry (including half that time in web development), and project management skills, Salli helps us stay organized and focused. She also allows us to offer clients such crucial elements as usability testing and the planning of site organization and structure. Andrew Cisan After graduating from Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA with a degree in Management Information Systems and Business Administration, Andrew has already begun to make his mark in the IT world. As a current entrepreneur, Andrew has knowledge of multiple programs coupled years of website analysis and unparalleled dedication to customer service and teamwork. In addition to working hard, Andrew stays current with new and upcoming technology, researching industry trends, and converting ideas into solutions. Brad Colbow* Brad is a graphic designer, illustrator and blogger specializing in web design and user interface design. As a founding member of the Cleveland Web Standards Association, Brad is involved with educating local professionals and non-profit organizations on best practices for the web. As the owner of Colbow Design, Brad collaborates with WRIS on selected projects. Adam Euans Adam comes to WRIS with over nine years of programming experience. Seven of those years were spent as a senior ColdFusion programmer at a high ranking university. He is a graduate of Kent State University and holds a degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in Art Education. His creative problem solving skills and eye for detail make him an invaluable addition to the WRIS team as a web service application engineer. Carmen Fontana Carmen’s focus at WRIS is on Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing. She also helps streamline support and maintenance requests and serves as project manager for smaller projects. She has a BS in Systems & Control Engineering and an ME in Engineering Management from Case Western Reserve University and past experience in both IT management and marketing. Glenn Hartong Glenn is conversant in several web technologies. He also has experienced entrepreneurship. With a friend, he formerly ran a small web-development company in Akron. He holds a degree in e-commerce from Stark State College in North Canton, where he is also a member of the adjunct faculty. Ron Hopper A Web Architect for WRIS, has over seven years experience in senior-level ColdFusion development and database programming. Throughout Ron’s career he has demonstrated inventive problem solving skills and a consistent ability to maximize resources for his clients and team members. Seth Krostich Seth, our longest-serving employee after founder Charlie Meyers, is a native of Long Island, New York and a graduate of the University of Rochester. With his blended grounding in both communications and technology, he helps WRIS stay on top of rapidly evolving technologies while keeping a tight focus on how they apply to clients. He loves technical challenges, beginning with a single question: how will this client use the tools, and toward what end? Bonny Lafave With past experience as an operations leader focusing on information technology, consulting and human resources, Bonny recently joined the WRIS team as Web Services Director. In addition to providing support and project management services for existing clients, she will reach out to prospective customers. By working as a liaison between the WRIS team and our clients, she ensures that websites are launched on time and on budget. Charlie Meyers Our founder was a quality-control manager in the mid-'90s when he seized an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of what he knew would be an explosive industry. When Charlie first saw email, he instantly understood that the Internet would change business forever. Working from his log cabin at first, he began WRIS, which has since built a reputation for client-centric service while developing more than 300 websites and other custom software applications for clients in education, government, professional services, manufacturing, retail and several other industry sectors. Craig Minch* Craig is a visual designer, art director and project collaborator extraordinaire. He leverages research and information to fuel his creativity and innovation. Known mostly for his precision user interface work, he enjoys traditional print and branding projects too. Craig is the founder of Minch Design, through which he collaborates with WRIS on selected projects. Mallory Taylor Mallory, who holds a degree in journalism and mass communications from Washington and Lee University, is our reigning marketing expert. Besides helping WRIS present our services, she pitches in with project planning, art direction and sales. * = Strategic Partner