The LinkWorth Team
Ron Wicker - President & Founder
(D.P., Ronaldo, Wicko)As the founder and president of LinkWorth, you might think that Ron's ego would be off the charts. And you'd be correct. KIDDING! Okay, that was a joke. Ron is a very gracious, generous and humble leader who has propelled this fledgling startup to be amongst the leaders in the industry. His unyielding desire to make LinkWorth a household name is only somewhat overshadowed by his penchant for fresh saltwater taffy. We're lucky to have such a driven and focused captain at the helm of our ship.
Ron is married and has 3 young children aptly named Rhonda, Ron Jr., and Ronnette. He lives on a large expanse in a quiet suburb where he enjoys spending time with his down-line. On the weekends you just might catch DP stargazing at night, crawfishin', scoring movie soundtracks, hammock-napping, or base-jumping.
Juan Gallego – Senior Programmer
(The Colombian Crusher, Juanny James Frio, Juando, Pinche Cuñado)Juan brings a plethora of experience to the LinkWorth team. With a degree in both Computer Science AND Physics (Quantum Mechanics), Juan is truly a technological chameleon. When we need something fixed NOW, Juan is the guy. And he'll explain the problem down to the subatomic details, if you're interested. Double C is a dedicated & loyal team player and we couldn't be happier to have him on our team.
Soon to be married, Juan enjoys a fairly quiet life working remotely from an undisclosed location in Greenland. (It has something to do with his work in adiabatic approximation, but we don't ask much about it.) His hobbies include woodworking, air boat racing, squirrel skinning contests, converting 8mm film to DVD, cave drawing analysis, and parking lot carnivals.
Theresea Moore - Accountant
(Sweet-T, Short Timer, Bookie)With all great companies, there’s the accounting position to fill and we’re a fan of Sweet-T. Although she moonlights with other businesses and is a bit of short timer, we’ll eventually get her completely over to our side of the fence. She’s a known speaker at national Paypal events and runs her own 976 number for QuickBooks support. Her days are usually packed full of checks and balances, phone calls to the tune of AC/DC and … “um, I forgot.”
This happily married mother of 2 daughters tries to run that fine line between getting the job done at the office and at home. She has even signed on to the “Big Sister” program since she didn’t have enough to do. It has been rumored that the extra activities were ordered by the family doctor to help keep her memory in place rather than disappearing altogether.
Missy Evans - Account Manager
(Laughter, Abstinancy)If there’s something funny at the office, you’ll hear the Laugher cackling it up in the back. There’s no joke that’s not funny and no silence worth grabbing. She puts a whole new spin on Account Management by laughing her customers into doing business with us. Her attention to detail and positive attitude keeps them running in the doors, a lot like one of her previous jobs.
A lot of people are unaware what type of avid baseball fan Abstinancy is. She once met one of the previous home run record holders in the MLB and he gave her a couple of huge home run balls to put on her shelf. It’s not just her sales numbers that are the biggest in the office! And although these days men are not a part of Abstinancy’s life, a couple Jaeger shots may turn the corner for her at any point. We wish you well.
Glenn Roach - System Admin
(Hull-yuh, Nnyua)A fellow Cowboys fan, you can often hear Matt asking Glenn if he thinks the Boys are going to pull it off this weekend with Glenn responding with "Hull-yuh." Being one of our newbies around here and to the industry in general, you'll always find him at his desk with his headphones on listening to any SEO audio book he can get his mouse on. I've heard of pirating music before, but Glenn's taken it to a new level lifting pirated downloads from popular P2P sites and just giving a big shout out with "Nnyua!"
So far so good with Glenn as he digs deeper into the world of website surfing and link checking. If there's a link not published right, expect to get a Nnyua or Hell-yuh. He's very quick to tell you how he no longer drinks making it sound like it's a bad thing as he lights up his 16th cigarette for the day. In the evenings while he catches up on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, he enjoys smoking a pack of swisher sweets. Most would be surprised to know that he never misses a single CNN broadcast of Congress sessions while sipping a hot green tea and smoking a couple cloves.
Jerri Kotrulja - Account Manager
(Jerr-house Rock, Kafoolya)Year's ago when Amway and Carlton Sheets were "where it's at", Jerri was plotting her direction for world dominance. While those two options proved to be stepping stones through her life, she pulled a quick 'Kafoolya' and moved into a successful Novell Admin career. Unfortunately for her and other Novell believers, not many people had even heard of the network software. Bill Gates had basically polluted all of our heads with Microsoft this and Microsoft that. Luckily, there were still a few good companies that used the superior Novell software that allowed Jerri to continue on.
Jerri had previous personal experience in promoting her own online ventures, giving her basic knowledge in the SEO world. She has already proved to be a quick learner and her afternoon popcorn always makes me think of Terrell Owens memorable comment, "Get Yer Popcorn Ready!" Jerr-House Rock has a noted celebrity tie in as well, she's married to none other than, Elvis. We're definitely excited to have Jerri on the LinkWorth team not only for the great work she'll be doing, but also for the great positive attitude in the office.
Jeffrey Marek - Account Manager
(Lazer Maker, Sock Her, Fingers)Everyone knows that most things are made of 'lazers'. I'm not 100% sure if lazers are related to lasers, but I do know that Jeffrey is known as a 'Lazer Maker'. If you don't understand it, it's made of lazers. I'm not even sure I understand what I'm talking about, which means this must be lazers. Jeffrey has come from a long career of caring for the elderly at a place called Remington's and he definitely enjoyed serving them fresh fish. We all know what fresh fish and elderly people equals, l-a-z-e-r-s.
Sometimes past life experiences can cause phrases to stick in your head. Jeff's is the phrase 'Sock Her'. The rumor is he was in charge of putting socks on women before they tried on shoes, so they would constantly yell, "Sock Her!". Again, I don't understand so it must be lazers. One thing you can definitely be sure of is his love of music. A singer, song writer and guitarist, you can be sure that his 'Fingers' have that musical touch. We're just glad he has decided to apply his craft towards LinkWorth. Nothing can close a deal faster than Jeffrey applying his dulcet croonings to a potential client.
Robin Bellingham
(Bob, Reuben, Mister Blister)Robin was referred to us by our resident technofile. While initially hired on for sales support, Robin has already jumped into the sales position. Bob fits well into this extremely uptight environment at LinkWorth. She has a great sense of humor and we can already tell she’s going to be a ‘go-getter’ in sales. In her spare time she often trains rigorously for the coveted Texting Championship. ‘She cn QWERTY a QSO fstr on her ph thN most ppl cUd by voiC. LMAO BTW FYI BRB’
Reuben might soon be in all of our living rooms on a little show called American Idol. She has quite the voice and we’ll definitely be in ‘Reub-dawgs’ corner if she goes for it, but we’ll tell you more... after the break. Robin is known to be quite the soccer star from college which has taken a weird turn and we now hear she is harvesting large foot blisters for a new cleaning solution called Mister Blister that takes stains out of couches. We’re just excited to have such a multifaceted person in our office.
Steve Vecchio - Account Manager
(Vecchio, Cuñado, The Dentist)In these uncertain times, it's nice to know that some stocks are still on the rise and we consider Steve to be a Blue Chip investment. A former commercial real estate mogul here in Dallas, Vecchio is now advising clients on the value of a different type of real estate to invest in: PAGE 1 OF THE SEARCH RESULTS. He brings a wealth of experience, a winning peronality, and a vicious right hook to our team. (Do yourself a favor and return this man's phone calls. Seriously.)
A man of many interests, Steve enjoys kayaking, chess tournaments, and spending time with his 14 children. You won't catch this guy sitting around on his laurels. On the contrary, Steve holds a Guiness Book record for standing in place...7 months, 3 days, 2 hours, and 64 minutes.
Matt Stoddart - Chief Sales Officer
(Matutu, J.J., Math)Matt "Foley" is our office motivator and no one can get our staff or customers more excited. In his spare time around the office, he enjoys taking the role of Terrible Terry Tate, the office linebacker. If someone “kills the jo and don’t make some mo”, they can expect a surprise form tackle as they round the corner. Productivity has reached an all time high. Luckily we were able to pry him away from his previous job as a cat washer during our first year.
Nothing is out of the realm for Math, not even a challenge to place a tattoo on the inside of his arm with the LinkWorth Logo. Yes, we have two walking billboards that will remember our logo for the rest of their life. That's just how Math works, if you throw something crazy at him like 2+1, he'll compute it. Way to go Math and Dave Burns (our customer)! Math is a happily married man with two lovely daughters.
Mitzi Mitchell - Operations Executive
(The Office Mom, Mitch, The Enforcer)Mitzi is like the glue of our company; she keeps it all together, but is tough to get off your hands. Seriously, this is Operations Management at its' peak. The zenith, if you will. She is in the know about everything within the confines of the LinkWorth corporate office. Whether it be employee relations, designated smoking area maintenance, customer support, or sales; chances are Mitch knows what's up. And that's just the way we like it! And don't talk smack because she's more than capable of decimating even the most domineering of personalities.
Quite the social butterfly, Mitzi never misses an opportunity to attend dinners or happy hours at some of Dallas' most trendy hotspots. She puts the "single" in single mother. But make no mistake, she's loving, affectionate, compassionate, and stern; her daughter is destined for greatness under the guidance and discipline of our dear Mitzi.
Enrique Armand - Account Manager
(El Jefe, Hank, E)Enrique epitomizes the words "meticulous" and "organized." The way he stores, processes, and accesses information is uncanny. Microsoft would do well to endorse him as a poster-child for their Excel product because he's like a human spreadsheet without the confusion. An anchor of our account management staff, E's diligence and level of service appeases even the most scrutinizing of clients. He's a real worker-bee.
When the work day ends, El Jefe emerges. Enrique vanishes and the beast within is revealed. Widely known for his completely hairless appearance, El Jefe is the aerodynamic Latin-lover extraordinaire. Hobbies include womanizing, picking up women, going on dates with girls, working out, and tanning.
Amanda Dickson - Account Manager
(Bad Ass Biatch, The Bride, definitely NOT Mandy)A bona fide home-grown SEO, Amanda cut her teeth in the industry while building an enormous online retail conglomerate. Not one to settle for second place, she has methodically shredded her competition on her way to the top of the SERPs. (No charges have ever been filed…fyi) Often described as “shrewd, aggressive, and cut-throat,” BAB has an insatiable appetite for success.
Outside of the office, her matriarchal skills are precision-honed, as well. A master multi-tasker, it’s quite common to find Amanda cooking dinner while drop-shipping orders simultaneously as she debriefs her loving husband on the days’ goings-on and helping her kids with their homework. (Mere mortals would not even attempt such a brash display of unbridled exuberance.) Yes, she’s quite the fire-ball and we’re lucky to have her. And her name is definitely NOT Mandy.
Vanessa Sifuentez - Account Manager
(The Debutante)Every successful company must have a cultivated, genteel type around the office that exudes a certain level of sophistication. A touch of class goes a long way in the business world because image really is everything. And we almost got that when we hired Vanessa... almost. The upside is that she’s more polished than a chromed-out Harley and we’re lucky to have her on staff.
Vanessa’s pedantic approach to college led her to excel in her studies while her affable personality amassed her many friends. Her dominion over both the scholastic and social facets of her college life have afforded her a unique opportunity to join the "real-world" in just about any capacity of her choice. When it came down to it, she chose LinkWorth over a bartending gig at Side Bar. We look forward to witnessing her ongoing quest to become the Overlord of the Universe.
Matt Baker - Account Manager
(Technofile, Mr. President)Keep an eye on your hardware, kids, there’s a self-proclaimed technofile among us! Matt Baker is the newest addition to the LinkWorth sales team and we’re glad he’s on our side. With an eager attitude, a natural ability to lead, and a strong baseline knowledge of our industry; the sky’s the limit for this talented youngster.
As a recent marketing grad, Baker brings a fresh perspective to our organization. And by "fresh perspective" I mean "debilitating chicken addiction." Seriously, the guy cannot get enough yard-bird in his diet: fried, smoked, baked, roasted, broiled, nuked, braised, barbecued, flambéed, boiled, canned, processed, chicken-fried, grilled, raw, whatever. In short, the chicken crossed the road to get the fark away from Matt Baker. Consider that question answered.
Ben Edger - Web Developer
(Biotox, The Clone Trooper, Ben-E)Always looking to acquire young talent, we hired Ben right out of technical college where he earned degrees in web development and web design. Armed with a fresh education, efficacious attitude and an affinity for death metal, we expect great things out of Ben and look forward to watching him evolve.
His younger years were littered with both trials and triumphs. For instance, while swimming in the Gulf of Mexico as a child, he was attacked by school of rabid prawns (hence his malaise for shellfish of all kind to this very day). But that hasn’t stopped him from power-leveling his ass through the often fatal landscapes of World of Warcraft. See what I mean? It’s all about perseverance with this kid.
Daniel Marshall - Web Developer
(Dan, Marlbloke)If you ever need any tips on how to lose weight, Daniel can help... cigarettes! Since he’s been with us, I can’t say I’ve seen him eat lunch, other than when we bought him lunch his first day. Daniel is a seasoned veteran developer from the land down under where he used to write code for a text based online game. He flew up to the States to meet others who played the game and wound up marrying one. We’re definitely glad to have Dan in to help us make LinkWorth a better place.
Marlbloke has told me of these dreams he has rebuilding the entire LinkWorth platform, but oddly enough he also said that in the dream, no one at the office was wearing any pants. I can tell you that for someone who drinks de-caff, he can out-pace the most caffeinated person you know. Whether it’s decaff, cigarettes you’ve never heard of, or searching for a Bunyip in nearby billabongs, Daniel is a bonzer hire.
David Cechin - Account Manager
(the fake Carey Hart, the fake Steve Nash)There's no better way to find great people than by having your great people bring you more great people. Referrals are gold, I say. So, we were excited as heck when David came delivered to us by one of our own. Though somewhat new to this industry, David brings a wealth of experience to our organization. And freakishly white teeth. Seriously, mine take on the shade of a school bus by comparison...but whatever.
David hails from the legendary O.C. and oozes California cool. His favorite passtimes include spending time with his kids, riding his Harley, and making delicious sandwiches. Mmm...mmm....toasty! In his spare time he likes to fill in as body doubles for Steve Nash and Carey Hart. His most infamous fill in was for Steve Nash when he ran up a triple double against the Lakers. He has also mentioned Pink is really a dude.