Meet The Team

SharpNet is led by a talented team of digital marketing specialists, resulting in an industry-leading company that consistently produces great results.

Meet SharpNet’s Team

Reaching the “top-10 best places to live” list in many publications, like USA Today, Fort Collins, Colorado, is where we’ve set our roots. While Fort Collins has a small-town, rustic feel, we accomplish great things. Innovative businesses like Otter Box and New Belgium Brewery call Fort Collins home… as does SharpNet, one of the first SEO companies formed on the planet.

SharpNet has emerged as a digital marketing leader. In addition to SEO, we provide expansive services including social media posts, paid social ads, website design, blogging, and Google Ads management. SharpNet services over 800 websites each year. SharpNet was identified by Google Ads as a top 3% performer in the world based on service excellence and managed budget volume. We have won awards and accolades for SEO, PPC, product innovation, and company growth. We are the most experienced white label SEO providers in the USA, and our best days are still ahead of us.

SharpNet is led by a fun and talented team of digital marketing specialists. When you mix 20 years of experience with a wildly talented team, the result is an industry-leading company that consistently produces great results. If you have been (or will be) working with SharpNet, you’ll have the opportunity to meet some of the team listed below. All SharpNet employees learn and participate in SEO. This ensures that everything we do for every client helps them perform better through search engines.

Chris Sharp

Chris Sharp

President / CEO

SharpNet’s founder, Chris, usually has the answer in those rare times his crew is stumped. He is responsible for taking SharpNet onward and upward.

Amie Sharp

Amie Sharp

CFO

Amie picks up Chris when he falls. She is also our CFO and keeps funding flowing where and when needed. In this pic, she tried a client’s hair product and loved it!

Margie Southworth

Margie Southworth

Vice President of Operations

Margie lends a keen eye toward providing the performance SharpNet is known for and supporting our internal team.  She leads SharpNet  ensuring top quality and top tech, while still keeping pricing below industry standards.

Cherie Shifflett

Cherie Shifflett

Director of Content Marketing

As one of our talented content specialists, she creates or oversees over 300 pieces of content each month. Cherie has strong attention to detail. She is also a published author, so you know your website will shine with her strategic words.

Niko Kaperonis

Niko Kaperonis

Director of Innovation

Niko manages our PPC department. At SharpNet, you pay for clicks, with our competitors, you pray for clicks. Niko can put your website in front of prospects at the exact moment they are looking to buy.

James Woltjen

James Woltjen

Director of Web Design

James is our Director of Web Design. He  and his team can help your business glow with a new website or a new logo, maybe both! We know you’ll love what James can help you create. If James builds it, they will come.

John Seaberry

John Seaberry

Director of SEO

John has been in the digital marketing game since its inception, and has stayed on top of the industry’s evolution every step of the way. He brings a unique and well-rounded perspective to his work, creating campaigns that resonate and boost conversions. John is one of SharpNet’s leaders in digital marketing AI integration.

Joel Sharp

Joel Sharp

Director of SEO & Technical Lead

Joel began at SharpNet as an intern at just 16 years old. Complex SEO strategies and concepts were quickly mastered. With over 10 years of experience as an SEO professional, he keeps the SEO team at the top of the game while facilitating 1,000 accounts per year.

Kandra Sinz

Kandra Sinz

Web Design Team Lead

With design and organization at the core of her being, Kandra enjoys leading the web design department along side James. She keeps the peace, works with clients, designs websites, and trains the next generation of SharpNet developers.

Gillian Herle

Gillian Herle

Social Media Department Manager

Gillian is not afraid to dive into your campaign, whether it is SEO or Social. With experience running her own business, Gillian knows what it takes to rise above the competition and ensure your business is seen across multiple platforms.

Brian Lee

Brian Lee

PPC Team Lead

With wide-ranging experience, Brian is an Account Manager with Social Media, PPC, and SEO industry knowledge. Brian specializes in PPC and appreciates the fact that data can tell us a lot about the behavior of people.

Andrew Benn

Andrew Benn

Director of Account Management

Andrew was raised right here in Fort Collins, when he is not strategizing with clients to grow their online presence Andrew loves traveling, sports, and spending time with any of his six nieces and nephews. He is an SEO Specialist and Account Manager who enjoys developing complex marketing strategies tailored to each business’s goals.

 

Bradley Harris

Bradley Harris

Training & Development Coordinator

As a talented voice actor with comedic wit, Bradley can easily captivate a crowd. But don’t let that beautiful bald head deceive you, Bradley is a keen SEO specialist and a highly accomplished account manager.

Tate Carriker

Tate Carriker

Account Manager & Team Lead

Tate comes to SharpNet with an appreciation for Digital Marketing’s ever changing landscape and opportunity for growth. Keep your eyes peeled for him in the mountains, whether on a bike, skis, or checking out his next adventure opportunity.

Arron Sharp

Arron Sharp

SEO Technician & Content Writer

Arron is a dedicated SEO technician, helping clients gain stronger rankings across search engines. He and Joel are twins and often compete to see whose work performs best.

Samar Bhatti

Samar Bhatti

SEO Specialist & Account Manager

Samar is a published children’s author, martial artist, and musician. As a talented SEO optimizer, she takes pride in helping her clients grow their businesses. When she’s not optimizing a website or answering client questions, you can find her working on her next novel or training for a tournament.

Teresa Babb

Teresa Babb

SEO and Content Creation Specialist

Teresa is another SharpNet engineer and once reclaimed gold in a large Idaho mine. Now, she strikes gold with every website she optimizes. She brings a deep skill set to SharpNet that helps to carry on our tradition of excellence.

Hannah Clack

Hannah Clack

Dedicated Account Manager

With 6+ years working in marketing, paired with an MBA in Marketing Data Analytics, Hannah has sharpened her skills in all things digital marketing, strategy development and implementation, and data analysis. Her favorite thing about marketing is helping businesses help people by finding creative and effective ways to connect the two. Outside of work, Hannah loves being active, petting dogs, and playing with plants.

 

Dena Wile

Dena Wile

Account Manager & SEO Specialist

Dena has been in Fort Collins for the past five years and has enjoyed Colorado for eight. Between painting and drawing, family time, and enjoying time with her pets, Dena stays busy while she is not providing the top level customer care SharpNet is known for.

Jess Eiesland

Jess Eiesland

Account Manager & SEO Specialist

Jess came to SharpNet from a boutique SEO shop that specializes in client relationship management. His broad business background allows him to easily grasp client marketing, budget, and strategy needs. When not executing customized client strategies, he enjoys hiking and attending the Fort Collins Symphony to hear his wife play the violin.

Jace Henry

Jace Henry

Paid Ads Specialist and Account Manager

My name is Jace, and I am a Digital Marketing Manager for SharpNet Solutions, currently working in the paid ads department. When I am not at work I am generally fly fishing throughout Colorado, Or Snowboarding up in the mountains. I am always looking for new outdoor activities to fill my free time.

Nathan Sharp

Nathan Sharp

Data Strategist & Paid Ads

A software engineer by trade, Nathan returned to SharpNet after five years at Amazon Web Services. As a SharpNet’s first Data Strategist, he’s here to shepherd the business as its rapid growth brings new and exciting challenges to overcome. His admittedly geeky interests include video, tabletop, and role-playing games; fantasy literature; and science both fictional and otherwise.

Sam Weaver

Sam Weaver

Digital Marketing Strategist

Sam is a Digital Marketing Consultant at SharpNet Solutions with over three years of experience in graphic design, marketing, and social media. He is known for his reliability, energy, and resourcefulness in helping clients achieve their goals through strategic digital marketing campaigns. Sam is dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies to improve his client’s online presence and drive results. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for his work, Sam is a valuable member of the SharpNet team and a trusted partner for businesses looking to succeed in the digital world.

Chelsey Urdahl

Chelsey Urdahl

AI Content Team Lead

SEO Specialist & Account Manager

Chelsey has been lucky enough to live in Northern Colorado her whole life. With a background in journalism, SEO optimizations come naturally to her. She has worked for multiple small businesses in marketing and customer roles, helping her understand her clients’ needs. When not at the office, you might find Chelsey kayaking with her husband, experimenting with yet another green chile recipe, or exploring Colorado mountain towns.
Faith Pierson

Faith Pierson

Account Manager & SEO Specialist

As an account manager and SEO specialist Faith loves meeting new people, learning about different businesses, and finding the right mix of marketing strategies for them. Faith, originally from Wyoming, enjoys baking, writing, and hiking in the mountains in her free time.

Jay Prather

Jay Prather

Digital Marketing Specialist

Jay is an Account Manager and Digital Marketing Specialist that joined SharpNet in the summer of 2022. With a Communication Studies degree from Colorado State University, you will find him eager to talk with you about your account. If he isn’t replying to your emails, he is probably out hiking, rock climbing, or paddleboarding with his goldendoodle puppy. 

Tricia White

Tricia White

SEO Marketing and Account Specialist

Tricia has had several years of content writing and SEO experience. She has journeyed all the way from Alabama to Fort Collins and joined SharpNet. When she is not writing content for websites, she is often creating artwork. With quick wit and strong attention to detail, she will not only assist in putting your best foot forward with written content but will also help you discover option “C” when confronted with options “A “or “B”.

Courtney Abbott

Courtney Abbott

Account Manager & SEO Specialist

Courtney is an account manager and SEO specialist at SharpNet, where she leverages her expertise to drive online success. Fuelled by a passion for personal growth, she loves constantly pushing her boundaries and exploring new horizons through extensive travel. In her free time, you will either find her somewhere on the other side of the world or unleashing her passionate energy at a hockey game supporting the Eagles

Drake Bartels

Drake Bartels

AI & Content Specialist

Just recently moving to Fort Collins after living in Louisiana for all his life, Drake is a Southern soul at heart. At SharpNET, he specializes in developing AI where it can be used to create and optimize content with great efficiency. In his off time, Drake enjoys learning jiu-jitsu, lifting weights, and fishing in Wyoming.

Julia Lange

Julia Lange

Dedicated Account Manager

Julia grew up in Boise but went to college at the University of Idaho, GO VANDALS! She has loved living here locally in Fort Collins and spends her free time hiking, skiing, trying new foods, and spending time with friends. Julia has a background working in email marketing, social media, and digital advertising but is expanding her development towards SEO and Account Management.

Emily Piscopo

Emily Piscopo

Dedicated Account Manager

As an SEO Specialist and Account Manager, Emily enjoys getting to work with people and helping them achieve their business goals. She has a genuine enthusiasm for learning about your business and finding the right SEO strategy for you. Born and raised in Northern Michigan, Emily is a fervent lover of winter and all that comes with it. Outside of the office, you can find her snowboarding, going for cold dips, or in her pottery studio making new funky wares.

Don Svederus

Don Svederus

Dedicated Account Manager

Don is SharpNet’s technical lead and fixes things that no one else can. He once fixed the internet, which is why it is working right now. His deep web design skill set is valuable both front-end and back-end.

Sandra Zupanski

Sandra Zupanski

Account Manager & PPC Specialist

As a PPC Specialist & Account Manager, Sandra loves analyzing complex data & creative campaign creation. Previously a local bakery owner, she loves learning about her client’s business goals and helping them overcome their challenges. In her free time, she enjoys playing violin, pilates, studying foreign languages, and baking French pastries.

Trent Livingston

Trent Livingston

Account Manager & Web Designer

Trent is a passionate and skilled frontend developer specializing in React and JavaScript development. With an unwavering love for creating captivating web applications, Trent brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creativity to the table. When he is not expanding his skills in development and design, he his enjoying hikes, lake days, and snowboarding.

 

Jack Falloon

Jack Falloon

Graphic Designer & Web Designer

Jack is a skilled designer who is happy to solve any creative problem our clients encounter. He is a proud member of our Web Design department, and supports our development process with his UI/UX design skills.

Aaron Brunswig

Aaron Brunswig

Account Manager & Web Designer

Aaron came to us as an enthusiastic web developer and account manager. He loves to brainstorm new ideas and with clients and other designers to find the best solution to each problem. He also enjoys back-end web application development.  When not working on designs, you can find him dabbling in photography, cooking, and reading long and horrendously dry history books.

Micah Shumaker

Micah Shumaker

Web Designer & Technical Team Lead

Micah excels at crafting websites that are responsive and dynamic. With expertise in WordPress, DNS, and Hosting, he ensures fast website deployment.  Micah finds enjoyment in creating front-end web applications. When he’s away from work, Micah enjoys quality time with his wife and kids.

 

 

Dan Nguyen

Dan Nguyen

Web Designer

As a web developer, Dan likes creating websites that are clean and sharp. He is passionate and highly skilled in developing cutting-edge full-stack web applications Outside of work, he likes fishing, basketball, and hiking with his fiancé and dog.

Jason Van Vleet

Jason Van Vleet

Business Development

Jason goes back years with SharpNet and has your answers. No matter the service you are interested in he will walk you through the best options for your goals and get your company onboarded and ready to be found!

Mike McLaren

Mike McLaren

Content Specialist

Mike McLaren is a full-time content writer for SharpNet Solutions, and spends his free time with his wife biking and hiking the beauty of Colorado, and snowshoeing in the winter.

Jeannie Bowden

Jeannie Bowden

Reporting Manager

Jeannie has been with SharpNet for 20 years and resides in Seattle. She is responsible for building the awesome campaign reports we produce each month. Being multi-talented, Jeannie also pitches in to help with sales in Seattle.

Michael Murray

Michael Murray

Director of Paid Search (PPC)

We knew PPC was the best fit for Michael when he shared that one his favorite parts of Digital Marketing is analyzing consumer data and using that to build more successful campaigns. When not crafting builds Michael can be found enjoying time rock climbing and spending time with family and friends.

Stephen Gaines

Stephen Gaines

PPC Specialist

Stephen looks at data like a never-ending story that he’s constantly learning from in order to optimize PPC campaigns and strategize with clients. In his free time, he likes to read and explore new places to eat with his friends.

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