Dave McLeanCo-Founder , Board MemberDave is a veteran of the healthcare industry and is a seasoned CEO and founder. Prior to helping to Co-Found FourQ Technologies Inc. led several managed care technology companies, including Medication Management Systems, Inc. (acquired by Genoa HealthCare), NovoLogix (acquired by CVS), and RxHub. Previously, Dave was CEO of United Resource Networks at United Health Group, a business that managed organ and tissue transplants for 45 million payer lives, and SVP at American MedCenters, an HMO management company. Dave holds a BS in Pharmacy from Ohio State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Dave has 40+ years of healthcare experience, including CEO positions at NovoLogix, RxHub, and United Resource Networks. He started as a pharmacist and recently sold Medication Management Systems a precursor to FourQ Technologies Inc. Resulting profits from the sale benefited industry giants including CVS. Dave now serves as CEO of Emerging Therapy Solutions, Inc. and remains an active industry speaker. Elizabeth CooperChairman of the Board, Co-Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth is a serial entrepreneur and investor with a career that has spanned Cleantech to Healthcare. She has helped develop 50+ startups, working closely with top venture firms including Accel Partners and NEA. She previously served as Global CEO of IDG Channels and sold her spin-out firm to WPP, YnR. Her position and process has been the topic of multiple KeyNotes for the likes of Microsoft, Oracle, SunMicrosystems, IBM and others., Patrick FryBoard MemberPat is a recognized leader in The Healthcare Industry and the former CEO of Sutter Health, the US's second largest healthcare provider. Pat grew revenues from $6B to $10B+ demonstrating to the industry how to innovate in challenging circumstances. He is a recognized leader in the healthcare industry and serves on multiple related boards of healthcare industry giants and continues to advise major healthcare providers. Ryan MaceDirector of Business DevelopmentRyan leads our business development across the US and CAN. His background includes work for major brands such as Coty and PepsiCo. He has been largely responsible for the growth of our audience and user base. Barteck JachProduct OpsBart is a Computer Science B.S. and MBA holder and is an early team member of FourQ Technologies Inc. One of the first employees of FourQ Bart supports daily operations and product development. Garrett PetersonPaid Media Analyst (Part-Time)Garrett Peterson has been part of the Avalaunch Media team for two years. In his role, he specializes in optimizing and refining digital marketing strategies, primarily on platforms like Google Ads and Facebook Ads where I optimize to achieve tangible results. Garett ensures every ad dollar counts, optimizing budgets. He thrives on data-backed insights and A/B testing to improve campaign performance. Garrett has gained experience building strong client relationships through meaningful communication and is committed to staying ahead of industry trends, continuously enhancing my skills and knowledge. Part Time: 5-7 Hours per week. Nancy BenjaminVP of Marketing (Part-Time)Nancy Benjamin started her career with large national ad agencies—Della Femina, Euro RSCG and others—rolling out product launches for more than 17 national brands including Godiva, Campbell's, Keebler, and Sara Lee. Adept at brand messaging and strategy, she then started consulting startups on honing their brands and improving marketing penetration, as well as optimizing internal apps for clarity and retention. In her current position as VP of Marketing of ShiftPosts, she creative directs all marketing, ensuring that it meets company objectives, ensuring all clients have an exceptional experience, and encouraging prospects to join the community. Part Time: 5-6 hours per week. Aaron LutzPPC Strategist (Part-Time)Aaron is in his 9th year in digital marketing. He began as a generalist working in SEO/SEM/SMM - 3 years in he switched his focus to just SEM/SMM and another 3 years later he began specializing in Lead Generation. He has been working with the ShiftPosts team for just over 2 years helping to blueprint their messaging, ad placement i.e. media buys, and audience targeting. Part Time: 2-4 hours per week. Nikita KrebsSenior Digital Project Manager and Team Lead (Part-Time)Nikita is a seasoned digital marketing professional with a passion for seeing impactful online strategies launch brands. With over a decade of experience in the industry, she has had the privilege of helping businesses thrive in the digital landscape. When she is not immersed in the world of marketing, you can find her exploring the great outdoors and staying active. Since April 2013, Nikita has dedicated her career to the dynamic field of digital marketing. Her journey has led me to my current role as a Digital Marketing Project Manager at Avalaunch Media, where she has contributed her strengths since November 2018. She thrives in this fast-paced environment, working closely with our partners to develop and execute digital marketing campaigns that drive measurable results. Part Time 2-4 hours per week. Aaron MarksDigital Marketing Strategist (Part-Time)Aaron Marks is a marketing strategist with Avalaunch Media and has been with the company for two and a half years. He has over 19 years of experience in client facing roles overseeing traditional, event focused, and digital marketing campaigns. He has coordinated media advertising sales plus on air production and voiceover work. At Avalaunch Media he provides digital marketing strategy and guidance to clients all over the country. He is currently the race director for the Avalaunch Gives Back 5k every fall, and is in the process of building a new department at Avalaunch that focuses on Traditional Media Placement. In addition to his work at Avalaunch, he is also an Adjunct Professor for Intro to Digital Marketing at the Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University. Aaron graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Mass Communications and Broadcasting in 2005, and earned his masters degree specializing in Digital Marketing at Rutgers Business School in 2021. Part Time: 5-8 hours per week
