Thompson Knox
Executive Vice President
314. 446. 2029
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Thompson has been working on the web since 1997 and been with SteadyRain since 2005. A seasoned member of the St. Louis development community, his fusion of knowledge in the disciplines of design, marketing, multimedia, production, programming and quality assurance make him an asset to all strategies for clients.  In his near decade of experience in architecting, building and project managing developments for companies, Thompson has proven his effectiveness at building solid solutions that get results for his clients.

Fun Facts About Thompson:

Favorite Spare Time Activities:  Reading Comic Books

Favorite Video Game:  Video Games?  I’m too busy playing with Photoshop.

Joe Marcallini
Vice President of Internet Strategy
314. 446. 0728
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As SteadyRain's first employee 12 years ago, Joe brings a wealth of experience to all of his clients. With an extensive background in programming, including experience with technologies such as ASP/ASP.NET, JavaScript, VBScript, C and SQL, Joe is able to expertly manage all aspects of a production cycle so as to best utilize the time of his staff and the resources of his clients. His experience focuses on web project life cycles including analysis, budgeting, team organization, development, time management, quality assurance and ongoing maintenance.

Fun Facts About Joe:

Most unusual thing about yourself that most people don't know: I love anchovies!

Words to live by: "Whoever eats the fastest, gets the most."
 

Eric Baggett
Director of Online Marketing | Senior Internet Strategist SIC
314. 881. 4414
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Eric brings expert knowledge in web marketing and ecommerce. He was integral in building the web marketing solutions and processes for a major web company before moving on to develop and implement web strategies for some of the world’s largest Fortune 500 CPG brands. Some of Eric’s clients have included Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle brands, Axe, Suave, and Degree. Throughout his career, Eric has functioned in key roles including developer, instructor, strategist, and entrepreneur. Development and training experience means that he knows how his solutions work and how to translate that knowledge to others, while entrepreneurship provided him with an understanding of the unique challenges that businesses face and the importance of measurable success. In addition to training hundreds of developers and sales people on web marketing best practices, advanced techniques, and foundational knowledge, Eric is currently teaching continuing education courses on email marketing and search engine optimization at St. Louis Community College.

This broad experience provides Eric with a unique looking glass, enabling him to connect solutions with business goals and the technical knowledge to know how to implement them – a rare find in the web marketing industry. Above all, it’s his insistence on measurable solutions and great customer service that ensures present, and future, SteadyRain clients get the top-notch experience they’ve grown accustomed to receiving. Eric’s philosophy is simple: the client’s success should be the focus of everything we do.

Fun Facts About Eric:

Favorite Spare Time Activities: Hanging out with my wife and son, Shopping, Gardening, Riding my Motorcycle, Cooking , Preparing for Halloween

Most unusual thing about yourself that most people don’t know: When I was 13, I joined the Freddy Krueger fan club.

Brian Barks
Senior Project Manager IC
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Brian assists his clients in developing their digital strategy and ensures accurate and timely implementation of their online projects. With his account management experience with Global Fortune 500 clients such as Coca-Cola, Nissan, Honda, and Suzuki, Brian has successfully implemented creative website solutions by fully understanding his client’s strategy and processes while utilizing critical thinking in preparation for future obstacles and client needs. Brian will effectively plan, task and track project resources and timelines to ensure your projects are delivered on-time, on-scope and on-budget. Brian holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Management and Entrepreneurship from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

Fun Facts About Brian:

Favorite Spare Time Activities: Sports, video games, and spending time with family

Favorite Video Game: Mike Tyson’s Punch Out

Andrea Likes
Associate Internet Strategist
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Andrea has acquired experience in print advertising, television, web advertising, and public service campaigns. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a focus in Advertising from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. With her experience from Country Music Television (CMT) Andrea has worked with various clients including Pedigree, Garnier Fructis, Blackberry, and Hamburger Helper.

As Associate Internet Strategist, Andrea researches clients and their online competitors, assesses the web presences of new and existing clients, assembles consulting and sales documents, and prepares client presentations.

Fun Facts About Andrea:

Favorite Spare Time Activities: Swimming, Movies, Listening to Music, Being Outdoors, Time with Family

Something People Don’t Know About Me: I have performed twice at the Grand Old Opry Theater in Nashville, TN.

David Kidd
Online Marketing Specialist
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David’s passion for learning and understanding marketing processes is apparent in his work. His previous brand management experience with Fortune 500 companies, such as Target, Safeway, Kroger, General Mills, Kellogg’s, and Kraft provided him the opportunity to develop marketing strategies that were successfully implemented in select retail locations.

David joins the SteadyRain Strategy Team as an Online Marketing Specialist, where he will be responsible for assisting in clients’ search engine marketing campaigns, which includes search engine optimization (SEO) and paid search advertising (PPC) as well as social media efforts. David is both, Google Adwords Certified and Google Analytics Certified.

David received his bachelor’s degree in advertising from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he studied many areas within marketing communications, such as print, television, social media, and digital advertising.

Fun Facts About David:

Favorite Spare Time Activities: Working out, boxing, and spending time with friends and family

Favorite Sports Team: The Chicago Bears (We know, we are learning to deal with it too…)

Tara Hergenroether
Senior Project Manager IC
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Tara comes to SteadyRain with an extensive understanding of web design and best practice. She was responsible for the management of custom design services and the evolution of design products at a large web company prior to moving on to roles in Quality Assurance and Process Engineering. Tara has supported clients ranging in size from sole-proprietor to Fortune 500 in roles such as Account Coordinator, Designer, Supervisor, Manager and Process Engineer.

This experience gives Tara a unique understanding of the challenges businesses face and the importance of a comprehensive online strategy. She focuses on the need to show measured impact and added value when investing in a solution. This passion for success and efficiency, coupled with a diverse range of experience gives her a strong foundation to tap into when helping her clients create a plan for their online success.

Tara has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with an emphasis in Advertising and Promotion from Missouri State University and served as an intern at BritishAmerican Business, Inc. in London, England.

Fun Facts About Tara:

Favorite Spare Time Activities: Hanging out with my dog, traveling, catching up on my DVR

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