Owners & Managers
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. – John Quincy Adams
Mike Stewart
Co-Owner
Mike Stewart was a 25 year media and marketing pioneer in helping small businesses take advantage of the internet to put their business on the map. Today, he continues to stay on the cutting edge of new digital marketing trends to help clients reach their goals.
John O'Grady
Co-Owner/CEO
John O’Grady has many years of operations experience in digital marketing helping small businesses succeed. Leading our team by providing the support and knowledge gained through years of technical mastery and advertising experience.
Morgan Meschede
Creative Director
Morgan manages our production team, designs eclectic illustrations and logos, and is our team taskmaster from the time a client is signed up throughout their customer journey.
Joseph Stewart
Web Development Team Lead
Joe is a skilled web developer and website host-master with a keen sense of how to blend design and strategy. Using his knowledge of on-page and off-page SEO gives our clients a huge lead in brand visibility.
Digital Marketing Sales Consultants & Client Success Representatives
Make A Customer, Not A Sale.
Timid Salesmen Have Skinny Kids. – Zig Ziglar
Jeff Sellars
Senior Account Representative
With over 25 years of experience in marketing and advertising, Jeff is a seasoned veteran who excels in digital media and cultivating long-term partnerships. Jeff offers a strategic vision and innovative approaches to drive businesses forward in the ever-changing digital landscape.
Sennen Anyanwu
Client Success Representative
With a background in sales and customer service, working at Rise Local allows Sennen to do what he loves most, connect with people. Sennen provides support to his team and clients in need of service resolutions.
Kevin Adam
Director of Advertising
Kevin leads the advertising team for Rise Local’s clients. He and his team leverage paid ads and social to drive traffic to your website and brand that encourages sales growth. A well established industry veteran, Kevin adds a resource to Rise Local that few agencies can replicate.
Koeby Harris
Field Media
Koeby Harris is a business development representative who identifies potential business opportunities, and lays the foundation of a meaningful relationship between Rise Local and future clients. He also captures media.
Web Development/SEO Support
Websites are not mushrooms, you don’t feed them crap, leave them in the dark, and watch them grow. – Mike Stewart
Jingle Grace Gratz
WordPress Developer/Web Support
Jingle is an expert website developer who builds new websites, revamps or rebuilds existing websites for our current clients, offers excellent customer support including website edits and updates, and assists in site developments.
Taylor Posey
Content Strategist/Marketing Specialist
Taylor is a highly skilled marketing specialist with a strong background in communication, writing, and marketing. With a passion for solving problems and an eye for detail, Taylor brings a unique perspective to any project.
Will Green
WordPress Developer / Ops Support
Will is a dedicated web support professional, providing exceptional technical assistance, prompt solutions and troubleshooting expertise to help businesses maximize their online presence.
Jonathan Stewart
Local Listing & Content Specialist
Jonathan is well-versed and knowledgeable in the management and optimization of local listings. Keeping up with Google guidelines and the intricacies of citations is his wheelhouse. He also provides clients with content for websites.
Social Media & Marketing Operations
It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.”– Harry S Truman
Stephanie Ramirez
Social Media Coordinator
Stephanie is responsible for handling clients’ social channels including creating graphics, sourcing media, tracking analytics, and creating a consistent posting schedule. She seeks creative ways to engage with the ideal customer on a brand’s social media accounts.
Emma Kinberger
Social Media Coordinator
With a background in creative advertising campaigns, Emma is a Social Media Guru that will make your online presence shine. She is sure to have your audience ROTFL like it’s NBD. She specializes in creative designs that fit into the social landscape and cultivates leads based on your needs.
Cam Sellars
Account Management / Social Media
Cam is the most recent member to join the Rise Local team. A talented composer of music, art, and words, we are currently leveraging his skills in business development and a focus on media & content development.
Mark Tacang
Media Editor/Producer
Mark creates engaging media for customers to reach more customers. He is a highly-skilled video editor and producer. From concept storyboard to final edited video and everything in between including customer voice talent and motion graphics, Mark has you covered. Mark celebrated his 5 year work anniversary this year.