Troy Augustine
President and CEO
“I became the CEO of iNET Interactive after it was acquired in late 2005. I don’t really “do” anything at iNET Interactive – my team won’t let me sell advertising or write code. My focus is on setting our vision and strategy, making sure that we have great people in the right places to make it happen, and putting systems in place to track our progress. When I’m not doing that, I’m spending time with my family. I’m married, and I have two young sons who have supplanted any interesting hobbies that I may have once had.”
John Skinner
Chief Financial Officer
“I joined iNet as CFO in May 2008. I’ve been in Finance roles for over 18 years, working previously at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Reynolds & Reynolds, Relizon/WorkflowOne, and Interbrand. I am a graduate of Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio and am an Ohio CPA. I’m married with two sons. I enjoy coaching my kid’s sports teams and playing a little myself when I find the time.”
Kelly Kleiner
Vice President, Sales
“Sales & Marketing is a true passion for me– I couldn’t imagine a more fun or rewarding career! I have worked on all sides of the business, including traditional advertising, place-based marketing, events, and online advertising/sponsorships. I’ve spent time on both the “client side” and the “media side” of the table, and just prior to joining iNET, I managed an advertising team at F+W Media. I live in Cincinnati, with my husband, son, two step-sons and pet bird. When we aren’t cheering for one of the “boys” at some sporting event, we tackle huge house projects, boat, bike and love to eat at great restaurants.”
Mark Sancrant
Director, Corporate Development
“I’ve been managing iNet’s acquisition efforts since April 2008. I’ve been active in mergers and acquisitions for over 14 years. I previously lived and worked in NYC for Prudential Securities, Blue Stone Capital, and operated my own M&A consulting firm. I’m a graduate of Miami University and Fordham University Graduate School of Business. My wife and I were married in 2008 in South Africa and have a daughter who has been a true joy. I enjoy food and wine, traveling and history.”
Kevin Gold
Director of Marketing
“It’s been over 11 years since I started working specifically in Internet marketing and over sixteen in various market strategy, sales and relationship management roles. Internet marketing became my passion after discovering its significant advantage with testing, measuring and optimizing. Plus there’s always something new to learn, leverage and execute. iNET has kept my passion for learning well satisfied with responsibilities for not only Internet and corporate marketing but also community development, publisher of Search Marketing Standard magazine and Chairman of HostingCon. When not working, reading, or jogging, I am having a great time with my wife, Jen, daughter Abi, and Max – our golden retriever.”
Mat Sumpter
IT Manager
“I have been into Linux system administration and web development since 2002 when I started with Slackware and Ultimate Bulletin Board. Originally I was a member of Web Hosting Talk before being hired in early 2004 by iNET. I am happy married to my wife Ashley and I enjoy immersing myself in and blogging about all things geek!”
Ahmad Permessur
Product Manager – Web Development Vertical
“I’ve been working with iNET Interactive for 4 years now. Prior to joining iNET, I worked with eDEVcafe as the Director of Operations. I’m an avid technology enthusiast and love all things web related. When I am not working, I like traveling or spending hours playing Flight Simulator!”
Scott Millsop
Account Manager
“I owned a race track in Indiana in the 70′s. In the 80′s I managed a fine dining restaurant in Denver. In the late 80′s and 90′s, I owned a writing company (Creative Services). I was writer/producer/performer on a nationally syndicated radio show (Roadside Attraction). In the new millennium, I wrote/produced a television program (This is Real Racing) and have worked the web including web design, and now advertising.”
Tanya Applegate
Event Manager / Ad Trafficker
“I began at iNet Interactive over five years ago in January 2006, after moving from Kentucky. Prior to working here, I worked for a mortgage consulting firm and for the Kentucky United Methodist state office. I have worked in the Finance Department and done Ad Trafficking most of the time I have been with iNet, but have recently moved over to Events. I am married and have four children – 2 in college and 2 in high school – and one spoiled dog. I stay busy helping with their activities and serving in our church bookstore; I also enjoy traveling, reading, and watching too much TV.”
Sherry Griddine
Senior Ad Traffic Manager
“I joined iNet in 2004 after working tech supports in the web hosting industry since 2001. I’m married and we have one awesome teenage son. In my spare time I love to travel, especially to beautiful beaches. I also enjoy hanging out with family & friends, great restaurants, a few good TV shows, concerts, yoga, beating our CFO in Fantasy Football, and taking time to smell the roses.
Eric Gilley
Account Analyst
“After 7 years in Sales, I moved over to the Accounting Department in the Fall of 2010. I was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio and graduated from The Ohio State University. I’m married and have 2 boys. In my free time I like to watch sports, play poker, jog, read a good book, play sudoku and I can’t live without my TiVo.”
Ed Baker
Account Manager
“I have always been obsessed with technology and sales. I started out selling cell-phones; when the cool things about them were that you could make calls from your car. I moved from selling phones to selling PCs. I eventually got into tech-sales management for various retail stores such as CompUSA, Best Buy, and Sprint. I enjoy life through singing, spending time with my family, teaching life management courses, and continuing my education.”
Dennis Johnson
Senior Community Adviser / Web Hosting Talk Community Leader
“I’ve been involved in growing and maintaining online forums and communities as long as I’ve been on the Internet. I’ve studied, initiated and shared best practices for moderating forums since 2003. Before joining iNET in 2005, I spent a few decades self-employed in various customer service oriented venues. I’m married and have grown children. I live in Kalamazoo Michigan where, besides from spending time in iNET communities, I can be found taking time to be creative in the kitchen or escaping with Shelly (my guitar).”
Rob Farrell
Product Manager – Internet Services Vertical
“I originally joined iNET as an intern in college. After graduating from Wright State University with a degree in marketing I joined the company full-time. When I’m not creating or marketing new iNET products, I enjoy guitar, sports, video games, fantasy sports, movies, music, and concerts.”
Aaron Forgue
Director, Web Development
“I am a problem solver. My passion revolves around architecting web applications that solve everyday problems in creative ways. When not opining on political issues or crafting my latest web app, I can be found enjoying life with my beautiful wife and daughter, backpacking, or building things out of wood.”
P.J. Hile
Web Developer
“I’m a graduate of Miami University’s computer science program and a long time Linux enthusiast. As of late, I’ve been concentrating my efforts on web application development using the PHP framework CakePHP. I’m also a new father and proud husband to my daughter Leah and wife Jenn. On my free time, I can be found online shamelessly promoting myself.”
Diane Grosvenor
Account Manager
“I have been with iNet for 2½ years and I work on ABestWeb, Search Marketing Standard, PayPerClickUniverse, and SEM Compare. I have several years experience with advertising in print and online, and love working with anything to do with online marketing. I attended the University of Nebraska and grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. My free time is mostly spent with my 2 little Toy Fox Terriers, Lucky and Lola, my family and friends, sporting events, wine tasting, and we travel on weekends in our Motorhome.”
Lindsey Bohland
Web Designer
“With a background in web design and experience in the hosting industry, I am glad to have found a home at iNET. Joining the team in the fall of 2009, I am excited to contribute creative ideas and optimize user experiences. When I’m not pushing pixels around, I enjoy being outdoors, spending time with my dog, horse-back riding and traveling.”
Jaan Kanellis
Traffic/SEO Specialist
“I have been involved with internet marketing for over 12 years now. I joined iNET Interactive full-time in December of 1999, but consulted for them for 2 years prior. Prior to joining iNET I managed my own SEO consulting company called KBK Marketing in which I did client work for some of top niche sites in the US & UK, as well as managed my own affiliates sites. I currently blog at http://www.jaankanellis.com and my Twitter account is @incrediblehelp. I am happily married to my wife Kelly and we have two children.”
Andy Boyd
Product Manager – Consumer Tech Vertical
The Consumer Tech vertical is the perfect fit for my diverse computing background and my love for all things technology. I have been working in technology-related roles for over 7 years. I started my career doing tech support, dabbled in web development/graphic design, then moved into online marketing and product management. I received my undergraduate degree from University Wisconsin Whitewater and my MBA from Wright State University. When I’m not at work, I am spending time with my wife Charity and our three daughters. In the sparse free time that I have, I enjoy watching movies, exercising, and tinkering with my computer or surfing the web.”
Matt Bidinger
Community Manager
“I joined iNet with a background in corporate Systems Administration, and a passion for online community dynamics. The altruistic motivations behind joining online communities and the free information exchange that goes on within sparked my interest roughly a decade ago; identifying and enabling initiatives to support the ingenuity and potential of web sites with dedicated membership keeps me highly engaged today, making iNet an ideal fit for me as a Community Manager. Hanging out on forums typically keeps me off the streets at night. In whatever time is left over, I enjoy playing with Liquid Nitrogen and computer parts, tinkering with Linux, long walks with my dog Bubba, and stimulating, though often ridiculous, conversation with my girlfriend Kim.”
Nicole Henderson
Industry Analyst
“I joined iNet when it acquired the Web Host Industry Review in March 2011. After studying journalism at Ryerson University in Toronto, I started writing for the Web Host Industry Review. I like writing about tech start-ups and innovative data center technologies. When I’m not writing I can be found reading design blogs and magazines, tweeting, exploring vintage shops or eating a diner breakfast.”
Frances Krug
Associate Editor – Search Marketing Standard
“I’ve always had an eye for detail, and computers have allowed me to take my attraction to puzzle-solving to new heights. Born in Canada, I have spent about half my life living and studying in the United States, where I acquired my first computer, the venerable KayPro II. I have worked in a variety of industries, holding positions as a research assistant, legal assistant, project director at a market research firm, and educational technologist at a college. At iNet, I am Associate Editor of Search Marketing Standard magazine, and also write and manage content for other properties as needed.”
Tracey Capen
Editor
“Tracey Capen joined the Window Secrets newsletter as Technical Editor in February 2010 and was later promoted to editor in chief. Before Windows Secrets, Capen had a 10-year stint as executive editor of reviews at PC World magazine, was senior editor at the short-lived Corporate Computing, and managed InfoWorld’s reviews staff. He has also worked as a boat builder, professional SCUBA instructor, carpenter, home-theater installer, and computer salesperson. When not editing the Windows Secrets newsletter, you might find him hiking and photographing western landscapes or keeping his aging cattle dog out of trouble.”
Kathleen Atkins
Associate Editor
“I joined iNet in January of 2011. I’ve been editing books and articles for more than 25 years, primarily for Microsoft Press, but also for publishers of gardening books, memoirs, novels, and poetry. In addition, I’m a freelance writer and photographer. My degrees are from the University of Alaska and University of Washington. I grew up in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.”
Candice Rodriguez
Product Manager – Internet Services Vertical
“Candice Rodriguez joined iNet in 2011 as Product Manager for Internet Services Vertical. She has been involved with the web hosting industry since 2000 and has held roles in Marketing at Dialtone Internet, Interland now Web.com & Web Hosting Industry Review. While at Interland, Inc, Candice was awarded the Best-e-Business Execution Award for her work in Internet Marketing by the Technology Marketing Association of Georgia. Candice received a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Florida International University and a Master of Science in Organizational Communications & Marketing at Barry University. She is originally from the Caribbean and enjoys spending lots of time at the beach.”
Allison Heather
Account Manager
“I love sales and I love helping clients achieve their goals. After co-founding and running the sales department at Web Hosting Industry Review for almost 11 years, I joined iNet Interactive in 2011 with its acquisition of the WHIR. I have a degree in journalism, live in Toronto, and in my spare time I like playing sports and getting outside.”
Revia Romberg
Customer Service/Office Assistant
“My main duty is solving whatever subscription problems Windows Secrets subscribers might encounter. I also forward the dozens of daily e-mails our subscribers send, commenting on our stories, or requesting technical help. (It’s gratifying that our readers think we are that smart.) And if you enjoy the Wacky Web Week on the Windows Secrets newsletter you can thank me for your weekly chuckles. Originally hailing from Brooklyn, NY, I spent most of my youth in Los Angeles. I come from a huge, boisterous, and very close family. A couple of months ago, my husband and I moved to Palo Alto to escape the cloudy and rainy skies of Seattle. We are parents to a Rhodesian Ridgeback “puppy” names Bauer (named after the great Jack Bauer – yes, we are huge fans of the TV series “24″). At 11 months old, Bauer already weighs 125 pounds! My main interests include hiking and traveling, and especially fashion and film.”
Leslie Boultbee
Event Coordinator at Web Host Industry Review
“After graduating from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 2001, I spent a few years showing in the Toronto Arts Community. After seeing how these art events were run, I always thought event planning would be for me. Working at a busy clinic, I got to prove my abilities as an event planner and office manager. Lucky for me, the Web Host Industry Review’s publisher was watching me at work and developed a job with me in mind. In 2010 I joined the WHIR as the event planner for Networking events. With the acquisition of the WHIR in March 2011, I joined iNet Interactive. In my spare time you can find me following the Toronto food scene, out for walks with my Schipperke, and cooking.”
Hilary van der Meulen
Account Manager
“I have been in advertising sales, in some capacity (newspaper, art publishing and audio industries), for almost 10 years. Prior to working at iNet Interactive, I worked as an Account Manager with the WHIR for seven years. I really enjoy working in this industry; the people you meet make my job interesting and rewarding. In my free time, my husband and I restore century homes, travel, and eat international cuisine.”
Justin Lee
Industry Analyst
“For the past 12 years, Toronto-based writer Justin Lee has written about information technology, music, humor, and culture for various magazines and websites. He also dabbles in creative fiction and children’s literature. As an industry analyst for the WHIR, Justin writes and reports on web hosting-related issues for the publication’s website and print versions. He spends most of his spare time listening to music, going to shows, watching films, and brainstorming new names for bands he will never start.”
Dale Collinge
Ad Traffic Manager
“I joined the Web Host Industry Review in September 2003 as an Admin Assistant, which included a wide variety of duties from ad trafficking to invoicing & payment collections, and many other things in between. I joined iNet Interactive as an ad trafficker when the WHIR (rhymes with “purr”, not with “skier”) was acquired in March 2011. I was born and raised in the north of the UK, lived in Los Angeles for 9 years, before finally settling in the Great White North in 1999. In my spare time I enjoy chillaxing with my wife and our kitty, listening to music, surfing the net, tinkering with computer stuff, or channel surfing on TV.”
Liam Eagle
Editor-In-Chief at Web Host Industry Review
“Liam Eagle has worked as a contributor to the Web Host Industry Review since its inception in 2000, and as editor since 2003. He has been editor of the WHIR’s print magazine since its launch. His daily involvement in the gathering and reporting of Web hosting news and his regular interaction with Web hosting leaders gives him an uncommonly broad appreciation of the issues and trends facing the business. Through the WHIR, Liam spots Web hosting trends and offers opinions on the industry-wide impacts of major developments and the motivation behind big announcements.”
Josh Ater
Marketing Manager – AFCOM/Data Center World
“I have a BA in Political Science and an MPA (Master Public Administration) both from the University of Dayton. Prior to coming to iNet Interactive, I spent 12 years in the newspaper and multi-media business working for Cox Media Group Ohio starting off as a Research Analyst, Sr. Analyst and then eventually took over the department as the Research Manager responsible for 12 daily and weekly newspapers in Ohio along with their corresponding digital and niche products. I also served our corporate office in Atlanta providing research, strategic consulting and sales training for the Cox Community papers in North Carolina, Texas, and Colorado. After several years in that role I took on the role of Asst. Marketing Director responsible for all research, circulation (B2C) marketing and sales (B2B) marketing for the CMGO multimedia portfolio. Away from work my wife and I have a 3 year old son and currently reside in Englewood, Ohio.”