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Internet Marketing Online Instructors

Jasme Bantens, BA, MA

Ms. Bantens is Vice President/Director of Strategy and Analysis at . For the past 15 years, she has been at the forefront of the evolving media landscape, leading blue-chip clients in a wide range of markets and helping them generate revenue and ROI. Ms. Bantens was previously Group Director of Emerging and Digital Media at OMD, Group Director at Prometheus, Director of Strategy at iCrossing and Associate Director of Strategy and Analytics at Modem Media/Digitas. Prior to entering the digital space, she developed her knowledge at traditional agencies, including J. Walter Thompson, Grey Advertising and Saatchi and Saatchi.

Ms. Bantens holds an MA in Marketing from The New School and a BA in Communications from Hunter College.

David Bates, BSBA, MBA, JD

Mr. Bates is a shareholder in , a Florida-based business law firm, and Co-Chair of the firm’s Technology and Entrepreneurial Companies Practice Group. He has written numerous articles about the Internet, venture capital and emerging companies, and has delivered presentations on technology and corporate law to a variety of groups in Florida. Mr. Bates was named “Key Law Partner” for South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal, and has been repeatedly selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for Technology Law. Among other honors, he has earned an AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Bates earned both his JD and MBA from Tulane University. He also received a BSBA from the University of Florida.

Madeline Berges, BS

Ms. Berges is Vice President of Online Marketing and Communications for , one of the world’s leading timeshare companies. A seasoned marketer with more than 23 years of experience in the leisure, travel and tourism industry, she has specialized in online marketing for the past 15 years. Ms. Berges began her career as a marketing coordinator with Royal Caribbean Cruises, where she managed the production of print brochures and videos and fulfillment management. She later served as Marketing Manager with the Cruise Line International Association and Cunard Line, managing each organization’s website and implementing enhancements for improved usability, functionality and interactivity.

Ms. Berges holds a BS in Business Administration from Barry University.

Jay Berkowitz, BA

Mr. Berkowitz is CEO of , a B2B Internet marketing agency specializing in Internet advertising and marketing consulting services. He is also author of The Ten Golden Rules of Online Marketing Workbook and host of the Ten Golden Rules of Internet Marketing Podcast. Mr. Berkowitz has more than 20 years of marketing experience, having led marketing efforts for such Fortune 500 brands as Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, AT&T and Sprint, as well as leading health and fitness site eDiets.com. He is Research Co-Chairman for the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO), and has previously served as President of the American Marketing Association South Florida Chapter and Founding Board Member of the South Florida Internet Marketing Association. He is a popular presenter at numerous industry conferences, including Ad-Tech, Affiliate Summit, Webmaster World, The Direct Marketing Association and The American Mar keting Association, among others.

Mr. Berkowitz holds a BA in Administrative Studies from the University of Winnipeg.

Laura Callow, BS

Ms. Callow is Senior Search Marketing Manager for the Global Business Division at Intuit where she leads search marketing efforts and is responsible for the growth of SEO and PPC traffic and sales for the GSB (global small business) unit for Canada. With over 15 years of experience in various strategic Interactive Marketing roles, she has established herself at the forefront of Search Engine Marketing. She has been a contributor to Search Marketing Standard magazine and a senior blog writer at SEMInsights.com. Furthermore, she has been a speaker on several topics at PubCon, SES and SMX.

Ms. Callow holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Marketing from the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

Sheryl Cattell, BA, MBA

Ms. Cattell is the CMO at , a leading provider of curricula for homeschooled students at the pre-K through eighth-grade levels. She has more than 20 years of marketing expertise, helping companies define their brand and expand their market share. Her previous roles include Director of Web Services for Bluegreen Resorts, Vice President of Marketing for eDiets, Applications Manager for Mary Kay Inc., Director of Marketing for Travelocity.com, Vice President of Marketing for iChoose, Inc. and European Marketing Manager for Dow Corning. Ms. Cattell served as an instructor at the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce and as a case writer for the university’s Darden School of Business, and has also taught at Central Michigan University. She is the Founder and past President of the Dallas/Fort Worth Interactive Marketing Association and the South Florida Interactive Marketing Association.

Ms. Cattell holds an MBA from Central Michigan University and a BA in Public Administration from Michigan State University.

C.C. Chapman, BS

Mr. Chapman describes himself as a Boston-based ", photographer and digital dad." He is also Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The Advance Guard, a new media consultancy that creates marketing programs using emerging technology and community platforms. Mr. Chapman’s other roles include Founder of DigitalDads.com, Host and Producer of the Managing the Gray business podcast and Accident Hash music podcast, Co-Founder of Random Foo Pictures and Board member of the non-profit Wediko Children’s Services. His previous employment includes Digital Marketing Manager and Internet Services Manager for Babson College and Web Solutions Manager for Telco Systems.

Mr. Chapman holds a BS in Computer Information Systems from Bentley University.

Todd Farmer, BA

Mr. Farmer is Founder and CEO of , which encompasses a media network of distribution entities and a marketing and technology consulting firm. He previously founded Kowabunga! Marketing, Inc., which began as an email marketing software company in 1996. Mr. Farmer redefined his business in 1998, becoming one of the first affiliate tracking and management software providers with the introduction of The Affiliate Program (TAP) software. He later rebranded the company’s software as My Affiliate Program (MYAP) and expanded the business to offer affiliate marketing consulting and management. In 2001, Mr. Farmer debuted Kolimbo – The Open Affiliate Network, which served as a portal for affiliates and merchants to connect, partner and succeed within a simple interface. In 2005, he sold Kowabunga to CGI Holding Corporation. In addition to his current work with PerformStreet Media, Mr. Farmer also volunteers his marketing services to philanthropic organizations.

Mr. Farmer holds a BA in Marketing from Michigan State University.

Nate Griffin

Mr. Griffin is the founder of Man of Action Metrics, a Nashville, TN web consulting firm that currently manages over 150 community and regional websites as well as two national brands. He got his start in PPC and SEO, helping to set the standard for local automotive search. Mr. Griffin transitioned to digital analytics as he sought ways to increase ROI from web presence. He has worked extensively with Google Analytics, Coremetrics and Adobe Omniture SiteCatalyst. For the last two years Mr. Griffin has been a guest speaker at Pubcon where he discusses integrating offline activity with web analytics.

Mr. Griffin holds a Google Analytics Individual Qualification.

Maria Harrison, BA

Maria Harrison is a recognized and leading expert in interactive marketing strategy and implementation. Maria has served in Vice President and Director roles for the last 14 years in interactive marketing. Prior to joining Bullseye Strategy, Maria served as the Vice President of Marketing for The Laredo Group, a leading interactive marketing training company, the Director of Online Marketing for Interval International, an IACI company, Global Partners Group, a financial securities trading firm, and founded and operated Key Promotions, an interactive marketing strategy and implementation firm specializing in search engine marketing and media planning and buying.

Maria was one of the founding board members and served as president of the South Florida Interactive Marketing Association from and continues to serve as a board member and advisor to the association. She is a sought after speaker at industry shows such as the Online Marketing Summit, WEMedia, the Direct Marketing Association (DMA), and Webmaster World’s Pubcon. Maria holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhode Island College.

Jon Henshaw, BA, MA

Mr. Henshaw is co-founder and Program Manager for Raven Internet Marketing Tools, which, since its creation in 2007, has become an industry standard used by thousands of agencies, in-house marketing departments and Internet marketing professionals worldwide. Mr. Henshaw started his first web design company in 1996, and has experience working with numerous startup companies and corporations. He was an interaction designer for Visa® and his many consulting projects have included Maxim magazine, Coors, eCollege, Iomega, eCorporateU and NetLibrary. Mr. Henshaw has in-depth experience with search engine optimization, Internet strategy, information architecture, online reputation management, customer relationship management, distance learning, web standards, site accessibility and microformats. He has written extensively about Internet marketing, and often speaks at industry conferences and universities. He has been quoted and mentioned on Monster.com, CNET News, Nashville Business Journal and elsewhere.

Mr. Henshaw holds a BA in Communications from Samford University and an MA in Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver.

Michael Kelly

Mr. Kelly is the Director of Business Development for , and has been involved with the company since its inception in 2000. He focuses on developing strategic alliances and driving revenue for ClickMail, and is responsible for its email service provider (ESP) vendor partnerships. Mr. Kelly has more than 13 years of sales and business development experience in the permission-based broadcast messaging arena. He is also active in the professional email messaging community, serving on the Board of Directors at the DMA of Northern California and as a faculty member at the Association of Strategic Marketing. He has presented at various ESP national user conferences and regional industry events, and contributes to ClickMail’s blog, The Whitelist.

Alan K’necht, BA

Mr. K’necht is regarded as a leading expert on the business side of the Internet. He founded , one of Toronto's leading SEO, SEM and web analytics consulting firms, in 1998, and currently serves as President of the company. In addition to his executive role at K’nechtology Inc., Mr. K’necht became a founding partner in the online marketing agency in 2010. Since the early 1990s he has provided search engine optimization, PPC and web analytics guidance and training to organizations across North America and the U.K., including Canada's federal government, the U.S. Navy, Toyota Canada, Swansea University, University of Ottawa, media organizations, e-commerce companies and many other businesses. An internationally published columnist, Mr. K’necht has been interviewed and quoted by media outlets including CNET News, The Wall Street Journal, Globe & Mail, Webmaster Radio and CBC Radio. Considered an Internet pioneer, Mr. K’necht is generally credited with having the first live webcasted wedding (August 1998). In 2010, he published his first award-winning book, .

Mr. K’necht graduated from the University of Waterloo in Ontario with a BA in Economics.

Jim Kukral, BS

Mr. Kukral (“The Biz Web Coach”) is an award-winning blogger, teacher, professional speaker, author, Web entrepreneur and business consultant. For more than a dozen years, he has worked with hundreds of small businesses and large Fortune 500 companies to help them leverage social media and achieve online success. You can read about the problems he solves for his clients at . Mr. Kukral is also the CEO of YourPitchSucks.com, a free service that helps individuals and companies craft better pitches, and Founder of ScratchBack.com, a widget-based tipping system used by thousands of bloggers and webmasters. He has also written professionally for clickZ.com, Builder.com and top industry magazines like Revenue Today.

Mr. Kukral received his BS in Public Relations from The University of Akron.

Joe Laratro, BBA, MCSE, MCT, CCA

Mr. Laratro is the President and Founder of , a consultancy that develops online marketing strategies to drive bottom-line results. Mr. Laratro and his company specialize in local search marketing, pay-per-call lead generation services, blogging, analytics, conversion consulting, PR and more. He previously served as Chief Technology Officer at one of the world’s largest and most experienced search engine marketing and optimization firms. He has taught search marketing training for the Direct Marketing Association (DMA), SEOClass and Network Solutions, and has been quoted in numerous industry publications such as Internet Retailer, eMarketer, DMNews, eWeek and others.

Mr. Laratro is a graduate of the University of Miami with a BBA in Finance. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA). He is also a certified Google AdWords Professional, a contributor to the founding of the Yahoo! Strategic Partner Program and a certified Yahoo! Strategic Provider Ambassador.

Terry Miller, BS, MBA

As Manager of Channel Marketing and Systems for Citrix Systems, Inc., Ms. Miller creates and customizes email campaigns for channel partners. She is an award-winning marketing professional with a 25-year track record of helping businesses to accelerate incremental sales through data mining, email marketing and viral marketing. Her specialization is in developing and implementing integrated marketing strategies, targeting external audiences through direct and indirect channels. Ms. Miller previously worked for several other IT and telecommunications companies, leading strategic e-marketing planning and prioritization processes through the use of HTML/text email, lead nurturing and database segmentation. She was also a presenter at the 2008 DM Days Conference and Expo in New York City, where she spoke about direct mail strategies for integrated marketing campaigns.

Ms. Miller holds an MBA with a specialization in Marketing from Nova Southeastern University and a BS in Business Management from Barry University.

Gordon Montgomery, BA, MSc

Mr. Montgomery is the Founder and Owner of , an international information design consultancy. He also serves as Practice Manager for User Experience Design at Neudesic. His work involves synthesizing linguistics, usability, accessibility and information architecture into a universal approach to well-structured and easy-to-use designs. Mr. Montgomery has more than 10 years of information design consulting experience, and his previous roles include Executive Director of Webguides, User Experience Lead at Razorfish, Usability Manager at Staples and Senior Information Architect at Fusive. He has presented at numerous industry conferences and is a speaker for and member of the Usability Professionals Association.

Mr. Montgomery holds a BA in French (Linguistic Studies) from Southampton University and an MSc in Software Engineering from Napier University.

Angel Marotto, BS

Ms. Marotto is the Director of Interactive Media and Marketing at HCP/Aboard Publishing. She brings over 13 years of integrated marketing experience, with an emphasis on digital marketing. Ms. Marotto began her career in Media Communications for a premier multicultural travel magazine. After, she entered Corporate Marketing for an international restaurant chain. Later, she transitioned into full-service Marketing, PR, Advertising and Digital agencies; where she developed and implemented campaigns that influenced public opinion and promoted ideas, products and services for Fortune 500 companies in luxury automotive, travel & tourism, finance and legal sectors. Ms. Marotto is a published contributing author and a member of several professional organizations as well as a Board Member of South Florida Interactive Marketing Association (SFIMA), SFIMA Marketing Co-Chair and was Co-Chair for the 2012 SFIMA Nautical Networking Event (NNE). She is also a member of Mobile Marketing Miami (MoMo MIA) and a past member of American Marketing Association (AMA) and Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

Ms. Marotto holds a BS in Mass Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).

Kate Morris, BBA, MBA

Ms. Morris is a founding member of an Austin, Texas-based SEO firm, where she specializes in paid search, natural optimization, landing page optimization and social media marketing. She blogs regularly at KateMorris.com, a top SEO blog on the BIGLIST by TopRank.com. It was a BusinesSuites campaign that got Ms. Morris started with Google AdWords and Overture in 2003. She was hired by Austin agency Apogee Search’s parent company, LeadsCustomersGrowth, the same year, and started to explore all other areas of search marketing. Ms. Morris joined New Edge Media in 2008 and spoke late that year at SMX East 2008 on agency change issues and white hat SEO tips. She has since spoken at PubCon South, SMX London, Affiliate Summit East and PubCon Vegas on various topics.

Ms. Morris holds a BBA with a focus on Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin and is finishing her MBA at Texas State University.

Christopher S. Penn, BS, MS

Mr. Penn is Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at , where he oversees the company's marketing efforts, adds insight and direction to strategic product development, and works closely with clients to make the most of their email marketing strategy and overall campaigns. He is also Co-Founder of the PodCamp New Media Community unConference and co-host of the Marketing Over Coffee Podcast. Formerly the Chief Marketing Officer of Edvisors, Mr. Penn produced the award-winning Financial Aid Podcast and wrote Scholarship Search Secrets. As a leader in the new media industry, he has been called upon for expert information by researchers for the Congressional Advisory Committee on Student Financial Aid, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, BusinessWeek and U.S. News & World Report, and has appeared on PBS, CNN and ABC News.

Mr. Penn earned his MS in Information Science from the Boston University School of Management. He also holds a BS in Political Science from Franklin & Marshall College.

Lisa Picarille, BA

Ms. Picarille develops online content strategies for businesses using unique and compelling written, video and audio content that is deployed across multiple platforms to help businesses maximize their reach. She co-hosts the popular Affiliate Thing podcast, is a member of the Cast of Geeks podcast gang and appears regularly on The Spew podcast about women in online marketing. A veteran journalist who began her career more than 20 years ago as a professional sports writer in Boston, Ms. Picarille has also headed the news departments of major high-tech news organizations. Most recently, she was Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Revenue Magazine. Ms. Picarille is a founding board member of the Performance Marketing Alliance and the 2008 winner of LinkShare’s Golden Link Award for Most Vocal Performance Marketing Advocate. Additional information can be found at

Ms. Picarille holds a BA in Journalism from Northeastern University.

Kim Rowley, BA

Ms. Rowley is the Founder of and has been involved in affiliate marketing since 1998. What began as a hobby with her coupon-code site – ShoppingBookmarks.com – has grown into a multitude of award-winning websites and blogs, including ShoeaholicsAnonymous.com and StealTheStyle.com. Known as a “super-affiliate” among her colleagues and peers, Ms. Rowley applies her expertise in performance-based management to consult for merchants, businesses and publishers on affiliate management options. She has written website content and sponsored posts for Sears and Kohl's, and contributed to Procter & Gamble’s BrandSaver division. Ms. Rowley is a member of the Affiliate Summit Advisory Board and a regular panelist on The Spew podcast. She has been featured in USA Today and Revenue Magazine, and has spoken on e-commerce entrepreneurship, content creation and affiliate marketing topics at numerous industry events.

Ms. Rowley holds a BA in Business Administration from Wayne State College.

Jeff Sass, BA

Mr. Sass has been active in the mobile industry since 1998, when he co-founded publicly traded mobile commerce pioneer BarPoint.com; later, he became the company’s CEO. Under Mr. Sass’ leadership, BarPoint had a UPC/barcode-based mobile shopping and information service "on deck" with AT&T, Sprint, Nextel, Cingular and Verizon as early as 2000, and later supported dedicated mobile storefronts for The Sharper Image and Office Depot. Since 2007, Mr. Sass has been VP of Business Development and Chief Evangelist for Myxer, a leader in mobile entertainment with more than 35 million users. He frequently speaks at industry events and serves on the Mobile Marketing Association’s (MMA) Education and Advocacy Committee. Mr. Sass is a founding board member of Mobile Monday Miami (MoMo Miami) and a founding member of the Mobile Internet Content Coalition (MICC).

Mr. Sass earned a BA in English and a BA in Theater Arts from Cornell University.

Margie Schneider, BA

Ms. Schneider is Vice President of Operations at , an Internet marketing consultancy specializing in search engine marketing and emerging Internet marketing strategies. She is responsible for the daily management of the company and is part of a team that focuses on leading-edge Internet strategies for nationally recognized clients. Ms. Schneider previously served as Director of Media Services for Medical Staffing Network, where she led a team of creative, marketing and web development professionals in the planning and execution of the healthcare staffing firm’s online and offline efforts. Prior to that, she served as Web Development Project Manager and Online Marketing Strategist for Fusive, a leading provider of web-enabled business solutions with a client roster including Credit Suisse First Boston Technology Group and Colonial Penn Life Insurance.

Ms. Schneider holds a BA in Liberal Arts from Florida Atlantic University.

Adam Proehl, BA

Mr. Proehl is a managing partner of NordicClick Interactive, a Digital Marketing consulting firm based in Minnesota. He is a seasoned online marketing executive who has a passion for helping clients use online channels to grow their business. As a practical marketer, his ability to get at the heart of the core business issues, establish measurable goals, and map the appropriate online tactics to further those objectives has served his clients well. Mr. Proehl has been involved in Internet Marketing since 1998, working with a wide range of clientele from startups to Fortune 500 companies. He has spoken at numerous industry conferences such as PubCon, eMetrics, SES, MDMA, SEMPO, and OMS.

Mr. Proehl holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Ravi Seepersad, BS, MS, JD

Mr. Seepersad is Corporate Counsel for , the nation’s largest exclusive online facilitator of degree and certificate programs from the country’s leading universities. In this role, he has personally negotiated hundreds of diverse and complex Internet marketing agreements. Prior to joining Bisk Education, Mr. Seepersad practiced law at Fowler White Boggs Banker, one of Florida’s oldest and largest private law firms. His practice included litigation, software licensure, and both professional and industry-focused regulatory compliance. His view of the legal issues involved in the Internet marketing arena has been heavily shaped by his private practice experience.

Mr. Seepersad holds a JD from the University of Miami School of Law, as well as a BS in Exercise Physiology and an MS in Human Resource Development and Administration from Barry University.

Brent Shiely, BA, MBA

Mr. Shiely works for one of the largest consumer product companies in the United States, General Mills, helping migrate a $600 million advertising spend toward Internet-related campaigns. Early in his career Mr. Shiely trained people to become Microsoft Certified Solution Developers and Microsoft Certified System Engineers. At Microsoft, Mr. Shiely assisted the Digital Media Division (later to become a part of the Windows Client team) with platform services like Windows Media. Mr. Shiely successfully consulted with entertainment organizations including Universal, MGM, EMI, Sony and others to incorporate the Windows Media solution into their consumer Internet efforts. He also helped with one of the first mobile multimedia players written for Microsoft’s mobile operating systems. In 2005, Mr. Shiely joined Digital River, a leader in downloadable software ecommerce outsourcing, and helped with digital distribution of Microsoft Office 2007. Microsoft has since sold over $1 billion in software through Digital River.

Mr. Shiely has a BA in Marketing from St. Louis University and two MBAs – one from UCLA and the other from the University of Singapore.

George Straschnov, BA, MA, JD

Mr. Straschnov is Vice President for Strategic Development and General Counsel/Corporate Secretary at , a leading online education technology and marketing services company. He oversees legal matters including Internet advertising and marketing, state and federal regulatory compliance, product and service contracting, customer agreements, new business development and intellectual property. Mr. Straschnov previously served as General Counsel for a business technology integration services provider, and was President and Principal of an Internet publishing startup company. He also had a commercial litigation private practice for a number of years and served as an Associate County Attorney in Sarasota, Florida. He is a Board member of the E-Commerce and Technology section of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), a guest lecturer on Internet Advertising at ACC’s annual meeting and an adjunct instructor of Business Law at the Florida Institute of Technology.

Mr. Straschnov earned his JD from Valparaiso University School of Law. He also holds an MA in English from Georgetown University and a BA in English from Colgate University. He is a member of the Florida Bar, the Association of Corporate Counsel and the American Bar Association.

Anna Talerico, BA

Ms. Talerico is Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of , an online marketing company specializing in post-click marketing and conversion optimization, where she oversees client marketing programs. She works with a diverse range of clients from startups to enterprise organizations like American Greetings, Citrix Systems and P&G. Ms. Talerico’s previous experience includes Managing Editor at Art Experience magazine and Account Executive at multimedia advertising agency AdDesign. She has led presentations for the South Florida Internet Marketing Association, Search Engine Strategies and ad:tech; writes for industry publications such as DM News, iMedia and Marketing Profs; and sits on the Advisory Board of the eMarketing Association.

Ms. Talerico holds a BA in Social Psychology from Florida Atlantic University.

Roger Welch, BA

Mr. Welch is the Director of Marketing at Sensei, a health-focused mobile solutions company, as well as the owner and founder of Off The Road Consulting, an interactive services agency. He has over 17 years of Internet and mobile industry experience working with Fortune 500’s to develop results-driven consumer and B2B campaigns. His focus is on the value and process of building full-scale integrated marketing programs across a variety of digital channels and new media platforms. Mr. Welch has proven expertise in mobile marketing, interactive marketing, usability design, product development and software development across a wide variety of industries and domains. He was a contributing member of the teams that created the first content site for AOL, developed the world’s first transactional ecommerce system, built the first B2B extranet EDI solution, won the first Gold Clio ever awarded to a website and most recently launched the first mobile application platform that functions on 90% of mobile handsets in the U.S.

Mr. Welch holds a BA in Communications from American University.

Mark Wenzowski, BA

Mr. Wenzowski is the founder and current President of CELLGHOST Mobile, a full-service mobile marketing agency located in Tampa, Florida. He has dedicated the past five years to pioneering the mobile marketing discipline and has been instrumental in building mobile marketing as a strategic marketing channel by proving its value to a range of clients, from wireless carriers, to agencies, to consumer marketers. An entrepreneur and builder, Mr. Wenzowski has specific expertise in business development, strategic client management and consumer marketing. He is currently a member of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization.

Mr. Wenzowski graduated from Kent State University with a BA in Communications and Marketing.

Robert C. White, BS, MBA, JD

Mr. White is an equity shareholder at , a Florida-based business law firm. An attorney within the firm’s Technology and Entrepreneurial Companies Practice Group and Corporate Practice Group, he provides strategic counseling to business entities, entrepreneurs and executives in the areas of technology law, venture capital and private equity law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance law, corporate governance, and general business, corporate and financial law matters. Mr. White previously served as General Counsel at Cenetec, LLC, a prominent technology “accelerator” company and business incubator. Prior to that, he was a partner at Kirkpatrick & Lockhart (now K&L Gates). He is currently on the Board of Directors of the Enterprise Development Corporation.

Mr. White holds a JD from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was a member of The University of Miami Law Review. He earned both an MBA in Finance and a BS in Biology from Emory University. He is a member of the Florida Bar.

Gaida Zirkelbach, BA, MBA, JD

Ms. Zirkelbach is an attorney within the Technology and Entrepreneurial Services Practice Group at , a leading business law firm based in Florida. She provides strategic counseling and negotiates transactions in the areas of technology, Internet, interactive marketing, mergers and acquisitions, and privacy and security. Ms. Zirkelbach advises both large companies and startups, and has negotiated deals with the largest online media properties and Fortune 500 corporations. Super Lawyers, Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite” and the South Florida Legal Guide have recognized her as an “up-and-comer,” and publications such as the National Law Journal, Florida Trend and the South Florida Business Journal have quoted her on technology, Internet and marketing issues.

Ms. Zirkelbach earned her degrees – a JD, an MBA and a BA in International Business – with honors from Stetson University. She is a member of the Florida Bar and a Board member of the South Florida Interactive Marketing Association.

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