Our Team
We are a group of talented individuals who are committed to bringing our clients an authentic, first class service to their digital marketing needs.
Ian Gerada
CEO / SEO Specialist
The founder of Connectica, Ian Gerada, is a dynamic and highly motivated person. He maintains a unique skill set as well as understands the complex technical aspects of SEO. In an environment that demands high quality workmanship, Ian utilizes out of the box thinking as well as an incomparable flair, to ensure that Connectica customers are satisfied with our services. With more than a decade worth of international sales and marketing experience as well as a strong background in Computer Science, Ian is uniquely qualified to build excessively strong SEO campaigns for our clients. By utilizing over 25 years of experience in marketing strategy, across a broad industry base, Ian has pioneered the design and delivery of unmatched SEO techniques and innovative marketing for our clients. These techniques have enabled our clients to stay ahead of their competition as well as be on the forefront of the latest in SEO and website design practices.
Jane Gerada
Office Manager
With a bachelor’s degree in business administration, and over 15 years’ experience in executive administration, Jane uses her organizational skills to ensure the smooth operation of the Connectica office. As our Office Manager, she is responsible for overseeing daily operations, controlling accounts payable and receivable, and managing the human resource responsibilities of the Connectica team.
Jason Glidewell
Web / GFX Designer
With over 15 years in marketing, print advertising, and digital media, Jason brings a dynamic edge to the table. His technical knowledge, programming ability, and creative flair give a unique advantage to Connectica’s website design department. Jason excels in his ability to turn the complexities of programming into beautifully simple, seamless UX focused designs.
Samantha Huffman
Content Manager
A graduate of West Virginia University in Morgantown, W.Va., Samantha holds degrees in both journalism and political science. Driven by a passion for helping people and cultivating relationships, she has spent much of her career covering government and politics on the state and federal level. Together, with a team of 30 remote writers, our Content Manager oversees effective content creation and production for a multitude of clients and industries.
Kristina Oehler
SEO Specialist
Having 8 years’ experience in website production co-ordination and management along with 2 years in the SEO arena, Kristina is a major asset to the Connectica team. Her meticulous eye and keen analytical perception are unrivaled when working on client’s keyword analysis, SEO strategy, and website auditing. Her never-ending thirst for knowledge has Kristina dedicated to continual education in the digital arena.
Bailey Simmons
Social Media Coordinator
Bailey is from Toledo, Ohio and holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Bowling Green State University. She has an eye for design and loves being creative! Using various social media platforms, our social media coordinator helps plan, implement, and maintain online marketing strategies that help elevate your company’s digital presence and brand awareness.
