Our Digital Marketing Specialists
We are a group of talented individuals and committed digital marketing specialists. Our goal is to bring every client authentic, first class digital marketing services.
Ian Gerada
CEO / SEO Specialist
The founder of Connectica, Ian Gerada is a dynamic and highly motivated person who understands the complex technical aspects of digital marketing. In an environment that demands high quality workmanship, Ian utilizes out of the box thinking to ensure that Connectica customers are satisfied with our services. He has over 25 years of experience in international sales and marketing strategies, across a broad industry base, and a strong background in Computer Science. His extensive knowledge of digital marketing techniques enables our clients to stay ahead of their competition as well as be on the forefront of the latest in digital marketing practices.
Jane Gerada
Office Manager
With a bachelor’s degree in business administration, and over 20 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.
Grace Stricker
Social Media Coordinator
Grace is a Florida native who graduated in 2015 from Lynn University in Boca Raton with a bachelor’s degree in film studies. Her passion for art, film, music, and videography keeps her creatively on her toes. Using skills she acquired while working for organizations like Sony Music Entertainment, the Miami Beach International Film Festival, and the Delray Beach Championship, Grace creates and implements the most dynamic social media marketing and video marketing strategies for your business.
Jessica Apfelbaum
Social Media Coordinator
Jessica is born and raised in Boca Raton, FL, she graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s in Communications in Multimedia and Concentration in Film, Video, and New Media. Her passions include art, photography, and fashion which led to her love for graphic design and social media. She has worked with previous organizations like the Flamingo Film Festival and gained knowledge on video production management. Before social media, she spent the past couple of years in customer service positions ranging from construction to hospitality.
Lee Gerada
SEO Specialist
Lee Gerada is an SEO Specialist based in sunny South Florida. His areas of expertise are analyzing and changing websites so they are optimized for search engines, website management, graphic design, and creating ADA-compliant documents. He is also very analytical and detail oriented which is crucial for the intricate art of website and search engine optimization. Before getting into the wild world of SEO, he spent numerous years working in customer service and management positions.
Nicholas Blackford
SEO Coordinator
Nicholas has a knack for finding the best backlinks for even the most niche clients, which happens to be a vital part of a successful SEO strategy. Through rigorous research of quality sites, our SEO Coordinator boosts your website’s visibility on search engine platforms like Google, Yahoo!, and Bing. This gives your brand the ability to impact more people in specifically targeted areas, resulting in more revenue for your business. Nicholas’s passions include world history, photography, two-dimensional animation and digital illustration.
Jason Glidewell
Web / GFX Designer
With over 20 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 and graphic design department. Jason excels in his ability to turn the complexities of programming into beautifully simple, seamless UX focused designs.
