Team
Who We Are
We're a team of 30 enthusiastic and focused analysts, developers, designers, account managers, and writers who have a passion for helping businesses achieve their dreams.
Semify was founded in 2008 by entrepreneurs Adam Stetzer, Ph.D. and Chad Hill. Chad and Adam developed innovative digtial marketing process to effectively and efficiently manage campaigns for their direct clients, joking that they had built a 747 to fly from Orlando to Tampa. Turns out, the powerful process, analysis, link building, connections to newspapers and workflow software was the perfect solution for agencies that want to provide real SEO and PPC to clients.
Now, Semify has hundreds of agency partners that white-label Semify's digital marketing services. We've been in this space for 10 years.
We've read a ton of books together. Bonded. Developed our values. Argued, debated and disagreed. Learned from mistakes and formed the bonds that develop from hard work, cooperation and a sincere desire to do our best.
Our greatest asset is our people, who we care for dearly. Based on this renewed focus on growing amazing professionals, we have received excellent press coverage and interest in our intense focus on culture and professional growth.
Read about the outrageous and radical Semify culture:
After 10 years of growing our culture, producing leaders and growing amazing human-beings, we have realized that our real strength is our values and our people.
Some of the books we have been most influenced by:
- Tribal Leadership
- Good To Great
- Lean Startup
- Search Inside Yourself
- Turn The Ship Around
- The Power of Moments
- Culture Code
- Radical Candor
- Lost and Founder
Meet the Team
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Adam Stetzer
CEO and Co-Founder
Dr. Adam Stetzer has 20+ years experience with enterprise IT and Fortune 100 client management. Prior to HubShout, Dr. Stetzer co-founded and served as Chief Operating Officer for Nucleus Solutions. <
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Matt Beaulieu
VP - Business Development
Matt joined the HubShout team from the financial services industry in 2010. He brings strong Account Management to his reseller partners & national-brand direct clients.
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Jeff Shipman
Director Marketing Innovation
Jeff got his BS in History and MBA from St. Bonaventure University. Previously, he was a Fleet Manager. When not working, he is locked in his man cave watching sports. Go Bonnies!
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Danielle Lachance
Product Development and Operations Manager
Danielle earned her B.A. in English from Wheaton College in Mass. in 2011. She previously worked in Tel Aviv, Israel as a writing assistant for a women's rights organization.
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Devin Stabley-Conde
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Devin graduated from SUNY Geneseo in 2015 with a B.A. in English & Creative Writing. She previously served as poetry editor for the SUNY-wide literary magazine Gandy Dancer.
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Chris Scott
VP and General Manager
Chris has extensive experience in relationship management, sales, technology, and education. Before joining the team at Semify, he traveled the country as an educational sales executive.
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Allison Holz
Account Manager
Allison earned a double B.S. in Psychology and Communications at SUNY Brockport in 2017. Allison is accompanied at HubShout by her fun-loving puppy Noelle.
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Amanda Geraghty
Account Manager
As the Semify food nerd, Amanda is all about building connections, and will use pictures of her dog Steel to do it. Off the clock, Amanda and Steel are hiking, having a beer, or snacking.
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Andrea Semrau
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Andrea earned a B.A. in Communications from John Carroll University in 2014.
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Andrew Lindsay
Account Manager
Andrew earned a B.A. in Writing from Ithaca College in 2013, and has worked as a Fiction Editor for Stillwater Magazine. He has been published on WhatCulture.com, amongst other places.
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Bill Finan
Website Developer
Bill earned a Master's in materials science. An admitted Linux geek, Bill came to HubShout looking to branch out into programming & IT. Bill is an essential member of HubShout's critical Web Dev team.
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Brad Lewis
Tech Team Manager
Brad studied at the University of Pittsburgh and prior to joining the Hubshout team he taught Film and English Composition. In his down time he runs a small record label and hosts a weekly radio show.
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Breylin Smith
Account Manager II
Breylin attended Rutgers University. Prior to HubShout, he spent time in the banking industry. He is currently in training to be Mayor & also holds the esteemed position VP of Nonsense.
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Catherine DeLaus
Digital Marketing Specialist I
Catherine studied English at SUNY New Paltz and graduated with a BA in 2019 and completed her MA a year later. When not at work you can find her running half marathons and drinking oat milk lattes.
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Erin Hayes
Digital Marketing Specialist II
Erin earned a B.A. in English Literature from Nazareth College in 2016.
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Marley DeRosia
Digital Marketing Specialist III
Marley earned her B.A. in English and creative writing with a minor in environmental studies from SUNY Geneseo in 2018. Nowadays, you can find her hunting for the best cup of coffee in Rochester.
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Melissa Brewer
Digital Marketing Specialist III
Melissa graduated from Wells College in 2016, earning her B.A. in English Literature and Theatre & Dance. When not at work she enjoys curling up with her cat Poppy and a good book.
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Riley Smith
Digital Marketing Specialist I
Riley earned a B.A. in English Literature from St. John Fisher College in 2020. In her downtime, she enjoys going on walks around Rochester and binging TV shows.
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Sammi Cohen
Technical Writer
Sammi holds a B.A. in Theatre and Speech from Wagner College. When she isn't writing for clients or performing on stage, Sammi runs her own vintage-inspired style blog.