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Phillip Blackmon
Phillip graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.S. in Computer Science, with an emphasis on structure and planning of software and development services. Initially a self taught web developer, Phillip honed his skills in college to become a well rounded development expert in multiple languages, including .NET, PHP, HTML/CSS, C++, and more. Phillip has worked as an in-house web developer and Internet marketing expert for several firms, subsequently working on multiple projects with a number of Fortune 500 companies. As principal founder of lifeBLUE Media, Phillip is currently keeping busy with business growth and sales, while still keeping his expertise from the development perspective in use for large scale development projects.

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Russel Dubree
Russel graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.A. in History. While attending the University of Missouri, he participated in wrestling and Air Force ROTC. After serving a tour in the United States Air Force as an air traffic control officer, Russel moved to the Dallas area. As one of the principal founders of lifeBLUE Media, Russel put his 8 years of freelance Internet experience and ownership to the test as a Project Manager handling all new and existing projects. Now as Operations Manager, Russel\’s main focus has been streamlining the production process and reducing overall project timelines by 50%. Through previous positions and personal development, he has a strong foundational knowledge in operations management, staff development, Internet marketing, and conversion oriented web layout.

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Jourdan Wilkerson
Jourdan graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and a minor in Spanish. Jourdan draws on her previous experience in the magazine industry to help mold and establish her leadership and creative skills. Jourdan currently combines her advertising skills and marketing experience to provide lifeBLUE Media with a sound and focused marketing concept. She never stops learning or searching for innovative ways to set lifeBLUE apart.

Fun Facts:
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Justin Miller
Justin graduated from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors Degree in Art Studio. After graduation he moved to North Carolina to work as a graphic specialist for a government contractor. Taking on freelance and personal projects taught Justin a great deal of the skills he utilizes today. At lifeBLUE Media he specializes in graphic design, HTML and CSS for the Marketing department.

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Shauna Kamer
Shauna graduated from the Art Institute of Dallas with an Associate of Applied Science degree in "Multimedia and Web Development". Shauna has over 6 years experience as a web developer, including her start with local design firm TNT Solutions, where she was responsible for completing multiple projects on a weekly basis and single-handedly wrote their process handbook. Shauna’s responsibilities include front-end development (HTML/CSS), flash animation, concept implementation and quality control.

Fun Facts:
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Shyam Patel
Shyam graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a B.S. in Economics and Mathematics. Shyam was a part of two start-up businesses in the role of COO, where his operational strategies lead to 30% annual revenue growth. His career began as a research analyst which lead to expertise in project management, data analysis, IT, analytics and process redesign. Shyam brings over a decade of project management experience to his role as interactive project manager at lifeBLUE Media.

Fun Facts:
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Shannon Denniston
Shannon graduated with a BFA in Theater from Sam Houston State University before attending University of North Texas, where she earned a Master\'s degree in Journalism and Marketing. She originally wanted to work as an account executive in the advertising industry but soon realized her true passion was for writing. Shannon brings experience that ranges from agency-side to the client-side of copywriting. She works to understand our clients, their business, industry and their ideal customer to produce a message that resonates with prospects.

Fun Facts:
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Joe Mills
Joe graduated from the Christ for Nations Institute, with a Diploma of Practical Theology. While having served a majority of his career in the theological arena, over the years he has become a self-taught application developer. Using various personal and freelance projects as his method of learning the Internet and application development, Joe has developed an expert level knowledge in PHP and overall web development capabilities.

Fun Facts:
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Josh Guthrie
Josh graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas, receiving a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, where he discovered his passion for .NET. Josh established himself as a freelance developer for over ten years, developing front-end views and designs. In college he developed Artificial Intelligence Systems and multi threading environments. At lifeBLUE Media he specializes in .NET back-end development, designing business logic and implementing its functionality.

Fun Facts:
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Ben Tautfest
Ben graduated from the Art Institute of Dallas with a BFA in Graphic Design, and was awarded the "Outstanding Graduate" award. He started his design career in 1998 during the dot com explosion. From there he worked in many fields in the industry and gained an array of experience which helped shape and mold him into a well-rounded graphic designer with a deep skill set and sharp eye for detail and high end design. Ben is responsible for all things creative at lifeBLUE!

Fun Facts:
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Byron Cox
Byron attended Angelo State University where he graduated with a B.A. in Communications. One of Byron’s past experiences was Producer for Primedia Workplace, where he produced training programs, developed scripts and edited final programs. Before joining lifeBLUE Media, he served as Manager of Internet Operations & Design where was responsible for development staff management, internal web site development, and process implementation. Byron’s 13 years of experience as a web productions manager and multimedia producer, combined with a detail oriented personality and communication skills, provides an effective facilitator when it comes to implementing our proven process.

Fun Facts:
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Jeff Wood
Jeff provides the marketing expertise lifeBLUE clients need to connect their brands with the right audiences. His career has included radio, TV and newspapers, time with non-profits, managing high-profile sporting events for Fortune 500 clients, and most recently, handling the Internet marketing and public relations efforts for a major sporting goods manufacturer. An Advertising graduate of Texas Tech University, Jeff\'s job is to navigate the complex world of search engine marketing and fast-moving trends for our clients, to help their projects succeed.

Fun Facts:
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Matt Gonzales
Matt Gonzales, a Dallas native, attended Austin Community College and quickly found his calling in sales. With over 17 years of sales experience, Matt believes that creating a strong foundation in business partnerships is one of the fundamental keys to mutual success. In Matt’s 4 years of web sales experience he has made the 300 Club and President’s Club with a 200% quota.

Fun Facts:
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Crystal Hicks
Crystal graduated from the Art Institute of Dallas with an Associate of Applied Science degree in "Multimedia and Web Development", where she refined her creative abilities into a web medium. Crystal has previously utilized her design skills with several local development firms where she was responsible for company brand management, marketing materials, and web development.

Fun Facts:
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Jessica Welch
Jessica is going on twelve years of experience where she is currently creating Web-based applications using .NET, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, AJAX and XML. She is currently attending the University of Texas at Arlington, where she is expected to receive a Bachelors of Science in Information Systems. Prior to joining lifeBLUE Media, Jessica served as lead developer for a major health care communications company where she had the pleasure of working with companies such as Starbucks, MGM Mirage, Kellogg and Buger King to name a few.

Fun Facts:
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Nicholas Rios
Nick began his career in telco and system administration. The creative allure of web development captured his attention causing an effort to change fields which his then employer AT&T supported. In the years since then, he has been the principle developer on a wide range of projects from zero budget to multi-million dollar initiatives. Nicholas specializes in creating and deploying enterprise level software solutions.

Fun Facts:
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Jeff Nunn
Jeff graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a B.S. in Neuroscience. Prior to joining lifeBLUE, Jeff served as Senior Web Developer and Marketing Director for Bonner Automotive company. In this role he was required to create technical solutions to meet marketing challenges and vice-versa. Jeff demonstrates his unique set of skills as the lead in-house development expert, while also being an integral part of the creative focus behind each project.

Fun Facts:
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Phillip Blackmon
Phillip graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.S. in Computer Science with an emphasis on structure and planning of software and development services. Initially a self taught web developer, Phillip honed his skills in college to become a well rounded development expert in multiple languages to include .NET, PHP, HTML/CSS, C++, and more. Phillip has worked as an in-house web developer and Internet marketing expert for several firms, subsequently working on multiple projects with several Fortune 500 companies. As principal founder of lifeBLUE Media Phillip is currently keeping busy with business growth and sales while still keeping his expertise from the development perspective in use for large scale development projects.

Fun Facts:
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Russel Dubree
Russel graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.A. in History. While attending the University of Missouri he participated in wrestling and Air Force ROTC and subsequently received a full 3 year scholarship after being selected by ROTC leadership for his excellent leadership and management skills. Russel began his path with lifeBLUE Media in 2006 and put his 8 years of freelance Internet experience and ownership to the test by becoming a Project Manager. Over the last 2 years Russel’s main focus has been streamlining the production process and subsequently reducing overall project timelines by 50%. Through previous positions and personal development has a strong foundational knowledge in operations management, staff development, Internet marketing, and conversion oriented web layout.

Fun Facts:
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Jordan Wilkerson
Jourdan graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and a minor in Spanish. Jourdan’s previous experience comes from years in the magazine industry helping mold and establish her leadership skills. Jourdan currently combines her advertising skills and marketing experience to provide lifeBLUE Media with a sound and focused marketing concept. She never stops learning or searching for innovative ways to set lifeBLUE apart.

Fun Facts:
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Justin Miller
Justin graduated from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors Degree in Art Studio. A year after he graduated he moved to North Carolina to work as a graphic specialist for a government contractor. Justin gained an immense amount of knowledge and used his skills to freelance as well. This experience made him a better qualified designer and he decided it was time to take his skills to the next level so he searched from coast to coast for the perfect fit. After his long search destiny brought him to LB.

Fun Facts:
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Shannon Denniston
Shannon graduated with a BFA in Theater from Sam Houston State University before attending University of North Texas, where she earned a Master\'s degree in Journalism and Marketing. Shannon brings experience that ranges from agency-side to the client-side of copywriting. She works to understand our clients, their businesses, industries and their ideal customer in order to produce a message that resonates with prospects.

Fun Facts:
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Shyam Patel
Shyam graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a B.S. in Economics and Mathematics. Shyam was a part of two start-up businesses in the role of COO, where his operational strategies lead to 30% annual revenue growth. His career began as a research analyst which lead to expertise in project management, data analysis, IT, analytics and process redesign. Shyam brings over a decade of project management experience to his role as interactive project manager at lifeBLUE Media.

Fun Facts:
  • Shyam was born in Reading, PA.
  • Shyam\'s last meal on Earth would be Tex-Mex.
  • The one thing he cannot live without is the Internet.
  • If he were an animal he would be a Killer Whale, because people called him Shamu as a kid.
  • His favorite movie of all time is The Boondock Saints
  • Shyam\'s favorite movie as a child was Labyrinth
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Shauna Owens
Shauna graduated from the Art Institute of Dallas with an Associate of Applied Science (Multimedia and Web Development). Shauna has over 6 years experience serving as a web developer for local firm TNT Solutions, where she was responsible for completing multiple projects on a weekly basis and single-handedly wrote their process handbook. Shauna’s main responsibilities include Quality Control and concept implementation.

Fun Facts:
  • Shauna was born in Wichita, KS, then moved from Kansas to Georgia to Florida to Virginia and ended up in Texas by age 5
  • Her last meal on Earth would be spaghetti and corn
  • Coolest thing she has ever done is swim with dolphins in Cozumel
  • If she was not working in the web industry she would be a Forensic Scientists or CSI
  • As an animal lover, she has two dogs and two cats.
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Joe Mills
Joe graduated from the Christ for Nations Institute with a Diploma of Practical Theology. While having served a majority of his career in the theological arena, over the years he has become a self-taught application developer. Using various personal and freelance projects as his method of learning the Internet and application development, Joe has developed an expert level knowledge in PHP and overall web development capabilities.

Fun Facts:
  • Joe was born and raised in Holland, MI
  • His last meal on Earth would be Bar-B-Q
  • If he wasn’t working in the web industry he would go back to being a pastor
  • Joe can play the guitar, keyboards, bass and drums
  • His favorite color is green
  • Favorite place on Earth is Prince Edward Island
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Josh Guthrie
Josh graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas receiving a Bachelors degree in Computer Science where he discovered his passion for .NET. Josh established himself as a freelance developer for over ten years developing front-end views and designs. In college he developed Artificial Intelligence Systems and multi threading environments. At lifeBLUE Media he specializes in .NET back-end development, designing business logic and implementing its functionality.

Fun Facts:
  • Josh was born in Austin, Texas and raised in Keller, Texas
  • His last meal on Earth would be the chicken tender basket with no fries and a water from Dairy Queen
  • Josh is currently in a band that plays Ska or Punk music
  • If he didn’t work in the web industry he would be an audio engineer or a mathematician
  • He thinks he looks like Leonardo DeCaprio
  • Josh recently traveled to the Mediterranean on a cruise
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Ben Tautfest
Ben graduated from the Art Institute of Dallas with a BFA in Graphic Design, and was awarded the "Outstanding Graduate" award. He started his design career in 1998 during the dot com explosion. From there he worked in many fields in the industry and gained an array of experience which helped shape and mold him into a well-rounded graphic designer with a deep skill set and sharp eye for detail and high end design. Ben is responsible for all things creative at the LB!

Fun Facts:
  • If Ben wasn\'t designing, he\'d be snowboarding.
  • His dream car is a Lamborghini.
  • His last meal on Earth would be gourmet nachos.
  • Ben is addicted to sneakers.
  • He writes electronic music and sings in a rock band.
  • His favorite movie is Bottle Rocket.
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Byron Cox
Byron attended Angelo State University where he graduated with a B.A. in Communications. Some of Byron’s past experience has included Producer for Primedia Workplace where he produced training programs, developed scripts, and edited final programs. Before joining lifeBLUE Media he served as Manager of Internet Operations & Design where was responsible for development staff management, internal web site development, and process implementation. Byron’s 13 years experience as web productions manager and multimedia producer, combined with a detail oriented personality and effective communication skills, provides an effective facilitator when it comes to implementing our proven process.

Fun Facts:
  • Byron was born in Monahans, Texas and raised in Mount Vernon, Texas and Grandfalls, Texas
  • His last meal on Earth would be Chicken Fried Steak, garlic mashed potatoes and a green salad with ranch
  • If he was not working in the web industry he would be working as a television producer/editor
  • Byron’s claim to fame is shaking Ronald Reagan’s hand… of course, he was 7 years old
  • Byron is the office waging enthusiast
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Jeff Wood
Jeff provides the marketing expertise lifeBLUE clients need to connect their brands with the right audiences. His career has included radio, TV and newspapers, time with non-profits, to managing high-profile sporting events for Fortune 500 clients, and most recently, handling the Internet marketing and public relations efforts for a major sporting goods manufacturer. An Advertising graduate of Texas Tech University, Jeff’s job is to navigate the complex world of search engine marketing and fast-moving trends for our clients and help their projects succeed.

Fun Facts:
  • Jeff was born and raised in San Diego, California
  • The coolest thing he has ever done is snorkeling off the coast of Maui
  • His last meal on Earth would be bacon-wrapped barbecue shrimp, some of my Mom’s spaghetti, chicken & dumplings, a couple of ballpark hot dogs and some beef fajitas
  • If he wasn’t working in the web industry he would like to be the general manager of a major league baseball team or a yacht captain
  • His claim to fame is spending an afternoon with Dan Patrick, a famous sports anchor, and has met several pro golfers including Tom Watson
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Matt Gonzales
Matt Gonzales, a Dallas native, attended Austin Community College and quickly found his calling in sales. With over 17 years of sales experience, Matt believes that creating a strong foundation in business partnerships is one of the fundamental keys to mutual success. In Matt’s 4 years of web sales experience he has made both the 300 Club and President’s Club.

Fun Facts:
  • Matt is celebrating 10 years of marriage this July
  • He has 2 beautiful kids, Isabel 8 and Alex 5
  • Matt is a diehard soccer player/watcher and loves to coach his kids games on the weekend
  • If forced to choose, his favorite soccer team is FC Barcelona
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Crystal Hicks
Crystal graduated from the Art Institute of Dallas with an Associate of Applied Science (Multimedia and Web Development) where she refined her creative abilities into a web medium. Crystal has previously utilized her design skills with several local development firms where she was responsible for company brand management, marketing materials, and web development.

Fun Facts:
  • Crystal was born in Galveston, Texas and raised in Lake O’ The Pines, Texas
  • If she could visit anywhere in the world she would go to Palm Island http://www.littlepalmisland.com/
  • If she was not working in the web industry she would travel around the world as a dancer, specializing in salsa, hip-hop and ballroom
  • Her last meal on Earth would be her grandmother’s roast beef and vegetables
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Jessica Welch
Jessica is going on twelve years of experience where she is currently creating Web-based applications using .NET, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, AJAX and XML. She is currently attending the University of Texas at Arlington, where she is expected to receive a Bachelors of Science in Information Systems. Prior to joining lifeBLUE Media, Jessica served as lead developer for a major health care communications company where she had the pleasure of working with companies such as Starbucks, MGM Mirage, Kellogg and Buger King to name a few.

Fun Facts:
  • Jessica was born in Moose Jaw, Canada and grew up in Edmonton, Alberta.
  • Her last meal on Earth would be Boba Tea with curry vegtable noodles.
  • If she was not working in the web insdustry she would find a way to travel professionally.
  • Jessica is a vegetarian.
  • The coolest thing she has ever done is travel to Guatamala solo while taking Spanish classes.
  • Her nickname around the office is Canada.
  • If she was not working in the web industry she would become a professional traveler.
  • Jessica is a vegetarian.
  • Her nickname around the office is Canada.
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Nicholas Rios
Nick began his career in telco and system administration. The creative allure of web development captured his attention causing an effort to change fields which his then employer AT&T supported. In the years since then, he has been the principle developer on a wide range of projects from zero budget to multi-million dollar initiatives. Nicholas specializes in creating and deploying enterprise level software solutions.

Fun Facts:
  • Nick was born in San Antonio, raised in Dallas, but called Austin home for the last 7 years
  • His last meal on Earth would be brisket and potato salad from Rudy’s Bar-B-Q
  • The coolest thing he has done in a while is attend a snowboard camp at Lake Tahoe
  • If he wasn’t working in the web industry he would be writing screenplays about the web industry
  • Nick’s claim to fame is shaking Ralph Nader’s hand in an airport
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Jeff Nunn
Jeff graduated from the University of Texas-Dallas with a B.S. in Neuroscience. Prior to joining LifeBlue Jeff served as Senior Web Developer and Marketing Director for Bonner Automotive company. In this role he was required to create technical solutions to meet marketing challenges and vice-versa. Jeff demonstrates his unique set of skills as the lead in-house development expert while also being an integral part of the creative focus behind each project.

Fun Facts:
  • Jeff was born and raised in Sherman, Texas where he went to high school and met his wife
  • His last meal on Earth would be Fried Shrimp and Oysters, Lemon Pie from S&D’s Oyster Bar in Dallas
  • One day he wants to visit Fenway Park in Boston, MA
  • If he was not working in the web industry he would be a novelist
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During the course of your project many different members of our team will be involved with it. This unique approach sets us apart from our competitors and guarantees excellent quality of work every time. You can be sure that each product you see in our portfolio is built by the same team. Most of them, members of our team since the founding of the company.
We take pride in providing a service which leverages the creative force of the entire group.

Learn more about our team by clicking on the images above.
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