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Jackson River's team knows technology, but they also know non-profits. That makes them perfect partners. In my experience, there is nothing they can't do, and I honestly don't know what I would do without them.
Beth Wallace, Conservation International
Staff Bios
Executive Team
Alice Hendricks, Partner. Alice is the former Vice President of GetActive (now Convio) and Managing Partner of CTSG/Kintera. Alice works with Jackson River clients on management consulting projects, building highly functional teams, choosing effective software, and designing processes for maximum efficiency. Alice leads Jackson River's Effectiveness Consulting practice and works with your people to build smart processes and use the best technology to manifest positive change.
Tom Williamson, Partner. Tom is the former Vice President of Professional Services at Kintera and Managing Partner of CTSG, and works with Jackson River clients blending his talent for understanding people, systems, and organizational needs with his practical knowledge of non profit technology. Tom leads Jackson River's Technology Services Practice and is responsible for all Jackson River technology consulting and technical project management engagements.
TJ Griffin, Partner. TJ is a former Manager at Convio and has held leadership roles at both GetActive and Kintera. TJ's practical hands-on knowledge of the leading technology systems and non profit background give him a unique insight into Jackson River client needs, internal capacities, and desired goals. Widely regarded for his strategic thinking, problem solving, and blue collar work ethic, TJ heads Jackson River's Austin, TX virtual office.
Phillip Cave, Senior Developer. A specialist in web content management and custom applications with more than nine years of development experience, Phillip leads the technical design and implementation of web based applications for JacksonRiver. As both a front-end and back-end developer, Phillip brings a wide variety of skills including Drupal, ASP.NET, ColdFusion, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML, XML, and JavaScript. Phillip is involved with projects from initial design through launch and lifecycle management. He has worked at a number of firms, including Threespot Media, CTSG, AC Technologies, and Webworld Studios, with clients such as the Brookings Institution, WNYC Radio, Duke University, IRS, The National Association of Realtors, the Federal Aviation Administration, SEIU, and the Department of Education.
Technology and Account Team
Bryan Barash, Technical Project Manager. Prior to joining Jackson River, Bryan served as the Internet Communications Manager for Tom Udall for Senate. In his role as Internet Communications Manager, he was deeply involved in all aspects of the online campaign infrastructure, including development, marketing, and fundraising. Before Tom Udall for Senate, Bryan interned in the New Media Department of Obama for America, where he was involved in social media strategy throughout the Democratic primary campaign. He has also been marketing manager for Modularm Corporation, a small, socially responsible business involved with energy conservation.
Natasha Rodriguez Barnum, Senior Project Manager. Natasha is a former Senior Account Manager for GetActive/Convio where she worked with PBS, NPR, Oxfam, EDF, and many other non profits helping them maximize their online membership and fundraising technology. Previously Natasha was a senior project manager at Kintera, and an editor for PBS Interactive overseeing the production of web sites for national programming as well as station toolkits. Natasha's knowledge of leading online constituent technology and experience working with non profits give her unique insight into Jackson River's clients needs and goals.
Brock Boland, Web Developer. For the past six years, Brock has been coding web applications both as a living and a hobby. He is most interested in finding the best solution for client needs, with the understanding that web technologies are rarely "one size fits all." Brock specializes in PHP and JavaScript. Prior to joining Jackson River, he led a team of developers at AetherQuest Solutions and coded for Drupal at Qorvis Communications. He has also worked on pro bono projects with the Taproot Foundation.
Derek Dunagan, Web Developer. Derek has been developing websites and desktop applications for ten years. Before joining Jackson River, he worked for clients like New Line Cinema, the Miami Dolphins, NASCAR, and the Mother Nature Network. In his .Net days, prior to making the switch to open source and Drupal, most of his work was in the healthcare industry for clinics, emergency medical services, environmental health offices, and public safety answering points. Derek also has a design background, graduating from the Art Institute in Interactive Media Design.
Karyn Gladstone, Senior Project Manager. Karyn is a former Senior Project Manager at both CTSG/Kintera and CivicActions, and Project Director at The Communication Group. Karyn helps keep the Jackson Riverians organized and on-task, managing website and integration projects. Her extensive background with CMS systems, strategy, web content and the intersection between technology and community helps her provide structure to the most complex engagements. Karyn heads Jackson River’s San Francisco virtual office.
Dan Seals, Senior Project Manager. Prior to joining Jackson River, Dan served as Junior Sysadmin and Tier 3 technical support at Wired for Change/ Salsalabs. In his role at WFC, Dan helped manage the Salsa platform , including development prioritization and product analysis. Before working at Wired for Change, Dan worked as a Client Project Manager at DDC Advocacy, where he specialized in new client initiatives. Dan has also served as the Nevada Operations and IT Director for Hillary Clinton for President, and has an extensive knowledge of all things Las Vegas.
