Meet the team at iPullRank

PROUD To Pull Rank

iPullRank is a digital marketing agency that’s all about delivering great results.

We’re a bold, young shop that’s Proactive, Reliable, Outstanding, Useful and Determined – producing PROUD work for amazing clients.

Our team consists of strategic, creative and technical professionals passionate about digital marketing.

Michael King

Founder and Managing Director

My name is Michael King, but you can call me Mike and I pull rank by using both sides of my brain to develop creatively strategic solutions, having a messy desk, and doing whatever it takes to make things happen. I pull rank in a cabana in South Beach, wearing Nike Air Max 1s, and listening to Snoh Aalegra. I pull rank with 14 years of experience in digital marketing and 25 years in web development and make my clients PROUD by always being PROACTIVE. I pull rank by never accepting anything that everyone else does.

Christopher Hart

DIRECTOR OF REVENUE

Christopher Hart
DIRECTOR OF REVENUE

My name is Christopher Hart and I pull rank by having very accurate situational awareness to your most pressing needs, standing in my pajamas all day, and a great work life balance. I pull rank in my home office, while drinking way too much coffee, and listening to Simon and Garfunkel. I pull rank with over 25 years of experience in SEO, Digital Marketing, Content Creation and MARTECH and my PROUDEST moment has been helping defeat a career politician who at the time did not own his name as the domain, too bad for him. I pull rank by guiding clients through tricky and confusing issues with empathy for their situations.

Kami Hess

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Kami Hess
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

My name is Kami Hess and I pull rank by building the car while driving it, using an abnormal amount of desk space, and operationalizing vision. I pull rank in my home office, willing my dog not to bark while on zoom, and jamming to Broadway show tunes. I pull rank with 25 years of experience in operations, client service and project management and make my clients PROUD by always being useful. I pull rank by believing there is always a solution and a way to get things done.

John Murch

DIRECTOR OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

John Murch
DIRECTOR OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

My name is John Murch and I pull rank by taking creative ideas and turning them into code, always drinking coffee, and like to just freaking do it (JFDI). I pull rank in my home office, while sitting in my aeron, and listening to some mashups on YouTube. I pull rank with over 15 years of experience in SEO and software development and I make my clients proud by always being innovative. I pull rank by making it work, making it right and making it fast.

Alexandra Schonholz

DIRECTOR OF CONTENT STRATEGY

Alexandra Schonholz
DIRECTOR OF CONTENT STRATEGY

My name is Alexandra and I pull rank by helping others tell their stories, reading copy out loud, and staying committed to delivering top-notch quality. I pull rank in my bedroom-turned-home office, accompanied by at least one cat, while listening to WFMU. I pull rank with 10 years of experience in content strategy and make my clients PROUD by always being proactive. I pull rank by asking the right questions, taking the time to understand client concerns and goals, staying flexible, and connecting with my teammates.

Kyle Marino

CONTENT PRODUCER

Kyle Marino
CONTENT PRODUCER

My name is Kyle and I pull rank by giving initial ideas a structure, laughing too loud and letting my work speak for itself. I pull rank in my home office, with my lazy dog, with Wu-Tang Clan or Coheed and Cambria playing in the background. I pull rank with 12 years of experience in content strategy and make my clients PROUD by always being dedicated. I pull rank by always considering what factors will lead to the most success.

Simon Sternklar

COPY EDITOR

Simon Sternklar
COPY EDITOR

My name is Simon Diamond Sternklar and I pull rank by weaving facts into narratives, making wallpaper from project trackers, and always thinking of the next step. I pull rank to the sound of the 7 train, dressed better than I need to be, and listening to my new favorite horror podcast. I pull rank with 10 years of experience in editing and fact-checking and make my clients PROUD by always being proactive. I pull rank by asking the right questions to do the next right thing.

Colt Sliva

SEO ENGINEER

Colt Sliva
SEO ENGINEER

My name is Colt and I pull rank by applying search as a science, surrounding myself with cups, and starting everyday wondering who I can help. I pull rank in front of any window with a view, professional work slippers, and listening to Rare Monk. I pull rank with 10 years of experience in SEO and make my clients PROUD by always being reliable. I pull rank by finding link equity wherever it’s hidden.

Shantel Branch

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Shantel Branch
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

My name is Shantel Branch and I pull rank by doing everything in my power to ensure our clients are satisfied, playing my music too loud, and asking lots of questions. I pull rank in the Outstanding conference room while humming Outstanding by The Gap Band, doodling , and listening to one of my Spotify playlist. I pull rank with 12 years of experience in client services and account management and make my clients PROUD by always being PROACTIVE. I pull rank by always asking a follow up question.

Sarah Pickert

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Sarah Pickert
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

My name is Sarah Pickert and I pull rank by converting business initiatives to actionable plans, making sense of organized chaos (don’t touch my piles), and getting my hands dirty to make things possible. I pull rank fending off my little rascals from bombing video conferences, clicking my pen, and jamming out to Sister Hazel. I pull rank with over 15 years of experience in strategic marketing and project management. I make my clients PROUD by always being useful.

Jarrett Thomas

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Jarrett Thomas
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

My name is Jarrett Thomas and I pull rank by uncovering complex customer problems, while posting on Linkedin, and being a reliable source for information. I pull rank in any room that’s not booked(I never book rooms), with a Yankee hat on, and listening to Jay-z or 90’s R&B. I pull rank with 9 years of experience in Digital Marketing and make my clients PROUD by always being dedicated to their success. I pull rank by not saying what customers want to hear but need to hear.

Melissa Fernandez

SENIOR VISUAL DESIGNER

Melissa Fernandez
SENIOR VISUAL DESIGNER

My name is Melissa and I pull rank by creating strategic designs, making weird thinking faces, and visualizing complex ideas simply. I pull rank on my couch, under an oversized blanket, while listening to white noise of ocean waves. I pull rank with 5+ years of experience in Art Direction, Branding, & Product Design and my PROUDEST moment has been collaborating with large scale enterprise clients. I pull rank by designing with meaning.

Garrett Sussman

DEMAND GENERATION MANAGER

Garrett Sussman
DEMAND GENERATION MANAGER

My name is Garrett Sussman and I pull rank by attracting and nurturing the best clients, breathing too heavy when I focus, and having a damn good time learning while I’m marketing. I pull rank in my hipster tech bubble, wearing my worn, oversized hoodies, listening to indie pop curated by my Spotify Discover Weekly. I pull rank with 10+ years experience in digital marketing and making my clients PROUD by always being useful. I pull rank by connecting ideas, people, and solutions to the best outcomes.

Kevin Kuo

MARKETING COORDINATOR

Kevin Kuo
MARKETING COORDINATOR

My name is Kevin Kuo and I pull rank by staying on top of all things marketing, staring at 3 screens all day, and asking a LOT of questions. I pull rank in front of my work desk, with a bowl of candy, and listening to lofi hip hop radio on YouTube. I pull rank with 1 year of experience in marketing and my PROUDEST moment is that I am able to keep up with everything that is thrown at me. I pull rank by constantly thinking about ways I can get better at what I do.

Neferkara Aaron

OFFICE MANAGER

Neferkara Aaron
OFFICE MANAGER

My name is Neferkara Aaron and I pull rank by providing operational support and anticipating the team’s needs, with a whirlwind of sticky notes across my desk, and turning my learning moments into teachable moments. I pull rank in from of my laptop brainstorming fun team building activities and trips, with peppermint tea by my side, and listening to the daily “Fresh Finds”. I pull rank with 7 years of experience in operations and my PROUDEST moment has been transforming our office space one small change at a time. I pull rank by making the most out of the smallest things.