OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM

John brings to DidgeBridge, 20+ years of accelerated-growth, change-agent leadership experience, within some of America's most highly respected companies. The common denominator platform for this continuum of superior growth, has been the embracing of new paradigm-shifting consumer-focused technologies, which can be rapidly commercialized via strategic alliances with the USA’s major retailers. John’s executive experience includes the following category leadership companies:

• President; MacGregor Golf Company.
• Eastman Kodak; Vice President & General Manager.
• Brunswick; Sr. Vice President.
• Wilson Sporting Goods; Vice President.
• Gillette; 9 years - 7 promotions.

John's unique career, includes both Senior leadership positions, as well as professional behavior modification counseling experience, from within the public sector.

When John is asked for the “key to his leadership success”, he often states:

Being able to think & act like an entrepreneur, while relying upon the classic training & management discipline, provided by great historic companies such as Gillette & Kodak.  John is a physical-fitness enthusiast, cyclist, and distance runner---having run the Chicago Marathon. John holds a Bachelor’s Degree, from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, with additional Executive Level Studies at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. John’s wife, Gail, is employed in the field of Medical-Research at Indiana University’s Medical Center. They have 1 daughter, Meagan, at Indiana University’s Ernie Pyle School of Journalism.

Indianapolis “Top 10 Best and Brightest” finalist in technology 3 consecutive years from 2006-08

Ryan Swadley is a nationally recognized digital marketing pioneer with 12+years experience developing interactive marketing campaigns and customer-centric marketing experiences. As an expert in video & digital innovation he is both an entrepreneur and an expert in innovating new ideas. Ryan was selected from 2006, 2007 and 2008 as a finalist in the Indy's Best and Brightest Award Program in Indiana, as a Top 10 business professional 40 and under. His functional areas of expertise include strategic planning & marketing campaigns for mid-tier & Fortune 500 companies.

Throughout his career Ryan has worked closely with companies to help them leverage the power of technology to exponentially grow their business with measurable results. Ryan takes an active role in serving the community and has helped launch "Faith, Hope, & Love; FHL", a non-profit community outreach organization, which was honored by Indiana Governor Mitchell E. Daniels and the White House. Ryan resides in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Jenny, an Associate Consultant Scientist supporting drug manufacturing at Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis.

• CO-CEO/Chief Innovation Officer; Didgebridge, LLC
• President/CEO; Paladin, Inc.
• Director of Strategic Marketing; University Life, LLC

Notable Career Achievements

• Pioneered Social Media site for College students 2003-04 (pre-Facebook) at Venture backed company
• Assembled teams for developing Emmy-Award Winning Video and Interactive projects in the US and abroad
• Client received International Economic Development Council Award (Best website in Class)
• Worked with Economic Development and Purdue Research Park to Create Interactive Promotional CD/Kiosk
• Launched Business Centers at the World's Largest Hotel Chain (Mobile Business Network
• Launched 4 major Casino websites (Majestic Star Corporate, Fitzgeralds Tunica, Las Vegas, and Blackhawk)
• Commercial Real Estate client expanded (from 3 to over 1100 Office Suite Locations)
• Launched Showstarmail (personalized email marketing software)
• Launched content managed Job Posting site for staffing company (Barrister Personnel) in Indianapolis
• Non-profit client achieved US Presidential Recognition from the White House in 2007
• Developed digital fundraising campaign for American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief

BS; Purdue University (Interactive Digital Media and Video).

Benjamin S. Hall is a graduate of Purdue University with 12+ years experience developing software applications. Ben has a degree in Computer Graphics Technology with a sharp focus in Human Computer Interaction. He was one of the founding members of Paladin Inc. and served on the board of directors as the Chief Production Officer where his sole responsibility was the development of new, interactive products and solutions. He later worked for Bennett Innovations where he created the new media department and kept them on the cutting edge of DVD and CD-ROM.

His skills began to grow exponentially when he began working for Project Media where he produced interactive titles for Eli Lilly, Allison, Rolls Royce, Hill-ROM and Guidant. He was also responsible for engineering complex interactive solutions involving networked video-on-demand, database driven networked kiosks, database driven CDs, real-time 3D interactive media and fully functional stand-alone applications. His greatest accomplishment perhaps is in the creation of the Money Bus - a database driven, networked, mobile classroom that teaches children the responsible use of money involving interactive games centered on a fictional bank and integrated devices such as magnetic card readers, bill acceptors, video kiosks, game controllers, and other custom-built, integrated electronics.

He has since expanded on his previous expertise into web application development and software engineering where he integrates multiple systems into data-driven, interactive web sites and innovative online and offline software applications. He has strong development skills using the Microsoft .Net framework, SQL Server and Oracle Database systems and web service integration and development. Benjamin has a BS degree from Purdue University with a focus in 3D, Digital Video and Consumer Interaction with digital media.

Indianapolis “Top 10 Best and Brightest” finalist in technology in 2011

Walle Mafolasire is a technically gifted entrepreneur and social networking visionary. With a background that includes extensive experience developing web based applications and designing computing environments/networks, Walle helps organizations adopt the right technologies to power growth and promote environmental responsibility.

CEO and Founder- PushControlZ

One of his most acclaimed projects is the development & launch of "VarsityLounge.com" -- a paradigm-shifting, social networking and shared-learning site for College Students & Professors.

Walle is well known by some of the fastest growing companies in Indiana where he led the design, deployment and management of IT systems that have been valuable to their growth. His success has been fueled with the belief that business processes should drive IT decisions; and can often be found emphasizing the need for organizations to invest in improvedbusiness processes before investing in new technology. Walle has led teams to successful deployments of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions from industry leaders like Sage, and Oracle. He has also overseen successful deployments of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions from power houses such as Salesforce.com, and Netsuite. These deployments have involved complex data cleansing, migrations and synchronization with back office and legacy systems.

Walle has been featured in the book, “New Faces at the Crossroads: The World in Central Indiana,” a compiled illustration of the recent, amazing and colorful array of cultures and customs in Central Indiana by the International Center Of Indianapolis (ICOI).

His community involvement includes active participation in the Rotary Club’s Mission to eradicate Polio in the world. Additionally, as a facilitator at the Center for Leadership and Development (CLD), Walle enjoys volunteering his time to educate inner-city adolescent males between grades 7-10 in key attitudinal and behavioral traits. Walle has a BS from Purdue University in Computer Science.

Doug Rammel is a change agent that makes things happen. He has been involved in turnaround situations with day to day operational and systems responsibilities. Doug Rammel has negotiated numerous contracts in all kinds of situations and have helped grow both his teams and the organizations that he has joined. He has been employed in three different situations in three different industries and survived / thrived within mergers, consolidations and start-up growth.

Founder at Abstract Reality Ventures

An affiliate of Patrick Capital and Saxony Securities that works with start-up and companies in transition to assist in resource acquisition, strategy formation, and product commercialization in the healthcare, technology, green energy and consumer products industries.

Chief Strategy Officer at SEETtek, LLC

SEETtek is a startup company that has developed a revolutionary support and cushioning system that will change the way the world relaxes. Doug is the head of strategy as well as corporate and capital development.

President / CIO at Synapse Operational Systems and Solutions

Firm that specializes in strategic and operational projects improving the processes and systems of healthcare and other businesses.

VP, Operations at BlueLock, LLC

Cloud computing and hosting firm providing Infrastructure-as-a-service to clients throughout Indiana, Midwest, US and around the World. Just recognized as the Partner of the Year by VMware for the Americas and growing over 100% per year in revenue and clients.

Vice President, Professional Services at Sigma Micro

Responsible for developing, delivering and executing business solutions for multi-channel retailers through a team of aggressive and seasoned industry veterans.

VP, Information Systems, Technology and Integration Operations at Sports Licensed Division of the adidas Group

Ran the Information Systems and Technology Department supporting 500+ information systems users for the Sports Licensed Division of the adidas Group. Also led the three integration projects combining the NHL, NFL, and MLB businesses of Reebok with the NCAA, NBA and MLS businesses of adidas to form the Sports Licensed Division.

Adjunct Faculty at IUPUI Kelley School of Business 2003 – 2006 (3 years)

VP, Information, Technology and Strategic Planning at OnField Apparel Group, Reebok Int LTD 2001 – 2006 (5 years)

Ran the Information Systems and Technology Team for both OnField Apparel Group and Group Athletica divisions of Reebok International. Was responsible for all technology systems planning, execution and support. Implemented numerous improvements resulting in millions of dollars in operational savings and efficiency gains. Reported to the Global CTO and General Manager of the Divisions.

CEO at Associated University Neurosurgeons February 1997 – July 2000 (3 years 6 months)

Built several healthcare companies and organized leadership transition to younger physicians. Practice was the academic center of the University of Illinois Medical School at Peoria in Neurosurgery and Neurosciences.

Administrator, Behavioral Health Services at Cleveland Clinic May 1994 – February 1997 (2 years 10 months)

Managed the physician practices of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and assisted with the running of the inpatient, partial hospitalization, outpatient and external clinics of the adult, adolescent and child psychiatry, psychology, and chemical dependency programs.

Education

Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, PhD, Health Informatics, 2009 – 2012

Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, Adjunct Lecturer, Kelley School of Business, 2003 – 2007

Tim Harvey is a management consultant based in Indianapolis, IN. His firm, A&T Harvey Consulting, helps young technology companies outline their business strategy, develop financial models, and prepare for investor discussions.

Mr. Harvey has 25 years of experience in finance and operations with a variety of technology companies, primarily in the Silicon Valley and New York.

From 2008-2010, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Angie’s List, Inc., where he was responsible for all aspects of finance and accounting, as well as overseeing the legal, HR, and facilities functions at the company.

Prior to joining Angie’s List, Mr. Harvey was the Vice President of Planning for WebEx Communications, now a part of Cisco Systems. There he was responsible for all financial planning and analysis activities, as well as strategic planning and investor relations. During his tenure, Harvey was assigned as the liaison executive from WebEx for the post-acquisition integration with Cisco. Before his posting at WebEx, Mr. Harvey held a variety of executive roles in finance and operations at VERITAS Software (now part of Symantec) and Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI). These include leadership positions in investor relations, financial planning and analysis, and international controllership.

Mr. Harvey also spent seven years at International Business Machines, from 1989 through 1995, in various roles in financial planning, pricing, and accounting, as part of IBM’s World Trade Group. He started his career in the New York Practice office of Deloitte, Haskins & Sells (now Deloitte LLP).

Mr. Harvey earned an MBA in Finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business and a Bachelor’s degree in Government from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. He is currently on the Board of Directors of The Little Red Door Cancer Agency in Indianapolis, where he lives with his wife and twin sons.

Robert’s 30-year background in General Management, Sales, Marketing, Product Design/Development, Strategic Planning, M&A and International Business Development has added both depth and dimension to Didgebridge’s management team.  His career focus has been with high-growth companies within the Consumer and Industrial product sectors.

• CLOR Group – Managing Partner (Marketing/management consulting firm specializing in consumer products/technology/services)
• Norwood Promotional Products – Chief Marketing Officer (Global $450 million industry leader)
• NSP Holdings – EVP (Global $500 million safety products supplier)
• K-Swiss – VP Marketing/Product (Athletic footwear/apparel marketer)
• Hind Sportswear – Sales/Marketing/Design Director (Performance athletic apparel manufacturer)
• Fitness Dimensions – President (Fitness/nutritional products specialty company)
• AMF – Marketing Director (Court Sports/Exercise/Water Sports divisions of global $2 billion leisure products conglomerate)

Robert and his wife reside in Chicago.  His leisure pursuits include the enjoyment of wine, black/white photography, modern design, physical fitness, diverse culinary cuisines, travel and his life-long passion for golf.  Robert’s education includes undergraduate (BA – Sociology) + graduate degrees (MBA – Marketing) from the University of California, Los Angeles/Riverside.

Peter brings over 25 years of sales, marketing and general management experience in consumer packaged goods, with a unique combination of major corporations and entrepreneurial success throughout his career.

As CMO for major manufacturers, Peter has been responsible for a number of new product introductions and managing national advertising budgets…he only wishes Didgebridge metrics technology was available sooner, so he would have known which 50% of his advertising was effective!

As an entrepreneur, Peter has developed new business opportunities from start-up through to national distribution, culminating in successful divestiture to reward private equity investors.  As Managing Partner with CLOR Group LLC, he has continued to assist both entrepreneurs and major corporations.  Utilizing his vast industry experience and key retail relationships, Peter brings clients the professionalism necessary to develop and successfully launch new products, gaining vital distribution with the national chains to form the basis for rapid national expansion.

Peter’s career includes leadership positions with the following:

• SC Johnson – Category Manager, CMO Canada
• United Industries Corp – Vice President Marketing & Sales
• NicePak, Inc. – EVP Marketing & Sales
• Creative Products Resource – EVP General Manager
• CLOR Group LLC – Managing Partner

Peter is Canadian by birth and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University (Montreal).  Moving to the U.S. in 1990, Peter now resides in Cincinnati.