Cheers to a phenomenal 10-year run by our amazing Chief Technology Officer, Amanda Althaus. One of the brightest minds and scrappiest solutions architects on planet Earth. Thank you, Amanda, for all you do!
Yesterday marked ten years at this agency, and I can't help but reflect on the people who helped shape my journey here—each of whom had a direct impact on where I am now and the opportunities ahead. Here's to 10-ish folks who left a mark: Steve Woolley: Introduced me to the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People workshop, where I learned core principles that transformed my life and taught me about leaving a legacy. Brian Shipley & Brian Trigg: Gave me the chance to work on their HubSpot-Salesforce integration back in the early days. We spent countless hours on Skype (pre-Slack era!) troubleshooting quirks, sparking my love for integrations. Tom Burgess: Taught me that work can be fun—even if it’s grueling. Working in the trenches together, you showed me how a great team can make hard projects a joy. And thanks for getting me hooked on Serial Season 1. SSDGM to all you Crime Junkies! Dharmesh Shah: Presented new ways of thinking and problem-solving so eloquently. I've always aspired to be the kind of thinker and leader he is. That vector analogy from INBOUND? Referenced SO many times. Luke Summerfield: Introduced me to "working yourself out of a job"—becoming so effective that you make room for new challenges. That idea hit me hard when you visited our office in 2015, and it's shaped my approach ever since. Jenna Bos: Besides being a great friend and sounding board, you helped secure wins on several technical Impact Awards that put our team on the map for tackling complex projects. Michael Tucker: My first direct hire as the Sales Enablement department grew. We both learned a lot as I navigated being a new manager, and I'm so grateful to still call you a friend. Erikka Pratt: Your balance of being a great mom, top-notch professional, and wife of a business owner has been inspiring as I figure that balance out myself. Julian: When I imagined a product team, I couldn't have dreamed up someone more patient, persistent, and collaborative. You've brought so many ideas to life, often making them even better. Eric Pratt: I can't imagine reporting to anyone else for the past ten years. You lead by example, setting the bar high for integrity and follow-through. You've shown me what it means to live out "say-do"—putting in the work alongside the rest of the team. Your leadership has been a masterclass in humility, hard work, and genuine care for the people around you. I'm deeply grateful for the impact you've had on my career and my life. ?? Jeffrey Althaus: My partner in everything—thank you for always listening to my ideas, picking up the slack when work spikes, and encouraging me to do what I love. Agency life is not for the faint of heart, and your support means the world. ?? To everyone on this list: thank you for your impact, your time, and your influence. You've shaped these past ten years, and I am so grateful. And to everyone who made the journey fun along the way—there have been so many of you—thank you for making this ride enjoyable!