Our Team

Our work is as fresh and innovative as the people who work here.
So get to know us a little better…

Brody Buss

President

Entrepreneurial to the extreme, Brody intuitively recognizes a solid business idea. His progressive thinking and a pragmatic mind-set is what his clients rely on. His fervor for a good theory, a brilliant marketing concept, a new technology, and a flawlessly executed plan, is the foundation of Layer One Media’s success. More…

Ryan Janecek

Director of Business Development

With 10 years of selling experience, landing big accounts is a snap for Ryan. More than a mere sales executive, he manages to keep existing clients happy while consistently drawing new ones. More…

Sebastian Comella

Project Manager

With 10+ years in Website development and a .NET user since its introduction, no project is too technical. As a leader, he exemplifies his clients’ goals and efficiently executes the plan of attack. More…

Ryan Finco

Project Manager

Ryan melds remarkable technical prowess with superior time management skills to bring clients innovative Web solutions while meeting strict time and budget constraints. This talent is what makes him stand out as a Project Manager to both coworkers and satisfied clients. More…

Chris Heidger

Art Director

A former Art Director at Spectracom, Chris created designs for Fortune 500 companies through a mound of marketing endeavors, including Websites, promotions, banner ads, and e-Newsletters. More…

Kelly Basten

Associate Account Manager

Formerly at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Kelly has managed sophisticated Web and graphic design projects as well as marketing campaigns for direct mail. More…

Jennifer Madson

Web Analytics Director

Jennifer may as well have coined the term “search engine optimization.” She started the SEO program in 2003 for Layer One Media and has been managing an online marketing team ever since. More…

Steve Farnham

Search Engine Marketing Specialist

You don't sell what you can't prove. That's the modus operandi for Steve Farnham, who has won over clients such as 3M, John Deere, and GE with an uncompromising approach to Internet marketing: just convert, baby. More…

Chester 'Chet' Coonen

Senior Web Developer

Chet, as he likes to be called, is fluent in more than a dozen languages and database programs which has helped him run the gamut from developing large-scale databases to project management. More…

Brian Poulsen

Senior Web Developer

Brian maintains his artistic sensibility that allows for flexibility when working with designers. And, as an expert in ColdFusion, he’s figured out how to get the job done faster. With all that extra time, why wouldn’t he produce a podcast on pop culture? More…

Robert Freund

Flash Designer

To Robert Freund, uncovering the potential of the Web is about pushing boundaries. That’s fitting, because as Flash Designer for Layer One Media, Freund does exactly that – on a daily basis. More…

Mike Branski

Web Developer

Mike offers talents from both a technical and graphical background. Expanding on new technologies and bringing them to the team is exactly Mike’s goal. If there is a problem waiting to be solved, Mike will find the technology to solve and improve it.

Rory Christ

.NET Developer

As a highly skilled .NET Developer, Rory has mastered the art of melding technology with business. The applications he builds are carefully crafted to fit in with each client’s unique business model.

Erich Binder

Web Developer

With several years experience in technical support, Web Developer Erich Binder understands the kind of obstacles that can come up for clients implementing new Web strategies, and knows precisely how to prevent them.

Megan Horst

Web Designer

Megan can take any existing “look and feel” and make it into something new. Her weapon of choice is Photoshop, but she is skilled at a multitude of design programs. More…

Kristy Schomburg

Web Designer

Kristy’s stunning designs have been turning heads for years. With several awards under her belt, she uses technologies like CSS and XHTML to create one of a kind Websites for clients.

Lindsay O'Neill

Online Marketing Specialist

As a copywriter, Lindsay is intuitive, analytical and precise. Her ability to deliver a targeted message the first time around is the talent of a good listener and dedicated artist.

Dan Kenitz

Online Marketing Specialist

From e-newsletters to landing pages, Dan pens his way through the superfluous information. He gets to the guts of what Web content should do – drive traffic to a site. Keeping it relevant and interesting is the fun part.