MKTX Team
Bob Patterson, President
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Leader of MKTX since its founding in 1998, Bob Patterson has over 30 years of experience in high-tech marketing. He began his career at Intel Corporation where, during his 11 year tenure, he was part of the team of people instrumental in laying the foundations for Intel's success in the microprocessor market. Bob left Intel in 1987 to co-found RadiSys Corporation, an Intel spin-off dedicated to exploiting the "Wintel" hardware/software standardization phenomenon in markets outside of desktop computing. As RadiSys' first VP of marketing and sales, Bob developed and executed the company's initial marketing plans and set up RadiSys' early sales channels. Bob received a bachelors degree in electrical engineering, a masters degree in computer science from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Wharton School.
Joe Santana, Creative Director
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MKTX Creative Director Joe Santana is a playful conceptualizer whose insights and creative leadership have assisted dozens of Northwest high technology and industrial enterprises. Joe's experience includes four years at Tektronix as its first creative director and corporate advertising manager, and creative director positions at ad agencies Santana&English, Ltd., The Technology Group/Advertising, EvansGroup, and B/E/S/T Advertising, where his creative campaigns helped sustain three years of 30% growth for Tek's $600 million color printer division prior to its purchase by Xerox.
Angie Griffin, Account Manager
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Angie joined our team bringing along with her a broad range of experience from real estate to teaching elementary school as well as marketing and ad design. Her approach to client satisfaction is to take time to understand fully the scope and nature of a project and its desired outcomes – then designing campaigns and initiatives best suited to reach specific target audiences; increasing product awareness and sales. Her ability to understand the broad scope of a project while taking care of the necessary details along the way in a timely manner is a necessary strength in this business. Having graduated from Cornell College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and emphasis in Psychology, Angie has the skills to manage people, time, and resources well.
Kelsey Brunson, Account Coordinator
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As an Account Coordinator, Kelsey brings a broad range of communications experience to the team at MKTX. Kelsey graduated from the University of Oregon's School of Journalsm and Communication, where she recieved a B.A. in Public Relations and a B.A. in the Japanese language. Following college, Kelsey worked in public relations for Oregon Business Association and then as a Communications Specialist in the real estate industry. Kelsey has experience in many areas including content writing, social media, strategic planning and media relations. At MKTX, she oversees client relationships and projects, ensuring that clients' needs are met and that projects are completed both timely and within budget.
Todd Wold, Director of Internet Strategies
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Todd is totally dedicated to advancing the way people view the Internet. He helps MKTX clients increase their online presence, develop functional and lead-converting websites, as well as deepen their understanding of how to utilize the Internet in order to reach their target audiences. Todd’s experience includes being a founding member of the search engine optimization department at WaveRock Communications, followed by a long stint at Young and Roehr Group as the Internet Strategies Group Manager.
Patti Norris, Account Manager
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Patti joined MKTX in 2007. She brings more than 20 years of senior strategic and tactical marketing and project management experience gained at companies such as Memorex Computer Products, Quantum, and UMAX Technologies. With Let's Do Launch, her own consulting firm, Patti specialized in product launch management and marketing. Her experience also includes managing industry-leading consumer technology product lines, promotional materials and training programs. As a MKTX account manager based in Central Oregon, Patti provides clients hands-on local service with access to all the professional resources of teh "big city". Patti has a B.A. in economics from the Universtiy of California, Santa Cruz; an M.B.A. from Santa Clara University; and a Certificate in E-Commerce Managment from San Jose State.
Janice Mayer, Staff Accountant
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Janice has been working with MKTX since 2001 and has over 30 years experience in the accounting field. She is the go-to person for all MKTX accounting functions. Prior to MKTX, Janice ran her own firm, Accounting Services By Janice, with clients like Intuit, Rails Northwest, Child's View Montessori School, and BBox. Janice also served as CFO for BBox and previously held accounting positions with McCormick & Schmick's and Executive Inns.
