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"The Databank has been instrumental in allowing us to have broadcast communication with our thousands of members and the e-action tool provided our members with an easy-to-use system for holding their representatives accountable.."
~ Elana Wolowitz, Wellstone Action!
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Team
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Chris Hanson, Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder
Chris has over 25 years of experience in fundraising and direct marketing. Prior to founding thedatabank, he founded Response Group, Inc. and was a managing director for Direct Expressions, Inc. He is also an adjunct professor in marketing at Concordia University. He and his wife are foster "parents" for Dobermans awaiting adoption. Email Chris: chris@thedatabank.com |
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Mark Paquette, President/CTO & Co-founder
Mark has over 24 years experience developing nonprofit and educational software, including international best seller The Oregon Trail. Prior to founding thedatabank, he owned a company that developed e-commerce sites and web database applications. His interests include bicycling, cooking, music, and volunteering. Email Mark: mark@thedatabank.com |
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Karen Graham, Director of Business Development
In addition to managing our sales and marketing department since 2003, Karen manages key client accounts. She received her MBA with an emphasis in Nonprofit Management from the University of St. Thomas in 2003. Her experience includes stints as a human resource manager for a Seattle dot-com, a board member for a Minneapolis theatre group, and a camp director for kids with disabilities. Karen loves to travel, and has visited all 50 US states and 22 foreign countries!. Email Karen: karen@thedatabank.com |
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Sue Ponsford, Client Service Manager
Sue came to us from MAP for Nonprofits, where she was a circuit rider and network administrator for 6 years. Our resident political hack, she has managed two campaigns, worked on countless others, and served as both a Senate District chair and State Treasurer for the Minnesota DFL party. Sue describes her hobbies as "nerdy" - baking, quilting, crocheting, and skeeball! She shares her home with two cats and over a dozen pairs of slippers (for guests). Email Sue: sue@thedatabank.com |
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Bridget Kelly, Sales and Account Representative
Prior to coming on board at thedatabank, Bridget worked for over 15 years in nonprofit development and special event management. In her younger years she had experience in the health and wellness field - working as a diet technician, fitness center staff and weight loss counselor. Bridget grew up in Minnesota, and has also lived in Taipei, Taiwan, where she was a Kindergarten teacher, and Portland, Oregon. She enjoys running, disco music, happy hour with friends and cooking and sewing when she has time. Email Bridget: bridget@thedatabank.com |
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Richard Daley, Database Specialist
Richard was born in Trinidad and lived in Jamaica before moving to the U.S. to attend Macalester College. He graduated in 2004 with a BA in Computer Science. Prior to joining thedatabank, Richard worked for one of our clients, Admission Possible. In his spare time, he pursues a variety of artistic interests including mime and gospel music. Email Richard: richard@thedatabank.com
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Sean Gardner, Senior Software Engineer
Sean has over 22 years experience in database software design and development, including web 10 years writing clinical documentation systems for Long Term Care, Home Care, and Pharmaceutical Care, and 10 years writing web applications. He spends way too much of his free time with computers, but still manages to enjoy lake walks, biking, restaurants, and reading. Email Sean: sean@thedatabank.com
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Melissa Imboden, Marketing Coordinator
Melissa joined thedatabank as a marketing intern in 2006 after graduating from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a degree in Marketing. She stuck around and is now thedatabank's Marketing Coordinator. She maintains thedatabank's website, is the editor of the monthly e-newsletter, and facilitates trainings for clients. In her spare time she likes to go out to eat, travel, and spend time with her family and friends. Email Melissa: melissa@thedatabank.com |
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Bryan Kirby, Sales and Account Representative
Bryan Kirby joined thedatabank in April 2009. His background is an odd combination of stage/improv/theatre work, working in startup logistics and consumer products companies and an abiding interest and dedication to social justice issues. He also has a geeky and unusual interest in SQL databases, which at many social gatherings can slow, if not freeze, conversations, but at thedatabank, it is quite valuable. Email Bryan: bryan@thedatabank.com
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Kate Christian, Business Manager
Kate has been with thedatabank since its inception, as a part time bookkeeper and office manager. She has worked in a wide variety of positions, including stints at the Cathedral of St. Paul and the Minneapolis Public Library. She is an avid runner. Email Kate: kate@thedatabank.com
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Tony Hanson, Technical Support Specialist
Tony has been familiar with thedatabank since its inception, having closely watched his father Chris Hanson with co-founder Mark Paquette develop the company from the ground up. Tony has a BA in pre-law from Metropolitan State University, and is currently working on his MA in Education with a secondary licensure in social studies at Augsburg College. Tony has volunteered on a number of campaigns and fundraisers, including work with Somali Family Services. He is here part-time to answer your questions and help guide you through the Databank. Email Tony: tony@thedatabank.com |
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Adam Oien, Data Specialist
Adam joined thedatabank as a data management intern in 2008. After a short hiatus, he returned to thedatabank in November of 2009. He is currently pursuing a B.A. in Computer Science from Macalester College where he spent several semesters volunteering with community and adult learning centers. His hobbies include baseball, card games, science fiction movies, and baking (especially banana bread!). Email Adam: adam@thedatabank.com |
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