Employee Feature
Meet Fernando, CEO and Owner of Oneupweb
Fernando Meza, CEO I’m a first-generation Mexican-American native Los Angeleno. I grew up in the San Fernando Valley, and in my senior year of high school I was recruited by the Emma L. Bowen Foundation, a nonprofit whose mission is to promote diversity in media by creating a pipeline of talent for media companies through…
David Kehrer – He’s Our Man – If He Can’t Do It No One Can
David Kehrer, Design Director I’ve been working in the marketing and design industry for over 10 years. I’ve worked in a wide range of industries that include, nonprofit, manufacturing, and healthcare. Over this time, I’ve grown a passion for developing brands and building inclusive digital experiences. The part of my work that I enjoy the…
Featuring Nicole Emenhiser; All Day Er’ry Day
Nicole Emenhiser, Senior Graphic Designer Real talk, I’ve worked my entire career at Oneupweb. I’ve worked under two owners. I’ve worked under various Art Directors and Creative Directors. I’ve worked on a team of two; I’ve worked on a team of six. I’ve worked with huge brands; I’ve worked with baby-new brands. I’ve built brands,…
Featuring The One and Only Sara Ariza
Sara Ariza, Vice President Reading “Ogilvy on Advertising” in college solidified that I chose the right major. Working in my first agency role in Chicago confirmed I found the right career. My focus was on leading marketing strategy for the agencies top-tier financial, education and hospitality clients all the way to execution. Taking big-picture thinking…
Meet Lauren Hucek: Teamwork Goddess
Lauren Hucek, Project Manager In 2013, I traded the Chicago suburbs for small-town, rural living, and I haven’t looked back. Traverse City is the perfect blend of Midwestern hospitality, big-city dining and cultural amenities, and a thriving agricultural hub, all nestled against the backdrop of the Great Lakes – the planet’s largest freshwater system. In…
Introducing Allie Crippen
Allie Crippen, Graphic Designer I graduated from the Ferris State University Graphic Design program in May 2018. I had a short internship the summer between my junior and senior year with a local design studio in Grand Rapids. Following graduation, I worked for a local agency in Traverse City for three years, specializing in SEO…
Introducing Jansen VanMeter Tolle
Jansen Tolle, Senior Developer I’ve been building for the web for over 15 years. I started out at a small agency, spent some time at a fortune-500 engineering firm, and wound up back in my hometown of Traverse City at the best agency on the planet – Oneupweb. I am a lifelong computer nerd, and…
Introducing Jonathan Davila, One of Our Creative Minds
Jonathan Davila, Graphic Designer When I was younger, I liked art and marketing, and I knew I would follow that career path. Over the years, as a graphic designer, I’ve helped in the creation of brands, social media campaigns, websites and editorial design pieces, including tradeshows. I’ve gained international experience that has opened doors to different design industries. I wasn’t wrong in choosing…
Meet Kara Cardoza: Head of Local SEO
Kara Cardoza, Head of Local SEO I’m a true northern Michigan native, having been born in Traverse City and raised in Elk Rapids. I have a Bachelor of Science in Secondary English Education from Ferris State University. In previous careers, I’ve worked in aviation and student financial aid, and I was a high school English…
Say Hello to Stephanie Miller
Stephanie Miller, Head of Technical SEO I’ve lived in many places and worn many hats, and writing has been a constant through all of it. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English (Creative Writing), plus Germanic studies and anthropology degrees because why not. My career began in publishing and evolved to marketing and SEO,…
Introducing Kristen, Community Manager
Kristen Nelson, Community Manager Small-town, seventeen-year-old me skipped college and spent the early days of the internet as an office manager for a small software development company. It’s funny to think about now, but I built their first website, designed marketing materials with Photoshop that were previously designed with Word, and digitized their bookkeeping literally…
Meet Amy Lewis, All-Around Helper
Amy Lewis, Head of Client Services I have over 17 years of account management and marketing experience. I consider myself a seasoned print and digital marketer, and I’ve worked with brands in several verticals and I am skilled at collaborating with clients to meet their goals and objectives. I’m dedicated to providing outstanding service and…
