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Give a damn principle #8

Build a company people are proud to work with. Or for.

We're proud of what we're building and fortunate to work with wildly talented people who care about their work, your business, and being good humans.

We don't take ourselves too seriously.
Our values are a different story.

Ethics above all else

We are committed to upholding the highest standards of honesty, fairness and integrity at all times, in all we encounter.

Do meaningful work

We partner with people and clients whose missions and products we believe in, whose values we share and who reciprocate the Golden Rule.

Nurture personal growth

We approach every day with a willingness and excitement to grow, learn and improve our knowledge, skills, character, and life experiences.

Create and spread joy

We seek, create, and engage in fun-filled activities and appreciate the humorous side of life.

Communicate clearly

We keep our word and communicate concisely and openly.

Live with balance

We’re better people, partners and problem-solvers when we’re mentally, physically and emotionally healthy. We balance work with adventure, activity, play and travel.

Meet (y)our team.

Strategic, nimble, “toilet paper over” personalities who work hard and have fun.

Sarah is a UX Researcher at surefoot. She's spent 10 years building the research discipline at startups large and small, delivering impactful research insights on everything from foundational questions that solidify strategic business decisions to quick turn usability insights that improve user experience quickly and move the needle on important KPIs.

When she's not diving deep into research, you can find her enjoying the desert in Terlingua, TX, backpacking in the Pacific Northwest or enjoying her garden at home with her two dogs and two cats. 

Fun fact

Sarah biked from Austin, TX to Anchorage, AK in 2013 to raise money for cancer research. It was the adventure of a lifetime!

sarah bowlin
Sarah
Bowlin
UX Researcher
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Lori is a Data Analyst at surefoot. She loves digging into complex problems and geeking out about all things analytics. Prior to working at surefoot, Lori served as a Member of AmeriCorps St. Louis (and later as Director) and was a school-based social worker for 6 years. She has always been passionate about using data to gain a deeper understanding of how things work.

In her free time, Lori can be found hanging out with her family, reading for book club, or teaching gymnastics at the Y.

Fun fact

Lori exclusively takes notes in mind-map format.

lori brok
Lori
Brok
Senior Analyst
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Grant is a Data Specialist at surefoot, and a current senior at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. His studies in statistics and economics fuel his passion for problem-solving and data analysis. He finds fulfillment and takes pride in stretching his mind to craft creative solutions for clients.

Outside of work you can find him grinding coffee beans at home, or playing basketball wherever there is a hoop.

Fun fact

Grant learned to love pickled herring and hygge while studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark for 4 months.

Grant Culbertson
Grant
Culbertson
Data Specialist
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Andrea is a UX/UI Designer at surefoot, with a design journey spanning more than half her life. Grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with remarkable brands and equally passionate professionals, she thrives on the challenge to create exceptional user experiences.

When not standing at her desk, she is likely outside in the woods, hiking, snowboarding, walking her dog and hanging out with her family.

Fun fact

Andrea thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine and has yet to read any books that have been written about it.

Andrea Diamond
Andrea
Diamond
UI/UX Designer
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Callen is a Senior UX/UI Designer at surefoot. He's been crafting mockups in the e-commerce space for 10+ years (even back when Adobe Fireworks was a thing). He's led full site redesigns for multi-million dollar businesses, and is an expert in combining client visions with prior industry knowledge.

When he's not in Figma, you can find Callen looking for shade at the beach, enjoying a Guinness on the balcony, or walking/getting dragged by his Beagle and Corgi.

Fun fact

Larry the Cable Guy follows Callen on Twitter.

Callen Hedglen
Callen
Hedglen
Senior UI/UX Designer
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Charms is a QA Specialist at surefoot with 9 years of experience ensuring high-quality standards for software applications across multiple platforms. She specializes in functional, split, performance, and usability testing in various development environments. Passionate about understanding the intricacies of software systems, she's adept at using a variety of testing tools, methodologies, and strategies to ensure product reliability and an optimal user experience.

When she's not breaking software, you can find her cruising on her motorcycle, wandering beaches, or playing video games with her friends.

Fun fact

Charms can play video games on the hardest difficulty for more than four straight hours.

Charms
Reyes
QA Specialist
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With a strong background as an Executive Assistant, she is the HR Manager at surefoot, where she combines her organizational skills with a passion for people. Whether planning team-building activities or guiding employees through their benefits, she is dedicated to supporting and empowering the team.

Outside of work, you’ll find her exploring the ocean—whether it’s free-diving, fishing, or crafting jewelry from the shells she collects.

Fun fact

Dyanne was born and raised in Costa Rica.

Dyanne
Townsend
Operations Manager
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Nick VanMeter is a Senior Engineer at surefoot. He has a passion for building intuitive user experiences, and has previously worked on applications for companies like Mindbody and Hewlett-Packard enterprise.

When he’s not building a better web, you will find him running laps around town (he has 6 half marathons under his belt...someday he'll train long enough to do a full marathon), playing the trumpet in the local concert band, or (most likely) watching Netflix with his dog, Luna.

Fun fact

Nick is an Irish citizen.

nick vanmeter
Nick
Vanmeter
Senior Engineer
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Ara is a strategic director at surefoot. She loves brainstorming both short-term and long-term goals and cultivating partnerships. Prior to surefoot, Ara spent the last 15+ years in sales/advertising/marketing leadership roles in the newspaper industry and marketing agencies.

Outside of work you can find her tending to her 150+ houseplants, reading, solving murders (via boardgames), or starting projects that she intensely researches and ultimately abandons two weeks later when something new catches her eye.

Fun fact

Ara couldn’t decide whether once having an indoor house-pig named Archie was more interesting, or that bragging she’s done over 100 escape rooms and has ALWAYS escaped in time is more noteworthy.

Ara Wilson
Ara
Wilson
Strategic Director
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Brian’s entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic were nurtured from a young age when he began hauling hay for hire in his rural Missouri community. He ran his first A/B test in 2003 by hardcoding the randomizer into the page and sending the data to Webtrends, because GA didn’t yet exist.

As CEO, you’ll find him doing everything from leading client strategy to connecting with partners and managing the daily operations of surefoot. He enjoys jujitsu, bottled grapes and spending time in the endless summers of West Palm Beach, Florida.

Fun fact

As a pre-vet major in college Brian worked a summer job in a research lab with duties (or doodies) including shoveling irradiated sheep shit. #dirtyjobs

Brian Schmitt headshot
Brian Schmitt
CEO
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Sarah is a UX Researcher at surefoot. She's spent 10 years building the research discipline at startups large and small, delivering impactful research insights on everything from foundational questions that solidify strategic business decisions to quick turn usability insights that improve user experience quickly and move the needle on important KPIs.

When she's not diving deep into research, you can find her enjoying the desert in Terlingua, TX, backpacking in the Pacific Northwest or enjoying her garden at home with her two dogs and two cats. 

Fun fact

Sarah biked from Austin, TX to Anchorage, AK in 2013 to raise money for cancer research. It was the adventure of a lifetime!

sarah bowlin
Sarah
Bowlin
UX Researcher
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Lori is a Data Analyst at surefoot. She loves digging into complex problems and geeking out about all things analytics. Prior to working at surefoot, Lori served as a Member of AmeriCorps St. Louis (and later as Director) and was a school-based social worker for 6 years. She has always been passionate about using data to gain a deeper understanding of how things work.

In her free time, Lori can be found hanging out with her family, reading for book club, or teaching gymnastics at the Y.

Fun fact

Lori exclusively takes notes in mind-map format.

lori brok
Lori
Brok
Senior Analyst
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Grant is a Data Specialist at surefoot, and a current senior at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. His studies in statistics and economics fuel his passion for problem-solving and data analysis. He finds fulfillment and takes pride in stretching his mind to craft creative solutions for clients.

Outside of work you can find him grinding coffee beans at home, or playing basketball wherever there is a hoop.

Fun fact

Grant learned to love pickled herring and hygge while studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark for 4 months.

Grant Culbertson
Grant
Culbertson
Data Specialist
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Andrea is a UX/UI Designer at surefoot, with a design journey spanning more than half her life. Grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with remarkable brands and equally passionate professionals, she thrives on the challenge to create exceptional user experiences.

When not standing at her desk, she is likely outside in the woods, hiking, snowboarding, walking her dog and hanging out with her family.

Fun fact

Andrea thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine and has yet to read any books that have been written about it.

Andrea Diamond
Andrea
Diamond
UI/UX Designer
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Callen is a Senior UX/UI Designer at surefoot. He's been crafting mockups in the e-commerce space for 10+ years (even back when Adobe Fireworks was a thing). He's led full site redesigns for multi-million dollar businesses, and is an expert in combining client visions with prior industry knowledge.

When he's not in Figma, you can find Callen looking for shade at the beach, enjoying a Guinness on the balcony, or walking/getting dragged by his Beagle and Corgi.

Fun fact

Larry the Cable Guy follows Callen on Twitter.

Callen Hedglen
Callen
Hedglen
Senior UI/UX Designer
View Bio

Charms is a QA Specialist at surefoot with 9 years of experience ensuring high-quality standards for software applications across multiple platforms. She specializes in functional, split, performance, and usability testing in various development environments. Passionate about understanding the intricacies of software systems, she's adept at using a variety of testing tools, methodologies, and strategies to ensure product reliability and an optimal user experience.

When she's not breaking software, you can find her cruising on her motorcycle, wandering beaches, or playing video games with her friends.

Fun fact

Charms can play video games on the hardest difficulty for more than four straight hours.

Charms
Reyes
QA Specialist
View Bio

With a strong background as an Executive Assistant, she is the HR Manager at surefoot, where she combines her organizational skills with a passion for people. Whether planning team-building activities or guiding employees through their benefits, she is dedicated to supporting and empowering the team.

Outside of work, you’ll find her exploring the ocean—whether it’s free-diving, fishing, or crafting jewelry from the shells she collects.

Fun fact

Dyanne was born and raised in Costa Rica.

Dyanne
Townsend
Operations Manager
View Bio

Nick VanMeter is a Senior Engineer at surefoot. He has a passion for building intuitive user experiences, and has previously worked on applications for companies like Mindbody and Hewlett-Packard enterprise.

When he’s not building a better web, you will find him running laps around town (he has 6 half marathons under his belt...someday he'll train long enough to do a full marathon), playing the trumpet in the local concert band, or (most likely) watching Netflix with his dog, Luna.

Fun fact

Nick is an Irish citizen.

nick vanmeter
Nick
Vanmeter
Senior Engineer
View Bio

Ara is a strategic director at surefoot. She loves brainstorming both short-term and long-term goals and cultivating partnerships. Prior to surefoot, Ara spent the last 15+ years in sales/advertising/marketing leadership roles in the newspaper industry and marketing agencies.

Outside of work you can find her tending to her 150+ houseplants, reading, solving murders (via boardgames), or starting projects that she intensely researches and ultimately abandons two weeks later when something new catches her eye.

Fun fact

Ara couldn’t decide whether once having an indoor house-pig named Archie was more interesting, or that bragging she’s done over 100 escape rooms and has ALWAYS escaped in time is more noteworthy.

Ara Wilson
Ara
Wilson
Strategic Director
View Bio

Brian’s entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic were nurtured from a young age when he began hauling hay for hire in his rural Missouri community. He ran his first A/B test in 2003 by hardcoding the randomizer into the page and sending the data to Webtrends, because GA didn’t yet exist.

As CEO, you’ll find him doing everything from leading client strategy to connecting with partners and managing the daily operations of surefoot. He enjoys jujitsu, bottled grapes and spending time in the endless summers of West Palm Beach, Florida.

Fun fact

As a pre-vet major in college Brian worked a summer job in a research lab with duties (or doodies) including shoveling irradiated sheep shit. #dirtyjobs

Brian Schmitt headshot
Brian Schmitt
CEO
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