Meet the PlanHub Team
Kevin Priddy
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Kevin
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Background
Kevin is the President and Chief Executive Officer of PlanHub, which was launched in October 2016. Kevin oversees all operations of the company and spearheads its growth opportunities. Before PlanHub, Kevin founded EliteProNet in 2008. He holds a Certified General Contractor license in the state of Florida and served as President of a South Florida concrete company. Once a general contractor and a subcontractor, Kevin understands the challenges construction companies face when it comes to finding new business and marketing their company. In addition to his 2 decades of experience in the construction industry, Kevin also spent a significant amount of time in the Investment Banking business. He started his career as a Financial Advisor and Registered Principal with Morgan Stanley and later went on to co-found Palm Beach Wealth Management in North Palm Beach, Florida.
Interests
When not planning the global domination of PlanHub, Kevin spends a great deal of his time with his three kids. He enjoys cruising, travel, and visits to amusement across the state of Florida. He is an avid sports fan, as he bleeds blue from his Bluegrass roots and rarely ever misses a University of Kentucky basketball game. He also has a very strong love/hate relationship with the Miami Dolphins.
Education
Kevin a Masters of Business Administration Degree from Florida Atlantic University, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Finance & Real Estate from Florida Atlantic University, as well as an Associate’s Degree from Palm Beach State College.
Favorite Quote
"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will." – Vince Lombardi
Kyle Conlan
Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer
Kyle
Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer
Background
As Chief Strategy Officer of PlanHub, Kyle works extensively with other leadership-based positions to ensure the vision of PlanHub is being accomplished every single day. “We developed PlanHub as a centralized web-based location for all major private & public projects to flow through. Since PlanHub is a free service that GCs can use to advertise their projects, there is no reason that every available project in the U.S. shouldn’t be easily accessible to subcontractors through PlanHub.” – Kyle Conlan Graduating from Georgia Southern University with a degree in Finance, Kyle went on to pursue traveling sales positions with both AT&T Advertising Solutions & American Fidelity Assurance Company, which would ultimately set the foundation for his strong people skills that he still uses today. Kyle eventually went on to meet Kevin Priddy in early 2010 a year after our original company, EliteProNet, was launched. The knowledge and resources he gained during those years with EliteProNet played a pivotal part in getting PlanHub launched and to market as quick as it did.
Interests
With roots going back to South Georgia, Kyle has always had a love for the outdoors and wildlife. Residing in Tallahassee and only a few short hours to the beach you will likely find Kyle offshore in the Gulf of Mexico catching Wahoo and Tuna, among many other sea dwelling creatures. Kyle also has a twelve-pound Shi-Tzu named Bugs!
Education
Degree in Finance from Georgia Southern University.
Favorite Quote
“The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.” – Sven Eriksson
Cameron Darby
Chief Growth Officer
Cameron
Chief Growth Officer
Background
Cameron grew up in a small farming town on the central coast of California. His High School mascot was a Haybaler and he considers himself a Haybaler for life! He attended Brigham Young University where he received his bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Spanish. He later went back to Brigham Young University to earn his Juris Doctor degree from the J. Reuben Clark Law School. After completing his education, Cameron worked in a variety of industries including Construction, Legal, Manufacturing, and Franchising before entering the world of software. He joined DealerSocket as COO in 2003 and helped the company scale from less than 50 customers to more than 11,000. Cameron serves as Chief Growth Officer at PlanHub. We are excited to have him a part of the team.
Interests
When he's not working, you can find Cameron surfing, riding motorcycles, and fishing. He especially enjoys spending time with his wife, Melissa, of 30 years, his five children, and his dog Luna.
Education
Favorite Quote
"Dreams don’t work unless you do." – John C. Maxwell
Jennifer Conrad
Director of Operations
Jennifer
Director of Operations
Background
Jennifer Conrad is PlanHub’s Operations Officer. With over 15 years of experience in the construction industry, Jennifer has developed extensive knowledge and skills to help contractors of all types. Prior to joining PlanHub in 2011, Jennifer spent six years managing business relations and special projects for a high-end finishing and decorating contractor on the island of Palm Beach. From estimating, project coordinating, and assisting in field supervision, Jennifer has become proficient in creating take offs, pricing and proposals for both commercial and residential projects, giving her a vast advantage to bring significant value to PlanHub. She developed a reputable work ethic and a strong desire to provide high quality performance in everything she does. Jennifer has worn many hats throughout her years with PlanHub. She has become a reliable, vital asset, and has since moved up to Operations, where her loyalty and integrity continues to help in all aspects of the company’s continued growth.
Interests
Jennifer enjoys spending time with her 13-year-old daughter and six-year-old son while boating, fishing, and enjoying outdoor ATV recreations.
Education
Favorite Quote
“I have a lot of growing up to do. I realized that the other day inside my fort.” – Zach Galifianakis
Evonne Powers
Director of Marketing
Evonne
Director of Marketing
Background
Evonne is the Director of Marketing at PlanHub. She manages the overall marketing strategy, ranging from content, SEO, brand, product, to user acquisition. Prior to PlanHub, Evonne took on various marketing roles. She was a relationship manager at a medical marketing agency, a marketing specialist and events manager at a construction estimating software company, and a marketing project manager at a hearing aid company. Before that, she worked at Apple Retail in sales, business sales, to management. Evonne has a passion for company culture. Throughout her career, Evonne has mentored fellow colleagues on skills in leadership, marketing, sales, technology and interviewing. She uses her past experience and expertise to provide direction for PlanHub’s marketing department growth.
Interests
Evonne currently lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL with her pomsky dog, Cookie. She is a foodie, but her favorite food is sushi. She loves cruises, theme parks, travel, movies, singing, and electronic dance music. In college, she was a lead performer in the ballroom dancing club.
Education
Bachelor’s in Education from Florida Atlantic University.
Favorite Quote
“Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don’t want to.” – Richard Branson
David Shugars
Chief Technology Officer
David
Chief Technology Officer
Background
David Shugars is PlanHub's Chief Technology Officer leading our initiatives for technology strategy, research, and development. A seasoned cloud, software, and technology professional, David has more than twenty years of experience with a variety of roles in software engineering, database management, and product management for verticals such as manufacturing, medical payers, and construction. Prior to PlanHub, David served as Software Development Manager for DataLink Software, Director of Product Management at Estimating Edge, and Product Manager at Plex.
Interests
Loves riding his motorcycle, driving by the ocean, and spending time with his wife and two sons.
Education
David earned his Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Michigan.
Favorite Quote
"Regardless of what we discover, we understand and truly believe that everyone did the best job they could, given what they knew at the time, their skills and abilities, the resources available, and the situation at hand." – Norm Kerth
Stuart Stephenson
Vice President of Market Development
Stuart
Vice President of Market Development
Background
Originally from San Jose, California, Stuart has spent 40 years of his life in the great state of Texas. Stuart is well-versed in the construction communications industry with over 30 years of experience. He has held many roles ranging from construction news reporter, to print production editor, to news manager and product development director, just to name a few. Joining PlanHub’s leadership team is an exciting “next step” for Stuart, where he will be focused on driving GC engagement and growing project content in new markets across the country. He and his wife Susan relocated from Texas to West Palm Beach to be a part of the PlanHub family.
Interests
On his spare time, Stuart enjoys reading, trying great food, traveling the world and listening to 80’s music. He is especially fond of board games, playing cards, and as of late riding a Peloton. One hobby that Stuart has enjoyed since childhood is origami, the Japanese art of paper folding.
Education
Stuart attended Southern Methodist University and graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a B.A. in History and secondary level teaching certification.
Favorite Quote
“In the blink of an eye everything can change. So, forgive often and love with all your heart. You may never know when you may not have that chance again.” -Anonymous
Evan Williams
Vice President of Product Management
Evan
Vice President of Product Management
Background
Evan has spent much of his career being a champion for digital solutions and leveraging technology to delight customers. He has led transformational projects for global hospitality companies, with a focus on restaurant technologies, payment & loyalty programs, supply chain efficiency and inventory management initiatives. He is also enthusiastic about organizational behavior, talent development, and mentoring, having himself been recognized for leading high-performance teams. Excited by empowering innovation, Evan takes huge satisfaction by introducing new programs that have a measurable impact. Previous teams he has been involved with have seen awards such as InformationWeek’s Top 250 Innovator Award, ComputerWorld’s Best Places to Work in IT, and the Hospitality Technology Breakthrough Award. As the VP of Product Management at PlanHub, Evan is excited to bring his focus on the customer experience to the construction technology space, designing solutions so that general contractors and subcontractors can grow their networks and build profitable businesses.
Interests
Evan is a coffee fanatic, self-proclaimed “foodie”, and global traveler. His first job was as a kitchen grunt before being old enough to handle a meat slicer. At home, Evan can be found experimenting in the kitchen, dabbling with smart home technology, rocking out to punk music, refinishing furniture, or dreaming about running a bar on Lake Como in Northern Italy.
Education
Evan holds an International MBA from Florida International University and a Business degree from Florida State University… go Noles!
Favorite Quote
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." -Mike Tyson
Amanda Albino (Camardella)
Accounts Retention Manager
Amanda
Accounts Retention Manager
Background
Prior to joining PlanHub, Amanda has past experience of working a year at Disney, four years at Sea World as Assistant Operations Supervisor, and four years at Marriott Vacation Club as Assistant F&B Manager.
Interests
Amanda loves tacos.
Education
Bachelors in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida.
Favorite Quote
"That's the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up. They forget." – Walt Disney
Nancy Allen
Retention Specialist
Nancy
Retention Specialist
Background
Before PlanHub, Nancy worked as a teller at a bank for 4 years. She has worked in financing and management for 18 years. She’s looking forward to using her finance background in her new role at PlanHub.
Interests
In her free time, Nancy enjoys relaxing on the beach. She enjoys spending time with her 5 grandchildren. She enjoys listening to her granddaughter, Juliana, sing at various performances, attending her granddaughter, Skylar’s pageants, and just keeping up with the grandsons.
Education
Favorite Quote
"Have faith. Believe. Take one day at a time." – Unknown
Dan Balassone
Customer Success Manager
Dan
Customer Success Manager
Background
Dan is one of PlanHub’s Senior Project Coordinators, managing all sales and services throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He builds strong relationships with companies who are searching for subcontractors and helps the subs through the entire bidding process. Doing so ensures General Contractors get qualified work and creates more business for subcontractors, helping them grow their company. Dan’s past experience has been in project management: managing residential and commercial construction projects from conception to completion. He started his career as a Field Inspector for SESI Consulting Engineers, where he drafted, surveyed, and inspected construction and environmental projects.
Interests
Dan enjoys traveling, landscaping, riding his bike, and playing golf. He built an active adult community, including 144 units, pump stations, and a club house. He has two wonderful kids, one boy and a girl. He also caught a World Series home run ball in Yankee stadium that Alfonso Soriano hit.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Rutgers University.
Favorite Quote
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” – Albert Einstein
Ryan Conlan
Customer Success Manager
Ryan
Customer Success Manager
Background
Ryan is the Florida Project Coordinator at PlanHub. He works with subcontractors, general contractors, architects and developers to find solutions for construction project requirements. He assists with project bidding, referrals and placement, bid feedback, relationship building and other pertinent general information services. He continues to be a key element in the overall development of the Florida market for PlanHub and its members. Prior to joining PlanHub, Ryan was a Senior Sales Specialist with ten years of experience working for companies such as Covidien, Merck, and Roche Pharmaceuticals. He successfully managed various products and personnel throughout his territory, and was one of the leading developers of a new company division that focused on institutional and long-term care markets. Ryan has also worked in the Banking and Rental Construction sales industries.
Interests
Ryan grew up in Georgia and relocated to Tallahassee, Florida, after college in pursuit of career opportunities. His wife Brooke and daughter Presley, along with his 2 Chessies, Granite and Savannah, encompass the majority of his free time. However, Ryan still finds time to enjoy the great outdoors through hunting, fishing and recreational sports. This includes volunteer work with Wounded Warriors and Life Without Limits. Ryan is married and also has a daughter. He has voted himself the #1 FSU Seminoles fan for over 30 years.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Marketing with Emphasis in Sales Management from Georgia Southern University and Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Thomas University, Georgia.
Favorite Quote
“If you're afraid – don't do it. If you're doing it – don't be afraid!” – Genghis Khan
Dan Landowski
Customer Success Manager
Dan
Customer Success Manager
Background
Dan Landowski is a Senior Development Consultant with PlanHub, responsible for new customer development throughout the country. Through the use of technology, Dan helps General Contractors in the bidding process as well as establishing new subcontractor relationships. Prior to joining PlanHub in early 2013, Dan spent over ten years working as a Client Services Manager for Bayada Home Healthcare in New Jersey.
Interests
Dan is an avid traveler and loves to explore new environments as well as revisit old locales. He also loves fishing and spending quality time with family and friends.
Education
Dan has earned Associate Degrees from both Camden County College in Blackwood, New Jersey and Pierce College in Tacoma, Washington
Favorite Quote
“In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln
Emily Prestia
Support Team Specialist
Emily
Support Team Specialist
Background
Emily is originally from Long Island, New York. She came down to South Florida in 2013 to attend Palm Beach Atlantic University where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. Emily has had multiple jobs in sales and she’s currently working on her Master’s Degree.
Interests
Emily is a huge film buff and she loves going to the movies.
Education
Favorite Quote
“No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.” – John Keating, Dead Poets Society
Brittany Stage
Head of First Impressions
Brittany
Head of First Impressions
Background
Brittany is a support team specialist at PlanHub. She has over thirteen years of customer service in retail and hospitality. Providing excellent customer care and helping others is her ultimate passion.
Interests
Brittany loves spending time with her family and nephews. She also enjoys riding horses and connecting with friends. Britany loves animals and also has a side pet-sitting business.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business.
Favorite Quote
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” – John Bunyan
Kaitlin Whitaker
Support Team Specialist
Kaitlin
Support Team Specialist
Background
Kaitlin has seven years of previous experience in website support and web design for a web design and development company in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Interests
Kaitlin loves crawfish, gumbo, video games, and spending time with her family when they visit. She is Cajun, born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana, and moved to West Palm Beach in 2016 with her boyfriend.
Education
Favorite Quote
“I suppose it will all make sense when we grow up.” – Calvin & Hobbes
Britney Alvarez
Brand Marketing Specialist
Britney
Brand Marketing Specialist
Background
Britney is a creative, ambitious marketing professional specializing in Brand Marketing. Raised in Miami, Britney graduated from Florida International University with her bachelor’s degree in public relations and marketing. She considers herself a proud panther! She left Miami to pursue her marketing career in West Palm Beach as a creative production marketing coordinator. Now she is excited to be a part of the PlanHub team as our new marketing brand specialist. Britney is well-versed in customer service, working for companies such as Comcast and Apple, over the past nine years. Britney’s passion for people and building customer rapport has given her a true understanding of buyer needs and interest. This has allowed her to create content ideas for effective marketing campaigns with human connection at its core.
Interests
Britney enjoys spending time with her husband and their two pups, Alvin and Jasmin. She also enjoys gardening, listening to music, reading, and watching Marvel movie marathons. She recently has a new-found love for home DIY projects.
Education
Bachelor’s in Public Relation and Marketing.
Favorite Quote
“What you do always proves what you believe.” -Simon Sinek
Istvan Herzak
Multimedia Specialist
Istvan
Multimedia Specialist
Background
Before joining PlanHub, Zak worked in the lighting industry as a Lead Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer. He also spent over 12 years in the cruise line industry, creating corporate training videos, products, and animated explainer videos. As a Production Manager, he identified new business opportunities and trends, developed new product ideas, and coordinated roll-outs.
Interests
Zak prides himself on the ability to speak fluent Hungarian. He loves spending time with his son and wife. He also loves nature, stand-up comedy, and science fiction. His favorite writers are Arthur C.Clarke and Craig Alanson.
Education
Favorite Quote
"The power of creating a better future is contained in the present moment: You create a good future by creating a good present." - Eckhart Tolle
Trevor Coarsey
Project Research Associate
Trevor
Project Research Associate
Background
Trevor is originally from Lakeland Florida, and currently lives in Tallahassee. Before PlanHub, he worked at Chick-Fil-A, and as a self-employed guitar instructor.
Interests
Trevor loves playing the guitar and spending time outside.
Education
Trevor is currently working on his Associate’s Degree, majoring in business management. He plans on graduating from Florida State University in 2023.
Favorite Quote
"I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have." -Thomas Jefferson
Alex Motes
Market Development Specialist
Alex
Market Development Specialist
Background
Alex was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Alex earned his Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of South Carolina. He initially began his career as a Marketing Analyst for AutoQuotes, where he later became a Marketing Manager. In this role, Alex supervised business development and sales teams to ensure company-wide branding consistency. Alex then expanded to Caesars Head Capital as a Data Analyst, where he was responsible for extracting and manipulating large data sets from companies in the CH Capital portfolio. Ultimately, Alex continued developing his skillsets at KnowCap Interactive as a Business Development Analyst in Atlanta, GA. During his time in KnowCap Interactive, he worked in a cross-functional role with product development and marketing to ensure project deliverables were on schedule for product launches. We are excited to have Alex joining PlanHub as one of our Market Development Specialist!
Interests
When Alex isn't at work, you can find him with his two pups, Reggie and Rowdy, golfing, or fishing. He considers himself a diehard Jacksonville Jaguars fan and a prominent movie buff.
Education
Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of South Carolina
Favorite Quote
“Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.” – Jim Valvano
Steven Pamplona
Project Research Associate
Steven
Project Research Associate
Background
Steven was originally born in Houston, Texas. Before PlanHub, Steven worked at Pepboys Auto as a customer service writer and also was an administrative sourcer at Bluehawk Intelligence.
Interests
Steven loves working with technology, whether it's modding, fixing, or hacking. Another hobby of his is modifying vehicles.
Education
Steven is currently pursuing a degree in Network Administration while taking courses for certifications in the field of computer science.
Favorite Quote
“As I review the events of my past life, I realize how subtle are the influences that shape our destinies.” – Nikola Tesla
Clint Poole
Project Research Associate
Clint
Project Research Associate
Background
Clint was born and raised in Texas. He moved to Waco, Texas, to pursue his bachelor's in corporate communication at Baylor University. As a college student, Clint began his profession as an Advisor Development Summer Analyst for Bank of America Merrill Lynch. As part of this role, Clint developed his skills in product, market, and client research. He was responsible for client engagement, managing solutions, and portfolio reviews, to name a few. Clint continues his career path in Florida, where he takes on his new role as Project Research Associate at PlanHub. As part of the Market Development team, he will assist in the development of new markets nationwide.
Interests
Clint's favorite hobbies include playing golf, traveling, watching movies, and spending time at the beach.
Education
Bachelor's in Corporate Communication from Baylor University
Favorite Quote
"The A students work the Bs, the Cs run the companies, and the D students dedicate the buildings." - Paul Orfalea
Joseph Riopel
Market Development Specialist
Joseph
Market Development Specialist
Background
Originally from West Islip, New York, Joseph has spent 20 years of his life in the great state of Florida, where he was raised. Joseph earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Florida State University. During his time at Florida State University, he was a Rotary Scholar and proudly represented FSU at the Annual Rotary International Convention. After graduation, he returned to South Florida to pursue his career as a Resident Services Manager for a senior living facility. Joseph continued his career as Assistant Property Manager for a luxury residential community. PlanHub is excited to now have Joseph joining the team as a Market Development Specialist!
Interests
When he isn't at work, you can find Joseph watching his favorite sports teams, the New York Yankees and New York Giants, play.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Florida State University
Favorite Quote
"I really would not change anything. Have a passion for what you do, work hard, have great people with good personalities, enjoy the ride." - Wayne Huizenga
Steven Tribble
GC Representative
Steven
GC Representative
Background
Steven is a Tallahassee, Florida native, but was raised as a “die-hard” Florida Gator fan. He has extensive experience in retail management, financial services and sales. In fact, the first time he closed the deal with his wife was during the commission of a computer. They were married within the year and have had three daughters.
Interests
Steven is philanthropically involved with the Florida SIDS Alliance and the March of Dimes. When he is not working, he can be found in or on a body of water – such as fishing or scuba diving or spending time with his children.
Education
Steven has a Bachelor's in Business Administration: Marketing from Saint Leo University
Favorite Quote
"Life is really simple, but men insist on making it complicated." - Confucius
Nick Vazzana
Project Research Associate
Nick
Project Research Associate
Background
Nick is the Support Team Lead at PlanHub. He provides help and guidance over the customer service team. He graduated from Averett University with a degree in Computer Information Systems. Since graduating, Nick has predominantly worked in Customer Service/Customer Support. Before PlanHub, Nick gained his customer support experience in the sales industry.
Interests
Nick has caught three foul balls at baseball games.
Education
Favorite Quote
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." – Nelson Mandela
Persio Vega
Market Development Specialist
Persio
Market Development Specialist
Background
Persio was born and raised in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He and his family decided move to Florida in the year 2000. Persio began his career by enlisting in the US Navy as a Machinist Mate. Never imagining that his career would take him to Japan for two years, he says it was one of the most memorable experiences during his time in the US Navy. After his time serving the country, Persio and his wife decided to settle down in West Palm Beach, FL. He pursued his bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Florida International University. All the while, Persio expanded his career into sales, where he developed numerous skills like critical thinking, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Today, Persio brings these and many other essential skills, along with his experience as an asset to PlanHub. We are thrilled to have him at PlanHub as our Market Development Specialist.
Interests
Persio enjoys a variety of different things, such as cars, watches, and technology. He also appreciates craftsmanship and working on hands-on projects.
Education
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Florida International University
Favorite Quote
“Life is never easy. There is work to be done and obligations to be met – obligations to truth, to justice, and to liberty.” — John F. Kennedy
Tony Vega
Market Development Specialist
Tony
Market Development Specialist
Background
Tony was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. When it was time for Tony to go to high school, he and his family decided to settle down in Florida, where he attended Lennard High School in Ruskin, Florida. Thereafter, he would pursue his bachelor's in economics and statistics at the University of South Florida. Out of college, Tony expands his career with The Blue Book Building and Construction Network as a Planning and Zoning Reporter. In this role, Tony became well-versed in the construction industry, managing all planning and zoning data on the west coast. He was primarily responsible for keeping up-to-date with P&Z board meetings and publications to uncover any new construction project going through city approvals or recently approved by the city. Today, Tony brings all his talents and expertise to PlanHub, where he plays a central role as our Market Development Specialist.
Interests
Tony is really passionate about singing. His favorite fun fact to share was his high school experience when he and his winter guard team took first place in the FFCC Winter Guard Tournament.
Education
Bachelor's in Economics and Statistics from the University of South Florida
Favorite Quote
"A scattered dream that's like a far-off memory. A far-off memory that's like a scattered dream. I wanna line the pieces up—yours and mine" - Haley Joel Osment
Nikki Verdier
GC Representative
Nikki
GC Representative
Background
Nikki Verdier began her career with McGraw Hill Construction/Dodge Reports, now Dodge Data & Analytics. She started as a Bid News Specialist covering North Texas, and advanced quickly to Construction News Reporter covering several regions, and all the Federal/Military. By the time she left there, she was a Construction News Reporter covering Texas, Permit Reporter for Texas, and GC Specialist for Texas. Nikki also worked for The Bluebook Building and Construction Network as a Public News Specialist/GC Specialist for Texas. She gained experience with Public Owners/Planning and Zoning, and General Contractors for Texas. She would later work as a Bid Coordinator for the General Contractor Southwestern Services.
Interests
Nikki was born in Dallas/Fort Worth area. She enjoys painting and drawing. She paints mostly abstract art, so wherever the brush takes her as a stress reliever. She can draw in 3-D. Nikki competitively played soccer and volleyball most of her life.
Education
Kaplan University – BS in Business Administration; graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Favorite Quote
“Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.” – Mary Anne Radmacher
Hector Ayala
Sales Account Manager
Hector
Sales Account Manager
Background
Hector is originally from Puerto Rico, but raised in NYC. He has been a Florida resident for over 20 years now. Prior to joining PlanHub, Hector brings his knowledge of construction from working at e-Builder in sales for 2.5 years. Hector also worked at Bank of America Merchant Sales for 2.5 years, and before that, Comcast business sales for 8 years.
Interests
Hector enjoys listening to opera music.
Education
Favorite Quote
“Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.” ― William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar
Wendy Best
Senior Account Manager
Wendy
Senior Account Manager
Background
Wendy is a Senior Regional Development Consultant with PlanHub. She manages customer development throughout the southeastern United States. Prior to joining the team in 2010, Wendy gathered over twenty years of experience in advertising and staffing in New York and Florida. Her extensive experience and positive attitude provides a well-rounded leadership approach in managing her business development team.
Interests
Wendy enjoys reading, classical music, and traveling around the country visiting colleges with her husband Dave, who is an independent educational consultant. Wendy is extremely proud of her 21-year-old son Justin, who is a talented clarinetist and a senior at Rice University. Wendy loves to volunteer for several charities and feels grateful to do so. Wendy and her husband decided to get married on their second date. They have now been married for twenty-three years.
Education
Wendy is a proud graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.
Favorite Quote
“You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.” – Albert Einstein
Robert “Bob” Bilello
Sales Account Manager
Robert “Bob”
Sales Account Manager
Background
Bob has over 15 year’s experience in the construction industry. Prior to PlanHub, Bob worked at ConstructConnect Inc for 3 years as a product specialist, a supplier at Construction Journal for 2 years, and in various positions at Construction Data – CDC Publishing LLC for 11 years. Before that, he was a national sales manager at DEMACO Inc 6 years. He has worked with all members of the construction industry from general contractors, to subcontractors and suppliers. He is excited to bring his expertise to our PlanHub software and customer base.
Interests
Bob has been married for 38 years with 5 children, 6 grandchildren, and has 3 dogs and 2 cats. His interests include cars, motorcycles boats, traveling with family, and spending time with grandkids.
Education
Favorite Quote
“If you always try your hardest and do your best, you will never have any regrets.” – Bob’s Grandfather
Tom Brahney
Sales Account Manager
Tom
Sales Account Manager
Background
Thomas is a sales account manager, proficient with over 20 years of experience in sales. In his previous role, Thomas was a sales executive at a digital marketing firm, growing the SEO accounts for small businesses. Before that, Thomas gained most of his expertise in the bond trading industry for 16 years.
Interests
Thomas enjoys all outdoor activities and loves to spend his time with his two kids.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Stockton University.
Favorite Quote
"It's hard? Hard like developing the first nuclear power plant? Or hard like, I have to remember to call this guy everyday?" -John Curry
Tom Brooks
Sales Account Manager
Tom
Sales Account Manager
Background
Tom's previous work includes leading one of the largest construction related continuing education programs in the country for a market-leading building materials manufacturer. He educated over 10,000 architects, engineers, code officials, and general contractors annually for AIA, PDH and various other professional program credits, coordinated with NASA contractor ILC Dover. Tom sold private label food products to some of the largest broadline food-service distributors in the northeast, and the largest contract food service management company in the world. On the construction end, he managed a national sales team. He also connected them to most of the leading architectural and engineering firms in the country, with work on everything from basic residential and commercial projects to $15 million critical infrastructure work.
Interests
Tom’s favorite movie is the 2002 version of The Count of Monte Cristo.
Education
Favorite Quote
"The ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do." – Steve Jobs
Don Buck
Senior Account Manager
Don
Senior Account Manager
Background
Don is PlanHub’s National Sales Manager for PlanHub. He assists in the coordination and development of the Mid-Atlantic region by helping general contractors find qualified subcontractors to fill positions for their construction projects. Don has worked in the hospitality industry, managing very successful restaurants in New York. He was also a professional musician, playing small venues across the state and performed in many charity events. He is very proud to have been able to use his talents to bring joy to people and to be able to help them in times of need.
Interests
Don enjoys playing music, going to concerts, working out, fishing, gardening, playing sports with his three kids and spending time with his wife, family and friends. Don has also developed and managed two successful restaurants while attending college and playing music.
Education
Don attended both the State University of New York at Jefferson and The State University of New York at Potsdam, where he received an Associates of Science in Liberal Arts and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management.
Favorite Quote
“Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting, ‘WOW…what a RIDE!’” – Johnathan Payne
Abby Confortti
Sales Account Manager
Abby
Sales Account Manager
Background
Abby’s prior experience has been primarily working in the Hospitality Industry. She spent a number of years working in hotels, focusing on Front-of-the-House functions. Prior to the hotel business, she shifted her career into sales and started selling directly to hotels (everything you see in a hotel, she sold). Prior to joining PlanHub, Abby worked for a company that sold air purifying machines to small and large companies.
Interests
When not working, Abby spends time with her daughter, son, and husband. They love cruising and try to go on one every year.
Education
Abby graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Tourism.
Favorite Quote
"It is not the years in your life but the life in your years that counts" - Adlai Stevenson
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Kristi Johnston
Sales Account Manager
Kristi
Sales Account Manager
Background
Kristi was born and raised in the beautiful state of Tennessee. Throughout her life, Kristi has lived in different parts of the country like Lake Tahoe, Nevada, and St. Petersburg, Florida. During her time in Nevada, Kristi pursued her bachelor's in marketing, where she took off her career as a realtor and later a New Home Sales realtor for Lennar. She developed her skill sets in sales living in Florida as an advertising and multimedia sales agent while continuing her career in real estate. Today, Kristi extends her career path in West Palm Beach, Florida, where she takes on her new role as Sales Account Manager at PlanHub. She brings over 15 years of experience to the PlanHub sales team, and we're excited to have her as part of the team!
Interests
In her spare time, Kristi enjoys spending her time surrounded by family and friends. Some of her hobbies include music, art, traveling, and exploring the outdoors.
Education
Bachelor’s in Marketing from Truckee Meadows Community College and Florida Real Estates license.
Favorite Quote
“If you can dream it, you can achieve it.” – Zig Ziglar
Chris Kinnee
Sales Account Manager
Chris
Sales Account Manager
Background
Before PlanHub, Chris worked for Empire Consultants. He has helped grow organizations in the enterprise software industry such as Embarcadero, Portfol, Lender Support Systems and Del Mar Database. He accomplished this through expertise in the sales process, product knowledge, and business development leadership. He has a background in database technology and participates in several local Chamber of Commerce technology groups fostering a dialogue about the benefits of his services.
Interests
Chris enjoys reading and studying self-help books, and genres such as the physical, spiritual, social and financial.
Education
Chris has an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, and he has done some volunteer work with the local fire departments in San Diego County. He had the rare and special opportunity to save a 2 year old's life.
Favorite Quote
“We rise by lifting others.” - Robert Ingersoll
Elizabeth Kupcho
Sales Operation Analyst
Elizabeth
Sales Operation Analyst
Background
Elizabeth moved to Port St Lucie, FL from the Chicago area a little over a year ago. She worked in sales operations for vAuto, an inventory management and pricing software company in the auto industry. Prior to that, she worked in Sales Ops for AAA Chicago, and United Airlines in contract administration and customer relations. Elizabeth’s professional background is mostly in analytics and reporting, bust most especially providing quality support for field sales and marketing.
Interests
Elizabeth’s passions include travel, food and wine, yoga, and all things outdoor. She also has two fox red labs that keep her very busy.
Education
Elizabeth is a De Paul University alumni with a bachelor’s degree in international relations.
Favorite Quote
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller
Izaia Lora
Sales Account Manager
Izaia
Sales Account Manager
Background
Izaia was born and raised in Paterson, NJ and moved to Florida in 2017. Prior to joining PlanHub, Izaia worked in multiple sales roles, including business sales, car sales, and route sales. He is also working on his real estate and marketing education. He is looking forward to growing within the company, as well as expanding his knowledge within this construction field and make his imprint on the sales team.
Interests
In his free time, Izaia likes to listen to motivational and inspirational speeches from speakers all over the world. He enjoys learning new ways to better, whether it be financially, mentally, physically and even spiritually.
Education
Favorite Quote
“If you’re good at something, never do it for free.” – Heath Ledger
John Maurer
Senior Account Manager
John
Senior Account Manager
Background
John Maurer is a senior sales account manager with PlanHub. Prior to joining PlanHub, he has experience at PHEAA/AES as student loan processing and customer service, as well as at Capital BCBS as a Customer Service Call center supervisor.
Interests
John is a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles Fan. He has loved the Eagles since when they were 3-13 in 1998, and he loved them when they were Superbowl 52 champions. He loves playing basketball with friends, video games, and fishing. If it’s got an engine – he’ll drive it!
Education
John attended HACC Harrisburg area community college for Business Administration.
Favorite Quote
“A man is not determined by his mistakes, but by what he does after them.” – Unknown
Julie Prinssen
Sales Account Manager
Julie
Sales Account Manager
Background
Julie was born in Lawton, Oklahoma and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey. Julie earned her associate's degree in business at Atlantic Cape Community College in Atlantic, New Jersey. After graduation, Julie developed her business management career when she decided to own and operate a resale boutique in southern Jersey. She gained over 12 years of experience in sales and business management. In 2018, longing for sunny days and warmer weather, Julie left her home state of New Jersey to become a Floridian. Today, Julie brings all her talents and expertise to PlanHub as a Sales Account Manager!
Interests
Julie's favorite fun fact to share is that her mother was the first woman carpenter in Bergen County, New Jersey, working in the meadowlands on the Brendan Byrne Arena in 1984, and now it's the meadowlands arena.
Education
Favorite Quote
"OPTIMIST: someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking a step forward is not a disaster, it's a cha-cha." -Robert Brault
Mike Rodriguez
Sales Account Manager
Mike
Sales Account Manager
Background
Mike is a sales account manager at PlanHub. Prior to joining the PlanHub team, he worked in the healthcare industry as an executive assistant at an orthopedic practice.
Interests
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Mike is a die-hard Braves and Falcons fan. He also loves UCF football, home of the 2017 national champions. When he’s not watching or playing sports, he loves spending time with his fiancée and their dog, Stella.
Education
Mike played a year of college baseball at Indian River State College. Later, Mike transferred to University of Central Florida, where he acquired his bachelor’s degree in Communications.
Favorite Quote
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” – Jackie Robinson
Nick Schroeder
Sales Account Manager
Nick
Sales Account Manager
Background
Nick has worked in the equipment rental space for the last 8+ years in both WI (Fabick Cat – Rental Operations Manager) and CA (Hawthorne Cat – Rental Sales Manager).
Interests
Nick loves fishing, hunting, camping, and anything outdoors. As a fun fact, Nick has worn an NFL Superbowl ring.
Education
Favorite Quote
“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vince Lombardi
Kristin Schwartz
Sales Account Manager
Kristin
Sales Account Manager
Background
Kristin is a Florida native, but spent a lot of time in Mississippi and Tennessee growing up and in college. She has worked in the hospitality, healthcare and construction industries prior to joining PlanHub.
Interests
Kristin loves spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys planning poolside barbecues, beach days, and restaurant outings. She really enjoys traveling to new places, meeting new people and welcoming any opportunity that gets her a new stamp on her passport! Fun Fact: Kristin was a contestant on Wheel of Fortune and made it to the bonus round!
Education
Favorite Quote
"If your are successful, it is because somewhere, sometime, someone gave you a life or an idea that started you in the right direction." - Melinda Gates
Byron Georgiou
Senior Software Engineer
Byron
Senior Software Engineer
Background
Byron is originally from South Africa but spent most of his adult life in the UK. He started as a freelancer programmer in 2010. Byron is a full-stack PHP developer and a full-stack JavaScript developer. Byron has found that he fills the gap between business and technology; this has allowed him to build apps for businesses in various industries. He really enjoy working in collaboration with stakeholders to solve problems and come up with solutions.
Interests
Byron enjoys learning and studying new technical skills. When he is not learning, he loves the outdoors and enjoying nature. He loves the sunshine and spending time with family around the BBQ, eating, and enjoying life.
Education
Favorite Quote
"When we treat man as he is, we make him worse than he is. When we treat him as if he were what he potentially could be, we make him what he should be." – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Joseph Kelly
Software Engineer
Joseph
Software Engineer
Background
Joseph is a web-developer with a focus on human-computer interaction, specializing in user-interface and user-experience. With a hybrid focus on both development and design, he is able to bridge the gap between what needs to be built and the best way to implement it. Prior to working with PlanHub, Joseph was part of multiple teams providing quality of life software services for the Michigan State Government and its ten million citizens. He also has experience working with large e-commerce applications.
Interests
When not working with technology, Joseph enjoys traveling with friends and family. He likes to explore new places and prefers to find spots popular with the locals, usually passing up on the tourist traps. On the weekends you can also find him riding his motorcycle, at a theatre seeing a movie, checking out some local bands, or relaxing with friends at the beach. Joseph is new to South Florida and is looking forward to a new adventure.
Education
Joseph has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science/Information Systems from Stockton University as well as an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science from Ocean County College.
Favorite Quote
"Stands at the sea, wonders at wondering: I, a universe of atoms, an atom in the universe." – Richard Feynman
Tatiana Kuleva
Software Quality Engineer
Tatiana
Software Quality Engineer
Background
Tatiana was born and raised in the eastern tip of Russia in Petropavlovsk Kamchatsky. After graduating from Moscow Aviation State University with her bachelor's degree in Science, Tatiana decided to pursue a career in aviation engineering. Due to her passion for detail and quality, she specialized in quality assurance engineering and has developed her skillsets in this niche. Tatiana has over 17 years of experience in various industries, such as aerospace telecommunications and the cruise/travel enterprise. We are thrilled to have Tatiana join the PlanHub as our Software Quality Engineer.
Interests
Some of Tatiana's favorite hobbies include spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, and traveling the world. She and her son share a tradition of visiting a new country every year on his birthday.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Science from Moscow Aviation State University.
Favorite Quote
“Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
Daniel Muñoz
Software Engineer
Daniel
Software Engineer
Background
Daniel was born in New Jersey and has lived most of his life in Miami, FL. Daniel originally spent some time working in biological research before switching careers to programming in 2015. He initially began his career at a startup company, developing a mobile app in Angular/Ionic using the API of several map services. Daniel then expanded to a consulting company writing in Aurelia within a .NET application for developing dynamic forms. He later pursued a role in World Fuel Services to help organize new micro-services within the AWS environment, such as an interactive UI in Angular and NodeJS for handling API calls and commands. Ultimately, he continued developing his skillsets at Royal Caribbean’s Celebrity brand website, helping modernize their Air Booking flow with Angular and NodeJS. We are excited to have Daniel joining PlanHub as one of our software engineers!
Interests
On his leisure time, Daniel enjoys weightlifting, playing tennis, dancing salsa, and spending time on the beach.
Education
Master's in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Miami.
Favorite Quote
“When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.” - Elon Musk
Kristina Nikacevic
Product Designer
Kristina
Product Designer
Background
Kristina obtained a background in marketing and hospitality before making her career switch to Design. Her prior experience as a copywriter and e-commerce business owner prepared her to adapt quickly and find creative solutions to any problem. She believes that the field of design is a way of "perceiving the world" and enjoys turning complex design problems into simple, intuitive, and beautiful user interfaces. PlanHub is excited to have Kristina joining the team as a UX/UI Product Designer!
Interests
Kristina was born and raised in Serbia. She enjoys spending time with her husband and friends. When she is not designing, Kristina enjoys practicing yoga, cooking, reading, and traveling.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Novi Sad and UX/UI Immersive certificate from Wyncode Academy.
Favorite Quote
"Be the change that you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi
Michael Petrosky
Software Engineer
Michael
Software Engineer
Background
Mike is a full-stack Software Developer residing in Boynton Beach, FL. He has been coding as early as 2009, and has over 4 years of professional experience developing software. He has worked in a number of industries such as landscaping, tech support, toy, and travel. While he does enjoy creating new software and apps, he also enjoys working with servers, networks, and embedded electronics. He is both self-sufficient and a team player, and will gladly help others.
Interests
He has many interests, but snorkeling and scuba diving will always be at the top of his list! He finds all wildlife in the ocean incredible, and even does photography and videography while diving. He's also interested in biking, growing his own food, travel, amateur radio, and music.
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University
Favorite Quote
“Around here, however, we don't look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we're curious... and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” – Walt Disney
Prabhat Rajput
Senior Software Engineer
Prabhat
Senior Software Engineer
Background
Prabhat Rajput is a full-stack Web Application Developer and Software Developer, currently living in Pune, India. In his free time, he studies computer Algorithms and managing large data. He is both driven and self-motivated, and is constantly experimenting with new technologies and techniques. As a result, he is very passionate about Web Development, and strives to better himself as both a developer and the development community as a whole.
Interests
In Prabhat’s spare time, he likes to watch Netflix and go on long drives with friends.
Education
MCA: Masters in Computer Application
Favorite Quote
“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” – Joshua J. Marine
Susell Rodriguez
Junior Software Analyst
Susell
Junior Software Analyst
Background
Susell is a current student at Palm Beach State College. This is her first job. She looks forward to learning about the construction industry and assisting our technology and product development team.
Interests
Susell loves to code, play tennis, go to the beach, travel and spend time with her family and friends.
Education
Current Computer Science Student
Favorite Quote
“If you don’t lose, you can’t enjoy victories. You have to accept both things.” – Rafael Nadal
Daniel Roig
Desktop Support Analyst
Daniel
Desktop Support Analyst
Background
Daniel, a West Palm Beach native, began his computer science career as a Help Desk Agent for the Florida Crystals. He provided technical support to over 150 users locally and remotely. Daniel later pursues a position as a Support Technician for Digital Dealership System. As a Support Technician, he expanded his expertise to create custom PC builds for car dealerships to utilize for digital marketing, remote support, and maintenance. Ultimately, Daniel continued developing his skillsets as a System Assistant for Guardian Credit Union and later became an IT Manager. In this role, he built, configured, and deployed Windows Servers, including SQL servers, SCCM, DNS, to name a few. As an IT Manager, he took charge of creating new policies to ensure system maintenance and uptime and improve efficiency within the IT department.
Interests
When he's not behind a computer screen, you can find Daniel DJ-ing for local restaurants, enjoying outdoor activities, or enjoying a Star Wars marathon.
Education
A Keiser Career College graduate with a degree in Computer Networking and Emerging Technologies
Favorite Quote
"Do. Or do not. There is no try." - Yoda, Star Wars
Priyanka Waman
Software Engineer
Priyanka
Software Engineer
Background
Priyanka is a full-stack Web Application and Software Developer, currently living in Pune, India. She believes in a person’s passion for creation, and for her, coding is a very real form of creation. She loves surfing advance technical knowledge in areas such as client-side components, architecture of web applications, and web security and encryption.
Interests
Priyanka is an outgoing person and likes to hang out with friends.
Education
MCA (Masters in Computer Application)
Favorite Quote
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” – Albert Einstein
