Our Team
Meet the Avid Hawk Team.
Our team has the education and experience to offer unique solutions and help provide our clients the professional image they need. We are constantly striving to improve our knowledge to keep up-to-date with the latest trends.
Ryan Hafey
Founder & Managing Member
Ryan is the Founder & Managing Member of Avid Hawk LLC. He is a strategic marketer, entrepreneur, web developer, and photographer with a secondary love of many areas related to computer science. He is a firm believer in continuing education and has almost two decades of combined experience in marketing, sales, and website development. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with his family, reading, various outdoor activities, and occasionally watching movies.
Degrees & Certifications:
Alexandria Technical and Community College
- Associate in Applied Science in Marketing & Sales Management
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Certificate of Professional Development in Client-Side Web Programming.
In recognition of completion of the O'Reilly School of Technology Client-Side Web Programming Certificate Series.
eCornell
- Digital Photography Certificate
Debra Hafey
Administrative Manager
Debra is the Administrative Manager of the company. She is an organized and results driven professional. Currently, she primarily manages the books & invoicing of the company, however, she also provides management and office support as needed. In her spare time, she enjoys a good cup of coffee, relaxing with her family, listening to audiobooks, cooking, and walking the family's springer spaniel.
Degrees & Certifications:
Northern State University
- Bachelor of General Studies (Allied Health, Education, Social Science areas of emphasis)
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Associate of Applied Science in Medical Administrative Secretary Technology
- Certificate in Medical Transcription
- Certificate in Medical Billing and Insurance
Dakota College at Bottineau
- Associate of Science Degree in Liberal Arts
- Certificate in Practical Nursing
Timberli Stone
Marketing & Creative Specialist
Timberli is a Marketing & Creative Specialist. She earned her degree from Southeast Technical College with an associates degree in medical coding. Timberli is an extremely creative person with a love of photography and modeling. Timberli helps the creative team with photo shoots, marketing, graphic design, and more. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband & children, modeling, hanging out with friends, and camping.
Ela Petersen
Event & Creative Specialist
Ela is our Event & Creative Specialist. Ela helps the Avid Hawk team with photo shoots, events, various creative tasks, and the overall marketing effort. She recently earned her degree from Lake Area Technical College in entrepreneurship & photography. In her spare time, she enjoys taking pictures, hiking, boating, walking her dog, and watching an occasional movie.
Lindsey Weidner
Marketing & Creative Specialist
Lindsey is a Marketing & Creative Specialist. She primarily helps the Avid Hawk team with photo shoots and various creative tasks. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, painting, and trying new cooking recipes. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Arts and Design (specializing in Computer Graphics) and a Minor in Digital Photography.