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
Alexandria Silva
Business Strategist & Creative Specialist
Alex is a Business Strategist and Creative Specialist. She is a versatile business and marketing professional who helps with all aspects of the Avid Hawk business & creative services. Alex earned her Associate of Applied Science in Business with an emphasis in Marketing and Management from Lake Area Technical College. In her spare time, she loves reading, walking, painting, crafts, spending time with her husband & family, snuggling with her puppy, and traveling.
Degrees & Certifications:
Lake Area Technical Institute, Watertown, SD:
- Associate of Applied Science in Business (emphasis in marketing and management)
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
Taylor Vetter
UI/Website Designer
Taylor is a UI/Website Designer. She helps the Avid Hawk team with front end interface and website design. Taylor has a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication with Minors in Marketing and Health Communication from South Dakota State University, though she is continuously growing and learning new skills. When she is not behind the computer, Taylor enjoys her time in the field running her dogs as a pheasant hunting guide in the fall. You will also find her outdoors enjoying all South Dakota has to offer, no matter the weather or season. From fishing, boating, and golfing in the spring and summer to ice fishing and snowboarding in the winter, and everything in between. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends.
Shannon Doan
Marketing & Creative Specialist
Shannon is a Marketing & Creative Specialist, and primarily helps the Avid Hawk team with photo shoots, editing, and various other creative tasks. Shannon earned her Associate of Applied Science degree from Lake Area Technical College (Business & Photography). In addition to her passion for photography, she also enjoys going to the gym, horseback riding, playing guitar, and reading.
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 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.