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
Sharleen McAdams
Senior Graphic Designer & Web Specialist
Sharleen is our Creative Director. She brings a wide array of skills in graphic design, web development, marketing, and more. She has been doodling and sketching since a very young age and has always enjoyed design. In her spare time, she enjoys detailed pen drawing, being outdoors, cooking and baking, spending time with her family, and reading pretty much anything she can get her hands on. She is a huge Harry Potter fan and loves a good cup of coffee.
Degrees & Certifications:
Dakota Wesleyan University
- Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media and Design (emphasis in both graphic & web design)
- Minor in Business Marketing
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
Ela Petersen
Event & Creative Specialist
Ela is our Event & Creative Specialist. She is currently attending Lake Area Technical College and pursuing an entrepreneurship & photography degree. Ela helps the Avid Hawk team with photo shoots, events, various creative tasks, and the overall marketing effort. In her spare time she enjoys taking pictures, hiking, boating, walking her dog, and watching an occasional movie.
Lindsey Weidner
Creative Marketing Specialist
Lindsey is our Creative Marketing Specialist. She helps the Avid Hawk team with photo shoots, marketing material, various creative tasks, and more. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, painting, and trying new cooking recipes. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Arts and Design (specializing in Computer Graphics) and a Minor in Digital Photography.
Shannon Doan
Office & Creative Assistant
Shannon is our Office & Creative Assistant. She is a talented photographer who is currently pursuing a business and photography degree from Lake Area Technical College. Shannon helps the Avid Hawk team with photo shoots, editing, and various office/marketing tasks. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the gym, horseback riding, playing guitar, and reading.