Meet the Avid Hawk team.
Ryan is the Managing Member of Avid Hawk LLC. He is a strategic marketer, entrepreneur, and web developer 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. He has a degree in marketing & sales management, a certificate in client-side programming, and a diploma in computer graphic art. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with his family, reading, various outdoor activities, and occasionally watching movies.
Sharleen is a Marketing & Design Specialist. She is extremely talented in the graphic arts. She has been doodling and sketching since a very young age and has always enjoyed design. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Digital Media and Design from Dakota Wesleyan University, emphasizing in both graphic and web design, along with a minor in business marketing. Sharleen brings a wide array of skills in graphic design, front-end web development, social media marketing, and more. In her spare time, she enjoys detailed pen drawing, photography, fourwheeling, being outdoors, spending time with her family, and reading pretty much anything she can get her hands on. She is a big Harry Potter fan, and her favorite design elements are typography and vintage designs.
Debra is the Assistant 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. She earned her bachelor's degree from Northern State University, her degree in Medical Administration Secretary Technology from Minnesota State Community and Technical College, and has earned numerous other degrees and certificates. 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.
Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD:
Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Moorhead, MN:
Dakota College at Bottineau – Valley City Site, Valley City, ND:
MyKaela is a Marketing Specialist. She has knowledge/skills in social media and many other areas of marketing. She earned her Business Associate degree (marketing and management option) from Lake Area Technical Institute. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her dog & cat, cooking, and occasionally watching TV.
Steve has decades of experience in various leadership roles. He brings years of management, communication, and leadership experience to the Avid Hawk Team. He earned his bachelor's degree from Kansas Christian College in Religion and Pastoral Ministries. In his spare time, he enjoys watching baseball, collecting out-of-print books, and spending time with his granddaughters.
We would also like to thank the Independent Contractors who help us throughout the year. We appreciate all your hard work.
We are a creative marketing company with locations in Watertown and De Smet, SD (located between Huron, SD and Brookings, SD on hwy. 14) that specializes in graphic design, website development, and digital marketing. Local service area includes most of South Dakota and North Dakota.