Small by choice, senior by design. Every person on this team has been doing their craft for years — and it shows.
A small team that takes the work seriously and loves what we do. The details matter to us — and nothing makes us happier than a quality end result.
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
Alex 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 dogs, and traveling.
Degrees & Certifications:
Lake Area Technical College, 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
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.
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.