Meet the Nowspeed Team.

Nowspeed's team of professionals are passionate about the work they do. Meet the team members of Nowspeed:

Dave
Founder, CEO

In 2003 Dave Reske founded Nowspeed Marketing, an internet marketing firm that delivers world-class demand generation solutions for leading companies around the globe. Prior to Nowspeed, David was founder and CEO of Onward Technologies, a web marketing and systems integration firm, where he led the company to significant growth. Founded in 1994, Onward Technologies was a leading provider of Internet marketing and business-critical web-based applications for Fortune 500 companies. Dave is a veteran industry speaker at internet and e-commerce conferences nationwide.

Trish
Partner, Creative Director

Trish Reske oversees and directs all creative aspects of Nowspeed’s high-impact marketing programs. Trish brings over 20 years of creative direction, writing, copywriting, and management to Nowspeed. Prior to Nowspeed Marketing, Trish co-founded Onward Technologies. At Onward, Trish started, grew and managed the Web Publishing Group, a team responsible for web design and content for top U.S. B2C and B2B companies. Trish has been published in regional news magazines and has been recognized by the New England Press Association and the American Cancer Society for award-winning articles.

Justin
Creative Services Manager

Justin specializes in developing creative communications programs that meet clients’ real-world marketing objectives. For over 8 years, he’s directed the execution of websites, newsletters, blogs, flash animation, print advertising, printed collateral, direct mail and more. Beyond being expert in marketing strategy, he’s also highly creative – an accomplished writer and designer – and highly technically savvy – with extensive experience in design software, flash development, and CRM /CMS system integration. When Justin’s not in the office, he’s probably cooking, traveling, taking photographs, fishing, camping, or all of the above.

Dawn
Practice Manager
Dawn has 16 years experience in marketing strategy, eMarketing, business development and account management, primarily working with business-to-business technology companies. She directs business development for Nowspeed, and provides marketing and lead generation strategy for clients. Dawn is committed to helping clients maximize their marketing budgets and produce dramatic, tangible results. Prior to Nowspeed, Dawn worked for technology and eMarketing companies, and supervised accounts such as Cisco Systems, Computer Associates and Hewlett-Packard. She is a member of several marketing and technology associations. Outside of work, Dawn spends most of her time outdoors.

Larry
Business Development Manager
Larry has enjoyed a career in Business Development and Management with leading edge technology companies for over a decade. In addition, he hold certificates in Web Development and Client Server Programming, and has taken several classes in Network and System Administration. Larry’s commitment is to provide extraordinary consultative services to prospects and current clients. As Business Development Manager for Nowspeed, he believes that Nowspeed is in the business of exceeding the expectations of its clients. Larry is the father of 5 children, ages 4-19. He is an avid New England sports fan.

Siming
Senior Designer
Siming conceptualizes and creates compelling web and print designs, flash animations, logo identity, branding and content architecture strategies for Nowspeed's clients. During her decade of professional consulting experience, she has produced over 40 websites. Her clients have included Citigroup, Teradyne, Honeywell, XL Capital, New England Baptist Hospital, and Feinstein Kean Healthcare (a division of Ogilvy PR Worldwide). As the creative lead for a project selected as a finalist for the prestigious 2001 MITX / MIMC Award, Siming's web designs have been ranked among "one of New England's best." Her illustrations have also earned several Boston Globe awards, and her multimedia projects have been featured at the Boston Cyberarts Festival, SIGGRAPH, and on local television.

Siming holds a B.A. with Honors in Multimedia Arts, pioneering the first independent media design major at Wellesley College. In 2001, Siming founded a Wellesley-MIT alumni network to cultivate multidisciplinary project collaboration and entrepreneurship. She enjoys philosophy, art museums, contemporary creative cuisine, charity fundraising walks, and Wong Kar Wai and Krzysztof Kieślowski films.

Bonnie
Senior Copywriter
With more than 15 years of copywriting experience under her belt, Bonnie O’Connor is a seasoned industry professional who can be relied upon to deliver winning results. She has produced award-winning direct mail campaigns, along with an impressive portfolio of advertising and web promotions for a long list of B2B companies. She also has editorial writing experience, having worked as a staff writer for Computerworld. While writing is her passion, Bonnie is also a savvy direct marketing professional, who produced many successful direct marketing campaigns for a world-renowned IT events company.

Mike
Manager of Client Programs
For the past 8 years Mike has applied his experience in all B2B marketing facets including direct marketing, e-marketing, public relations, web development, search engine marketing, research and lead management. Today, Mike works with Nowspeed clients to determine the best marketing mix to meet their needs. Mike provides counsel on strategic planning and execution and works with clients to define e-marketing program objectives and metrics. Mike’s goal is to work with each client, big or small, to implement best practices to generate leads, increase revenue and increase market share. Mike can also be seen as Red Sox Fan #12,892 in the movie Fever Pitch. To date, even Mike hasn’t been able to spot himself in the crowd.

Bill
Marketing Project Manager
Bill holds a double major in International Business & Marketing.
He joined the Nowspeed team as a Marketing Project Manager and focuses on fully optimizing clients' online marketing campaigns. Prior to Nowspeed, Bill was involved in software promotions and internet lead generation.

Ethan
Marketing Project Manager
Ethan is responsible for the optimization and strategic implementation of Nowspeed's client marketing objectives. Ethan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Before coming to Nowspeed, Ethan worked in event marketing for Tech Target, Inc. where he helped coordinate national IT conferences for vendors such as EMC, Oracle, HP and Microsoft among others. When not at work he can be found on stage playing with his band “Soulstice” or performing in local community theater.

Thomas
Marketing Project Manager
Thomas has nine years' experience helping businesses market themselves through online advertising campaigns. Working for major companies like Verizon Directory Group (Idearc Media), Monster.com, and Autotrader.com, Thomas has proven expertise in direct online marketing and lead generation campaigns for both B2B and B2C companies. Tom’s niche lies in educating both the client and the consumer to help the two parties build a lasting relationship. He is a graduate of Westfield State College.

Vadim
Marketing Project Manager
Vadim manages Search Engine Marketing Campaigns for Nowspeed's customers. Prior to joining Nowspeed, Vadim worked as an Internet Marketing Director at Ezra International Realty, and as a Consultant at Accenture. Vadim holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Tufts University. An avid traveler, Vadim has visited over fourteen countries on four continents and has defied death in at least two of them.

Carol
Office Manager/Accounting Guru
Carol manages all of Nowspeed's financial and human resources needs. Her professional background includes corporate Treasury and Cash Management in both high-tech and retail environments. Carol has experience in corporate and retail banking, risk management, benefits administration, systems development, as well as corporate accounting, forecasting and analysis. She received a BSBA from Babson College with concentration in Accounting and Information Systems. Carol is famous for her pumpkin chocolate chip cake.