Our team includes diverse expertise in creative production; graphic design; writing; Web programming; Flash; database programming; video production; and project management. Key staff members include:
Sarah Highlen, Director, Internet Development
web design • web programming • SEO
With over 10 years of experience at The Grossbauer Group, Sarah manages major Web development projects from the stage of creative concept through to programming, quality assurance, and final publication. She maintains expert knowledge of XHTML and CSS, web standards, social media, and search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing strategies. Sarah studied communications and design at Valparaiso University and liberal arts as a National Merit Scholarship recipient at the University of Oklahoma.
Adam Ispas, Creative Director
graphic design • creative concepts
Adam brings a high level of creative focus to communications projects, drawing on rich and varied experience with print ads, postcards, logos, brand identity, trade show displays, and unique presentation and packaging concepts for a range of clients. Adam holds a BS in Graphic Design (minor in Art History) from Indiana State University.
Brian Barthold, Lead Programmer
dynamic programming • search engine optimization (SEO) • CMS development
Brian Barthold specifies, plans, and manages major Web development projects. He is a solutions-oriented Web developer, and maintains expertise in development and execution of Internet applications, SEO strategies and techniques, content management systems, user interface design, Web server administration, and practices that drive optimal Web marketing results. His skill set includes HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, PHP, mySQL, Flash, and other tools.
Hal Bernstein, Video Producer
videography • multimedia production
Hal, an Emmy award-winning television news editor, has recently joined our consulting team this spring after leaving his position at NBC-Chicago to pursue a new direction. With well over 20 years of experience in virtually every facet of network television production, Hal provides even greater depth to our range of skills in video and multimedia production.
Jason Krenson, Graphic Designer
flash • graphic design • creative concepts
Jason creates a class of multidimensional printed materials that are as captivating as they are functional. As a designer, he has worked with employers and clients to develop corporate and brand identities, as well as market positioning. Jason holds a BFA in Visual Communications from O’more College of Design in Franklin, TN
Greg DeVries, Web Developer
website development • dynamic programming • social media
Greg plans and develops new websites, and coordinates and performs maintenance and upgrades for existing client websites. He specializes in custom programming, database-driven applications, and social media strategies. Greg is also an accomplished musician and holds a BS in Computer Science from Valparaiso University.
Joseph D. Grossbauer, Web Developer, Sharepoint Developer
website maintenance & development
Joe coordinates and performs maintenance for many client websites. A computer enthusiast, Joe enjoys the technical aspects of website development and is especially skilled at troubleshooting and perfecting web programming components.
Sue Grossbauer, President
writing • marketing communications • public relations
Sue has served as a project manager, author, trade media editor, and production manager for a variety of Internet development, marketing, and educational projects for service-oriented organizations nationwide. She combines a love of life sciences with management and communications experience to craft messages that fit organizations' objectives. She has spearheaded Internet development projects and published textbooks, online courses, and trade magazine articles, with emphasis in healthcare and nutrition/food, and has served in editorial positions for leading foodservice industry magazines.
