General Info:
Andrew Mottaz is our founder and gets a lot of kudos for founding Site9 in late 1998. As he characterizes it, we were web designers and programmers who had one purpose, create killer sites with great software technology. This philosophy led to internal tools and methods that enabled us to develop sophisticated eCommerce websites much faster and simpler than before. It enabled us to overcome the inefficiencies and time associated with laborious site programming. Focusing on eCommerce upfront enabled us to develop tools for the most challenging sites. eCommerce requires frequent changes and the latest most dynamic features. While we still like to design websites, we realized the much bigger opportunity was what our software platform could do for others. With a little bit of help from Mount Hood Equity Partners and the beauty of Portland around us, we launched our software platforms into the world. After founding Site9 in 1998, Andrew led the company's technology development, creating a range of successful e-commerce sites and innovative business technologies. With a unique ability to create and synthesize comprehensive solutions to meet an array of many different customer needs, Andrew started the development of Site9' in 2001. Andrew earned a BA from Dartmouth College and a JD degree from Northwestern University. He has been a member of the Illinois Bar since 1993. Now his law degree is put to good use laying down the law for his baby daughter, Zoe. That and analyzing Perry Mason reruns. Blake is an excellent communicator and a natural marketer. He has the vision to see what could be and the drive to make it happen. He has worked for years in interactive and online marketing, since before there was even a Google. His belief that web site software should enable creative developers rather than constraining them has motivated many aspects of the Site9 product. Blake earned a BA from University of Iowa. When not at Site9, Blake can be found riding his bike and camping in the Oregon wilderness. That's his excuse for continuously ordering new cycling clothes and gear. Steve Gray is Technology Director at Avenue A/Razorfish, one of the largest interactive marketing services firm in the world. In his current position, he manages all the technology projects in Northwest United States. Additionally, his responsibilities include new business development, career management of all technology personnel, and participation on the local management team, where he helps set strategic direction for the web development group. A technologist with over 18 years of application development and IT consulting experience, Gray's design goals always include seeking the proper fit of technology to business needs, ease of code maintenance and minimal operational dependencies. His background includes deep experience in all phases of custom and commercial software development, specializing in design and development of multi-tiered web applications. He is a graduate of Michigan State University, and holds BS and BA degrees in engineering and communications. Bruce Mowery has over 20 years of marketing experience in high technology. At Apple Computer he helped position and launch almost every major product from 1984-1990, including the Macintosh personal computer, while serving as Director of Marketing. Subsequent to Apple, Mowery held senior sales and marketing positions with several technology companies including Visioneer, MusicNet, and more.com. Most recently, he served as Vice President, Marketing, for SupportSoft, a pioneering company in support automation solutions. Mowery was instrumental in introducing a new category of software solutions that assist broadband service providers and enterprises reduce operating costs and enhance customer service through automated resolution of technical problems. Mowery also served as the Entrepreneur in Residence at Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfield, and Byers, one of Silicon Valley's premier venture capital firms.